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the appearance of potential TCRs, and other informational and operational guidance to aid in the project’s
compliance with the TCR mitigation measures.
E. The monitor will complete daily monitoring logs that will provide descriptions of the relevant ground disturbing
activities, the type of construction activities performed, locations of ground-disturbing activities, soil types,
cultural-related materials, and any other facts, conditions, materials, or discoveries of significance to the Tribe.
Monitor logs will identify and describe any discovered
TCRs, including but not limited to, Native American
cultural and historical artifacts, remains, places of
significance, etc. (collectively, tribal cultural resources, or “TCR”), as well as any discovered Native American
(ancestral) human remains and burial goods. Copies of
monitor logs will be provided to the City upon written
request.
MM TCR-2: Discovery of TCRs, Human Remains, and/or Grave Goods
A. Upon the discovery of a TCR, all construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the discovery (i.e., not less than the surrounding 50 feet) shall cease. The Tribe shall be immediately informed of the discovery, and a Kizh monitor and/or Kizh archaeologist will promptly report to the
location of the discovery to evaluate the TCR and advise the project manager regarding the matter, protocol, and any mitigating requirements. No project construction
activities shall resume in the surrounding 50 feet of the discovered TCR unless and until the Tribe has completed its assessment/evaluation/recovery of the discovered TCR and surveyed the surrounding area.
B. The Tribe will recover and retain all discovered TCRs in the form and/or manner the Tribe deems appropriate in its
sole discretion, and for any purpose the Tribe deems
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appropriate, including but not limited to, educational, cultural and/or historic purposes.
C. If Native American human remains and/or grave goods are discovered or recognized on the project site or at any offsite project location, then all construction activities shall immediately cease. Native American “human remains” are
defined to include “an inhumation or cremation, and in
any state of decomposition or skeletal completeness.”
(Public Resources Code [PRC] §5097.98 (d)(1).) Funerary objects, referred to as “associated grave goods,” shall be treated in the same manner and with the same dignity and respect as human remains. (PRC §5097.98 (a), (d)(1) and (2).
D. Any discoveries of human skeletal material or human
remains shall be immediately reported to the County
Coroner (Health & Safety Code §7050.5(c); 14 Cal. Code
Regs. §15064.5(e)(1)(B)), and all ground-disturbing project ground-disturbing activities on site and in any other area where the presence of human remains and/or grave goods
are suspected to be present, shall immediately halt and remain halted until the coroner has determined the nature of the remains. (14 Cal. Code Regs. §15064.5(e).) If the coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a
Native American or has reason to believe they are Native American, he or she shall contact, within 24 hours, the Native American Heritage Commission, and Public
Resources Code Section 5097.98 shall be followed.
E. Thereafter, construction activities may resume in other parts of the project site at a minimum of 200 feet away from discovered human remains and/or grave goods, if the Tribe determines in its sole discretion that resuming
construction activities at that distance is acceptable and provides the project manager express consent of that
determination (along with any other mitigation measures
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the Tribal monitor and/or archaeologist deems necessary). (14 Cal. Code Regs. §15064.5(f).)
F. Preservation in place (i.e., avoidance) is the preferred manner of treatment for discovered human remains
and/or grave goods.
G. Any historic archaeological material that is not Native American in origin (non-TCRs) shall be curated at a public, non-profit institution with a research interest in the
materials, such as the Natural History Museum of Los
Angeles County or the Fowler Museum, if such an
institution agrees to accept the material. If no institution accepts the archaeological material, it shall be offered to a local school or historical society in the area for educational purposes.
H. Any discovery of human remains and/or grave goods
discovered and/or recovered shall be kept confidential to prevent further disturbance.
MM TCR-3: Procedures for Burials, Funerary Remains, and Grave Goods
A. As the Most Likely Descendant (“MLD”), the Koo-nas-gna Burial Policy shall be implemented for all discovered
Native American human remains and/or grave goods.
Tribal Traditions include, but are not limited to, the
preparation of the soil for burial, the burial of funerary objects and/or the deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human remains.
B. If the discovery of human remains includes four (4) or more burials, the discovery location shall be treated as a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall be created.
C. The prepared soil and cremation soils are to be treated in the same manner as bone fragments that remain intact.
Associated “grave goods” (aka, burial goods or funerary objects) are objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have
During Construction, If
Remains are found
Burial Preparation and
Ceremony, If Remains
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been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death or later, as well as other items made
exclusively for burial purposes or to contain human
remains. Cremations will either be removed in bulk or by means necessary to ensure complete recovery of all sacred materials.
D. In the case where discovered human remains cannot be fully recovered (and documented) on the same day, the
remains will be covered with muslin cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy equipment placed over the
excavation opening to protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard should be posted outside of working hours. The Tribe will make
every effort to divert the project while keeping the
remains in situ and protected. If the project cannot be diverted, it may be determined that burials will be
removed.
E. In the event preservation in place is not possible despite good faith efforts by the Applicant and/or landowner,
before ground-disturbing activities may resume on the
project site, the landowner shall arrange a designated site location within the footprint of the project for the
respectful reburial of the human remains and/or
ceremonial objects. The site of reburial/repatriation shall be agreed upon by the Tribe and the landowner and shall be protected in perpetuity.
F. Each occurrence of human remains and associated grave goods will be stored using opaque cloth bags. All human remains, grave goods, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony will be removed to a secure container on site if possible. These items will be retained and shall be reburied within six months of recovery.
G. The Tribe will work closely with the project’s qualified archaeologist to ensure that the excavation is treated
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carefully, ethically and respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the Tribe, documentation shall be prepared
and shall include (at a minimum) detailed descriptive
notes and sketches. All data recovery data recovery
related forms of documentation shall be approved in
advance by the Tribe. If any data recovery is performed, once complete, a final report shall be submitted to the Tribe and the NAHC. The Tribe does NOT authorize any
scientific study or the utilization of any invasive and/or destructive diagnostics on human remains.
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Air Quality
SC AQ-1: Dust Control During construction, construction contractors shall comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Rules 402 and 403 in order to minimize construction emissions of dust and particulates. SCAQMD Rule 402 requires that air pollutant emissions not be a nuisance off-site. Rule 402 prohibits the discharge from any source whatsoever such quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public, or which endanger the comfort, repose, health, or safety of any such persons or the public, or which cause, or have a natural tendency to cause, injury or damage to business or property. SCAQMD Rule 403 requires that fugitive dust be controlled with Best Available Control Measures so that the presence of such dust does not remain visible beyond the property line of the emission source. This rule is intended to reduce PM10 emissions from any transportation, handling, construction, or During Construction Verify Requirements
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storage activity that has the potential to generate fugitive dust. This requirement shall be included as notes on the contractor specifications. Table 1 of Rule 403 lists the Best Available Control Measures that are applicable to all construction projects. The measures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Portions of a construction site to remain inactive longer than a period of three months will be seeded and watered until grass cover is grown or otherwise stabilized.
b. All on-site roads will be paved as soon as feasible or watered periodically or chemically stabilized.
c. All material transported off-site will be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
d. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earthmoving, or excavation operations will be minimized at all times.
e. Where vehicles leave a construction site and enter
adjacent public streets, the streets will be swept daily or washed down at the end of the workday to remove soil
tracked onto the paved surface.
SC AQ-2: Architectural Coatings. South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Rule 1113 requires manufacturers, distributors, and end-users of architectural and industrial maintenance coatings to reduce reactive organic gas (ROG) emissions from the use of these coatings, primarily by placing limits on the ROG content of various coating categories.
Architectural coatings shall be selected so that the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of the coatings is compliant with South Coast AQMD Rule 1113. This requirement shall be included as notes on contractor specifications.
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SC BIO-1: Nesting Migratory Birds. During construction, grubbing, brushing, or tree removal shall be conducted outside of the state identified nesting season for migratory birds (i.e., typically March 15 through September 1), if possible. If construction activities cannot be conducted outside of nesting season, a Pre-Construction Nesting Bird Survey within and adjacent to the project site shall be conducted by a qualified biologist within three days prior to initiating construction activities. If active nests are found during the Pre-Construction Nesting Bird Survey, a Nesting Bird Plan (NBP) shall be prepared by a qualified biologist and implemented during construction. At a minimum, the NBP shall include guidelines for addressing active nests, establishing buffers, monitoring, and reporting. The size and location of all buffer zones, if required, shall be based on the nesting species, nesting sage, nest location, its sensitivity to disturbance, and intensity and duration of the disturbance activity.
During Construction; Three
Days Prior to Construction, If
During Migratory Bird
Nesting Season
Verify Requirements
Included on Grading and
Construction Plans
Verify Pre-Construction
Nesting Bird Survey
Conducted and Nesting
Bird Plan Prepared, If
Required
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& Safety Divisions
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Geology and Soils
SC GEO-1: The project is required to conform to the seismic design parameters of the 2019 California Building Code and the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (or applicable adopted code at the time of the plan submittal or permit issuance).
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Issuance
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SC GHG-1: Prior to issuance of building permits, the
Applicant/Property Owner shall be required to demonstrate to the Planning Department, Building Division that building plans meet the applicable Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Buildings (California Code of Regulations [CCR], Title 24, Part 6).
These standards are updated, nominally every three years, to incorporate improved energy efficiency technologies and methods Prior to Building Permit
Issuance
Verify Requirements on
Construction Plans;
Conduct Inspections
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SC GHG-2: Prior to issuance of building permits, the
Applicant/Property Owner shall be required to demonstrate to the Planning Division, Building Division that building plans meet the applicable California Green Building Standards (CalGreen) Code (24 CCR 11).
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Issuance
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Construction Plans;
Conduct Inspections
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Noise
SC N-1: All construction activities should be limited to the hours between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM on weekdays, or anytime on weekends or holidays
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SC N-2: The applicant shall ensure through contract specifications that construction best management practices (BMPs) be
implemented by contractors to reduce construction noise levels.
Contract specifications shall be included in construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City prior to issuance of a grading or building permit (whichever is issued first). The construction BMPs shall include the following:
• Ensure that construction equipment is properly muffled according to industry standards and be in good working
condition.
• Place noise-generating construction equipment and locate construction staging areas away from sensitive uses,
where feasible.
• Use electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment, where feasible.
• Turn off construction-related equipment, including heavyduty equipment, motor vehicles, and portable equipment when not in use for more than 5 minutes.
• Construction hours, allowable workdays, and the phone number of the job superintendent shall be clearly posted at all construction entrances to allow for surrounding
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owners and residents to contact the job superintendent. If the City or the job superintendent receives a complaint, the superintendent shall investigate, take appropriate
corrective action, and report the action taken to the
reporting party.
ATTACHMENT E
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 20-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM AND APPROVE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2727 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, 9340-9352
MABEL AVENUE, AND APNS 5281-002-009 AND 5281-002-
011 TO CHANGE THE EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING
TO MIXED USE AND THE EXISTING ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING
TO COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, Wilson Ye/Mye Plaza LLC (“Applicant”) has filed an application for a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to change the land use designation of property located at 2727 Rosemead Boulevard, 9340-9352 Mabel Avenue, and APNs 5281-002-009 and 5281-002- 011 in South El Monte (“Property” or “project site”) from General Plan Land Use Category “Commercial-Manufacturing” to “Mixed Use” and the zoning designation from “CommercialManufacturing” to “Commercial-Residential” in order to allow for a mixed use development consisting of 73 residential apartments with first floor commercial (“Project” or “proposed Project”);
WHEREAS, pursuant to South El Monte Municipal Code (“SEMMC”) Section 17.66.040, the Project requires Planning Commission review and recommendation to City Council because the Project consists of property rezoning; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on December 21, 2021, to consider the application. All evidence, both written and oral, presented during said public hearing was considered by the Planning Commission in making its determination.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq. (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (“Guidelines” and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000, et seq.), and the City’s Local CEQA Guidelines, City staff had an initial study prepared of the potential environmental effects of the proposed CUP. Based on the information contained in the initial study, staff determined that there was less than substantial evidence that approval of the proposed redesignations may have significant environmental impact with mitigating measures. Accordingly, the City prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Notice of the preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted for the period of November 30, 2021 through December 20, 2021. Pursuant to Section 15074(b)
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of said Guidelines, the Planning Commission independently reviewed and considered the contents of the initial study and the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Pursuant to the Planning Commission’s adoption of this Resolution No. 20-13, the Planning Commission is recommending approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project in compliance with CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 2: A record of the public hearing including but not limited to the Staff Report and all related documents, indicates the following:
Based on the initial study, the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the comments received thereon, and the record before the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission hereby finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project represents the independent judgment of the City and that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of the proposed General Plan amendment and zone change may have any significant environmental impact with mitigating measures implemented. The documents and other materials which constitute the record on which this decision is based, are maintained by the City’s Department of Community Development.
SECTION 3: Based on the record of the hearing, including all information presented at the hearing, including the Staff Report dated December 21, 2021, which is hereby incorporated into this Resolution 20-13 by reference, the Planning Commission hereby finds:
The proposed amendment would allow the site to be developed with a mix of commercial and residential uses, which is consistent with the area. Furthermore, the Code amendment is intended to promote balanced and dynamic economic growth in the area and address the commercial and residential needs of the City and surrounding region. The amendment would also be consistent with the following goals and objectives of the Land Use and Housing Elements of the General Plan:
Land Use Element
(1) Goal 1.0: Maintain a balanced mix and distribution of land uses throughout South El Monte by allowing for the development of a mixed use development by providing both residential and commercial uses in one project and said project is not common within the City;
(2) Policy 1.1: Provide opportunities for housing development at a range of densities and housing types that accommodate the varied interests and needs of present and future residents. This Project will serve the area by greatly expanding the housing stock in the City. Currently the Property is undeveloped, and will create 73 rental units;
(3) Policy 1.2: Allow for the transition of mixed-density neighborhoods to higher density development consistent with underlying General Plan land use and zoning designations. The nonconforming neighborhood has an average density of approximately 21 dwelling units per acre and this Project will provide a higher density of 42.2 dwelling units per acre;
(4) Goal 2: Focus on revenue-generating development in those areas of the City with high visibility by approving a development that provides new commercial
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opportunities along the City’s highest traveled corridor; (5) Goal 3.0: Accommodate new development that is compatible with and complements existing land uses by allowing for the establishment of a large mixed use commercial/residential development that fits with the surrounding uses; (6) Goal 6.0: Provide for the revitalization of deteriorating land uses and properties by developing a property that has lain vacant for many years and has been underdeveloped;
Housing Element
(7) Goal 1: An adequate supply of a variety of housing types to meet the existing and future needs of City residents by allowing the proposed Project to offer new mixeduse for-rent housing that is uncommon in the City; (8) Policy 1.1: The City shall provide adequate sites to facilitate the development of a range of residential development types that fulfills its regional housing needs, including low-density single-family units, moderate- to higher-density singlefamily attached and multiple-family units. This development will fulfill a need the City has in regards to their housing needs by providing multi-family units at a range from very low income, to low income, to market rate;
(9) Goal 3: Compatible land uses that meet the needs of residents, employers and employees. The development of housing in this industrial, retail, and nonconforming residential area will help visually as well as physically seamlessly transition between the residential uses in the area and industrial uses; and (10) Policy 3.3: The City shall encourage development of higher density housing in close proximity to public transportation, services, employment, recreation, and other resources and amenities. This is accomplished through the Project consisting of a mix of residential and commercial uses located near high quality bus routes that are between 500 feet to 1.3 miles away.
SECTION 4: The Planning Commission has determined that the following findings can be made in favor of the proposed zone change pursuant to Section 17.66.040 (Planning Commission procedure) of Chapter 17.66 (Amendments to Zoning Regulations) of the South El Monte Municipal Code:
1. Substantial proof exists that the proposed change will promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the citizens of the City by allowing for the development of the property with a mix of residential and commercial uses that will benefit the City as a whole. Currently, the property is underdeveloped and underutilized and the proposed change will allow for improvements to the property that will address housing needs, diversity of commercial options for the residents and beautification;
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2. The proposed change is in conformance with purpose of Chapter 17.66 (Amendments to Zoning Regulations) the Municipal Code, and with all applicable, officially adopted policies and plans by changing the Property to the C-R Zone so that the mixed use development will conform to the Zoning Code and General Plan;
3. Streets and public facilities existing or proposed are adequate to serve all uses permitted when the property is reclassified since the use will not change the level of service of the surrounding streets because the surrounding area is already developed as commercial, manufacturing, and residential. Also it was found that the wastewater generation, storm drainage facilities, and water services all are anticipated to meet project demands; and
4. All uses permitted when the Property is reclassified will be compatible with present and potential future uses, and further, existing regulations applying to the property in question since commercial uses are already allowed under the current zoning, nonconforming residential uses are also present in the area and the Project as proposed complies with the South El Monte Municipal Code.
SECTION 5: The Planning Commission of the City of South El Monte hereby recommends that the City Council approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program, General Plan Amendment to a Mixed Use designation, and Zone Change to Commercial-Residential for the properties located at 2727 Rosemead Boulevard, 9340-9352 Mabel Avenue, and APNs 5281-002-009 and 5281-002-011 as shown on the attached “Exhibit A” and “Exhibit B.”
SECTION 6: The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and forward the Original to the City Clerk.
ADOPTED this 21st day of December 2021.
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Chairman
ATTEST:
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Secretary, Angie Hernandez
Resolution No. 20-13
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Angie Hernandez, Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of South El Monte, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 20-13 was duly passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Commission held on the 21st day of December, 2021.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Secretary, Angie Hernandez
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ATTACHMENT F
RESOLUTION NO. 22-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT REGARDING AFFORDABLE UNITS AT THE
PROPOSED MYE PLAZA MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED
AT 2727 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, 9340-9352 MABEL AVENUE, AND APNS 5281-002-009 AND 5281-002-011
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on December 21, 2021, which approved the Mye Plaza project with a total of six affordable units; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the City Council on January 11, 2022, to consider the project and related land use entitlements. City Council requested more affordable units to be provided for the proposed Project, and the item was continued; and WHEREAS, the Applicant is agreeing to provide an additional two affordable units to bring the total amount to eight affordable units split between three very low and five low income.
THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or her designee to execute an Affordable Housing Agreement on a form approved by the City Attorney to memorialize the eight total units proposed for the development.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of January 2022. ________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Donna G. Schwartz, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Donna Schwartz, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 22-09 was passed and approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte, at a regular meeting of said Council held on January 25, 2022 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Donna G. Schwartz, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT G
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE AND _________
The developer has acquired property in the City, commonly known as _________ (“the Property”). The project is commonly known as “Mye Plaza” (“Project”) which is to be developed by _____ (“Developer”). This Agreement is hereby entered into on _______, 2022.
RECITALS
A. As the developer on the above referenced project, it has been working with the City to obtain all necessary City approvals for the Project. To that end, on January 12, 2022, the City Council reviewed various entitlements related to the Project. Durring said Council meeting, the City Council requested additional affordable units be added to the Project.
B. As a condition to developing the Project, Developer has agreed to restrict eight (8) of the units in the Project as affordable units and as further identified herein.
C. This Agreement is to memorialize the Developer’s agreement to provide affordable units within the Project.
Now, therefore the parties agree as follows:
1. The Developer agrees to provide affordable housing with (i) three units restricted to persons and/or families with very low income, and (ii) five units restricted to persons and/or families of low income.
2. Further, the Developer has agreed and shall provide a minimum of four (4) units containing two (bedrooms). The remainder of the units shall be one (1) bedroom units.
3. Of the eight (8) affordable units, five (5) units shall be provided as “low income units” with three (3) units being two (2) bedroom units and two (2) units being one (1) bedroom units.
The remaining units shall be provided as three (3) “very low income” units with one (1) unit being a two (2) bedroom unit and two (2) units being one (1) bedroom units. The term “low income” and “very low income” are those units as defined by the Department of Housing and Community Development.
4. The term “Low Income Household” and “Very Low Income Household” means those terms as defined for Los Angeles County as determined and published by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) pursuant to Section 50093 of the as determined by California Health & Safety Code, Section 50000 et seq. and applicable regulations adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development HCD.
5. California Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of
California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.
6. Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Developer shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et. seq. and 910 et. seq., in order to pursue any legal action under this Agreement.
7. Severability. In the event that part of this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
8. Attorneys’ Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which any be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, whether or not the matter proceeds to judgment.
9. Integration; Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
10. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.
11. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.
CITY:
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, a municipal
corporation
Rachel Barbosa, City Manager
ATTEST:
Donna G. Schwartz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney
DEVELOPER:
By:
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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 9.a.
DATE: January 25, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rachel Barbosa, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Rene Salas, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
SUMMARY: Discuss the current state of the City's homeless prevention and diversion program and recent discussions with the County's Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council receive and file this report.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
DISCUSSION: In the past year, the City has implemented homelessness services program funded by a grant from the SGVCOG. The Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness set up by LA County Supervisors, has been taking testimony from local city staff and non-profits that have engaged with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority staff this past year. Last week, City staff provided comments to the Blue Ribbon Commission. The attached powerpoint presentation will provide an overview of the current state of the City's homelessness services, Measure H funding, and comments provided to the Blue ribbon Commission to improve homelessness services.
Prepared by Richard Corral
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Presentation
Homeless Services Overview
Baldwin Park, El Monte, South El Monte
Mid Valley Collaborative on Homelessness (MVCH)
Baldwin Park
Mayor, Emmanuel J. Estrada
Mayor Pro-Tem, Daniel Damian
Council Member, Paul C. Hernandez
Council Member, Monica Garcia
Council Member, Alejandra Avila
City Clerk, Marlen Garcia
City Treasurer, Maria A. Contreras
Chief Executive Officer: Enrique C. Zaldivar
P.E.
Manuel Carrillo Jr. Director of Rec & Community Services, Ben Martinez-Director or Community Development Robert
A. Lopez, Police Chief
Sam Gutierrez, Public Works Director
Carol Averell, Housing Manager, Community Dev. Yuriko
Ruizesparza, Community Services Supervisor Ron
Garcia, City Planner
Armando Nava, Program Coordinator
Victor Viramontes, Management Analyst
Anthony Vasquez, Public Works Supervisor
Mayor, Jessica Ancona
Mayor Pro-Tem, Maria Morales
Council Member, Victoria Martinez Muela
Council Member, Alma D. Puente Council
Member, Martin Herrera
City Manager, Alma Martinez
El Monte South El Monte
Betty Donavanik, Community and Economic
Development Director
Mayor, Gloria Olmos
Mayor Pro-Tem, Manuel Acosta
Council Member, Richard Angel
Council Member, Gracie Retamoza
Council Member, Hector Delgado
City Manager, Rachel Barbosa
Rene Salas, Deputy City Manager
Colby Cataldi, Community Development
Director
Richard Xavier Corral, Homeless
Coordinator
Angie Hernandez, Community
Development Executive Assistant
2 2
MVCH Homeless Count
City
Homeless
Count 2019
Homeless
Count 2020
Baldwin Park 273 556
El Monte 428 429
South El Monte 74 64
3 Strategic Timeline and Funding Strategies
2017
Measure H Approved
Resolution in Support of
Measure H passed by City
Councils
Cities support for passage of
Measure H, for County-wide
efforts to address
homelessness under the 47
proposed strategies.
City Homeless Plan Development
● 360 Community Engagement/Outreach
● Lived Experience Interviews
● Partner Engagement & Action
● Goals and Strategies
.
Resolutions
Declaration of a Shelter Crisis pursuant to SB 850
to the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (HEAP
Access Center and Point Grants) Approved Access
Center in El Monte-Volunteers of America
2018
2019
SGV Cohort Cities (Baldwin Park, El Monte,
South El Monte) Homeless Plans Application
Proposals, Advocacy, Re-Submittal, and FInal
Grant Award Notices
Priority Area 1: $85,000 was initially awarded
and $327,800 was considered for award under
the resubmission process, for a total of
$412,800.
Priority Area 2: $113,000 was previously
awarded and $172,600 has been selected for
award under the resubmission process, for a
total of $285,600.
2020
Homeless Implementation Plans
● Contract successfully awarded in Jan. 2020 for a total of $1,074,820. Awarded at $698,400 for priority 1 & 2, and Regional Housing Trust Fund Support at $376,420.
SGV Cohort Cities MOU in Feb. 2020 (BP Lead Applicant//Fiscal Agent) County-led CIties Training Program: Homelessness 101/201 State Senator Rubio/LA County Innovation Funds/SGVCOG
Prevention Diversion, Emergency Rapid Rehousing, Housing Navigator/Landlord Outreach, Tech. Assistance, Hygiene Program, Training, Innovative Regional Homeless Services Coordination Program, and Regional Housing Trust Fund
2021
Implementation (Jan. 2020-Dec. 2021)
Priority Area 1
● Planning Consultant
● Permanent Housing Capital Improvements
● Homeless Housing Coordinator
● Motel Vouchers for Interim Housing
● Short-Term Rental Assistance/Rapid Rehousing
● Development Consultant
Priority Area 2
● Prevention/Diversion Program
● Employment Services
● Landlord Engagement /Incentives
● Showers Program
● Navigation Center/Lockers
● Access Point Support
● Housing Navigation/Case Management
4 5
6 SEM Homeless Plan Goal 4: Create Shelter Options
Interim Housing for Women and Children Experiencing Homelessness and/or DV ● Loma Elementary School (El Monte City School District) ● Address: 2131 Loma Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
● Site Acreage: Approximately 3.38 Acres
● Existing Buildings: Coverage is approximately 23,900 square feet ● The site can be split in two different ways: by jurisdiction and by current use.
Goal: Enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with EMCSD on acquisition of the Loma School Site that would include a period to work collaboratively on the development program and valuation.
Strategy: Contracted LeSar Development Consultants to perform programmatic assessment and feasibility analysis for the City on the school site. 6
7 SEM Homeless Plan Goal 4: Create Shelter Options
Multi Jurisdiction Collaboration
● El Monte City School District (Property owner)
● Tzu Chi Foundation (Community clinic and shelter operator) ● City of South El Monte (Land purchaser/Lead agency)
● Outreach (Sheriffs Department, Volunteers of America, Union Station, Emergency Resources Association, Spirit Family Services, San Gabriel Valley Coalition on Homeless, and City departments).
● San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (purchase/renovate/construct development grant)
● Los Angeles County Measure H and Supervisor Hilda Solis (renovation/construction grant)
● State of California Senator Susan Rubio (renovation/construction grant) ● Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (programming grant)
8 SEM Homeless Plan Goal 4: Create Shelter Options
Challenges
1. School districts traditionally long-term lease parcels to developers to construct public benefit projects like housing or recreation and parks however, the ownership of the land remains with the school district.
2. SEM would like to purchase the land which requires the creation of a “7-11 Advisory Committee”, compliance with existing state legislation, along with a long list of first right of refusals.
Next Steps
● Work with Superintendent Dr. Maribel Garcia on a parallel agency policy plan ● Work with Lasar to develop facility building plan
● Work with staff on Planned Programs and possible 3rd party operators ● Develop funding plan for purchase and operations – possible State ARPA funds, local Measure H
● Develop a purchase price
8 9
SEM Homeless Plan Goal #5:
Create New Affordable/Supportive Housing Options
Back Home Initiative (BHI)
● BHI is an innovative, efficient, cost effective, and scalable solution to curtail the unmitigated rise in the region’s unhoused population.
● Provides eligible homeowners with a move-in ready, fully furnished (appliances included) Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) studio or one bedroom units, built and maintained on their property free of charge for 10 years. ● Property owners receive a monthly $1,000 stipend for up to 10 years after which, BHI will transfer ADU ownership to the homeowner free and clear.
Strategy: Build and maintain up to 150 ADUs for low-risk individuals and families who may become houseless, recently experienced houselessness, or are ready to leave transitional housing.
9 10
SEM Homeless Plan Goal #5:
Create New Affordable/Supportive Housing Options
BHI Goals
● Reduce Homelessness
● Lower Supportive Housing Costs & Timeline
● Improve Wellbeing of Homeowners, Tenets and Community ● Maintain Homeownership
● Build Intergenerational Wealth
10 11
SEM Homeless Plan Goal #5:
Create New Affordable/Supportive Housing Options
BHI Objectives
1. Build 150 ADUs throughout MVHC cities on private properties at no cost to qualified homeowners, employing state-of-the-art sustainable building practices and construction materials.
2. Establish covenants with property owners for a minimum of 10 years that provide ADU tenant identification, rental management, maintenance and support services.
3. Reinvest public and private funding to homeowners as well as program and property management teams.
4. Establish a revolving fund that sustains the initiative.
5. Return ADU ownership to the homeowner upon completion of the project term.
6. Provide homeowner and tenant with support services via partnerships with local social service providers.
7. Engage local partners to conduct outreach, construction and maintenance.
11 BHI Cost/Unit: $108k Studio & $150k One Bedroom
12 Location: MVCH Cities
Number of ADUs: 150 units (minimum)
ADU cost/unit: $60,000* includes:
Construction Timeline: 60-90 days/unit
● Engineering designs;
● Construction materials and labor;
● City permit fees;
● Utility connection fees;
● Appliances, furniture and storage;
● Support services provided to property owner and tenant. * As project goes to scale, the cost of each unit decreases Duration: 10 years
Total Construction Price: $13 million one time investment Cost/Unit Includes:
13 SEM Homeless Plan Goal #5:
Create New Affordable/Supportive Housing Options
BHI Next Steps
1. Work with grant writer and MVCH cities to submit Homekey 2 grant to CA Department of Community Development before May 2022.
2. Secure council resolutions supporting BHI from all MVCH cities.
3. Outreach to MVCH homeowners, answer questions and encourage them to sign up.
13 14
MVCH Funding within Continuum of Care
Multiple areas funded by
Measure H contract
15 2021 Q4 SEM Homeless Program Costs
Hotel Vouchers
Groceries
Supplies
Car repair
Transportation
Clothes
Storage
October - $8,910
December - $20,900
Additional Staff Time - $58,000
September - $8,661
November - $9,115
Total - $47,586
15 SEM’s Impact on Homeless
● LA-HOP: 41 SEM referrals and 184 MVCH referrals total. ● November 2021 (only)
○ 21 unduplicated persons enrolled
○ 35 unduplicated persons served
○ 14 referred and/or linked to services
● 31 unduplicated persons enrolled in employment services ● SEM staff served 25 families and provided temporary
housing at Sierra Inn, Star Light, Motel 6, and Ramada Inn
16 17
Challenges
1. City homelessness programs will end due to lack of consistent Measure H investment.
2. A reliable source of funding is needed that invests in city staff to coordinate and run programs in partnership with CES (e.g. Union Station Homeless Services);
3. Lack of local return from Measure H.
17 18
Solutions
1. County Board of Supervisors authorize local return that provides a predictable revenue source to cities or regions as a function of the PIT homeless count.
2. Using Measure H funds, allow cities to resource city staff to lead each city's effort to address homelessness in partnership with the CES service providers.
3. Create a sub-regional CoC or an entirely new CoC that sets regional goals, addresses regional gaps, develops regional strategies and sets regional budgets to provide rapid responses to homelessness.
18 City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 9.b.
DATE: January 25, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rachel Barbosa, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Rene Salas, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF 2022 CITY SPECIALS
EVENTS CALENDAR
SUMMARY: The 2022 City Specials Events Calendar includes recommended dates and locations for the City-sponsored events held by the Community Services Department. All scheduled events are subject to modifications, date change, or cancellation due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council consider and approve the 2022 City Special Events Calendar.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the events scheduled from February 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022 are included in the City's approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Special Events budget in the projected amount of $100,700. The events scheduled from July 1,2022 to December 31, 2022 will be discussed during budget sessions for (FY) 2022/2023.
DISCUSSION: In 2021, the City began to transition back to hosting traditional planned events after a year of cancelled events in 2020 due to the Pandemic. The first few scheduled special events in 2021 were held as drive-through events to comply with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health mandates regarding social gatherings.
As the year progressed, the health orders were lifted and the City held a successfully modified Fourth of July Firework Show Viewing event and two normal end of the summer concerts. At the conclusion of the year, the department hosted normal planned City special events with minimal health order restrictions.
In addition, staff is analyzing and planning the special events calendar for 2022 considering the current surge in the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of the community continues to be the highest priority for the City of South El Monte. Staff continue to follow the most up-to-date guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as state and local authorities, and are staying informed on best practices. After further review, staff will proceed with planning to host normal city special events in 2022.
Staff proposes the following changes to host certain events on non-traditional dates and locations:
Cinco De Mayo Festival & Boxing Show – traditionally this event is held the Friday prior to May 5th, however this year the Friday prior to is April 29th. Staff recommends hosting the event on the actual date which will be Thursday, May 5, 2022 and set up the boxing show in the outdoor basketball courts at the Community Center.
Fourth of July 4th Celebration – The City has hosted this event for many years on the actual July 4th date, regardless of the day of week. In 2022, July 4th will land on a Monday. Instead of hosting the event at the beginning of the week, staff proposes to host the event the Saturday before, which will be July 2, 2022. This change would not only save costs on paying holiday premium rates for staffing, equipment rentals, inflatables, bands, and the production of the firework show,but will also provide an opportunity for more members of the community to attend.
The Senior Services Division Luncheons have been modified to drive-through events due to the continued closure of the Senior Center. The drive-through events provide seniors with a warm meal and a personalized gift.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Community Services 2022 Special Events Calendar and Senior Special Luncheons
Community Services 2022 Special Events Calendar and Senior Luncheons Date Day Special Event Location Host
First Saturday of the
month between April
and September
Saturday Community Bike Rides Community Center Parks & Recreation February 11, 2022 Friday Valentine’s Day Drive Thru Senior Center Senior Services March 17, 2022 Thursday St. Patrick’s Day Drive Thru Senior Center Senior Services March 12, 2022 Saturday Baby Pageant Community Center Parks & Recreation March 19, 2022 Saturday T-Ball Season Opening Day Mary Van Dyke Park Parks & Recreation March 15, 2022 Friday Easter Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services April 16, 2022 Saturday Easter Pancake Breakfast City Hall Parking Lot Parks & Recreation April 29, 2022 Friday Volunteer Appreciation Drive Thru Senior Center Senior Services May 5, 2022 Thursday Cinco de Mayo Festival Community Center Parks & Recreation May 5, 2022 Thursday Cinco De Mayo Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services May 5, 2022 Friday Mother’s Day Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services May 30, 2022 Monday Memorial Day Ceremony City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation June 9, 2022 Thursday 1
st Summer Concert City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation June 17, 2022 Friday Father’s Day Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services June 23, 2022 Thursday 2
nd Summer Concert City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation July 1, 2022 Friday Fourth of July Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services
July 2, 2022 Monday Fourth of July Festival New Temple Park Parks & Recreation July 14, 2022 Thursday 3
rd Summer Concert City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation July 21, 2022 Thursday 1
st Movie in the Park Mary Van Dyke Park Parks and Recreation July 28, 2022 Thursday 4
th Summer Concert City Hall Front Lawn Parks and Recreation August 4, 2022 Thursday National Night Out & 2nd Movie in the Park Mary Van Dyke Park Parks and Recreation August 11, 2022 Thursday 5
th Summer Concert City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation August 18, 2022 Thursday 3
rd Movie in the Park Mary Van Dyke Park Parks & Recreation August 25, 2022 Thursday 6
th Summer Concert City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation August 26, 2022 Friday Senior Citizen’s Prom Senior Center Senior Services September 9, 2022 Friday Grandparent’s Day Luncheon Community Center Gym Senior Services September 16, 2021 Friday Mexican Independence Day Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services September 17, 2021 Saturday Fire Station 90 Appreciation Day City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation October 28, 2022 Friday Halloween Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services October 29, 2021 Saturday Harvest Festival City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation November 11, 2022 Friday Veteran’s Day Ceremony City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation November 19, 2022 Saturday Turkey Dash 5k and 1k Trot City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation November 22, 2022 Tuesday Thanksgiving Day Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services December 1, 2022 Thursday Tree Lighting Ceremony City Hall Front Lawn Parks & Recreation December 3, 2022 Saturday Youth Basketball League Opening Day South EL Monte High School
Parks & Recreation
December 17, 2022 Saturday Christmas Wish Toy Giveaway Community Center Parks & Recreation December 20, 2022 Tuesday Home Decorating Contest Around City Parks and Recreation
December 21, 2022 Wednesday Christmas Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services December 19th-21
st
M/T/ W Santa Coming to Town Around City Parks & Recreation December 28, 2022 Wednesaday New Year’s Day Luncheon Senior Center Senior Services *Dates are tentative or cancellation due to pandemic
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 9.c.
DATE: January 25, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rachel Barbosa, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: William Fox, Interim Finance Director
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 MID-YEAR BUDGET UPDATE
SUMMARY: On June 22, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-42 which approved a budget for fiscal year 2021-22. During the meeting, the Council instructed staff to closely monitor the actual results of the adopted budget and keep them properly informed of any material variances that may arise resulting in an amendment to the budget in order for the Council to carry out its policies and goals. The staff conducted a mid-year budget review of all revenues and expenditures, of all funds, departments, divisions, and identified variances that were not significant enough to warrant a budget amendment and that the City is forecasted to be under budget this fiscal year.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the report.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. This report is informational only as a status update on the City's fiscal year 2021-2022 financial performance.
DISCUSSION: City staff examined both the General Fund and the Special Revenue Funds budgets to identify significant variances as of December 31, 2021. All variances over $5,000 were explained and analyzed to determine a forecasted outcome for the entire fiscal year. During this process, additional items were identified that merit discussion due to scope changes or actions that occurred subsequent to the budget adoption. As of this mid-year 2021-22 budget update, it has been determined that a budget amendment is not required. The City is on target to have an overall surplus of $2.9 million over what has been budgeted. This consists of a General Fund surplus of $2.2 million and Special Revenue Funds surplus of $0.7 million. The General Fund five year forecast reveals there a $7.2 million cumulative surplus that is projected based upon current assumptions.
The City is in the process of addressing three important financial strategies to further strengthen the future. These three areas being addressed are: 1) CalPERS unfunded pension liability; 2) Other Post-Employment Benefits Liablity; and 3) Fees for services
provided. Each of these initiatives will be brought forward to the City Council for review and approval.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Presentation
FY2021-22
Mid-Year Budget Review
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
January 25, 2022
The City is on target to have an overall additional $2.9 million surplus at fiscal year end 2021-2022.
§ General Fund Surplus $2.2 Million
§ Special Revenue Funds Surplus $0.7 Million
§ City-Wide Surplus $2.9 Million
The General Fund’s 5 Year Forecast reflects a surplus position each year with a cumulative surplus of $7.2 million by the end of the 5th year.
Additional financial strategies are currently being addressed and will come before City Council on three upcoming initiatives:
§ CalPERS Pension Liability
§ Other Post Employment Benefits Liability
§ Fees Study
2 INTRODUCTION
Description 6 Months
Budget YTD Variance
12 Months
Budget Forecast Variance
General Fund
Revenues $8.9 $8.2 $(0.7) $17.7 $19.2 $1.5
General Fund
Expenditures 8.9 8.9 0.0 17.7 17.0 0.7
General Fund Total 0.0 (0.7) (0.7) 0.0 2.2 2.2
Special Revenue
Funds Revenues 5.6 4.4 (1.2) 11.4 9.4 (2.0)
Special Revenue
Funds Expenditures 3.8 1.7 2.1 7.6 4.9 2.7
Special Revenue
Funds Total 1.8 2.7 0.9 3.8 4.5 0.7
City-Wide Total $1.8 $2.0 $0.2 $3.8 $6.7 $2.9
3 FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
CITY-WIDE SUMMARY
(IN $MILLIONS)
4 AREAS THAT MERIT DISCUSSION
Account Name Type Balance
General Checking Checking $2,146,798
Payroll Checking Checking 12,535
Metro Checking Checking 4,307,294
Older American Act Checking 5,029
LAIF (LA County) Investment 10,480,615
Total $16,952,271
5 CASH & INVESTMENT BALANCES
DECEMBER 31, 2021
5 YEAR GENERAL FUND FORECAST
Assumptions used for revenues forecast are as follows:
1. Revenues increase by 2% per year.
2. Assuming the Fiscal Recovery Funds are used 50% for
governmental services and 50% for special projects, the General Fund’s 5 Year Forecast appear as follows:
Assumptions used for expenditures forecast are as follows:
1. Salaries increase at 1.5% per year.
2. All other cost increase at 5% per year.
3. $600,000 annual contribution to CalPERS for unfunded liability replaced with $300,000 annual debt service starting FY2023.
Funds distributed in two installments.
§ 1
st Installment Received June 2021 $2,460,869
§ 2
nd Installment within 12 months of filing $2,460,869
§ Total Funding Allocation $4,921,738
Amount spent through December 31, 2021 $ 429,574
Breakdown of Costs Incurred:
§ Salaries & Benefits $ 256,252
§ Protective Equipment & Supplies 105,074
§ Equipment, Computers & Cell Phones 63,171
§ Contract Services 5,077
§ Total Costs Incurred $
429,574
Total Funds to be programmed ($4,921,738- $429,574) $4,492,164
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Kosmont Transaction Services was awarded through the RFP process the Financial Advisory Services contract.
§ Develop a strategy and approach to address the $9 million unfunded pension liability.
§ Recommend funding approach on the $1.9 million Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) liability.
§ Provide guidance and advice on Special Districts, development funding, and other revenue opportunities
City fee study nearing completion. COVID-19 has caused project delay. Development Services is the outstanding area being finalized.
§ Prior to upcoming fiscal year recommendations will be brought to Council.
§ Updated rates to be incorporated into the 2022-23 Fee Schedule 8
FINANCIAL INITIATIVES
IN PROGRESS
9 Questions
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 11.a.
DATE: January 25, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rachel Barbosa, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Rene Salas, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: LETTER FROM SOUTH EL MONTE NATIONAL LITTLE
LEAGUE REQUESTING A FACILITY RESERVATION FEE
WAIVER FOR THE USE OF NEW TEMPLE PARK FIELDS
AND SNACK BAR, MARY VAN DYKE COMMUNITY ROOM,
AND COMMUNITY CENTER GYMNASIUM
SUMMARY: The South El Monte National Little League (SEMNLL) is requesting a reservation fee waiver for the use of New Temple Park fields and snack bar to host their 2022 baseball and softball season's practices, games, and clinics from February 5, 2022 to July 31, 2022. Additionally, SEMNLL is requesting to use the Mary Van Dyke Community Room to host board meetings from February 8, 2022 to May 31, 2022 and the South El Monte Community Center on May 28, 2022 to host their annual fundraising dance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council discuss and consider the facility reservation fee waiver requested by SEMNLL in the amount of $53,000.00.
FISCAL IMPACT: If approved in accordance with the Facility Reservation Regulations and Fee Schedule, the City will waive the facility rental fees in the amount of $50,000.00 and SEMNLL will be responsible for all remaining costs including, but not limited to, lighting, insurance coverage, cleaning fees, and refundable deposits.
This amount may vary based upon updates or further changes to the reservation. Any increases in the requested waiver amounts will require City Council approval and should be submitted in a timely order by SEMNLL in a letter format.
Please find below the facility reservation fee waiver details summarizing the fees associated with the request:
Waived Fees
Fee Description Units Total
New Temple Park Reservation Fee $50/hour x 938 hours $46,900.00
Mary Van Dyke Community Room Reservation Fee $200/day x 9 days $1,800.00 Community Center Gym Rental Fee $100/hour x 13 hours $1,300.00 Total $50,000.00
Non- Waived Fees
Fee Description Units Total
New Temple Park Lighting Fee $30/hour x 311 hours $9,330.00 New Temple Park Refundable Damage Deposit $500.00 $500.00 New Temple Park Insurance Coverage Agency will provide $0.00 Mary Van Dyke Park Refundable Damage Deposit $50.00 $50.00 Community Center Gym Staff Fee $15/hour x 2 staff x 13
hours
$390.00
Community Center Gym Security Guard Fee $22.50/hour x 2 guards x 6 hours
$270.00
Community Center Gym Refundable Damage
Deposit
$600.00 $600.00
Community Center Gym Cleaning Fee $300.00 $300.00
Community Center Gym Insurance Coverage Agency will provide $0.00 Total Non-Waived Fees $11,440.00
DISCUSSION: The City has been a long-time sponsor and supporter of SEMNLL. The City has designated SEMNLL as a City grandfathered-youth sports group that has firstuse-right refusal to use the fields during their agreed-upon season. SEMNLL is a nonprofit group composed of several volunteers, and services the City by providing an affordable baseball and softball program for children ages 6-15. In 2021, the organization held a modified season due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, but is now eager to provide a full season while complying with all current federal, state, county, and City health orders and guidelines. The 2022 season is contingent upon any changes or updates related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The fee waiver includes the rental of the five (5) New Temple Parks fields Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. SEMNLL will provide a practice and game schedule to certify that the fields are in use during their requested dates and times. Additionally, SEMNLL is requesting the Mary Van Dyke Community Room to host nine (9) board meetings from Feburary 8, 2022 to May 31, 2022 and the Community Center Gymnasium on May 28, 2022 to host the organization's annual fundraiser.
According to the current City Council approved Facility Reservation and Regulations and Fee Schedule, community partners and non-profit organizations are permitted a fee waiver request which solely covers the facility rental fee. All other fees related to the facility rental use such as, but not limited to, staff time, insurance coverage, lighting fee, chalking lines, etc. are the responsibility of the SEMNLL organization.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Attachment A- South El Monte National Little League Request Letter B. Attachment B- Reservation Application
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 12.a.
DATE: January 25, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rachel Barbosa, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Gomez, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Mayor Gloria Olmos
1. Create a City Commission for Women and Girls through the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
(CCSWG) Women's Recovery Response Grant.
SUMMARY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
DISCUSSION:
ATTACHMENT(S):
None
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 19.a.
DATE: January 25, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rachel Barbosa, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Donna Schwartz, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 26, 2021
SUMMARY: Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes of the October 26, 2021 Successor Agency Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Board approve the Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
DISCUSSION: None.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. October 26, 2021 Minutes
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.
Successor Agency Meeting Immediately Followed Regular City Council Meeting
15. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CITY CLERK (PRIOR TO CONVENING THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3, Board Members do not receive any compensation or stipend for attending the Successor Agency meeting
16. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Olmos called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
PRESENT: Board Member(s): Acosta, Delgado (via zoom), Retamoza, Vice Chair Angel, and Chair Olmos.
STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Barbosa, Executive Director; Rene Salas, Deputy City Manager; Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director; and Paola Lara, Deputy City Clerk.
STAFF ABSENT: Donna G. Schwartz, Secretary
Zoom was provided for the Public to participated during public comment via teleconference.
17. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Chair Angel, seconded by Board Member Acosta to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Board Member(s): Acosta, Delgado, Retamoza, Vice Chair Angel, and Chair Olmos.
NAYS: None.
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairperson Olmos opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment.
19. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Board Member Retamoza, seconded by Board Member Acosta to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Board Member(s): Acosta, Delgado, Retamoza, Vice Chair Angel, and Chair Olmos.
NAYS: None
19.a. Approved the Regular Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2021.
19.b. Approved the Successor Agency Board “goes dark” on November 23, 2021 and December 28. 2021 due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
20. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AGENDA – None
21. ADJOURNMENT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
There being no further business coming before this body, at 7:47 p.m. Chair Olmos adjourned the meeting.
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Donna G. Schwartz, Secretary Gloria Olmos, Chair