Gloria Olmos, Mayor
Rudy Bojorquez, Mayor Pro Tem
Manuel Acosta, Councilmember
Richard Angel, Councilmember
Hector Delgado, Councilmember
Rene Salas, City Manager
Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney
Sabrina Muhne, Interim City Clerk
Masami Higa, Director of Finance
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL
AMENDED
AGENDA
July 9, 2024, 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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) 579-6540 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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) 579-6540 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:
Sabrina Muhne, Interim City Clerk
Ph (626) 579-6540
Cell (626) 374-1998
Robert Molina, Interim Deputy City Clerk
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Cell (626) 816-2907
AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, subdivision (b), the following City Council meeting includes teleconference participation by:
Councilmember Delgado from 1627 Penn Mar Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733; and Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez from 1456 Allgeyer Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Acosta, Angel, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Acosta, Angel, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Richard Angel
3. INVOCATION
Father Gilbert Cruz, Epiphany Catholic Church
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Presentation of Plaque to Jesus Meza, Band Director, Dean L.
Shively Middle School, for his outstanding dedication and active participation in numerous community events.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 2024
Staff is requesting approval of the amended Minutes for the June 11, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the amended Minutes for the June 11, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the June 25, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the June 25, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
7.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-197, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 26, 2024,
THROUGH JULY 9, 2024
Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of June 26, 2024, through July 9, 2024, totaling $2,473,945.54.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-197, authorizing payment of City expenditures.
7.d. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 24-
198 APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR
PUBLIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
The City of South El Monte is entering into a 5-year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. This includes authorizing the City Manager to procure services of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department up to an amount authorized in the city’s operating budget for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Manager recommends City Council to:
1. Approve Resolution 24-198 approving the 5-Year Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the 5-Year Agreement on behalf of the City.
7.e. – 7.f. next page
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.e. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO 24-199 TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CONDOR, INC. FOR THE
AQUATICS CENTER SWIMMING POOL REPLASTERING PROJECT
On May 31st, 2024, the Engineering Department solicited bids for the Aquatics Center Swimming Pool Replastering Project. The work involves removal of existing plaster and installation of new pool plaster and related work to small and large pools at the Aquatics Center. The lowest responsive bid was submitted by Condor, Inc. in the total bid amount (base bid + additive alternate bid) of $507,000.00.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-199, awarding a Construction Contract to Condor, Inc for the replastering of the City’s Aquatics Center Swimming Pools in the amount of $507,000.00;
2. Adopt and approve the plans and specifications for the Aquatics Center Swimming Pool Replastering Project;
3. Award the Aquatics Center Swimming Pool Replastering Project contract to the lowest responsible bidder in an amount of $507,000.00 (base bid + additive alternate bid) to Condor, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract;
4. Authorize 10% of the total contract amount as contingency allowance to be used if necessary for unforeseen conditions at the City Manager’s discretion.
7.f. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-200,
ACCEPTING THE SENIOR CENTER FLOORING IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO
FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY RECORDER
On January 10, 2024, the Engineering Department solicited bids for the Senior Center Flooring Improvement Project. The work included the removal and disposal of existing flooring, installation of the new vinyl flooring and the installation of new moisture barriers. As a result of unforeseen site conditions during construction, a high-level moisture barrier needed to be installed costing $8,167.00. Further, material changes were required for three offices, and extra flooring material was ordered for future maintenance. These changes amounted to $12,958.53, exceeding the initial construction contingency by $6,769.31. The final cost for the construction work completed by JJJ Floor Coverings, Inc. is $54,220.01.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Ratify the City Manager’s execution of Contract Change Order #1 with JJJ Floor Coverings, Inc. for the installation of a moisture barrier, in the amount of $8,167.00; and
2. Authorize an additional 15.5% of the additional construction contract amount, totaling $6,769.31, for unforeseen conditions that occurred during construction; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 24-200, accepting the completion for the Senior Center Flooring Improvements Project; and
4. Authorize City Clerk to send the Notice of Completion for recordation to the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
5. Release retention accordingly.
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 - NONE
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: City Manager
Employee Organizations: South El Monte Executive Management Team Association
13.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – (one case)
14. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
I, Sabrina Muhne, , hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the original 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 July 3, 2024, and that the foregoing amended agenda was posted not less than 24 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 July 8, 2024.
Sabrina Muhne