APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF MARCH 18, 2026
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: 6:07 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – present
Viviana Longoria, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – present Marisol Cortez, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Sheila Crippen-Thomas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Cindy Galvan, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
Martin Herrera, Councilmember/Authority Member – present Dr. Julia Ruedas, Councilmember/Authority Member – present
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
Table Items 6.1 and 6.2
4. INVOCATION: City Council. Mayor Ancona
5. FLAG SALUTE: City Council. Mayor Ancona
6. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA:
6.1 Presentation by the City Attorney on Code of Conduct for Councilmembers.
Item was tabled.
6.2 Consider and Adopt of a Resolution Affirming the City’s Code of Conduct.
Item was tabled.
7. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
7.1 Immigration Ad Hoc Update.
Receive and file report. Direction given to increase cost to the legal defense fund and bring back in April.
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.
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2 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.
Susan Garcia – In opposition of data centers.
Jonathan Montalvo – In opposition of data centers. Request a sanctuary immigration ordinance.
Dulce – In opposition of data centers.
Alex Trinh – In opposition of data centers.
Joyce Vega – In opposition of data centers.
Allan Rosso – In opposition of data centers. Spoke about various items.
Rob – Spoke about various items.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
Jair – Spoke about various items.
Erick Ortega – In opposition of data centers.
Genevieve V – Spoke about various items.
Andres A. – Spoke about various items.
Alexandria Morales – Spoke about various items.
Marcos – Spoke about various items.
Maria Santay – Spoke about various items.
Irma Zamorano – Spoke about various items.
Thalia Mendoza – Spoke about various items.
Shonique Williams – Spoke about various items.
Deja – In opposition of data centers.
Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Jillian Conde – Spoke about various items.
Jaqueline Carrillo – Spoke about various items.
Gabriel Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
Norma Palacios – In Support of Item 15.3.
Sharrdee Galveston – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Rosa Alcala-Guerra – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Adrian Huerta – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
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3 Angelica Ubungen – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Randye Kay – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Cindy Ibarra – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Linda Benavidez – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Valeria Macias – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Marisol Rodriguez – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Betts5050 – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Vicky Sanchez – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Dee Soo – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Cora H. – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Elizabeth Mercado – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Steven Vega – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Silvia Plummer – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Madeline Ocampo – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Alexander Mujica – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
Hiroshi Motomura – Addressed the Urgency Ordinance regarding immigration enforcement.
Leslie Yick – Requesting a comprehensive and strong sanctuary ordinance.
Mike Fong – In support of a comprehensive and strong sanctuary ordinance.
Bosco Woo – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
SGV Progressive Action – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
No Data Center MPK – In opposition of data centers in El Monte.
9. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-746
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 $4,132,780.89 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1137001 through 1137140, and the payroll period February 1, 2026 through February 15, 2026 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Councilmember Herrera absent)
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4 11. 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.
11.1 Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance(s).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approval to waive full reading (except title) of all ordinances appearing on the City Council agenda as authorized under Government Code Section 36934, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 5-0 (Councilmembers Cortez and Herrera absent)
11.2 Consideration and Approval of a Reso lution Adopting a Policy to Enhance Organizational Efficiency and Succession Planning Efforts.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution adopting a policy to enhance organizational efficiency and succession planning efforts.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10675
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 5-0 (Councilmembers Cortez and Herrera absent)
12. 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.
12.1 A Public Hearing to Consider and Adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte Adding Chapter 2.90 to Title 2 of The El Monte Municipal Code: Restricted Use of City-Owned or City-Controlled Property.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
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5 3. Pose questions to staff;
4. Allow members of the public to offer comment;
5. Pose follow up questions to staff;
6. Close the public hearing; and
7. Approve the attached Urgency Ordinance by no less than four-fifths (4/5) vote.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Urgency Ordinance No. 3062
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Open P.H.
Edgar Ortiz – Spoke about various items.
Shiu-Ming Cheer – Spoke about various items.
Maria Santay – Spoke about various items.
Mary Nguyen – Spoke about various items.
Jacinta Sanchez – Spoke about various items.
Madeline O. – Spoke about various items.
Mayte Rodriguez – Spoke about various items.
Isabel Palacios – Spoke about various items.
Martina Cortes – Spoke about various items.
Eddie Gonzalez – Spoke about various items.
Anahi Cruz – Spoke about various items.
Daisy Gonzalez – Spoke about various items.
Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Adan Lopez – Spoke about various items.
Jonathan Montaolvo – Spoke about various items.
Miguel Muñoz – Spoke about various items.
Ricardo Padilla – Spoke about various items.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Approve Urgency Ordinance No. 3062
At 9:49 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
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6 Break at 10:51 p.m.
Return at 11:00 p.m.
13. REGULAR AGENDA:
13.1 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 March 11, 2026, except where otherwise indicated.
Total Cost: $382,250 Account No: Various
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10676
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0-1 (Mayor Ancona abstain)
13.2 Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding the Study of Data Center Development and Community Impacts Within the City of El Monte.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
Approve Ad Hoc, and
Approve Mayor Pro Tem
Longoria, Councilmembers Cortez
and Dr. Ruedas to serve on the
Ad Hoc
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
15A. Mayor Ancona
11B. Mayor Pro Tem Longoria
11C. Councilwoman Cortez
The City’s First Spring Festival next Saturday at Valley Mall from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
11D. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
11E. Councilwoman Galvan
11F. Councilman Herrera
11G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
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7 16. ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourned the meeting in memory of Senior Detective Armando Santa Anna at 11:11 pm.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on March 25, 2026 at 6:00 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