Gloria Olmos, Mayor/Chair
Richard Angel, Mayor Pro Tem/ Vice
Chair
Manuel Acosta, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Rudy Bojorquez, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Hector Delgado, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Rene Salas, 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
February 28, 2023, 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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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
Cell (626) 274-4842
Paola Lara, Deputy City Clerk
Ph (626) 579-6540
Cell (626) 374-1998
AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Angel
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Benjamin Garrett, Faith Dominion Church
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Presentation by Amy Wong and David Diaz representatives of Active San Gabriel Valley (Active SGV) and Carlos Velasquez with KOA on South El Monte Rush Street - Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP)
4.b. Presentation by Jason Perez, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services Department, City of South El Monte, on Laser Drone Fireworks
4.c. Sheriff's Department Report for the Month of January
4.d. Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department Report for the Month of January
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the February 15, 2023 Special City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the February 15, 2023 Special City Council meeting.
7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-17, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 16, 2023
THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of February 16, 2023 through February 28, 2023, totaling $462,314.51.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-17, authorizing payment of City expenditures.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.a. DISSCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2023 SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES BAND PERFORMANCES
City Council will discuss and approve six (6) band performances that will be featured in the 2023 Summer Concert Series.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council discuss and approve six (6) band performances to be featured at the 2023 Summer Concerts Series.
9.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-18,
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MASAMI HIGA AS DIRECTOR
OF FINANCE AND APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Staff is asking for approval of the appointment of Masami Higa as Director of Finance and approval of employment contract for services as Director of Finance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-18, approving the employment agreement between the City and Masami Higa for the position of Director of Finance and authorizing the Mayor to execute the employment agreement.
GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
9.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-19,
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH EL MONTE/SOUTH EL MONTE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
This item was continued from the City Council Meeting on February 15, 2023, to further discuss the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff Recommends:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-19, approving an agreement with the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce; and
2. Authorize City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute agreement.
9.d. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-20,
APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
ADVANCE MICROCOMPUTING CONCEPTS INC. (AMC) FOR CLOUD
BACKUP SERVICES
Approving second amendment to contract with AMC for Cloud Backup services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-20, approving second amendment to agreement for contract services with AMC for Cloud Backup Services for three additional years through March 28, 2026; and authorize Mayor to execute agreement.
9.e. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-21,
APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
ADVANCE MICROCOMPUTING CONCEPTS INC. (AMC) FOR IT
SERVICES
Approving second amendment to contract with AMC for IT Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-21, approving second amendment to agreement for contract services with AMC for IT Services for three additional years through February 28, 2026; and authorize Mayor to execute agreement.
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. MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
1. Discussion on installing an Emergency Blue Light Call Box in City Hall and City parks parking lots.
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or action.
12.b. COUNCILMEMBER RUDY BOJORQUEZ
1. Discussion about creating a South El Monte night market at the Kruse property next to City Hall.
RECOMMEDNATION: Discussion and/or action.
2. Discussion about creating a Social Media Sponsored Advertisement Budget for Facebook and Instagram posts.
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or action.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.a. CONFERENCE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Security
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 next page.
Successor Agency Meeting
16. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members: Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Vice Chair Angel, 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 JANUARY 24, 2023
Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes of the January 24, 2023 Successor Agency Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Board approve the Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2023.
20. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AGENDA - None
21. ADJOURNMENT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
22. RECONVENE AND ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 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 23rd day of February 2023.
City Clerk, CMC