APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF MARCH 25, 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: 6:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – absent
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 Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Cortez 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 Longoria invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Item 4.1.
Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 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 7:02 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Anabel Correa vs. City of El Monte, LASC Case No. 24PSCV04206.
Mayor Ancona did not participate in Closed Session. The City Council received a briefing, feedback given, but no final action taken.
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2 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: Miley Tran, 4 th Grade Student from Maxson School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Miley Tran from Maxson 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.), 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.
Lisa Hoang – Provided updates for the El Monte Library.
Luis Cruz – Provided updates regarding homelessness. In support of Item 12.7
Lucia Virgen-Benitez – Spoke about domestic violence and the need for support.
Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Jesse Fierro – Spoke about various items.
Christian Port – Spoke about various items. In support of Item 12.3.
Ray Avilez – Spoke about various items. In support of Item 12.3.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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3 1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and file report.
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-747
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 $7,790,259.59 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1137141 through 1137615, and the payroll period February 16, 2026 through February 28, 2026 inclusive are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2026; Regular Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026; Concurrent Special Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026; and Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 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 Herrera 7-0
12.2 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.
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4 Non-Profit Use Event Date
Elena Garner
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Celebration of Life
(Attendance 100)
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
12.3 Consideration and Approval of a R enewal Lease Agreement By and Between the City of El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ+ Center 501© Non- Profit Organization for the City-O wned Building Located at 12127 Elliott Avenue (Maxson Auditorium).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and authorize the City Manager to execute a Renewal Lease Agreement with San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ+ Center non-profit corporation (SGV LGBTQ+ Center) for one (1) year lease for the City-owned building at 12127 Elliott Avenue with an option to extend one (1) year.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
12.4 Receive and File the Housing Successor Annual Report for Submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the FY 2024-25 Housing Successor Annual Report; and
2. Direct staff to submit the Housing Successor Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Community Center Kitchen Remodel, CIP No. 496.
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 Community Center Kitchen Remodel, CIP No. 496.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
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5 12.6 Consideration and Approval of the Purchase of a 2026 Toyota Tacoma 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 one (1) 2026 Toyota Tacoma for a not- to-exceed amount of $41,796.01.
Total Cost: $41,796.01 Account No: 299-63-630-4-0-81320-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-63-631-4-0-81320-00000
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval to Use Measure PC Funds for the Purchase of an Emergency Response All-Terrain Vehicle for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the purchase of an emergency all-terrain vehicle from the designated sole source dealership identified as Ultimate Performance Corporation;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation of Measure PC Funds from Account No. 222-71-711-5-0-81310-00000 for this purchase in an amount not-to- exceed $60,000;
3. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds, complete any budget amendments or necessary action 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: $60,000 Account No: 222-71-711-5-0-81310-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Proposal to the Board of State and Community Corrections to Participate in the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant proposal to the Board of State and Community Corrections to participate in the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections, and all amendments thereof.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10677
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
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6 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 Public Hearing to Consider and Approve an Ordinance for First Reading Amending Chapters 17.30 (Mixed/Multiuse Zoning District); 17.40 (Commercial Zoning District); 17.42 (Manufacturing Zoning Districts); 17.16 (Nonconforming Provisions); 17.112 (Standards for Specific Nonresidential Uses) and 17.150 (Use Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) and Chapter 8.10 (Retail Sales of Tobacco Products) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive a brief overview from staff and pose questions;
3. Receive public comment;
4. Pose closing questions to staff;
5. Close the public hearing;
6. Determine that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
7. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance by title only.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3064
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan
Open P.H.
Written Comment:
Bryan Lam – Concerns regarding Code Amendment 3-2026.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
Close P.H
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
Approve Ordinance No. 3064
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Cortez 7-0
Approve Item No. 6
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7 14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consider and Adopt Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for the General Fund and Other Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution amending the City of El Monte’s Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 by increasing appropriations in the General Fund by $138,029 and increasing Special Revenue Funds by $26,288.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10678
m) Councilmember Cortez
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to Provide the City with As-Needed Administrative Support for the City’s Environmental Program Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to provide the City with As-Needed Professional Environmental Program Management Services for three (3) years with the option for two (2) one (1) year extensions for a not-to-exceed amount of $110,000 per year; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions.
Total Cost: $110,000 Account No: 207-63-631-4-0-61110 - $90,000 Waste Diversion Fund
296-63-632-4-0-61110 - $10,000
Beverage Recycling Grant
297-63-633-4-0-61110 - $10,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Used Oil Block Grant
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
14.3 Consideration and Re-Approval to Use General Funds for the Purchase and Installation of Emergency Vehicle Equipment for Five (5) Previously Acquired Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the re-appropriation of General Fund monies, previously approved on January 24, 2023, to compensate the identified vendor for the purchase of emergency equipment previously acquired for five (5) vehicles for patrol use in an amount not-to-exceed $117,376. The previously authorized equipment purchase could not be fully implemented due to circumstances beyond the City’s control;
2. Consider and re-approve payment to Data Safety Supply Incorporated as the previously identified and approved vendor;
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8 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 modification or adjustment.
Total Cost: $117,376 Account No: 100-71-711-5-0-81320-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of Funding Agreement Between the County of Los Angeles Local Solution Funds and the City of El Monte for Rental Assistance, Emergency Motel Voucher and Staff Cost.
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 in the amount of $587,142;
2. Approve a budget allocation in the amount of $319,713.60 for rental assistances, $150,000 for Emergency Motel Assistance and $117,428.40 for staff cost administering the programs to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $587,142 Account No: LA County Local Solution Fund Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
14.5 Consideration and Approval of Allocating Housing Successor Agency Surplus of $369,101 for Utility, Deposit and R ental Assistance, and Administrative Costs.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a budget allocation in the amount of $369,101 for utility, deposit, and rental assistance, and administrative costs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents.
Total Cost: $369,101 Account No: Housing Successor Agency S u r p l u s
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Cortez 7-0
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
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9 16.1 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California in Support of the Family of Senior Detective Armando Santa Anna and Authorizing the Payment for all Costs Related to the Funeral.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution in support of the family of Senior Detective Armando Santa Anna and authorizing the payment for all costs related to the funeral; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment for all costs related to the funeral of Senior Detective Armando Santa Anna.
Total Cost: TBD Account No.: General Fund
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10679
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
Invited the community to the Vigil for Senior Detective Armando Santa Anna, tomorrow at the Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
Wished everyone a happy Easter.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Longoria
Wished good luck to the PD Officers on their Baker to Vegas trip this weekend.
Thanked staff for moving very quickly with the parks. Thanked staff for maintaining the parks for our children and families.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
Invited the community to the City’s Spring Festival this Saturday at Main Street.
Thanked Parks and Recreation, Public Works and Economic Development staff for all their work.
Congratulated boxer Arnold Barbosa on another win.
18D. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
Reminded everyone about bingo, still going on.
Thanked PD for their work relating to traffic stops.
18E. Councilwoman Galvan
The vet will be at the Aquatic Center and will be providing free vaccines, microchip and exams.
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10 There is a new boba business on Peck Road that just opened, there is also a new pharmacy that opened on Main Street near Chase.
18F. Councilman Herrera
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:38 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
Adjourn the Meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 8, 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