Final Minutes Approved 7-25-23
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
A motion was made by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Bojorquez to approve the agenda and waiver of full reading of ordinances.
Motion passed 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s):
NAYS: Councilmember(s):
ABSENT: Councilmember(s):
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Acosta, Bojorquez, Mayor Pro Tem Angel (via
Zoom), and Mayor Olmos
None
Delgado
Mayor Olmos opened public comment.
1. Eduardo Saucedo, South El Monte resident, thanked parks and recreation staff for their assistance, commented on attracting new businesses, Mayan project, Measure CM funds, suggested youth from various schools provide the flag salute, funds for Sheriff, trash fees, squatters in the neighborhoods, and thanked Code Enforcement for their efforts during the City's 4th of July event.
2. Iyob Tessema, Temporary Interim Human Resources Risk Manager, introduced himself.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Assistant City Attorney Christy Lopez announced a revised Exhibit "C" to Attachment "B" to agenda item 7.b. was provided to City Council this evening and copies for the public are available from the City Clerk.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bojorquez, seconded by Councilmember Acosta to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Motion passed 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Mayor Pro Tem Angel (via Zoom), and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
7.a. Authorized 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.b. Adopted 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); and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
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).
Assistant City Attorney Christy Lopez announced proposed amendments to Resolution No. 23-70 adding new Section 2 to read City Council has included the following loan terms for recipients of the PLHA down payment assistance funds, the down payment loans cannot exceed the lessor of (i) the amount necessary to ensure affordable monthly housing cost" or (ii) minimum amount of $25,000 with a maximum financial assistance at $50,000 and Section 3 "City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
8.a. Continued
Mayor Olmos opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Bojorquez to approve the agenda item as amended and 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 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). Motion passed 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s):
NAYS: Councilmember(s):
ABSENT: Councilmember(s):
Acosta, Bojorquez, Mayor Pro Tem Angel (via
Zoom), and Mayor Olmos
None
Delgado
9. GENERAL BUSINESS — NONE
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta announced he attended the City's 4th of July event acknowledging all efforts by staff.
Councilmember Bojorquez announced he attended the First Responders breakfast in El Monte, Senior luncheon "Person of the Year," El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce luncheon in honor of Luis Centina, Retirement luncheon for John Dewitt, City's 4th of July event, employee luncheon at the Community Center and the Grand Opening of the Marathon Batting Cages in South El Monte.
Mayor Olmos announced she attended the Retirement luncheon for John Dewitt, City's 4th of July event, the last Summer Concert featuring the "Flash Backs," 4th of July Senior luncheon, Swearing in of the 3L Club and the Club Latino del Sur el Monte new board members, employee luncheon at the Community Center, and the Grand Opening of the Marathon Batting Cages in South El Monte.
Mayor Pro Tem Angel announced his attendance at the City's 4th of July event and the 4th of July Senior luncheon and acknowledged all efforts by the Parks and Recreation and Public Works staff.
11. CORRESPONDENCE — NONE
12. COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA — NONE
13. CLOSED SESSION — NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT
At 6:27 p.m. Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
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