APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF JULY 8, 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: 6:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL FOR CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY BODIES:
Jessica Ancona, Mayor/Chair – present
Viviana Longoria, Mayor Pro Tem/Authority Member – absent 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:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
Item 12.9 has been pulled.
Walk-On Item:
4.6 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte vs. Kong Lau, et al., LASC Case No. 25PSCV02868.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
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 through 4.6.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:12 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Longoria joined the City Council in Closed Session.
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2 Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:06 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.
City Council received briefing from City staff and legal counsel, feedback given, but no final action taken. Mayor Ancona was not present for Item. 4.1.
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.
City Council received briefing from City staff and legal counsel, feedback given, but no final action taken. Mayor Ancona was not present for Item. 4.2.
4.3 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.
City Council received briefing from City staff and legal counsel, feedback given, but no final action taken.
4.4 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Kristen Jauregui vs. City El Monte, Case No. ADJ18558977.
City Council received briefing from City staff and legal counsel, feedback given, but no final action taken.
4.5 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Ramon Maldonado vs. City El Monte, Case No. ADJ18131980.
City Council received briefing from City staff and legal counsel, feedback given, but no final action taken.
4.6 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte vs. Kong Lau, et al., LASC Case No. 25PSCV02868.
City Council received briefing from City staff and legal counsel, feedback given, but no final 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. Chaplain Manny Coronilla
6. FLAG SALUTE: Sebastian Molina, 6th Grade Student from Baker School. Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Sebastian Molina from Baker School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
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3 7.2 Presentation by the City Council Proclaiming the Month of June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month. Present
7.3 Presentation by the City Council to Musica Latina for Their Valued Dedication and Contributions to the City of El Monte. Present
7.4 Presentation by the City Council to the Arroyo High School Softball Team for Their Advancement in the 2026 CIF Southern Section Division 6 Championship Game.
Present
7.5 Presentation by the City Council to the El Monte Fillies 12U All-Star Team for Their Outstanding Achievement in the 2026 California State Championship Tournament.
Present
Break at 7:45 p.m.
Return at 8:00 p.m.
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.
Carla Axume – Provided updates for the El Monte Library.
Jiyang Ma – Spoke about the request for the installation of a traffic light and Poinsettia and Durfee.
Anonymous – Stop allowing Armando Herman to attend meetings.
Tony Ozaeta – Spoke about various items.
Julio Ramirez – Spoke about various items.
Miss Ancona Armando – Spoke about various items.
Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Gaby Caro – Spoke about various items.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about various items.
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4 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Lane – Requested information regarding the number of citations issued for fireworks.
No Data Centers San Gabriel Valley – Reject Agenda Item 12.9.
San Gabriel Valley Progressive Action – Reject Agenda Items 12.8 and 12.9.
Andrew Yip – Reject Agenda Items 12.8 and 12.9.
Maria Santay – In opposition of Item 12.9.
Jonathan Montalvo – Reject Agenda Item 12.8.
J Montal – Reject Item 12.9.
Andres Abarca – Reject Items 12.8 and 12.9.
Concerned Citizen – Strong opposition to Item 12.9.
Gabriela Gazca – Reject Items 12.8 and 12.9.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: None
10. DEMAND RESOLUTION NO. D-754
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 $5,834,053.82 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1139669 through 1139924, and the payroll period June 1, 2026 through June 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 Dr. Ruedas 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026.
m) Councilmember Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 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:
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5 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 Ancona 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
12.2 Approval of Request to Serve/Sell Beer, 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 Beer, Wine and “Spirits” at Downtown Main Street.
Non-Profit Use Event Date
El Monte Police
Officers
Foundation
(Main Street)
Night Market
(Attendance 300+)
Thursday, July 23, 2026
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Cortez 5-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent Councilmember Crippen- Thomas
No)
12.3 Receive and File the City Clerk’s Quarterly Listing of Contracts Filed in the City Clerk’s Office Between April 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the report.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
12.4 Consideration and Authorization to Accept Funding from the El Monte City School District for the After School Program for Contract Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, to accept funding from the El Monte City School District for the Youth Sports and After School Program for Contract Year 2026-2027;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all necessary documents and to execute any relevant agreements; and
3. Authorize the acceptance and appropriation of funding in the amount of $591,000 from the District for the After School Program Fund as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.
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6 Total Cost: $591,000 Account No: 201-51-518-**** Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
12.5 Consideration and Authorization to Accept Funding from the Mountain View School District for the Youth Sports and After School Program for Contract Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, to accept funding from the Mountain View School District for the Youth Sports and After School Program for Contract Year 2026-2027;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all necessary documents and to execute any relevant agreements; and
3. Authorize the acceptance and allocation by the City of funding in the amount of $1,600,000 from the District for appropriation to the Youth Sports and After School Program Fund for the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Total Cost: $1,600,000 Account No: 210-51-519
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
12.6 Consideration and Approval to Accept Funding From the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department (Formerly Known as the Workforce Development Aging and Community Services) for the Supportive Services Program for Contract Years 2026-2027 in the Amount of $35,000 Per Annum.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to accept funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department for the Supportive Services Program for Contract Years 2026-2027 in the amount of $35,000 per year. This baseline funding amount is reflected in the May 28, 2026 allocation letter from the County;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the SSP Subaward Agreement SSP232402 Amendment 6 between the City and the County for an initial term of July 2023-2027. This Agreement may be extended by the County for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms for a maximum total term of four (4) years. Under the Program, the City will provide services as specified in the Agreement’s Statement of Work in exchange for the County’s reimbursement to the City for those services;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all necessary documents to execute Grant documentation and receipt; and
4. Authorize the appropriation in the amount of $35,000 to the Supportive Services Program Fund 255 for the FY 2026 -2027 fiscal budget of which $35,000 will go to expenditure Account Number 255-55-550-2-0-51110-00000 and $35,000 to Revenue Account Number 255-55-000-0-0-42450 respectively and authorize the use of the SSP funds as part of this Program budget.
Total Cost: $35,000 Account No: 255-55-550
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
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7 12.7 Consideration and Approval of Recommendation to Accept Funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department (Formerly Known as the Workforce Development Aging and Community Services) for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Contract Year 2026-2027 in the Amount of $176,758.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City of El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to accept funding from the Los Angeles County Aging & Disability Department for the Elderly Nutrition Program for Contract Year 2026- 2027 in the amount of $176,758;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign the 2026-2027 Subaward Agreement ENP252602 between the City and the County for FY 2026- 2027 and to sign all necessary documents to execute Grant documentation and receipt; and
3. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $176,758 in the Elderly Nutrition Program Fund 256 for the FY 2026-2027 budget of which $176,758 will go to expenditure fund 256 and Revenue Account Number 256- 55-4244 respectively; and authorize the use of funds for this budget.
Total Cost: $176,758 Account No: 256-55-4244
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
12.8 Consideration and Approval to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of Less-Than-Lethal Pepper Powder Projectiles, Beanbag Projectiles, and Spong Impact Projectiles for the Use by the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the appropriation of a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 from Asset Forfeiture funds to purchase less-than-lethal pepper powder projectiles, beanbag projectiles and sponge impact projectiles for use by the El Monte Police Department;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the projectiles from ProForce Law Enforcement;
3. Consider and approve the presentation of this purchase and identification of the funding source before the local governing body (Honorable Mayor and City Council) as following the guidelines set forth in State of California Assembly Bill 481 pertaining to the acquisition or intended use of military-type equipment;
4. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this purchase; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or Chief of Police, to sign and approve all documents, purchase, or contractual modifications or adjustments.
Total Cost: $10,000 Account No: 259-71-711-5-0-62700-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
12.9 Consideration and Approval to Use State of California Department Health Care Services Opioid Settlement Funds for the Purchase of an Artificial Intelligence Assistant Software System for Use by the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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8 1. Consider and approve the appropriation of a not -to-exceed amount of $130,000 from the State of California Department Health Care Services Opioid Settlement Fund, for the purchase of an Artificial Intelligence Assistant software system for use by the Police Department;
2. Consider and approve the purchase of the Artificial Intelligence Assistant software program from Peregrine Technologies;
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 modifications or adjustment.
Total Cost: $130,000 Account No: 295-73-703-8145
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Item has been pulled.
12.10 Consideration and Authorization to Prepay the Monthly Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) Portion of the CalPERS Retirement Costs Budgeted for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and authorize the payment of the Unfunded Liability (UAL) portion of the CalPERS retirement costs budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 at a discounted rate; and
2. Direct staff to pay the UAL portion of the budgeted retirement costs for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to CalPERS in the total amount of $6,067,598.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 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 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 Approve a Resolution Authorizing Placement of Certain Commercial 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 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 final form of the delinquent charges report for past due and payable commercial municipal solid waste collection and disposal service accounts owed to Valley Vista Services, excluding residential accounts and e xcluding the Klingerman -Bonwood City Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2026
9 accounts, and directing to submit the same 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. 10711
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent) Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent) Limit Public Comment to
One (1) Minute
Ancona Armando – Spoke about various items.
Armando Herman – Spoke about various items.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent) Close P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
13.2 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. Continue the public hearing to the meeting of July 22, 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent) Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent) Continue Public Hearing to
July 22, 2026
13.3 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:
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10 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Continue the public hearing to the meeting of July 22, 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent) Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent) Continue Public Hearing to
July 22, 2026
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte, California Amending Section 2.27.060 (Applications and Applicants), Section 2.72.070 (Examinations), and Section 2.72.080 (Employment Lists) of the El Monte Municipal Code to Remove Hiring Procedures Requiring a Minimum Number of Candidates and Make Additional Updates to Enhance Clarity, Administrative Efficiency, and Consistency with Applicable Law.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Hold the first reading of the attached Ordinance amending and updating certain sections of the El Monte Municipal Code related to recruitment requirements and processes for full-time positions; and
2. Consider and approve the incorporation of the attached revised Recruitment Request Policy into the City of El Monte Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3066
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
14.2 Receive and File the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Single Audit Report for the City of El Monte for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and File Report
14.3 Receive and File the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of El Monte for the Year Ended June 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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11 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of El Monte for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Receive and File Report
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: None
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
Tomorrow there will be a night market in celebration of Parks & Rec Makes Life Better month. There will be a band playing, everyone please come on out. Invited everyone to a job and resources fair on Saturday, July 18, 2026. There are 24 confirmed participants sharing information on employment, some will be taking job applications. There will be a lot of resources available there. Active SGV will be providing information on the e-bike program as well as the car share program that was launched last week. Would it be possible to get recap on the 4 th of July.
Captain Luna provided an update to the City Council. There were 10 citations issued from the 1st to the 5th.
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Longoria
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
Thanked staff and all of those who participated in the Banda Machos event. There will be another great event this month. Everyone who has been participating, local businesses have been selling out. The City supports the small business community. There we re also a lot of PD events, it is great to partner with businesses and the Police Department is out there meeting the community. The POA breakfast pancake was exciting. The Dodger Dream Team, Parks & Rec did an amazing job. Was invited on June 28th to Sally event. Had the Police Officers Foundation golf tournament. Gave a shout out to the City and Councilmember Herrera for the Coordinating Council meeting.
18D. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
Provided an update to the City Council regarding Meals-on-Wheels. Received the funding to reach out to the Veterans and that has increased every other week.
Meals-on-Wheels covers those who can’t make the $10 payment.
18E. Councilwoman Galvan
Invited the community to spend money in District 5. There are a lot of good meat places in District 5. Wanted to remind the community that Bingo with the cop will take place on Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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12 18F. Councilman Herrera
The second day involved the US Chamber of Commerce who were there to discuss the same topic. Toured the Emergency Operations Center of Walmart.
Walmart recognizes its role in the community of being a provider of resources in times of crisis and disaster management. From this sublevel operation center they were monitoring operations throughout the globe. Some of the takeaways were the importance of having an AI Use Policy in place. The Police Department uses AI in their applications, and the question is how the rest of the organization uses AI in their own operations. Need to take a look to make sure that as an organization the City has policies that govern the use of AI. In preparation for that spent time at the Police Department to look at the Dispatch C enter and look at the software being used very impressive to look at the work being done by the dispatchers.
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
Expressed sincere appreciation to NALEO Education Fund for selection Councilmembers Herrera and Dr. Ruedas to receive a scholarship to participate in the 2026 Policy Institute on Technology and AI and Emergency Management.
Joined elected officials from across the country on the at the Walmart campus in Arkansas where they explored how emerging technology are shaping the future of emergency management and public safety. Sincere thanks to NALEO, Walmart and the Public Affairs and Community Relations team. This experience reinforced the importance of innovation, collaboration and proactive leadership in preparing communities for emergencies and future challenges.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. in Memory of Mr. Oscar Gabriel Gutierrez, father of Former Councilmember Alma Puente.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on July 22, 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