Final Minutes Approved 6-27-23
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Mayor Olmos called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None.
STAFF PRESENT: Rene Salas, City Manager; Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney; Masami Higa, Finance Director; Guillermo Arreola, Planning Manager; Donna G.
Schwartz, City Clerk; and Paola Lara, Deputy City Clerk.
Zoom was provided for the Public to participate during public comment via teleconference.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Bojorquez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION — William Gil, Knights of Columbus, offered the Invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Mayor Olmos and City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the South El Monte High School 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians.
Crystal Lopez, representing Senator Susan Rubio's Office, also presented Certificates of Recognition to the South El Monte High School 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians.
4.b. Mayor Olmos and City Council presented Certificates of Recognition and checks to the South El Monte High School students, recipients of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Scholarship program in partnership with the City of South El Monte.
Crystal Lopez, representing Senator Susan Rubio's Office, also presented Certificates of Recognition to the South El Monte High School students, recipients of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Scholarship program in partnership with the City of South El Monte.
4.c. Mayor Olmos and City Council presented a proclamation proclaiming the month of June 2023 as LGBTQ Pride Month.
Final Minutes Approved 6-27-23
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
City Attorney Anthony R. Taylor read the title of Ordinance No. 1266 for item 7.c. and Ordinance No. 1267 for item 7.d.
City Attorney Anthony R. Taylor announced for item 11.a., the full letter for Attachment C was distributed to City Council and available for the public, item
8.a. was being continued to a future meeting in order to provide additional noticing required, and announced there was a walk on item under Mayor Olmos' Agenda as item 12.b. for Discussion and Action of Implementing a Checklist for Business License Approval Process.
A motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Olmos opened public comment.
1. Sil Ruiz, South El Monte Library Librarian, invited the public to join their Summer Reading Program and upcoming Magic Show.
There being no further comment, Mayor Olmos closed public comment.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Delgado to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
7.a. Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of May 24, 2023.
7.b. Adopted Resolution No. 23-54, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of May 25, 2023 through June 13, 2023 totaling $1,212,867.26.
7.c. Adopted Ordinance No. 1266, Amending The South El Monte Municipal Code to Amend the Community Services Commission, the Planning Commission and the Patriotic Commission Chairpersons Procedure to a One -Year Elected Position, and Permitting the City Council to Amend Chapters Governing the Community Services Commission, the Advancement of Women and Girls Commission, the Traffic Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Patriotic Commission, by Resolution
7.d. Adopted Ordinance No. 1267, Amending and Adding to the Municipal Code Sections Related to the Penalties and the Unauthorized Use of the City Seal and Granting the City Council Authority to Amend the Regulations by Resolution
7.e. Adopted Resolution No. 23-55, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates to extend the term of the agreement by two (2) years, to include additional services relative to the City's business license tax administration, and to amend the fee schedule; and authorized the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the agreement.
7.f. Adopted Resolution No. 23-56, approving the City's continued participation in the CDBG program with the County; and authorized Mayor or designee to execute the agreement.
7.g. Adopted Resolution No. 23-57, approving the list of street rehabilitation projects for FY 2023/24 under the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1) known as the City Wide Pavement Program (Project # 628).
7.h. Adopted Resolution No. 23-58, approving the agreement with the El Monte Union High School District for Joint Use of Facilities; and authorized the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the agreement.
7.i. Adopted Resolution No. 23-59, approving Amendment No. 12 to extend existing agreement Subaward Number ENP202110 with the County of Los Angeles; and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute agreement.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-60,
ADOPTING AN UPDATED GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
Item 8.a. was continued to a future City Council meeting under Approval of the Agenda.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-61, ADOPTING THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-24 GANN
APPROPRIATION LIMIT
Mayor Olmos announced the item and Finance Director Masami Higa presented information on the Gann Appropriation Limit.
A motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to adopt Resolution No. 23-61, establishing the City's Appropriation Limit at $176,362,911 for FY 2023-24. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
9.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-62,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO JOIN WITH OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES
AS A PARTICIPANT OF THE CALIFORNIA ASSET MANAGEMENT
TRUST AND TO INVEST IN SHARES OF THE TRUST AND IN
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIOS
Mayor Olmos announced the item and Finance Director Masami Higa presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Acosta to adopt Resolution No. 23-62, authorizing the City of South El Monte to join with other public agencies as a Shareholder of the California Asset Management Trust, a joint powers authority, to invest in shares of the Trust and/or utilize an individual portfolio; and authorize Mayor to execute any and all documents. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
9.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-63,
APPROVING ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
(MOA) WITH SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
(SVGCOG) FOR FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM
Mayor Olmos announced the item and City Manager Rene Salas presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bojorquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to adopt Resolution No. 23-63, approving an MOA with the SGVCOG for a regional food recovery program; and authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute agreement. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta announced he attended the City's Memorial Day Ceremony, Schneider Trucking's Unveiling of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative, South El Monte High School Graduation, City's Summer Concert in the Park, Sheriffs Department Town Hall Meeting, Epiphany Catholic School Graduation, and A Taste of Rio event.
Councilmember Bojorquez announced he attended the City's Memorial Day Ceremony, Shively School's Graduation Dinner and Dance, the City's Summer Concert in the Park, and A Taste of Rio event.
Councilmember Delgado announced he attended the Flags of Valor event, the City's Memorial Day Ceremony, Foothill Transit Governing Board Meeting, Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District meeting, and South El Monte High School's Graduation.
Mayor Pro Tem Angel announced he attended the City's Memorial Day Ceremony, Sheriffs Department Town Hall Meeting, South El Monte High School, Epiphany Catholic School, Shively School, and Miramonte School Graduations, and A Taste of Rio event.
Mayor Olmos announced she attended Shively School, Epiphany Catholic School, Miramonte School, and South El Monte High School Graduations, the City's Memorial Day Ceremony, Schneider Trucking's Unveiling of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative, City's Summer Concert in the Park, Sheriff's Department Town Hall Meeting, Los Angeles County Sanitation District meeting, A Taste of Rio event, and announced SEAACA still has adoption opportunities.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
11.a. LETTER FROM EL MONTE/SOUTH EL MONTE JETS REQUESTING A
FACILITY RESERVATION FEE WAIVER FOR THE USE OF THE
SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER, NEW TEMPLE PARK
FIELDS, AND SHIVELY PARK FIELD AND CONSIDERATION TO
WAIVE THE LIGHT FEES AT NEW TEMPLE AND SHIVELY PARK
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
Blanca Villa, President of the El Monte/South El Monte Jets, was present to answer questions by City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to approve the facility reservation fee waiver for the use of the South El Monte Community Center Gymnasium, Amphitheater, Danceroom, and fields at Shively and New Temple Park in the amount of $18,821.00; and approve the request to waive the light fees in the amount of $0,015.00. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
11.b. LETTER FROM SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CHURCH REQUESTING A FACILITY RESERVATION FEE WAIVER
AND CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE ALL THE FEES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE RESERVATION FOR THE USE OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE
COMMUNITY CENTER AMPHITHEATER
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Angel, seconded by Councilmember Delgado to approve the facility reservation fee waiver for the use of the South El Monte Community Center Amphitheater in the amount of $3,900.00; and waive the staff time and damage deposit in the amount of $1,748.00.Motion passed 5- 0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
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6 12. COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA
12.a. COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR DELGADO
1. Discussion on Funding for the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD) Saturation Patrol.
Councilmember Delgado stated he would like City Council to discuss and consider adding additional funding to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for saturation patrol, in case the City is not able to include a dedicated Sergeant in the budget.
City Manager Rene Salas confirmed that including a dedicated Sergeant in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget is looking possible.
2. Discussion on Funding Equipment for LASD Special Assignment Deputies.
Councilmember Delgado spoke in support of providing sufficient funding to the Sheriff Department Deputies for their equipment.
City Manager Rene Salas provided information to City Council on new equipment that has been purchased for the Sheriff Deputies.
3. Discussion on Developing a Homeless Action Plan to Address Concerns for Property/Business/Home Owners.
Councilmember Delgado spoke of his concerns with the homeless individuals in the City and in support of holding property owners/businesses accountable for maintaining their property.
Councilmember Delgado directed the City Attorney to prepare a Homeless Action Plan with seven or eight action points that can be shared with businesses and residents.
Deputy Ko, was present and provided information to the City Council about a Letter of Agency that can be distributed to business owners to give the Sheriff's Department the power to arrest individuals trespassing on their property. Councilmember Delgado requested Deputy Ko provide copies of the Letter of Agency so the Chamber of Commerce and Code Enforcement can work together with the Sheriff's Department to distribute and collect the forms.
WALK ON ITEM ADDED UNDER APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
12.b. MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
1. Discussion and Consideration of Implementing a Checklist for Business License Approval Process
Mayor Olmos stated she has received complaints from businesses stating that the process for receiving a business license is unclear and difficult. She spoke in support of working with HDL to create a checklist detailing each step and organization that a business will need to contact before their business license can be approved.
Staff was directed to work with HDL to create a plan for the creation and implementation of a business license checklist and continue the item to the next City Council meeting.
13. CLOSED SESSION:
At 7:50 p.m. City Attorney Anthony R. Taylor recessed Council into closed session.
13.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - (One case) Phillip Killgore v. City of South El Monte, a municipal corporation; Garveykcvn Holdings LLC; and Does 1-10 Inclusive
Case No. 2:23-cv-04022-SVW-MRW
13.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) — (one case) Case: BKK Landfill Claim
At 8:17 p.m. Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with all Councilmembers present.
City Attorney Anthony R. Taylor announced City Council discussed items 13.a. and
13.b. No action taken, nothing to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:18 p.m. Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
-cl\or Donna G. Schwartz, CMC, City Clerk
Gloria Olmos, Mayor