Gloria Olmos, Mayor/Chair
Manuel Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem/
Vice Chair
Richard Angel, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Hector Delgado, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Gracie Retamoza, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Rene Salas, Interim 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
October 25, 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
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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GENERAL COMMENT
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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
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Angel, Delgado, Retamoza, Mayor Pro Tem Acosta and Mayor Olmos
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Hector Delgado
3. INVOCATION
Israel Alacio, Community Services Commissioner
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Presentation of a Plaque to Dr. Gus Frias In Recognition of His Leadership in the Harvard Latino Leadership Academy Held in South El Monte
4.b. Certificates of Recognition Presented to the Harvard Latino Leadership Academy Essay Scholarship Winners
4.c. Presentation by Kimberly Luna, Health Promotions Specialist, American Lung Association on Youth Vaping Epidemic
4.d. Annual Update By State Auditor on the City of South El Monte's Financial Status
4.e. Sheriff's Department Report for the Month of September
4.f. Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department Report for the Month of September 2022
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 will be limited to five minutes. Unless a majority of the Council objects, the Mayor may provide speakers more or less time to speak. 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.
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.
7.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 11, 2022
Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the October 11, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 11, 2022.
7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-85, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 12, 2022
THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2022
Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of October 12, 2022, through October 25, 2022 totaling $416,743.12.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-85, authorizing payment of City expenditures.
7.c. CONSIDERATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (PMP) UPDATE
Staff seeks City Council approval to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services for the Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve an RFP for professional services for the Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update and authorize staff to solicit proposals.
7.d. CONSIDERATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT LEE AVE & GARVEY AVE AND DURFEE AVE &
PECK RD - MICHAEL HUNT DRIVE
Staff seeks City Council approval to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for design services for traffic signal improvements at Lee Ave & Garvey Ave and Durfee Ave & Peck Rd - Michael Hunt Dr within the City. The scope of improvements are part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve an RFP for design services for traffic signal improvements at Lee Ave & Garvey Ave and Durfee Ave & Peck Rd - Michael Hunt Dr (HSIP Cycle 10 project) and authorize staff to solicit proposals.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.a. ORDINANCE NO. 1261, AMENDING THE SOUTH EL MONTE
MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING TITLE 15 THEREOF ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE
(TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 31), FIRE CODE (TITLE 32) AND EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO
Since incorporation, the City has adopted the Los Angeles County building codes by reference. These codes contain essential amendments and additions to the State Building Codes. Included in these amendments are the important chapters for grading, seismic requirements and substandard properties. The State of California adopts and publishes State Building Codes and mandates they become effective throughout the State 180 days after publication.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Waive first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1261, amending the South El Monte Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 thereof adopting by reference the 2023 Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), Fire Code (Title 32), and Existing Building Code (Title 33), with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto, and
2. Schedule a public hearing at a future city council meeting to consider adoption of said Ordinance.
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
11.a. FEE WAIVER REQUEST BY JEFF ORTIZ (“APPLICANT”) FOR A
PERMIT EXTENSION
Jeff Ortiz ("Applicant") requests a waiver of the extension fee in the amount of $965.49 for a permit on file. Mr. Ortiz applied for a permit to make certain improvements to a residential property and has put the project on hold for an indeterminate period of time. Building permits have an expiration date, which can cause applicants to file for a request to extend the permit timeframe. The permit extension requests are subject to a permit extension fee as identified in the City's Municipal Code and/or Fee Ordinance. Mr. Ortiz is requesting the permit extension and the fee waiver be granted in full.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: For City Council's discussion and
consideration of the permit extension fee waiver in the amount of $965.49.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA
12.a. MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
1. Consideration to Approve $500 Donation to the El Monte/South El Monte Jets Banquet.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion and/or action.
2. Examine City Trees Due to Many Complaints from Residents.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion and/or action.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Interim City Manager
13.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION
OF LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 – (one case)
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 MEETING
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
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. Unless a majority of the Board objects, the Chair may provide speakers more or less time to speak. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Board 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 Board 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.
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 SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes of the September 27, 2022 Successor Agency Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Board approve the Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2022.
19.b. PROPOSED DARK SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING DATES
Each year staff requests the Successor Agency Board consider "going dark" on the fourth Tuesday in November and December due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Successor Agency Board approve going dark on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 and Tuesday, December 27, 2022, due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
20. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AGENDA – None
21. ADJOURNMENT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
22. RECONVENE AND ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting is adjourned to an Adjourned Regular meeting on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., Due to Tuesday, November 8, 2022 is Election Day.
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 20th day of October 2022.
City Clerk, CMC