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
Sabrina Muhne, Interim City
Clerk/Secretary
Masami Higa, Director of
Finance/Treasurer
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SOUTH EL MONTE IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT
AGENDA
July 30, 2024, 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
PUBLIC 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)).
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VIEWING OF AGENDA PACKETS
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ISSUES RELATED TO AGENDA
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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
Councilmember Manuel Acosta
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Benjamin Garrett, Faith Dominion Church
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of July 2024 as Parks Make Life Better Month
4.b. Presentation by Valle Lindo School District Parent Teacher Organization
4.c. Sheriff's Department Report for the Month of June 2024
4.d. Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department Report for the Month of June 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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 9, 2024
Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the July 9, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the July 9, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-201, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 10, 2024,
THROUGH JULY 23, 2024
Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of July 10, 2024, through July 23, 2024, totaling $1,286,564.55.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-201, authorizing payment of City expenditures.
7.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-202,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH EL
MONTE AND KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Consideration and approval of a resolution to extend and modify the existing third-party review contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. ("Consultant") to complete an environmental initial study previously started by the applicant's environmental consultant for 2222 Rosemead Boulevard.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-202, approving the agreement for environmental contract services between the City and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
7.d. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
SOLICIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALHOME OWNER-OCCUPIED HOME
REPAIR PROGRAM AND THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER'S PROGRAM
Staff seeks City Council approval to issue an RFP to establish a prequalified list of individuals and/or firms to administer and implement the CalHome Owner-Occupied Home Repair Program and the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) First Time Home Buyer Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve the issuance of a RFP to establish a pre-qualified list of individuals and/or firms to administer and implement the CalHome Owner-Occupied Home Repair program and the First Time Home Buyer Program.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.e. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
SOLICIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE
FORECLOSURE REGISTRATION PROGRAM OF ABANDONED
PROPERTIES
Consideration for authorization to issue a request for proposals (rfp) to establish proposals list of qualified firms to administer the foreclosure registration program of abandoned properties.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve the issuance of a RFP to establish a pre-qualified list of firms to administer and monitor foreclosures in the City.
7.f. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-203,
UPDATING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE OF SEASONAL,
HOURLY POSITIONS OF POOL MANAGER, ASSISTANT POOL
MANAGER, WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR, AND LIFEGUARD
Approval of Resolution 24-203 will update the compensation schedule of the seasonal, hourly positions of Pool Manager, Assistant Pool Manager, Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-203, updating the compensation schedule of Pool Manager, Assistant Pool Manager, Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard by increasing the hourly rate by $3.00, respectively.
7.g. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-204,
APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE
PATRIOTIC COMMISSION
Vacancy appointments to be made to the Patriotic Commission, which is a five-member commission with currently two (2) vacant positions. The current terms expire on December 31, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council consider Mayor Olmos' appointment of David Flores and Rosemary R. Tavera, seeking appointment to the Patriotic Commission for the remainder of the term commencing July 30, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.h. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A BIKE RIDE TO CELEBRATE
WOMEN AND GIRLS
Staff is requesting City Council's approval to organize an All-Women and Girls Bike Ride. The proposed event date is Saturday, September 21st, meeting at 8:30 AM at the South El Monte Community Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Approve the All-Women and Girls Bike Ride to be held on Saturday, September 21st meeting at 8:30 AM at the South El Monte Community Center; and
2. Approve allocating $950.00 from the City's Special events account 01-151-1543-5952 to host the event.
7.i. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
SOLICIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A THIRD-PARTY
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AND RELATED TECHNICAL STUDIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
The City of South El Monte is requesting proposals from qualified professional firms to provide the City with a peer review of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and related technical studies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve the issuance of a RFP to provide peer review of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and related technical studies RFP substantially in the form attached to the agenda report, subject to minor revisions by the City Attorney, and authorize the City to solicit proposals.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.j. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-207,
DESIGNATING UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE, ADOPTING UPDATED
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSENTING TO APPOINTMENT OF
SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/COMMUNITY LIAISON AND
RESOLUTION NO. 24-208, ADOPTING COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS FOR DESIGNATED UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
Adoption and Approval of the attached Resolution No. 24-207, and Resolution No. 24-208 would confirm that the Senior Executive Assistant/Community Liaison Classification is at-will, make updates to the class specifications for this position, confirm the appointment of Dianna Gomez in this position, and establish the benefits for this position.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution No. 24-207 and Resolution No. 24-208.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-205,
APPROVING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF THE SEWER SERVICE FEE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
The City's sewer service fee (the "Fee") must first be approved by the City Council each year, after holding a Public Hearing on said Fee, in order to levy a Fee for the next fiscal year on all parcels in the City for the funding of improvements needed to upgrade the City's sanitary sewer system (“System”), and to have the Fee collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same person, and at the same time as the general taxes of the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Take public testimony;
3. Adopt the written report; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24-205, adopting the Written Report and approving the annual levy of the Sewer Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2024-25 at $35.37 per sewer unit.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S 2025 FOURTH OF
JULY CELEBRATION
The Fourth of July Celebration is traditionally hosted on the actual July 4th date, regardless of the day of the week. In preparation for the 2025 Fourth of July Celebration, staff has gathered information from different fireworks show companies and is presenting two date options for the 2025 Fourth of July Celebration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council discuss and provide direction on the proposed date for the 2025 Fourth of July Celebration.
9.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-206,
SUBMITTING A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX MEASURE TO THE
VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1273
RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSING PROCEDURES
Staff requests City Council take actions to submit a business license tax measure to the voters at the November 5, 2024, election and to introduce an ordinance regarding business licenses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Find that the adoption of the ordinance is not a "project" subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section §§ 21000 et seq.) and CEQA Guideline 15378(b)(4);
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-206 Submitting a Business License Tax Measure to the Voters at the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election, Reiterating the City’s Request that the Election be Consolidated with Other Elections Held on that Date and Taking Certain Related Actions; and
3. Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 1273 Adding Chapter 5.02 to Title 5 of the Municipal Code, Relating to Business Licensing Procedures.
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
11.a. LETTER FROM SOUTH EL MONTE AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER
ORGANIZATION REQUESTING A FACILITY FEE WAIVER FOR THE
USE OF DEAN L. SHIVELY PARK FIELD AND CONSIDERATION TO
WAIVE THE LIGHT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESERVATION
The South El Monte American Soccer Youth Organization ("AYSO") is requesting a facility fee waiver for the use of the Dean L. Shively Park ("Shively") field to host their 2024–2025 season's practices and games. In addition, AYSO is also requesting that the City Council consider waiving the Shively Park light fees associated with the reservation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Discuss and consider the facility fee waiver request for the use of Shively Park field in the amount of $44,075.00; and
2. Discuss and consider the request to waive the reservation light fees at Shively Park in the amount of $13,950.00.
11.b. LETTER FROM SOUTH EL MONTE VETERANS SENIOR BASEBALL
TEAM REQUESTING A FACILITY WAIVER FOR THE USE OF THE
BASEBALL FIELD AT DEAN L. SHIVELY PARK
The South El Monte Veterans Senior Baseball ("SEM Veterans") team is requesting a facility fee waiver for the use of Dean L. Shively ("Shively") Park to host their 2025 baseball season's games.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council discuss and consider the facility fee waiver requested by SEM Veterans Baseball in the amount of $5,225.00.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA
12.a. Councilmember Hector Delgado
Discussion and direction regarding the possibility of a new ¼ cent city sales tax to counter proposed ½ cent sales tax initiative on Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now measure to be submitted to the voters at November 2024, ballot.
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or action.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – (two cases)
13.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - One Case
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CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)
13.c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: City Manager
Employee Organizations: South El Monte Employees Association
13.d. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: City Manager
Employee Organizations: South El Monte Executive Management Team Association
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.
16. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members: Acosta, Angel, Delgado, Vice Chair Bojorquez, 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
19.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 25, 2024
Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes of the June 25, 2024, Successor Agency Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes of the June 25, 2024, Successor Agency Meeting.
20. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AGENDA
21. ADJOURNMENT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
22. RECONVENE AND ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING
Adjournment in Memory of Mr. Jack Owens, to a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 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 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 July 25, 2024.
Sabrina Muhne