Gloria Olmos, Mayor
Richard Angel, Mayor Pro Tem
Manuel Acosta, Councilmember
Rudy Bojorquez, Councilmember
Hector Delgado, Councilmember
Rene Salas, City Manager
Donna G. Schwartz, City Clerk
Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney
Masami Higa, Finance Director
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 6, 2023, 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
NOTICE
Councilmember Angel will attend the meeting remotely. Per AB2449, Mr. Angel has an “emergency circumstance” to attend remotely.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES 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) 652-3180 or (626) 652-3121 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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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) 652-3180 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) 652-3180
Cell (626) 274-4842
Paola Lara, Deputy City Clerk
Ph (626) 652-3121
Cell (626) 374-1998
AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
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1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gloria Olmos
3. INVOCATION
Larry Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Proclamation Proclaiming July 2023 as "Parks Make Life Better" Month
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 and 7.b next page.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.a. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY STAFF TO FULLY RELEASE IMPROVEMENT BONDS NO. 4417180 ISSUED BY SURE TEC
INSURANCE COMPANY DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2019 RELATED TO
THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT OF FINAL MAP NO.
72949-1 - MAYANS COURT
Request for approval and authorization to fully release the improvement bonds issued by Sure Tec Insurance Company related to a subdivision improvement agreement of Final Map No. 72949-1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council authorize City Staff to fully release Improvement Bonds No. 4417180 issued by Sure Tec Insurance Company dated February 28, 2019 related to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement of Final Map No. 72949-1, Mayans Court, in the amount of $614,155.50).
7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-69,
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND MEMBER
AGENCIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR
CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UPPER SAN GABRIEL
RIVER (USGR) COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING
PROGRAM (CIMP)
Since June 2015, the City has participated in the MOA with Los Angeles County and the Member Agencies for administration of and cost sharing for the implementation of the USGR Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program. The new MOA will be effective upon expiration of the current MOA on December 31, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-69, approving the MOA; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
Public Hearings next page.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-70,
APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM LOS ANGELES
COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LACDA) AND REQUESTING
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING
ALLOCATION PROGRAM
The California Department of Housing and Community Development requires entitlement jurisdictions to use their allocation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Program for eligible housing related projects and programs to assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of our community, in addition to assisting persons who are experiencing homelessness. The City was allocated $269,602 for Year 3, by a formula grant by Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Take public testimony;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 23-70, approving the allocation of CDBG-PLHA (Community Development Block Grant-Permanent Local Housing Allocation) Program funds for year 3, as outlined; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any and all documents necessary to further the potential projects approved herein, including but not limited to amendments and modifications for CDBG projects with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).
9. GENERAL BUSINESS - None
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 - None
13. CLOSED SESSION - None
14. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, July 25, 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 3rd day of July 2023.
City Clerk, CMC
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