Gloria Olmos, Mayor
Hector Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
Manuel Acosta, Councilmember
Rudy Bojorquez, Councilmember
Larry Rodriguez, Councilmember
Rene Salas, City Manager
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney
Adrian Garcia, City Clerk
Masami Higa, Director of Finance
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
CALL AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
CALLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM DELGADO, COUNCILMEMBERS BOJORQUEZ
AND RODRIGUEZ
AGENDA
June 26, 2025, 6:30 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of South El Monte will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
PUBLIC COMMENT
Those wishing to participate during Public Comment may do so in person at the South El Monte City Hall Council Chambers, or may submit written public comments by emailing [email protected]. Emailed public comments are due by 5:00 p.m., and should be limited to no more than 250 words. Written public comments will be provided to the City Council and will be part of the record but will not be read aloud.
Speakers may provide public comments on any matters listed on the agenda only.
To participate during public comment via teleconference, see below:
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86581711880
Webinar ID: 865 8171 1880
Or call in: 1 669 900 6833, when prompted, enter 86581711880#
LIVE STREAMING OF MEETINGS
The City of South El Monte live streams the City Council Meetings over the Internet at https://www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/129/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes after the meetings, recordings are immediately posted. NOTE: Your attendance at this public meeting may result in the streaming and recording of your image and/or voice.
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.
MEETINGS
The City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third 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:
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
Ph (626) 443-4928
Cell (626) 926-3071
Sabrina A. Muhne, Deputy City Clerk
Ph (626) 652-3121
Cell (626) 374-1998
AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Larry Rodriguez
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Speakers may provide public comments on any matters listed on the agenda only. 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.
5. GENERAL BUSINESS
5.a. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTION
The City held its FY25-26 Annual Budget Study Sessions on June 3rd and June 17, 2025. City Council and staff discussed and worked together towards balancing the FY25-26 Budget, which showed a deficit of $448,744 and growing over the next five years, mainly due to the significant decrease in the City's estimated sales tax revenues as a result of the global tariffs. With the five major cost-cutting measures adopted by City Council on June 17, 2025, the City was able to develop a balanced budget for FY25-26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends Ctiy Council adopt Resolution No. 25-057 FY25-26 Proposed Budget which is now balanced with a General Fund surplus of $100,570. However, because the 5-year financial forecast still shows a deficit for future years, Staff will update City Council regarding the City's actual sales tax revenues and its impact on the City's financial forecast every quarter throughout FY25-26.
6. CLOSED SESSION
6.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54569(e)(1):
One Matter
7. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I, UUAdrian Garcia, MMC,UU City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, or my designee, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on this June 25, 2025, twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at the following locations: City of South El Monte City Hall, Senior Center and Community Center and made available at www.cityofsouthelmonte.org.
Adrian Garcia, MMC