5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
Anthony Taylor, City Attorney, announced two walk-on items, one being under Agenda Item 11.a. Correspondence, a letter from the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps requesting sponsorship for their 2nd Annual 9 -Hole Golf Tournament scheduled for November 4th, hence the urgency item since there is no City Council meeting scheduled until after that date. Also, a Closed Session Item added under Agenda Item 13.a. instead of one litigation item, there will be two cases.
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Angel, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Angel, Delgado, and Mayor Olmos NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez
At 7:01 p.m., Councilmember Delgado was excused from the meeting.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Olmos opened public comment.
1. John Ventura, resident, expressed concerns on a mailer received from campaign candidates announcing an In -N -Out Burger rather than a press release coming from the Council, and concerns on who approved the mailer.
2. Salvador Ramirez, resident, announced that he is running for City Council, and expressed concerns on councilmembers' meeting attendance and receiving full monthly stipends.
3. Councilmember Acosta summarized an email received by Abdul Ahmed, business owner, expressing concerns on Councilmember Delgado. The email was shared at the dais and is on file in the City Clerk's office.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Olmos closed public comment.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Angel, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 3-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.a. Approved the Minutes for the October 8, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
7.b. Adopted Resolution No. 24-232, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of October 9, 2024, through October 22, 2024, totaling $631,192.52.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.a. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES
AND CLOSURE OF CITY HALL FOR HOLIDAYS
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Rene Salas, City Manager, presented a report.
Motion by Councilmember Angel, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve going dark on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, and Tuesday, December 24, 2024, due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and to authorize a City Hall closure during the Christmas holiday, from December 23, 2024, through January 2, 2025. Motion passed 3-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez
9.b. UPDATE ON ALL COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF
RESIDENCE AND RETURN SIGNED APPLICATION FOR
APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSION
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Rene Salas, City Manager, presented a report.
No action was taken on this item.
9.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-233
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
FOR GRANT -RELATED DOCUMENTS AND FOR IMPLEMENTATION
AND CLOSE-OUT OF THE GRANT
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Rene Salas, City Manager, presented a report.
John Poehler, Director of Public Works, presented a report.
General Business Item 9.c. (CONTINUED)
Motion by Councilmember Angel, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 24-233, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments and requests for payment. Motion passed 3-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta announced he attended the following: the Grand Re - Opening of 7 -Eleven, the American Red Cross' Sound the Alarm Save a Life event, the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, and the Planning Commission Meeting.
Councilmember Angel announced he attended the following: a picnic hosted by the South El Monte Seniors 3L Club, the Grand Re -Opening of 7 -Eleven, the Love Shouldn't Hurt Walk to End Domestic Violence, and the Epiphany Catholic School Oktoberfest Car and Bike Show.
Mayor Olmos announced she attended the following: the Grand Re -Opening of 7 - Eleven, a Harvard Latino Leadership Academy meeting, the Planning Commission Meeting, the California Contract Cities Association Board of Directors Meeting, the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEACCA) Commission Meeting, the Walk to End Domestic Violence, the Epiphany Catholic School Oktoberfest Car and Bike Show, the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce 41st Annual Golf Tournament, and thanked Sil Ruiz, Librarian, for bringing bookmark entries for the Annual Bookmark Contest.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
11.a. LETTER FROM THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSERVATION CORPS REQUESTING SPONSORSHIP FOR THEIR 2ND ANNUAL 9 -HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 4TH
Motion by Councilmember Angel, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve submitting a sponsorship in the amount of $500. Motion passed 3-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez
12. COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA
This item was heard before Approval of the Agenda.
12.a. Councilmember Manuel Acosta
1. Inquiry into the process for establishing Term Limits for Councilmembers, including any specific rules or requirements when setting up term limits (i.e. retroactive for terms already served, must they be consecutive, will breaks in between terms start the term -limit clock, etc.)
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or action.
This item was heard before Approval of the Agenda.
12.b. Councilmember Hector Delgado
1. Putting up signage in front of South El Monte High School (SEMHS) to inform drivers of violations/fines for illegal drop-offs, turnabouts, or U- turns in front of the high school.
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or action.
13. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:38 p.m. Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney, recessed Council into closed session.
13.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — POTENTIAL INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) — (two cases) At 7:59 p.m. Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with Councilmember Acosta and Councilmember Angel present, Councilmember Delgado and Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez absent.
Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney, announced City Council discussed Item 13.a., no reportable action.
14. RECESS COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Olmos recessed the meeting at 7:48 p.m. for Successor Agency Agenda Items 15 through 21.
Mayor Olmos adjourned the Successor Agency meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Olmos reconvened the City Council Meeting at 8:05 p.m.
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business coming before this body, at 8:05 p.m. Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting in honor of Mr. Dennis Chiappetta, to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday. November 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Sabrina A. Muhne, Deputy City Clerk.
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
Gloria Olmos, Mayor