Final Minutes Approved 12-12-2023
PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED)
4.c. Mayor and Council presented plaques to Magellan Value Partners, Vacco Industries, Mayans Development, Office of Supervisor Hilda Solis, and the Office of Assemblymember Lisa Calderon for their Participation and Donations of Turkeys to the South El Monte Community Alliance Church Turkey Basket Giveaway.
4.d. Mayor and Council presented a plaque to Pastor Charlie Corum of South El Monte Community Outreach for Hosting the South El Monte Community Alliance Church Turkey Basket Giveaway.
4.e. Presentation by Jessica Alvarenga, Director of Government Affairs, Athens Services, on Positive Objective Updates.
4.f. City Council received a report from the Sheriffs Department for the Month of October.
Councilmember Delgado requested the Sheriffs Department do more saturation around the CVS.
4.g. City Council received a report from Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department the Month of October.
At 7:05 p.m. Mayor Olmos called for a break.
At 7:11 p.m. Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 1270 agenda item 7.f.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bojorquez, seconded by Councilmember Delgado to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote: Vote next page.
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. Christian Sandoval, Realtor, introduced himself and his wife (Ofelia) offering their services and working on raising capital for a real estate development project of a manufacturing home community for making home buying affordable and provided contact information if anyone was interested in the project.
2. Sil Ruiz, LA County Librarian for South El Monte, provided information on what the library has been doing, free student library cards with no late fees which also offers on-line help,
7 CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Acosta to approve the Consent Calendar 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
7.a. Approved Minutes of the November 14, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.
7.b. Adopted Resolution No. 23-108, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of November 15, 2023, through November 28, 2023, totaling $1,477,738.52
7.c. Adopted Resolution No. 23-109, awarding a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Professional Civil Engineering Services and finding that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 20165 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required.
7.d. Adopted Resolution No. 23-110, approving Amendment No. 13 to the existing agreement Subaward Number ENP202110 with the County of Los Angeles and authorized City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
7.e. Approved authorization to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide Citywide Striping Services.
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.f. Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1270, Amending Chapter 5.09 of Title 5 of the South El Monte Municipal Code Thereby Amending the City's Sidewalk Vending Regulations in relation to Requirements when Vending, Including Required Distances between Vendors, Keeping Sidewalks Clear of Obstructions and Cooking Waste, Restrictions on Cooking without Required LA County Health Permit, and Documents Required while Vending."
7.g. Approved amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code and directed the City Clerk, City Attorney, and HR/Risk Manager to coordinate the execution of the required amendments.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.a. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT/RE-APPOINTMENT
OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY
VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A motion was made Councilmember Bojorquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to re -appointing Trustee Hector Delgado to a two-year term commencing on January 1, 2024. Motion passed 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSTAINED: Councilmember(s): Delgado
9.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-111,
ADOPTING A PEPPER SPRAY POLICY
A motion was made Councilmember Bojorquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to adopt Resolution No. 23-111, adopting a pepper spray policy allowing city code enforcement officers to receive training to carry and use pepper spray in certain limited self-defense situations. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tern Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta announced he attended Valle Lindo School District's 160th Anniversary Celebration and how they acknowledged Mayor Olmos and Mayor Pro Tem Angel. Also attended the City's 5K Turkey Dash, and the City's Boxing Event.
Councilmember Bojorquez announced he attended Supervisor Hilda Solis Resource Fair at Whittier Park, Sheriffs Catalytic Converter event, Valle Lindo School District's 160th Anniversary Celebration, City's 5K Turkey Dash, All City Staff event and Pastor Charlie Corum's South El Monte Community Alliance Church Turkey Basket Giveaway.
Councilmember Delgado announced he attended the City's 5K Turkey Dash, Pastor Charlie Corum's South El Monte Community Alliance Church Turkey Basket Giveaway and thanked all the supporters.
Mayor Pro Tem announced he attended City's 5K Turkey Dash, Valle Lindo School District's 160th Anniversary Celebration, City's Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon, and the Los Angeles County "Community Meet & Greet" luncheon welcoming the two new Sheriff Captains for City of Temple City and City of Industry.
Mayor Olmos announced she attended Valle Lindo School District's 160th Anniversary Celebration and how they acknowledged herself and Mayor Pro Tem Angel, City's 5K Turkey Dash, City's Boxing Event, El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Pastor Charlie Corum's South El Monte Community Alliance Church Turkey Basket Giveaway and thanked all the supporters, City's Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon, Los Angeles County "Community Meet & Greet" luncheon welcoming the two new Sheriff Captains for City of Temple City and City of Industry, and that SEACCA has pets for adoption.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
11.a. LETTER FROM EPIPHANY CATHOLIC CHURCH REQUESTING A FEE
WAIVER FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AND CITY STAFF TIME
FOR THEIR ANNUAL OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE
WALK
A motion was made Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to approve the fee waiver request submitted by Epiphany Catholic Church, totaling $3,053. 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
12. COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA
12.a. MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
1. Palm Tree Lights in the City
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or action.
Mayor Olmos noted she had tasked prior city managers to wrap lights on the palm trees in the city and thanked Rene Salas City Manager for finally hanging them on Santa Anita and stated other lighting will be put up on Durfee, entrances and exists of South El Monte.
Rene Salas, City Manager acknowledged John Poehler, Director of Public Works for finding safe ways in putting up the lights.
2. Safety Precautions on Michael Hunt/Pennmar and Fawcett/Santa Anita RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or action.
Mayor Olmos would like to see safety precautions on Michael Hunt and Pennmar and asked City Manager to have staff add the flashing light and strips on Michael Hunt and Lidcombe. Ms. Dimas also stated crossing guards are being ignored and has asked patrol to be at those sites where the crossing guards are.
Councilmember Delgado suggested looking into a restriping program in the city.
13. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:39 p.m. Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney, recessed Council into closed session.
13.a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFOMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: City Clerk
At 8:11 p.m. Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with all Councilmembers present.
Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney, announced City Council discussed Item 13.a. there is no reportable action.
14. RECESS COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Olmos recessed the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Mayor Olmos adjourned the Successor Agency meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Mayor Olmos reconvened the City Council Meeting at 8:14 p.m.
15. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:14 p.m. Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
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