Final Minutes Approved 5- 10- 22
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022 - 6. 00 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Olmos called the meeting to order at 6: 00 PM
PRESENT: Councilmember( s): Angel, Delgado, Retamoza, Mayor Pro Tern 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; William Fox, Interim Finance Director, Jayson Perez, Recreation Coordinator; and Nancy Rodriguez, Recreation Specialist.
STAFF ABSENT: Paola Lara, Deputy City Clerk.
Zoom was provided for the Public to participate during public comment via teleconference.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Gloria Olmos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION — Mayor Gloria Olmos offered the Invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS: None.
4.a. Mayor Olmos read a proclamation proclaiming May 1- 7, 2022, as Municipal Clerks Week.
4. b. City Council received a report from Interim Finance Director William Fox on Fiscal Year 2021- 22 Third Quarter Financial Update.
4. c. City Council received a report from the Sheriffs Department and discussed matters concerning law enforcement in the City for the month of March.
4.d. City Council received a report from Community Development Director Colby Cataldi on Code Enforcement and Public Safety activities for the month of March.
Councilmember Delgado directed staff be vigilant on the weekends for a taco vendor that sets up at the Shell gas station, requested an update on the property for Republic Iron Works as there was a large amount of trash in the back of the property, and directed staff address a vehicle that has
been parked on Central and Klingerman for a few weeks and has flat tire and several citations.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
A motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Retamoza, 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
City Attorney Anthony R. Taylor read the title of Ordinance No. 1258.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Delgado to approve the Consent Calendar. 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 April 12, 2022,
7. b. Adopted Resolution No. 22- 28, approving warrants for the period of April 13, 2022 through April 26, 2022 totaling $472, 118. 96
7. c. Adopted Ordinance No. 1258 amending the zoning designation for properties located at 2540 Rosemead Boulevard ( APN 8102- 037- 020), 2559 and 2603 Chico Avenue ( APNs 8102- 037- 017 and 8102- 037- 024, respectively), and APN 8102- 037-022, to change the existing zoning designation from commercial -manufacturing to multi -family residential.
7. d. Adopted Resolution No. 22- 29, approving Amendment No. 9 to agreement subaward number ENP202110 with the County of Los Angeles for Elderly Nutrition Program Services and authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the same.
7. e. Adopted Resolution No. 22- 30, approving Second Amendment to City Manager' s contract to implement a 3% salary increase effective March 22, 2022.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9. a. APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Angel to appoint David Mai to the Community Services commission. 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 FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS ( RFP) FOR PLANNING & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE PREPARATION OF A LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN ( LRSP)
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
Community Development Director Colby Cataldi presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Angel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Acosta to approve an RFP for Planning & Engineering Services for the Preparation of a LRSP and authorize staff to solicit proposals. 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. c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22- 31,
APPROVING A PRIVATE PLACEMENT LEASE FINANCING TO PAY
OFF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
UNFUNDED PENSION OBLIGATION
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
Interim Finance Director William Fox introduced Dan Massiello, Kosmont Transaction Services, who presented a PowerPoint ( via zoom) on the City' s
Unfunded Accrued Liability Refinancing with Lease Revenue Bond, Final Approvals and Transaction Update.
A motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Angel to adopt Resolution No. 22- 31, approving the terms of a private placement lease financing, approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a site lease and lease agreement, a trust agreement, and authorizing required actions in connection with the execution and, authorizing other matters relating to the financing. 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
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AS 1234 REPORTS -
Mayor Pro Tern Acosta announced his attendance at the City of South El Monte' s Annual Easter Breakfast and El Monte/ South El Monte Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary Gala.
Councilmember Retamoza announced
Monte' s Annual Easter Breakfast and
Commerce 100th Anniversary Gala.
her attendance at the City of South El
El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of
Councilmember Delgado announced his attendance at the City of South El Monte' s Annual Easter Breakfast.
Councilmember Angel announced his attendance at the Community Services Senior Drive-Thru Easter event, City of South El Monte' s Annual Easter Breakfast, and El Monte/ South El Monte Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary Gala.
Mayor Olmos announced her attendance at the City of South El Monte' s Annual Easter Breakfast, El Monte/ South El Monte Chamber of Commerce 1001h Anniversary Gala, and announced SEAACA still has adoption opportunities.
Mayor Pro Tern Acosta announced the City received the Milestone of Growth Achievement Award.
11. CORRESPONDENCE:
11. a. LETTER FROM CHRISTOPHER HEALY, TEACHER WITH SOUTH EL
MONTE HIGH SCHOOL, REQUESTING A FACILITY RESERVATION
FEE WAIVER FOR USE OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE SENIOR CENTER
DINING ROOM
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
Recreation Coordinator Jayson Perez presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Angel, seconded by Councilmember Delgado to approve the facility reservation fee waiver requested by Christopher Healy, Teacher with South El Monte High School in the amount of $ 1, 632. 46, 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
12. COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA: None
13. CLOSED SESSION:
At 7: 26 p. m. City Attorney Anthony R. Taylor recessed Council into closed session.
13. a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 4) -- [ One case] At 8: 01 p. m. Mayor Olmos reconvened to open session.
City Attorney Anthony R. Taylor announced City Council discussed item 13. a. No action taken, nothing to report.
14. RECESS COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Olmos recessed the meeting at 8: 01 p. m. to the Successor Agency meeting.
Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting at 8: 02 p. m.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business coming before this body, at 8: 03 p. m. Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting in memory of Johan Memo Rosales, Amelia Rios, and Maria De La Paz Castillo, to a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 6: 00 P. M.
t
Gloria Olmos, Mayor