Gloria Olmos, Mayor/Chair
Manuel Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem/
Vice Chair
Richard Angel, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Hector Delgado, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Gracie Retamoza, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Rachel Barbosa, City
Manager/Executive Director
Donna G. Schwartz, City
Clerk/Secretary
Anthony R. Taylor, City
Attorney/General Counsel
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SOUTH EL MONTE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AGENDA
March 22, 2022, 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
***SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19***
On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 361, which modified the Brown Act to allow for teleconferencing participation at local legislative body public meetings during a proclaimed state of emergency. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) as amended by AB 361, City Council is authorized to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically available to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body. Public participation will be allowed via the information below.
PUBLIC COMMENT
To participate during public comment via teleconference, see below:
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86581711880
Meeting ID: 865 8171 1880
Or Call In: 1 669 900 6833, when prompted, enter 86581711880# For both open and closed session each speaker will be limited to five minutes. Time limits may not be shared with other speakers and may not accumulate from one period of public comment to another or from one meeting to another. This is the only opportunity for public input except for scheduled public hearing items. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.
LIVE STREAMING OF MEETINGS
The City of South El Monte live streams the City Council Meetings over the Internet at https://www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/129/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes after the meetings, recordings are immediately posted. NOTE: Your attendance at this public meeting may result in the streaming and recording of your image and/or voice. 1 of 7
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITES ACT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s office at (626) 579-6540 ext. 3280 or ext. 3220 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
GENERAL COMMENT
Members of the public wishing to submit a general comment or a comment on an agenda item, can email [email protected] or call (626) 579-6540 ext. 3280 to leave a voicemail message. All comments received an hour before the scheduled meeting will be read during public comment and made part of the record.
MEETINGS
The City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Regular meetings start at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California. Special and Adjourned Regular meetings start time are to be determined.
POSTING LOCATIONS OF AGENDA AND/OR CANCELLATION NOTICES Regular meeting agendas will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting (GC 54954(a)(1)).
Agenda and Cancellation Notices can be viewed online and are also posted at the following three (3) locations: City Hall located at 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, Senior Center located at 1556 Central Avenue and the Community Center located at 1530 Central Avenue, South El Monte, California.
VIEWING OF AGENDA PACKETS
Full agenda packet can be viewed either at www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/129/CityCouncil-Agendas-Minutes or in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on Fridays and major holidays.
ISSUES RELATED TO AGENDA
For issues related to the agenda, including a disability-related accommodation necessary to participate in this meeting, please contact:
Donna G. Schwartz, CMC, City Clerk
Ph (626) 579-6540 ext. 3280
Cell (626) 274-4842
Paola Lara, Deputy City Clerk
Ph (626) 579-6540 ext. 3220
Cell (626) 374-1998
AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
2 of 7
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Angel, Delgado, Retamoza, Mayor Pro Tem Acosta and Mayor Olmos
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Richard Angel
3. INVOCATION
Israel Alacio, Community Services Commissioner.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of March as Women's History Month
4.b. Sheriff's Department Report for the Month of February
4.c. Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department Report for the Month of February
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council, this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the agenda, remove items from the consent calendar for individual consideration and/or rearrange the order of the agenda.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, including items on the agenda. Each speaker may speak up to five minutes. Unless a majority of the Council objects, the Mayor may provide speakers more or less time to speak. With respect to non-public hearing items, speakers shall provide their comments at this time. During public hearing, speakers are encouraged to speak at the time the public hearing item is presented. Any documents for review should be presented to the City Clerk for distribution.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and customary and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items previously removed by a member of the City Council during "Approval of the Agenda" for individual consideration. Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.
3 of 7
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 8, 2022
Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the March 8, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 8, 2022.
7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-19, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 9, 2022,
THROUGH MARCH 22, 2022
Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of March 9, 2022 through March 22, 2022 totaling $560,467.37
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-19, authorizing payment of City expenditures.
7.c. CONSIDERATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) TO ESTABLISH A PRE-QUALIFIED LIST OF
FIRMS FOR GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND SELECT A
FIRM TO ADMINISTER AND IMPLEMENT THE CALHOME OWNEROCCUPIED HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
Staff seeks City Council approval to issue an RFQ to establish a prequalified list of firms for grant program administration and select a firm to administer and implement the CalHome Owner-Occupied Home Repair program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve the issuance of a RFQ to establish a pre-qualified list of firms for grant program administration and select a firm to administer and implement the CalHome Owner-Occupied Home Repair program.
7.d. ADOPTION 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
At a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, City Council waived first reading and introduced Ordinance No. 1257, which would allow the city to seek recoupment of unpaid administrative fines and fees by establishing a procedure for recovery through a special tax assessment collected by the County in the same manner as ordinary municipal taxes are collected.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1257.
4 of 7
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-20, FOR
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S “RAISE” GRANT PROGRAM
On February 4, 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program (“Grant Program”).
Funds for the FY 2022 RAISE grant program will be awarded on a competitive basis for surface transportation infrastructure projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. The City Council must adopt a resolution for the City’s submission of an application for the Grant Program, and if awarded, authorization for the City Manager or designee to execute the grant agreement, and take all steps necessary to implement the grant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-20, for the City’s submittal of the Grant Program application, and if awarded, authorization for the City Manager or designee to execute the grant agreement, and take all steps necessary to implement the grant.
9.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-21
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH
THE VALLE LINDO SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SUMMER
LEARNING RECOVERY SERVICES
The proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Valle Lindo School District (VLSD) and City of South El Monte (City) will provide youth summer learning recovery services, under the Summer Partnership Program (SPP). Under this agreement, the City of South El Monte will receive up to $111,600 from VLSD for programming services provided in the form of labor, materials, and supplies to offset program costs. This program is the result of VLSD receiving funding under the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P). This new funding source allows the partnership between the organizations to join forces to provide our youth with enriched learning experiences.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council Adopt Resolution No. 22-21, approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Valle Lindo School District to provide summer learning recovery services.
5 of 7
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
AB 1234, section 53232.3(d) requires Members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency (i.e., League of California Cities Conferences, ICSC conferences, etc.) at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
11. CORRESPONDENCE - None
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA
12.a. Councilmember Hector Delgado
1. Consideration of Hiring Townsend Public Affairs as our Sacramento/Washington D.C. Lobbyists
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
13.b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
14. RECESS 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.
Successor Agency next page.
6 of 7
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SOUTH EL MONTE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
16. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members: Angel, Delgado, Retamoza, Vice Chair Acosta, and Chair Olmos
17. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the Board to remove any items from the consent calendar for individual consideration, table, continue, add items, or to make a motion to rearrange the order of this agenda.
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the Board on any item on the agenda, or any other matter, are invited to do so at this time. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board cannot discuss or take action on items not on the agenda. Matters brought before the Board that are not on the agenda may, at the Board's discretion, be referred to staff or placed on the next agenda.
19. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and customary and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items previously removed by a member of the Board during "Approval of the Agenda" for individual consideration. Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.
19.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes of the February 22, 2022, Successor Agency Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Board approve the Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2022.
20. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AGENDA - None
21. ADJOURNMENT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
22. RECONVENE AND ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
I Donna G. Schwartz, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted not less than 72 hours at the following locations: City of South El Monte City Hall, Senior Center and Community Center and made available at www.cityofsouthelmonte.org on this 17th day of March 2022.
City Clerk, CMC
7 of 7