APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OF AUGUST 26, 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: 6:02 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:
WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:
Walk-On Items:
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte v. Lino James Ibarra, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22PSCV00257.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte v. Linda Li, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25PSCV02889.
Items 12.9, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.17, 12.20, 12.24, 12.25, 12.26, and 12.30 have been pulled.
m) Councilmember Cortez
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 6-1 (Mayor Ancona No)
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 Ancona and the City Council recessed into Closed Session at approximately 6:12 p.m.
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2 At approximately 6:55 p.m. the City Attorney announced that the City Council would be reconvening in approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Mayor Ancona and the City Council reconvened from Closed Session at approximately 7:30 p.m.
4.1 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Tabitha Pang vs. City of El Monte, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25PSCV02343.
The City Council received report from staff and from outside legal counsel, feedback and direction was given, but no final action taken.
4.2 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte v. Lino James Ibarra, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22PSCV00257.
The City Council received report from staff and from outside legal counsel, feedback and direction was given, but no final action taken.
4.3 Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Existing Litigation – City of El Monte v. Linda Li, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25PSCV02889.
The City Council received report from staff and from outside legal counsel, feedback and direction was given, but no final action taken.
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 George Ussery
6. FLAG SALUTE: Atticus Troy De Ruiz, 6 th Grade Student from Durfee School.
Present
7. RECOGNITIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS:
7.1 Presentation by the City Council to Atticus Troy De Ruiz from Durfee School for Leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Present
7.2 Presentation by the City Council to Cake House, Food 4 Less, Kroger, Longo Toyota, Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014, SEIU Local 721, and Supervisor Hilda Solis County of Los Angeles First District in Appreciation for Their Donations and Volunteer Services for the Back-to-School Resource Fair. 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.
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3 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.
Break at 7:46 p.m.
Return at 7:53 p.m.
Carla Axume – Provided update for the El Monte Library.
Erica Hoitsma – Provided information regarding Sycamores who serve transitional age youth experiencing homelessness across the San Gabriel Valley.
Jeff Meng – Spoke about his candidacy for City Treasurer.
Tony Ozaeta – Community member against injustice. Filed a restraining order against Armando Herman for his vulgarity.
Robert Arnett – Spoke about various items.
Ian Jameson – Spoke about gas leak at 10024 Valley Blvd. caused by Transtech.
Cosme Jimenez – Spoke about various items.
9. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:
9.1 Transmittal of the Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 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 June 30, 2026.
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-757
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 $6,662,752.38 have been examined by the City Treasurer and that warrant numbers 1140697 through 1141117, and the payroll period July 16, 2026 through July 31, 2026, inclusive, are hereby allowed in the amounts and ordered paid out of the respective funds as set forth.
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Ancona 7-0
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4 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2026.
m) Councilmember Galvan
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.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 2-5 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria, Receive presentation for Items Councilmembers Cortez, Crippen-Thomas,
12.5, 12.8, 12.13, 12.15, 12.23, 12.27, Galvan, and Herrera No)
12.28, 12.29, 12.31, 12.34, and 12.35
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Approval of Agenda without presentations Ruedas No)
for Items 12.5, 12.8, 12.13, 12.15, 12.23,
12.27, 12.28, 12.29, 12.31, 12.34, and
12.35 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 Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.2 Second Reading of
an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte Amending Chapters 15.01 Through 15.06, 15.34 and 15.38 and Adding Chapters 15.16, 15.18, and 15.39 of the El Monte Municipal Code Adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Building Codes.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the proposed Ordinance for a second reading by no less than four (4) affirmative votes.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3067
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
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5 12.3 Request to Serve/Sell Wine and “Spirits” Liquor at the Grace T. Black Auditorium and 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 the Grace T. Black Auditorium and Main Street.
Non-Profit Use Event Date
El Monte Promise
Foundation
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Legacy Report for
Stakeholders
(Attendance 150)
Wednesday, September 9,
2026
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
El Monte Police
Officers Foundation
(Main Street)
Dia De Los Muertos
(Attendance 300+)
Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Silvia Barajas
(Grace T. Black
Auditorium)
Quinceñera
(Attendance 250)
Saturday, June 19, 2027
5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.4 Consideration and Approval of a Purc hase Order with Rebel Athletic for the Purchase of Cheerleading Uniforms for the Expanded Learning Program at the El Monte City School District and Mt. View School District, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $74,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Purchase Order with Rebel Athletic for the purchase of Cheerleading uniforms for the expanded learning program at the El Monte City School District and Mt. View School District, for a not-to-exceed amount of $74,000.
Total Cost: $74,000 Account No: 210-51-518-****
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 210-51-519-****
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.5 Consideration and Approval of Purc hase Orders with 56 Vehicle Maintenance, Auto Body Repairs, Tires and Parts Vendors for the Police Department Fleet on An As-Needed Basis.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of the following 56 vendors: 10-8 Retrofit, 4 Wheel Parts, 5 points, A & A Auto Wrecking, ABS of South El Monte, Active Collision, Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, AV Auto Collision, Ayala Car Detail, Baldwin Carwash, Black & White Emergency, Bravo CDJR of Alhambra, Bubble Bath Carwash, Bumper Express, Caliber Collision Center, Castro Auto Repair Services, Classic Custom Tint, Dana Safety Supply, Detroit Auto Parts, Dr. Auto Glass, El Monte Collision Center, El Monte Transmission, Emergency Response Crime Scene, Ford of Upland, Frankco Fine Upholstery, Glendora City Council Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2026
6 Chevrolet, Goodyear, Ideal Automotive, IML Security Supply, Innovative Emergency Equipment, Interstate Battery, JBC Electronics, Kimball Midwest, Knight Claremont Chrysler, LEHR, Lenco Armored Vehicles, Long Beach BMW Motorcycle, Myers Tire Supply, Napa Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Parkhouse Tires, Parts Authority, Performance Ford, Puente Hills Ford, Safety Kleen, Sheldon Extinguisher, Sierra Auto Group, Sierra Chevrolet of Monrovia, Sosa’s Auto Repair & Smog, Sound Off Signal, Southern Tire Mart LLC, Super Unique Auto Repair, Tint Haus Audio and Accessories, Troy Products, and World PAC to serve on the El Monte Police Department’s (the “Police Department”) Bench List of suppliers fo r vehicle maintenance, repairs, tires, parts and supplies services;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the 56 selected vendors for vehicle maintenance, auto body repair, tires, parts, supplies, and related services on an as-needed basis, with expenditures funded through the budgeted appropriations for vehicle maintenance as adopted by the City Council; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, and/or the Chief of Police to administratively manage the Purchase Agreements and/or approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $400,000 Account No: 100-71-711-5-0-63350-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
12.6 Consideration and Approval of Purchas e Orders with 17 Uniform and Safety Equipment Vendors for Uniforms, Safety Equipment, Body Armor and Supplies for the Police Department on An As-Needed Basis.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the selection of the following 17 vendors: 5.11, Amazon, C.A.T. Specialties, Curtis Blue Line, Crye Precision, Galls, Keystone, Uniforms, LA Speedy, Mr. Uniform Pristine Uniforms, LA Police Gear, LA Speedy, Sinatra’s Uniform, Turners Outdoor, Under Armour, U.S. Armor and V&V Manufacturing to serve on the El Monte Police Department’s Bench List of suppliers for uniforms, safety equipment, body armor and supplies;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the 17 selected uniform and safety equipment vendors for uniforms, body armor, safety equipment and supplies for the City’s Police Department on an as-needed basis, and a not-to- exceed amount of $125,000 to be funded through the budgeted appropriations for uniform and safety equipment as adopted by the City Council; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, and/or the Chief of Police, to administratively manage the Purchase Agreements and/or the approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $125,000 Account No: 100-71-711-5-0-62480-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.7 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Two (2) Vendors for Police Department Duty Ammunition and Practice Ammunition on An As-Needed Basis.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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7 1. Consider and approve the selection of Dooley Enterprises and San Diego Police Equipment to serve on the Police Department’s Bench List of suppliers for purchase of practice ammunition and duty ammunition;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the two (2) selected ammunition suppliers on an as-needed basis for cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $110,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, and/or the Chief of Police, to administratively manage the purchase agreements and/or approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $110,000 Account No: 100-71-711-5-0-62110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.8 Consideration and Approval to Use Cannabis Tax Measure PC Funds for the Purchase and Outfitting 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. Consider and approve the purchase and outfitting of one (1) crisis negotiator vehicle from LDV-Custom Specialty Vehicles, the designated vendor for this purchase;
2. Consider and approve an equipment or contractual services agreement with LDV-Custom Specialty Vehicles for the purchase and outfitting of the crisis negotiator vehicle;
3. Consider and approve the appropriation of Cannabis Tax Measure PC funds from Account No. 259-71-711-5-0-81320-00000 for this purchase in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000;
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, purchases, or contractual modifications or adjustments.
Total Cost: $300,000 Account No: 259-71-711-5-0-81320-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Mayor Ancona 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Longoria absent)
Motion to reconsider item.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Herrera 7-0
With the stated amendments:
Authorize an increase in appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget in the amount of $350,010 (includes contingency amount) from available Cannabis Tax Measure PC Reserve Funds to the appropriate expenditure account for CNT Vehicle (Account No. 222-71-711-5-0-81320- 00000); and
Decrease Asset Forfeiture Fund appropriations by $300,000 for the CNT Vehicle in Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as the vehicle purchase originally budgeted in Asset Forfeiture Funds will instead be funded through Measure PC funds (Account No. 259-71-711-5-0-81320-00000).
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8 12.9 Consideration and Approval of a Project Change Order in the Amount of $46,700 to the Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Additional Professional Services Related to the Munis Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Financial Management Software Implementation.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Project Change Order to the Software as a Service Agreement No. 24F06054 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to increase the total number of Onsite and Remote Hours Related to the Implementation and Project Management Professional Services Hours in an amount not-to-exceed $46,700; and
2. Authorize the Finance Director to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents pertaining to the Project Change Order with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Total Cost: $46,700 Account No: 500-31-311-1-0-81450-00000 500-23-251-1-0-81450-00000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 600-31-321-1-0-81450-00000 Item has been pulled.
12.10 Consideration and Approval of a Firs t Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Tisuthiwongse LLC for Professional IT Services to Implement the Tyler Munis System.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the First Amendment (26F04032.1A) to the Professional Services Agreement with Tisuthiwongse LLC to extend the term of the Agreement through October 2027 and to increase the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 by an additional $50,000 for a new Agreement total amount not-to-exceed of $100,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents pertaining to the First Amendment to the Agreement with Tisuthiwongse LLC; and
3. Authorize an increase in appropriations in the General Fund budget for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $50,000.
Total Cost: $50,000 Account No: 100-31-311-1-0-61110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Item has been pulled.
12.11 Consideration and Approval of a Project Change Order in the Amount of $61,700 to the Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Additional Professional Services Related to the Munis Enterprise Resource Planning Financial Management Software Implementation.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Project Change Order to the Software as a Service Agreement No. 24F06054 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to increase the total number of Onsite and Remote Hours related to the Implementation and Project Management Professional Services Hours in an amount not-to-exceed $61,700;
2. Authorize the Finance Director to make all conforming modifications and edits and execute all implementing documents pertaining to the Project Change Order with Tyler Technologies Inc.; and
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9 3. Authorize an increase in appropriations in the General Fund and Capital Project Fund budget for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $61,700.
Total Cost: $61,700 Account No: 100-11-111-1-0-91720-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No 500-31-311-1-0-81450-00000 Item has been pulled.
12.12 Consideration and Authorization to Advertise and Publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Valley Boulevard & Meeker Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, CIP 485.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to advertise and publish the Notice Inviting Bids for the Valley Boulevard and Meeker Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, CIP 485.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Item has been pulled.
12.13 Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Scope of Improvements for the San Gabriel Valley Forward “Jump-Start” Transit Improvement Project Along Garvey Avenue Between Sastre Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and adopt a Resolution approving the scope of improvements for the SGV Forward “Jump-Start” Project, consisting of side-running bus lanes operating in the peak hours between 7AM-9AM and 4PM-7PM, transit signal priority, and bus shelter upgrades along Garvey Avenue between Sastre Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue; and
2. Authorize City staff to take all necessary actions, including the negotiation and execution of an Agreement with LA Metro and/or the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, to proceed with the engineering design and construction of the Project.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10719
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
12.14 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Accepting a Partial Quitclaim Easement from Southern California Edison on City of El Monte Property Located at 3990 Arden Drive.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Resolution accepting a Partial Quitclaim Easement from Southern California Edison for multiple easements on City of El Monte property located at 3990 Arden Drive;
2. Authorize staff to record the Partial Quitclaim Easement along with the Certificate of Acceptance and a certified copy of this Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
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10 3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Resolution No. 10720
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.15 Approval of a Memorandum of Underst anding with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for the Design and Construction of the San Gabriel Valley Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Improvements Project – Segment 5.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for the design and construction of the San Gabriel Valley Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Improvements Project – Segment 5; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the MOU and any minor, non-substantive modifications approved by the City Attorney.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
12.16 Consideration and Approval of an Agreement Between the City of El Monte and Southern California Edison for the Charge Ready Transport Program.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an Agreement between the City of El Monte and Southern California Edison for the Charge Ready Transport Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Agreement and all required documentation to participate in the SCE CRT Program.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.17 Consideration to Approve a Profe ssional Services Agreement with IMS Infrastructure Management Systems, LLC for the Citywide Pavement Management System Update 2026, CIP 486 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $55,280.50.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with IMS Infrastructure Management Systems, LLC for the Citywide Pavement City Council Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2026
11 Management System Update 2026, CIP 486 for a not-to-exceed amount of $48,070.00 plus a 15% contingency of $7,120.50 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $55,280.50; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with IMS.
Total Cost: $55,280.50 Account No: 212-68-677-4-0-61110-P0486 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Measure R
Item has been pulled.
12.18 Consideration and Approval of an E quipment Procurement Agreement for the Purchase of a Ford F-250 Truck for the Public Works Maintenance Division.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an Equipment Procurement Agreement for the purchase of a Ford F-250 Truck for a not-to-exceed amount of $64,988.90; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or the Public Works Director, to execute an Equipment Procurement Agreement with Rush Truck Centers.
Total Cost: $64,988.90 Account No: $63,190
299-67-697-4-0-81320-00000
$1,798.90
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 100-67-673-4-0-81320-00000
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.19 Consideration and Approval of an E quipment Procurement Agreement for the Purchase of a 2027 Ford Transit Passenger Van for the Public Works Maintenance Division.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an Equipment Procurement Agreement for the purchase of a Ford Transit Passenger for a not-to-exceed amount of $67,426.44; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or the Public Works Director, to execute an Equipment Procurement Agreement with Rush Truck Centers.
Total Cost: $67,426.44 Account No: $59,624.44
299-67-698-4-0-81320-00000
$15,000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 203-60-579-4-0-81320-00000
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.20 Consideration and Approval of an Equipm ent Procurement Agreement with Vortex USA, Incl for the Purchase of Replacement Components for the Gibson Mariposa Park Splash Pad.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an increase in the appropriation in the amount of $77,543.72 in Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District Proposition A fund for the Gibson Mariposa Park splash pad;
2. Consider and approve an Equipment Procurement Agreement with Vortex USA, Inc. for the purchase of replacement water play, aquatic equipment, and related components for the Gibson Mariposa Park splash pad for a total not- to-exceed amount of $77,543.72; and
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12 3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with Vortex USA, Inc. and any related documents necessary to complete the purchase.
Total Cost: $77,543.72 Account No: 232-67-677-2-0-82210-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Item has been pulled.
12.21 Consideration and Approval of Purchase Orders with Two (2) Traffic Sign Supply Vendors 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 two (2) vendors, JCL Traffic and Zumar, to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s bench list of suppliers for traffic signs and related materials;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the two (2) selected traffic sign supply vendors on an as-needed basis for a cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $100,000;
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Public Works & Utilities Director, to administratively manage the approved Purchase Order funds between the approved vendors, as needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $100,000 Account No: 225-67-682-4-0-62110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.22 Consideration and Approval of Purchas e Orders with Three (3) Traffic Signals and Street Lighting Supply Vendors 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 three (3) vendors JTB, Walters Wholesale Electric, and Western Systems to serve on the City of El Monte Public Works & Utilities Department’s Bench List of suppliers of traffic signal and street lighting supplies;
2. Consider and approve Purchase Orders with the three (3) selected traffic signals and street lighting supply vendors for the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department on an as-needed basis for a cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Public Works & Utilities Director, to administratively manage the purchase agreements and/or the approved Purchase Order funds for the approved vendors, as-needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $100,000 Account No: 212-67-685-4-0-62110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.23 Consideration and Approval of an E quipment Procurement Agreement for the Purchase of a Toro Mower for the Public Works Maintenance Department.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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13 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an Equipment Procurement Agreement for the purchase of a Toro Reelmaster 5510-DT4F/Stage V Mower;
2. Consider and approve the appropriation of $124,865.30 in Account Number 222-51-551-0-**** (Measure PC Funds), in Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Equipment Procurement Agreement with Turf Star.
Total Cost: $124,865.30 Account No: 222-51-551-0-**** Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
12.24 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with XiO Inc SCADA Monitoring for the Water, Wastewater, and Storm System Assets for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $127,274.01 for Fiscal Years 2026-2029.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with XiO Inc., for SCADA monitoring services for the water, wastewater, and storm system assets for $127,274.01 for Fiscal Years 2026-2029; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with XiO Inc.
Total Cost: $127,274.01 Account No: $50,909.80 – Water 600-67-695-61110-00000
$19,091.11 – Wastewater
650-67-693-61110-00000
$57,273.30 – Stormwater
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 283-67-677-62200-00000 Item has been pulled.
12.25 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions for Traffic Signal Maintenance Repair, and Emergency Services on An As-Needed Basis for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions for on-call traffic signal maintenance, repair, and emergency services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a CSA with Bear Electrical Solutions.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 212-67-685-4-0-61110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Item has been pulled.
12.26 Consideration and Authorization to Award a One-Year Contract Services Agreement with Multi W Systems Inc. for On-Call Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, Stormwater Pump Station, and Related Mechanical, Electrical, and Control System Maintenance Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
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14 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a one-year Contract Services Agreement with Multi W Systems Inc. for on-call sanitary sewer lift station, stormwater pump station and related mechanical electrical and control system maintenance services for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and to extend term if needed.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 600-69-696-4-0-61110-00000 W a t e r A c c o u n t
650-69-693-4-0-61110-00000
Sewer Account
283-68-677-4-0-61110-00000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Storm Account
Item has been pulled.
12.27 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Karbonous Inc. for Granular Activated Carbon Media and Carbon Changeout Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Karbonous Inc. for granular activated carbon media and carbon changeout services for a one (1) year term for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 600-69-679-4-0-61110-00000 600-69-696-4-0-61110-00000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Water Funds
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
12.28 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with DNA Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment for On-Call As-Needed Door, Gate, and Roll- Up Door Maintenance Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with DNA Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment for on-call as-needed door, gate, and roll-up door maintenance services for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a CSA with DNA Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 100-67-673-4-0-61110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 600-69-696-4-0-61110-00000
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
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15 12.29 Consideration and Approval of a Purchase Order with Maintex, Inc. for Citywide Janitorial Supplies on An As-Needed Basis for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $115,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Purchase Order with Maintex, Inc. for Citywide Janitorial supplies on an as-needed basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $115,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to administratively manage the Purchase Agreement and the Purchase Order funds for the approved vendor, as-needed, through the City’s internal Change Order process.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 100-67-626-4-0-62110-00000 100-67-678-4-0-62110-00000
202-67-576-4-0-62110-00000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 203-67-576-4-0-62110-00000
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
12.30 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Rosendin Electric Inc. for On-Call As-Needed Electrician Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Rosedin Electric Inc. for on-call as-needed electrician services for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Rosedin Electric Inc
Total Cost: $150,0000 Account No: 100-67-673-4-0-61110-00000 100-67-685-4-0-61110-00000
General Fund
203-60-576-4-0-61110-00000
Proposition C Fund
600-69-695-4-0-61110-0000
Water Authority Fund
650-69-693-4-0-61110-00000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Sewer Fund
Item has been pulled.
12.31 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Air-Tec for On- Call As-Needed Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Air-Tec for on-call as-needed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance services for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute CSA with Air-Tec.
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16 Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 100-67-673-4-0-61110-00000 600-69-696-4-0-61110-00000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 650-67-693-4-0-61110-00000
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
12.32 Consideration and Approval of a Contract Services Agreement with Pipe Pros Plumbing, Inc. for On-Call As-Needed Plumbing Maintenance Services for a Not- to-Exceed Amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Contract Services Agreement with Pipe Pros Plumbing, Inc. for on-call as-needed plumbing maintenance services for a not- to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a CSA with Pipe Pros Plumbing, Inc.
Total Cost: $150,000 Account No: 100-67-673-4-0-61110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.33 Consideration and Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Agápe Mobility for the Transportation Route Analysis and Consulting Services as Part of the City of El Monte’s Clean Mobility Nexus Project, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $167,167.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with agape Mobility for the Transportation Route Analysis and Consulting Services for the City of El Monte’s Clean Mobility Nexus Project, for a not-to-exceed amount of $167,167; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the PSA in a form approved by the City Attorney with agape Mobility.
Total Cost: $167,167 Account No: 302-60-591-4-0-61110-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Dr. Ruedas 7-0
12.34 Consideration and Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for Civil Design Services for the Merced Avenue Stormwater Capture Project, CIP No. 089.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. to increase the PSA amount of $1,105,919 by $294,526 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,445 for Civil Design Services for the Merc ed Avenue Stormwater Capture Project, CIP No. 089;
2. Consider and approve the increase in appreciation from Measure M Fund to Project/Account Number RP089 225-68-677-4-0-82210-00000 in the amount City Council Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2026
17 of $200,000 and Transportation Development Act Fund to Project/Account Number RP089 206-68-677-4-0-82210-00000 in the amount of $94,526, for a total amount of $294,526; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 with Craftwater.
Total Cost: $294,526 Account No: 225-68-677-4-0-82210-00000 RP089 - $200,000
206-68-677-4-0-82210-00000
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No RP089 - $94,526
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
12.35 Consideration and Approval of an Increase in the Contingency for the Construction Contract with Global Road Sealing, Inc. for Pedestrian Safety Improvements Along Santa Anita Avenue and Peck Road Project, CIP No. 040.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve an increase in the contingency in the amount of $300,000 for Contract No. 26PW01003 with Global Road Sealing, Inc for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements along Santa Anita Avenue and Peck Road Project, CIP No. 040, for a new contingency total not-to-exceed amount of $492,124; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or the Public Works Director, to execute the Construction Contract Change Order and internal Change Orders as necessary.
Total Cost: $300,000 Account No: 225-68-677-4-0-82210-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes RP040 – Measure M
m) Councilmember Galvan
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 5-2 (Mayor Ancona and Councilmember Ruedas No)
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 Appr ove an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Monte Adding Chapter 15.37 to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the El Monte Municipal Code to Establish an Expedited and Streamlined Permitting Process for El ectric Vehicle Charging Stations Pursuant to Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing;
2. Receive presentation from staff;
3. Pose questions to staff;
4. Allow members of the public to offer comment;
5. Pose follow up questions to staff;
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18 6. Close the public hearing; and
7. Introduce the Ordinance for a first reading and schedule a second reading.
Total Cost: N/A Account No: N/A
Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Ordinance No. 3068
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Open P.H.
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
Close P.H.
m) Councilmember Cortez
s) Councilmember Galvan 7-0
14. REGULAR AGENDA:
14.1 Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Updating the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan and Repealing All Prior City Council Resolutions Updating the Citywide and Classification and Compensation Plan.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve the attached Resolution establishing an updated Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan, effective September 1, 2026, except where otherwise indicated; and
2. Amend the FY 2026/2027 Comprehensive Budget of the City of El Monte in the amount of $335,800, by authorizing the following increases in appropriations: (a) $279,500 in the City’s General Fund; and (b) $56,300 in the City’s Retirement Fund.
Total Cost: $335,800 Account No: Multiple
Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Resolution No. 10721
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Mayor Pro Tem Longoria 7-0
14.2 Consideration and Approval of a Letter of Agreement By and Between the City of El Monte and the El Monte Police Officers’ Association for Medicare Premium Reimbursement for 2016-2017 Retirees.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached LOA with the Police Officers’ Association; and
2. Amend the FY 2026/2027 Comprehensive Budget of the City of El Monte to appropriate $54,450 in the City’s General Fund.
Total Cost: $54,450 Account No: 100-11-111-1-0-52080-00000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Cortez 7-0
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19 14.3 Consideration and Approval of a Construction Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Zone 9 Street Improvement Project, CIP 071, for a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $3,147,550.
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider and approve a Construction Contract (“Contract”) with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Zone 9 Street Improvement Project, CIP 071 (the "Project") for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,147,550.00 which includes a Contract amount of $2,737,000.00, plus a Contingency of $410,550.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or the Public Works Director, to make all conforming modifications and non-substantive edits pertaining to the Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. presented hereto in Draft form; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or the Public Works Director, to execute the Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
Total Cost: $3,147,550 Account No: SB 1 RP071
223-68-677-4-0-82210-00000
Measure R RP071
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes 212-68-677-4-0-82210-00000
m) Mayor Ancona
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
14.4 Consideration and Approval of a 30-Year Gratis Lease Agreement Between the City of El Monte and the County of Los Angeles for the City of El Monte to Operate and Maintain the New Hilda L. Solis Community Park Located at 4024 Durfee Avenue
RECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the 30-year gratis Lease Agreement between the City of El Monte and the County of Los Angeles for the City to operate and maintain the new Hilda L. Solis community park located at 4024 Durfee Avenue; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Lease in substantially the form presented, and to take all necessary actions to effectuate the Lease.
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
At 10:02 p.m.
m) Councilmember Herrera
s) Councilmember Crippen-Thomas 7-0
Extend meeting past 10:00 p.m.
15. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: None
16. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA:
16.1 Housing Updates.
Katie Hill CEO of Union Station Homeless Services provided a quick presentation on what is happening with the property.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
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20 18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
18A. Mayor Ancona
18B. Mayor Pro Tem Longoria
18C. Councilwoman Cortez
Invited colleagues and the community to two fundraisers that the El Monte Police officers Foundation are having. There is an event tomorrow at Lazy Dogs in West Covina for an El Monte Dispatch. They are also having another event next Thursday.
18D. Councilwoman Crippen-Thomas
Reminded everyone that the Historical Quarterly Tea is Sunday, September 20 th
from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The Police Department will make a presentation that day.
18E. Councilwoman Galvan
18F. Councilman Herrera
18G. Councilwoman Dr. Ruedas
19. ADJOURNMENT:
m) Mayor Ancona
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 9, 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.
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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