APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF JUNE 10, 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: 6:00 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 Crippen-Thomas
s) Councilmember Galvan
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 6:05 p.m. Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:09 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation – One (1) Matter.
No reportable action taken.
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2 4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation – Two (2) Matters.
No reportable 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. Councilmember Crippen-Thomas
6. FLAG SALUTE: Clarissa Deras, 4th Grade Student from Payne School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Clarissa Deras from Payne School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council to the Owner of Carnitas El Gallo to Acknowledge Her Life Saving Efforts. 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.
Am Bowes – Provided updates for El Monte Library.
Amy Wong – Spoke about Matilija Lending Library.
Andrew Yep – Spoke about Matilija Lending Library.
Jiyang Ma – Needs assistance regarding a traffic matter on Poinsettia Avenue.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about various items.
Mistress Transgender – Spoke about various items.
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3 9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and file the report.
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-752
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 $4,749,405.45 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1139022 through 1139230, and the payroll period May 1, 2026 through May 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 Crippen-Thomas 7-0
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026; and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026.
m) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas
s) Councilmember Cortez 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) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
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4 12.2 Approval of Request to Serve/Sell Wine and “Spirits” Liquor at Downtown Main Street.
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 Downtown Main Street.
Non-Profit Use Event Date
El Monte Police
Officers
Foundation
(Main Street)
Night Market
(Attendance 300+)
Thursday, June 18, 2026
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Crippen-Thomas No)
12.3 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Submission of a Grant Application to the California Transportation Commission for Funding Under the Active Transportation Program, Cycle 8.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the California Transportation Commission for funding under the Active Transportation Program, Cycle 8, and designating the City Manager, or her designee, as t he authorized representative to execute all necessary documents.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10694
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
12.4 Consider and Approve the Escheatment of Unclaimed City Checks.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the Escheatment of Unclaimed City Checks and other unclaimed funds and authorize their receipt as miscellaneous revenue.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10701
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution for the Annual Setting of Property Tax Rate to Satisfy Obligations of City’s Voter Authorized Indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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5 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Resolution fixing the rates of taxes and levying taxes for voter authorized indebtedness of the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10695
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
12.6 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City’s Investment Policy and Debt Management Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution to approve the City’s Investment Policy and Debt Management Policy for FY 2026-2027.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10696
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval of a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Vasquez & Company, LLP for Independent Auditing Services.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Second Amendment (23F06066.2A) to the Professional Services Agreement with Vasquez & Company, LLP to increase the not -to-exceed amount for the Initial Term by $127,000 for a new Aggregate not -to-exceed amount of $843,734 plus a 15% Contingency in an amount not -to-exceed $126,560.10 for a total amount of $970,294.10;
2. Approve an increase in the General Fund Budget Appropriations in the amount of $127,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;
3. Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents pertaining to the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Vasquez & Company; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Agreement Contingency funding utilization under the associated Purchase Order through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $253,560.01 Account No: 100-31-311-1-0-61170-0000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
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6 12.8 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Gann Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution to set the City’s expenditure limit for FY 2026 -2027 at $203,152,735.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10697
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
12.9 Consideration and Approval of a Request for Proposal for the Purchase of a Crisis Negotiator Vehicle for Use by the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize and approve staff to distribute a Request for Proposal for a Crisis Negotiator Vehicle for the Police Department.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
12.10 Consideration and Approval of a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Arroyo Background Investigations for On -Call Pre-Employment Background Investigations.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a First Amendment (25PD02006.1A) to the Professional Services Agreement with Arroyo Background Investigation to increase the annual not - to-exceed amount of $30,000 to $60,000 for a new aggregate not -to-exceed amount of $60,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents pertaining to the First Amendment to the Agreement with Arroyo Background Investigations.
Total Cost: $30,000 Account No: 100-71-711-5-0-62450-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
12.11 Consideration and Authorization to Allocate Art in Public Places Fund for the El Monte Police Department Memorial Monument, CIP No. 711.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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7 1. Authorize and increase appropriation in the amount of $100,000 in the Art in Public Places fund for the FY 2025-2026 Municipal Budget to Account No. 209- 68-711-4-0-81510-P0711; and
2. Consider and approve the expenditure of Art in Public Places funds from Account No. 209- 68-711-4-0-81510-P0711 in an amount not -to-exceed $100,000 for additional professional services for the El Monte Police Department Memorial Project, CIP No. 711.
Total Cost: $100,000 Account No: 209-68-711-4-0-81510-P0711 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
12.12 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution, Repealing, Replacing, and Superseding Resolution No. 10602; Amending the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to Include and Account for the Allocation of Senate Bill 1 Funds; and Adopting a List of Capit al Improvement Projects to be Funded with SB1 Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution repealing, replacing, and superseding Resolution No. 10602; amending the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to include an account for allocation of SB1 funds; and adopting a list of capital improvement projects to be funded with SB1 funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10698
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 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 Adopt a Resolution to Approve the City of El Monte 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing to receive comments on the City of El Monte 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency Plan;
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. Consider any direction to City staff to modify the UWMP or WSCP; and City Council Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026
8 8. Adopt a Resolution approving the City of El Monte 2025 UWMP and WSCP.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10699
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Open P.H.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Mistress Transgender – Spoke about various items.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
Approve Resolution No. 10699
13.2 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Levying the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Citywide Sewer Assessment Upon Each Real Property Parcel Connected to the City’s Sewer System and Directing that the Same be Added to the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller’s Office Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 Property Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive brief presentation from City staff and pose questions to City staff;
3. Receive public comment, if any;
4. Close the public hearing; and
5. Approve the attached Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 levy of the City’s sewer service charge and direct that the same be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for placement on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 property tax roll.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10700
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Cortez 7-0
Open P.H.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Mistress Transgender – Spoke about various items.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
Approve Resolution No. 10700
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9 13.3 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve the Amount of the Special Tax Rate to be Levied Upon Real Property Parcels Within the El Monte Gateway Community Facilities District No. 2014- 1 (Lot Division No. 708) Within the El Monte Gateway Specific Plan for the 2026- 2027 Fiscal Year and Submit the Approved Amount of Special Tax to the Los Angeles County Auditor - Controller’s Office for Placement on the Annual Property Roll in Accordance with El Monte City Council Resolution of Formation No. 9500 and Ordinance No. 2842.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open and continue the public hearing to the meeting of June 24, 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Continue P.H. to June 17, 2026
13.4 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California Approving the Amount of the Special Tax Rate to be Levied Upon Real Property Parcels Within the Mountain View Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Public Services) for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, Which Shall be Added to the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll in Accordance with El Monte City Council Resolution of Formation No. 9390 and Ordinance No. 2819.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open and continue the public hearing to the meeting of June 24, 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
Continue P.H. to June 17, 2026
13.5 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Approving a Written Report Detailing the Amount of the Annual Assessment to be Levied Upon the Owners of Real Property Parcels that Comprise the Klingerman/Bonwood Waste Disposal Service Area and Directing that the Same be Submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for Placement on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Property Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open and continue the public hearing to the meeting of June 24, 2026.
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10 Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Continue P.H. to June 17, 2026
13.6 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Authorizing Placement of the 2025- 2026 Lewis Homes Sewer Maintenance Cost Recovery Assessment on the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open and continue the public hearing to the meeting of June 24, 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Continue P.H. to June 17, 2026
13.7 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Authorizing Placement of Certain Waste Disposal Delinquency Service Charges Owed to Valley Vista Services Pursuant to Its Solid Waste Franchise with the City of El Monte on the 2026- 2027 Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open and continue the public hearing to the meeting of June 24, 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Continue P.H. to June 17, 2026
13.8 A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve a Resolution Authorizing Placement of Certain Waste Disposal Delinquency Service Charges Owed to Valley Vista Services Pursuant to Its Solid Waste Franchise with the City of El Monte on the 2026- 2027 Los Angeles Cou nty Auditor -Controller’s Office Annual Tax Roll.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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11 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open and continue the public hearing to the meeting of June 24, 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
Continue P.H. to June 17, 2026
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Approval of a Modification of Budget Appropriations 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 modification of budget appropriations in the amount of $10,320,592 by decreasing Measure W (Fund 283) and increasing Measure W Regional Program (Fund 284); and
2. Authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustment to complete funding.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
14.2 Consider and Approve the Repayment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $544,182.96 to Reimburse HOME ARP Funds with General Funds.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the repayment of HOME ARP funds in the amount of $544,182.96 to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development utilizing general funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute required forms and certification on behalf of the City for repayment.
Total Cost: $544,182.96 Account No: General Fund
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
At 9:19 p.m.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
Extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
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12 14.3 Consideration and Review the General Fund Fiscal Year 2025 -20262026-2027 Operating Budget Presentation to the City Council for Consideration and Adoption at a Subsequent Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider, discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the General Fund Fiscal Year Budget to be adopted at a subsequent City Council meeting.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and file.
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18A.1 Congratulations Class of 2026.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Attended the Fernando Ledesma graduation, they acknowledge Detective Santa Anna. Also attended the El Monte High School Graduation.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Longoria
Would like to have a yearly presentations meeting.
18B.1 Invite Our Community to Come Celebrate Father’s Day at Our Night Market and Enjoy Banda Machos Music.
Invited the community to the Night Market to celebrate Father’s Day and enjoy Banda Machos music.
18B.2 Congratulations Class of 2026.
Congratulations all of the graduates of the Class of 2026.
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
Congratulations all of the graduates of the Class of 2026. Attended the 3rd Annual Cheering Competition it was an amazing event. Is amenable to bringing back the presentations meetings but would like to have them once a year or twice a year.
18D. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
Would like to bring back the Quarterly meetings. Congratulated all of the graduates of the Class of 2026.
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13 18E. Councilwoman Galvan
Sent her love to Mt. View School District for the passing of Dr. Fausto Barragán.
Congratulated all of the graduates of the Class of 2026. Is also amenable to having either yearly or twice a year presentations meetings.
18F. Councilman Herrera
Supportive of the quarterly meetings. Would like staff to make a recommendation to the City Council. Thanked everyone for the Zamora Park Community Safety Meeting.
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
Would like to continue seeing recognitions at the regular City Council meetings.
Thanked the School Districts for the invitations to the graduations. Congratulated all of the graduates of the Class of 2026.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:14 p.m. Adjourn the meeting in memory of Dr. Fausto Barragán.
Adjourn the meeting to an Adjourn Regular Meeting of Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 24, 2026 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. Although it is the City’s practice and desire to electronically post a copy of this Agenda along with supporting material as part of its website posting, the s ize or formatting of certain supporting materials may render their website posting infeasible. Nevertheless, all supporting materials related to any item on this Agenda, that is made available to the members of the council may be inspected by members of the public at the City Clerk’s Office located at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 626-580-2016.
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Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk
City of El Monte
APPROVED:
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Jessica Ancona, Mayor
City of El Monte