Gloria Olmos, Mayor/Chair
Rudy Bojorquez, Mayor Pro Tem/
Vice Chair
Manuel Acosta, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Richard Angel, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Hector Delgado, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Rene Salas, City
Manager/Executive Director
Anthony R. Taylor, City
Attorney/General Counsel
Donna G. Schwartz, City
Clerk/Secretary
Masami Higa, Director of
Finance/Treasurer
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 27, 2024, 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
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
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Donna G. Schwartz, CMC, City Clerk
Ph (626) 579-6540
Cell (626) 274-4842
Sabrina Muhne, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Acosta, Angel, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Alexander Camacho, Student from Dean L. Shively Middle School
3. INVOCATION
Emma Ramos, Student from New Temple Elementary School
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Certificate of Recognition to Timothy Allen Hinson, Teacher with Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation Workers (SMART) Local Union 105, Recognizing his 8 years of Mentoring and Tutoring Adults and Young Adults Acquire Lifelong Skills
4.b. Presentation of Years of Service Awards to City Employees
4.c. Presentation by Saman Kashani, MD, MSc, Assistant Medical Director, and Chief Gonzales, Los Angeles County Fire Department Advanced Provider Response Unit on Emergency Preparedness Assessment and Programs
4.d. Sheriff's Department Report for the Months of November and December 2023 and January 2024
4.e. Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department Report for the Months of November and December 2023 and January 2024
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. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE JOINT MEETING WITH
VALLE LINDO SCHOOL DISTRICT-BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 13,
2024
Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the February 13, 2024, Joint and Regular City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the February 13, 2024, Joint Meeting with Valle Lindo School District-Board of Education, and the Regular City Council Meeting.
7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-129, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 14, 2024, THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of February 14, 2024, through February 27, 2024, totaling $1,768,007.17.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-129, authorizing payment of City expenditures.
7.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-130,
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE
FROM DAVEY COACH
The City of South El Monte was awarded a grant from the Federal Transit Administrative (“FTA”) Section 5310 Program – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program. The FTA Section 5310 program aims to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. Funds were allocated in the FTA grant to purchase an aging transportation vehicle.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 24-130, approving the purchase of a Class C - Ford E450 Terra Transit Bus from Davey Coach Sales; and
2. Authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute all requisite documents for the purchase.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.d. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO REJECT ALL BIDS AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO READVERTISE FOR NOTICE INVITING BIDS (NIB) FOR THE AQUATICS CENTER SWIMMING POOL
REPLASTERING PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 252)
The project at the South El Monte Aquatics Center (1500 Central Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733) includes the demolition and removal of debris associated with the project, and installation of new swimming pool plaster, tile, drain covers, coping, pool lighting, and all additional items included with the pool replastering project. Due to discrepancies on the bids received, staff seeks City Council approval to reject all bids and authorize staff to readvertise for construction bids.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council reject all bids and authorize staff to readvertise the Notice Inviting Bids for the Aquatics Center Swimming Pool Replastering project.
7.e. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 24-131,
ENTERING INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CalTrans) FOR THE MERCED
AVENUE GREENWAY PROJECT
The Merced Avenue Greenway is currently under construction to help maximize the City's opportunities to clean and capture stormwater, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and urban heat island effect, and provide safe active transit connections to local parks, schools, and river connections.
The project is currently in the design phase and is anticipated to go out to bid for construction in January 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-131,entering into the 2023 CalTrans Clean California Local Grant Agreement; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the Agreement.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.f. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-133,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARDING
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO JJJ FLOOR COVERINGS, INC. FOR
THE SENIOR CENTER FLOORING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
On January 10, 2024, the Engineering Department solicited bids for the Senior Center Flooring Improvements Project. The bid opening date was February 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The scope of work includes but not limited to the removal and disposal of existing flooring and installation of new vinyl flooring. The lowest responsive bid was submitted by JJJ Floor Coverings, Inc. in the amount of $39,158.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Review the bids and find that JJJ Floor Coverings, Inc. has submitted the lowest responsive bid;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-133, approving plans and specifications for the Senior Center Flooring Improvements Project and awarding a contract to JJJ Floor Coverings, Inc. in the amount of $39,158 and the additive alternate project scope of $2,103.48 for a combined grand total of $41,261.48;
3. Approve a 15% contingency amount of $6,189.22 for a total project construction budget amount not to exceed $47,450.70; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the agreement.
7.g. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-132,
RENEWAL OF GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (GSA) WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On June 30, 2024, the General Services Agreement between the City of South El Monte and the County of Los Angeles will expire. A new agreement is required to maintain the continuity of services provided to the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-132, approving the renewal of the General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the agreement.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.h. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-134,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICIATIONS AND AWARDING
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PRO FLOORING CORPORATION
FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER BASKETBALL GYM FLOORING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
On January 10, 2024, the Engineering Department solicited bids for the Community Center Basketball Gym Flooring Improvements Project. The bid opening date was February 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The scope of work includes but not limited to the removal and disposal of existing flooring and installation of new basketball gym multi-use resilient wood flooring. The lowest responsive bid was submitted by Pro Flooring Corporation in the amount of $128,320.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Review the bids and find that Pro Flooring Corporation has submitted the lowest responsive bid;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-134, approving plans and specifications for the Community Center Basketball Gym Flooring Improvements Project and awarding a contract to Pro Flooring Corporation in the amount of $128,320;
3. Approve a 15% contingency amount of $19,248 for a total project construction budget amount not to exceed $147,568; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the agreement.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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
12.a. COUNCILMEMBER DELGADO
1. Consideration of fee waiver for use of the Senior Center for the South El Monte High School Girls Wrestling Banquet on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 6: 00p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or action.
12.b. MAYOR OLMOS
1. Discussion of ad hoc committees.
RECOMMENDATION: Possible direction and/or appointment by the Mayor.
13. CLOSED SESSION - None
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 NOVEMBER 28, 2023
20. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AGENDA
21. ADJOURNMENT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
22. RECONVENE AND ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 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 DATE.
City Clerk, CMC