APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF MAY 27, 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: 6:01 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 (participated remotely) Martin Herrera, 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 12.12 have been pulled.
Walk-On Item:
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte vs. Si Chuong Ly, Case No. 21PSCV00479.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
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 closed session items of business.
Mayor Ancona invited members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items 4.1 and 4.2.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:08 p.m. Councilmember Galvan joined the City Council in Closed Session remotely. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:04 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 Police Officers Association; and El Monte Police Mid-Manager’s Association.
City’s Designated Negotiator: Alma K. Martinez, City Manager and Rigoberto Gutierrez, Human Resources/Risk Management Director.
Updated was provided by Human Resources staff, feedback given, but no final reportable action taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte vs. Si Chuong Ly, et al., Case No. 21PSCV00479.
The City Council unanimously approved the terms of settlement; the City will receive $70,000 as a term of settlement.
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. Chaplain George Ussery
6. FLAG SALUTE: Isabell Lopez, 3rd Grade Student from Parkview School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Isabell Lopez from Parkview School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of May as DMV/Donate Life Month in the City of El Monte. Absent
7.3 Presentation by the City Council to EMPD Officers for Their Outstanding Efforts in Auto Theft Recoveries in the City of El Monte. 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 May 27, 2026
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.
Patricia Mendoza – Spoke about various items.
Jesus Gomez – Spoke about the issues with her property.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Cynthia Gtierrez – Spoke about her business Candy’s Florist moving to a new location in town.
Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-751
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 $8,104,606.42 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1138581 through 1139021, and the payroll period April 16, 2026 through April 30, 2026, inclusive, are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
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
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4 12.2 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between the City of El Monte and the County of Los Angeles for Construction of a 202- Unit Multifamily Rental Housing Development Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of El Monte and the County of Los Angeles for construction 202-unit multifamily rental housing development located at 4024 Durfee Avenue.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10691
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
12.3 Consideration and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Lambert Park Gymnasium Roof Repair.
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 Lambert Park Gymnasium Roof Repair.
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 Consideration to Accept the Citywide Curb Address Painting – CIP No. 096, as Complete and File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Citywide Curb Address Painting – CIP No. 096, as complete; and
2. File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
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 to Accept the Transportation Cypress Facility Roof Removal and Replacement – CIP No. 494, as Complete and File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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5 1. Accept the Transportation Cypress Facility Roof Removal and Replacement – CIP No. 494, as complete; and
2. File the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
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
12.6 Consideration and Approval of an Increase of the Purchase Order with Roadline Products, Inc. for Street Painting Materials and Supplies from $50,000 to a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $80,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Purchase Order increase with Roadline Products, Inc. for the purchase of street paint materials and supplies.
Total Cost: $30,000 Account No: 225-67-682-****
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement for the Preparation and Exterior Painting of Mountain View Park Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Waddell, Painting and General Contracting for the preparation and exterior painting of the Mountain View Park Main building, patio cover, and baseball snack bar for an amount not-to-exceed $75,352; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Waddell, Painting and General Contracting.
Total Cost: $75,532 Account No: 210-56-561-****
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Item has been pulled.
12.8 Consideration and Approval of the Purchase of a Ford F350 Dump 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 F350 Dump Truck through an authorized dealer under cooperative equipment purchase agreement, Sourcewell Program Contract #032824-RTG, for the total cost of $94,784.18; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Purchase Agreement with Rush Truck Centers.
Total Cost: $94,784.18 Account No: 203-60-579-4-0-81320-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
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6 12.9 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Three (3) Equipment Rental Vendors for Machinery and Equipment Rentals for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an As -Needed Basis for a Cumulative Not -to-Exceed Amount of $100,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of the following three (3) vendors: Sunbelt Rentals, PDQ Rentals, and United Rentals to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of vendors for machinery and equipment rentals.
Total Cost: $1000,000 Account No: 100-67-681-****
General Fund – Public Works
100-61-613-****
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes General Fund – Economic Dev.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
12.10 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Clean California Local Grant Program Restricted Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Acceptance of $211,394 in Grant Funds for the Graffiti Abatement Community Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of a Clean California Local Grant Program Restricted Grant Agreement between the City of El Monte and the California Department of Transportation for the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $211,394 for the Graffiti Abatement Community Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Grant Agreement and any additional documents necessary to implement the Project and receive grant funding.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10692
m) Councilmember Ruedas
s) Councilmember Cortez 7-0
12.11 Consideration and Approval of a Grant Agreement Between the City of El Monte and the California Department of Transportation for the Clean California Local Grant Program, and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps for Beautification and Maintenance Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving the execution of a Restricted Grant Agreement between the City of El Monte and the California Department of Transportation for the receipt of Clean California Local Grant Program funding in the amount of $250,475 f or the El Monte Maintenance Community Partnership Project;
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 26PW05040 between the City of El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps for services associated with the Project; and
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7 3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the RGA and any additional documents necessary to implement the Project and receive grant funding.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10693
m) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria
12.12 Approval of a Budget Transfer from Measure W (Fund 283) to Measure W Regional Program (Fund 284) for Capital Improvement Projects.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $10,320,592 from Measure W (Fund 283) to Measure W Regional Program (Fund 284); and
2. Authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments to complete funding.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Item has been pulled.
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.
[No Public Hearing Items Agendized for this Council meeting]
14. REGULAR AGENDA: None
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 2026 Commemoration of National Public Works Week May 17, 2026 to May 23, 2026.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
A lot of excitement going on with the Arroyo Female Softball Team. Would like to like to invite the girls varsity softball team to the June 10, 2026 City Council meeting to recognize this amazing achievement. They play tomorrow at 3:15 pm.
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8 Heard from some of the community partners LA28 and LA84 are looking to bring out soccer players to do a 2 -3 hour soccer clinic free at cost. Hoping to connect them with the City Manager and the Parks & Recreation Director.
City Manager Martinez – The City’s parks are in high demand, will work with Parks & Recreation Director and will follow-up.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Longoria
Thanked Councilmember Cortez and Galvan partnering and bringing the districts together. Thanked City Manager and Departments for working together in putting this event. Agreed bringing City Hall to them bridges that gap that we have with the community. Thanked Supervisor Solis for the good giveaway, Gods Pantry, the Police Department and the Chief of Fire, and Ms. Herlinda Chico.
Shout out to the Woman of the Year for 2026 Angelique Armada for being featured on Channel 7.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
18C.1 Thank City Staff and the Community for Participating in the District 4, 5, and 6 Community Safety Meeting Held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Mountain View Park.
Thanked the entire City staff and community for participating yesterday at the District 4, 5 and 6 Community Safety meeting at Mt. View Park. Thanked colleagues that attended. Wanted to emphasize how important these community meetings are. Thanked staff and the CM for organizing everyone to have a booth.
It was a great experience to see the community engage whether doing a survey or asking questions. Want to see how these community meetings assist. Thanked all the staff.
Thanked Supervisor Solis, Gods Pantry and CM for the food distribution.
Give shout out and congratulations and wish the best of luck to Arroyo Varsity Softball. They have made the finals tomorrow at 3:00 pm in Irvine.
18D. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
Thanked staff for the Memorial Day Celebration. Spoke about the awesome museum the City has. They will be providing tours of the museum to other cities.
Will be providing a tour to the City of Arcadia.
Thanked the City for the privilege of doing Bingo every Monday and Thursday night. Thanked the Police Department for getting the 50 people safely to their cars.
Have had the privilege of working with Sgt. Atkinson whose birthday is today.
Thanked the Loc al Loop for getting them the food. Keep the small businesses going.
18E. Councilwoman Galvan
Thanked all of her colleagues for assisting and supporting her because she was out due to her accident. Thanked Councilmember Crippen- Thomas for representing her. Thanked everyone who was able to make it. Congratulated Candy’s Florist for having a new home and thanked them for staying in District 5.
18F. Councilman Herrera
Wanted to highlight the Community Safety Meeting for District 2, June 3 rd at the
newly renovated Zamora Park from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Have had a chance to go to that park at different times of the day and night and every time there are people enjoying the space. It is a beautiful space. The Police Department, Fire City Council Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2026
9 Department, and all of the other Departments will have an opportunity to mention some of their resources and programs.
This project was a long time coming, encouraged past members of Council, if you know of other past employees, please come out this is your accomplishment too.
There will be raffles and a food distribution, hot dogs and beverages.
Mayor Ancona – Asked about grand opening.
Councilmember Herrera mentioned this is that grand opening.
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
18G.1 Thank You to the Community, City Departments, Police Department, L.A.
County Fire Department, Our Local Nonprofits, and the El Monte City School District for Attending the District 3 Community Safety Meeting Held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Shirpser School.
Sincere and heartfelt thank you to the community, City Manager, the Offices of Congressman Gil Cisneros, Senator Susan Rubio, all of the City Departments, Police Department, LA County Fire Department, our local non-profits, the El Monte City School Distric t for allowing the space, volunteers and colleagues for attending the Community Safety Meeting for District 3.
The success seen is a reflection of the dedication and professionalism and collaborative spirit you all bring to the table. Thanked staff for taking the time to answer questions, providing resources.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:26 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
Adjourn the meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk
City of El Monte
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte