Final Minutes Approved 3- 22- 22
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 - 6: 00 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Olmos called the meeting to order at 6: 00 PM
PRESENT: Councilmember( s): Angel, Retamoza, Mayor Pro Tem Acosta, and Mayor Olmos
STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Barbosa, City Manager; Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney; Donna G. Schwartz, City Clerk; Rene Salas, Deputy City Manager; Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director; Jayson Perez, Recreation Specialist, and Paola Lara, Deputy City Clerk.
Zoom was provided for the Public to participate during public comment via teleconference.
At 6: 02 p. m., Councilmember Delgado joined the meeting ( via zoom).
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Olmos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION — Jayson Perez, Recreation Specialist, City of South El Monte, offered the Invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS: None.
4. a. Mayor Olmos read a proclamation proclaiming March 2022 as American Red Cross Month.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
Mayor Olmos requested to pull the Minutes, Item 7. a., to clarify the motion made at the February 22, 2022, City Council Meeting for Item 11. a. City Manager Rachel Barbosa stated the " long term reservation" is from February to December 2022 and the same term for the fee waiver.
A motion was made by Councilmember Retamoza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Acosta, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5- 0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember( s): Angel, Delgado, Retamoza, Mayor Pro Tern Acosta and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember( s): None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Olmos opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Angel, seconded by Councilmember Retamoza to approve the Consent Calendar with noted changes to the Minutes.
Motion carried 5- 0 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember( s): Angel, Delgado, Retamoza, Mayor Pro Tern Acosta, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember( s): None
7. a. Approved Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting held February 22, 2022.
7. b. Adopted Resolution No. 22- 17, approving warrants for the period of February 23, 2022, through March 8, 2022, totaling $ 306, 079. 82.
7. c. Adopted Resolution No. 22- 18, proclaiming a local emergency persists and authorizing the use of alternative meeting procedures by the City's legislative bodies, such as utilizing a virtual platform ( e. g., Zoom) for the period of March 8, 2022, through April 6, 2022.
I9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9. a. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2022 SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES AND FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION BAND
PERFORMANCES
Mayor Olmos announced the item and Recreation Specialist Jayson Perez presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued among City Council, City Manager Rachel Barbosa, and Recreation Specialist Jayson Perez about the selection of bands. City Council selected the following bands: Cold Duck, Soto Band, Chico, Shades of LA, Pulp Vixen, Suave, The Funky Hippies, The Ace Band, Steel Rod, The Sinseers contingent on the cost), and Tierra ( contingent on whether the band still exists).
Staff was directed to select eight band performances from the bands City Council selected, based on their availability and cost, with a not to exceed amount of 3, 500 per band.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Angel to approve the list of bands: Cold Duck, Soto Band, Chico, Shades of LA,
Pulp Vixen, Suave, The Funky Hippies, The Ace Band, Steel Rod, The Sinseers contingent on the cost), and Tierra ( contingent on whether the band still exists), and have staff select six band performances for the 2022 Summer Concert Series and two band performances for the City' s Annual Fourth of July Celebration from the approved list based on the availability and cost, with a not to exceed amount of $ 3, 500 per band. Motion carried 5- 0 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember( s): Angel, Delgado, Retamoza, Mayor Pro Tern Acosta and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember( s): None
9. b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1257, AMENDING TITLE 1 " GENERAL PROVISIONS," CHAPTER 1. 14
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY PROCEDURES," ADDING SECTION
1. 14. 085 " LATE PAYMENT CHARGES AND COLLECTION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND COSTS — SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
PROCEDURES," TO SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY' S
COLLECTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND COSTS
Mayor Olmos introduced the item and read the title of the ordinance. City Attorney Anthony R. Taylor provided additional information on the ordinance.
A motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Angel, to waive first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1257, adding section
1. 14. 085 allowing the City to recoup unpaid administrative citation fines and fees via special assessment collected by the County. Motion carried 5- 0 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember( s): Angel, Delgado, Retamoza, Mayor Pro Tern Acosta, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember( s): None
Mayor Olmos welcomed Deputy Vega and Deputy Flores to the South El Monte team.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tern Acosta announced his attendance at the City' s Bike Ride, Epiphany School Bike & Car Show, and congratulated South El Monte High School student Mia Delgado for obtaining a wrestling scholarship to Sienna Heights University and Aniah Castruita for obtaining a softball scholarship to Missouri Valley College.
Councilmember Retamoza, announced her attendance at the City' s Bike Ride and Epiphany School Bike & Car Show.
Councilmember Delgado, congratulated Aniah Castruita on her athletic and academic accomplishments and thanked the City for supporting Mia Delgado throughout the years.
Councilmember Angel announced his attendance at the Epiphany School Bike & Car Show.
Mayor Olmos announced her attendance at the City' s Bike Ride, Epiphany School Bike & Car Show, Sheriff's Department Catalytic Converter Etching event, Basketball Tournament Championship Games, announced the State of the City will be held on March 24, 2022, and announced SEAACA still has adoption opportunities.
11. CORRESPONDENCE: None
12. COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA: None
13. CLOSED SESSION: None
14. ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING
There being no further business coming before this body, at 8: 23 p. m. Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting in memory of Regino Medina, Longtime South El Monte Resident and Epiphany Church Parishioner, and Jose Becerra, father of Robert Becerra, long time South El Monte Resident, to a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 6: 00 p. m.
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