Final Minutes Approved 11/18/2025
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733 Mayor Olmos called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember/Board Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro TemNice Member(s): Chair Delgado (arrived at 6:04 p.m.), and
Mayor/Chair Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember/Board Bojorquez
Member(s):
STAFF PRESENT: Rene Salas, City Manager; Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney; Adrian Garcia, City Clerk; Danilo Batson, Interim Director of Public Works; Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development and Public Works; Ariana De La Cruz, Director of Community Services; Iyob Tessema, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; and Sabrina Muhne, Deputy City Clerk.
Zoom was provided for the public to participate during Public Comment via teleconference.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance
3. INVOCATION — Pastor Benjamin Garret, Faith Dominion Church, offered the invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Deputy Cortez presented the Sheriffs Department Report for the months of July and August 2025.
At 6:04 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Delgado arrived at the meeting.
4.b. Code Enforcement Supervisor Rodriguez presented the Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department Report for the months of July and August 2025.
4.c. Public Works Supervisor Figueroa presented the Public Works Department Quarterly Report.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
Staff requested to continue Agenda Item 10.f. to the next meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES (CONTINUED)
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Olmos opened Public Comment.
1. Eduardo Sauceda spoke on a public records request he submitted with the City, Measure CM, paperwork on a councilmember's campaign funds, and the Kruse building.
2. John Ventura, resident, spoke on his attendance at the Homeless Commission Meeting, his conversation with the City Manager and a commissioner, and his attendance at future City Council Meetings.
Rene Salas, City Manager, provided a brief response.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Olmos closed Public Comment.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR — CITY COUNCIL
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez
7.a. Approved the Minutes for the July 15, 2025, Regular City Council and Successor Agency Meeting.
7.b. Adopted Resolution No. 25-084, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of September 3, 2025, through September 16, 2025, totaling $971,699.50.
7.c. Adopted Resolution No. 25-079, accepting the completion for the Purchase and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the City's Transportation Yard, authorized City Clerk to send the Notice of Completion for recordation to the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, and released retention accordingly.
CONSENT CALENDAR — CITY COUNCIL (CONTINUED)
7.d. Adopted Resolution No. 25-080, awarding a construction contract to Light & Power International in the amount of $54,500 for the New Temple Park Snack Bar Rehabilitation Project and allocated $54,500 from the General Fund Balance, authorized the City Manager to execute the contract, and authorized a fifteen percent (15%) project contingency allowance to be used if necessary for unforeseen conditions at the City Manager's discretion.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Motion by Vice Chair Delgado, seconded by Board Member Acosta, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Board Member(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Vice Chair Delgado, and Chair Olmos
NAYS: Board Member(s): None
ABSENT: Board Member(s): Bojorquez
8.a. Approved the Minutes for the July 15, 2025, Regular City Council and Successor Agency Meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.a. DISCUSSION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING VACANCY ON
THE HOMELESS COMMISSION
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Adrian Garcia, City Clerk, presented a report.
Mayor Olmos read the names of the applicants seeking appointment to the Homeless Commission.
Councilmember Acosta nominated Arthur Kingsbury Aceves for appointment.
Vote failed 2-2:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): Rodriguez, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado nominated Shannon R.T. Thai for appointment. Vote passed 2-1-1:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Rodriguez, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado NAYS: Councilmember(s): Acosta
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): Mayor Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez
GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Item 10.a.
Mayor Olmos announced that Shannon R.T. Thai was appointed to the Homeless Commission.
10.b. LETTER FROM ONE LOVE ALLSTARS REQUESTING FEE WAIVER FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (TUP) LOCATED AT 9852 RUSH
STREET
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development and Public Works, provided a report.
Claudia Gutierrez -Medina, Owner and Director, One Love Allstars, requested the fee waiver to host a fundraising event to help parents offset costs.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, to approve the TUP fee waiver in the total amount of $1,250. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez
10.c. AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG) CRISIS
ASSISTANCE RESPONSE AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (SGV
CARE) TO CO -RESPOND TO MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SITUATIONS Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Rene Salas, City Manager, introduced Kaitlin Sims, Director of Regional Programming, who provided a report.
Discussion topics included presenting at the Homeless Commission Meeting, sustainability of the program, the level of Sheriffs involvement, the CARE teams' structure, data collection, the grant funding term, and other resource teams.
Motion by Councilmember Bojorquez, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve Resolution No. 25-081, authorizing the City's participation in SGV CARE to co -respond to mental health crisis situations. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez
GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
10.d. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN UPDATED AGREEMENT
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, provided a presentation.
At 7:09 p.m., Councilmember Rodriguez left the chambers.
At 7:11 p.m., Councilmember Rodriguez returned to the chambers.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, to enter into the 2025 Agreement with the County for public health services, approve Resolution No. 25-082, and direct Staff as to possible adoption of new County ordinance. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s):
NAYS: Councilmember(s):
ABSENT: Councilmember(s):
Acosta, , Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado,
and Mayor Olmos
None
Bojorquez
10.e. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THERE IS
CONTINUED EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
SECTION 22050(C)(1) TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO
THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Adrian Garcia, City Clerk, presented a report.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, to receive and file a report on the updates for the emergency repairs to the City Hall Council Chambers, and to adopt Resolution No. 25-083, by four -fifths vote, to determine that there is a need to continue the emergency action for the emergency repairs to the City HaII Council Chambers. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez
10.f. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1284, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.64 OF THE SOUTH EL
MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WORKING OUT OF CLASS
This item was continued.
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta announced he attended the following: the September Night Market, the San Gabriel Valley Heroes in the Shadows Veteran Stand Down event, the Leader Emergency Vehicles 50th Anniversary celebration, and the California Contract Cities Association Fall Educational Summit.
Mayor Pro Tem Delgado announced he attended the following: the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, and the Jerry Ortiz Memorial Boxing Gym's Friday Night Fights.
Councilmember Rodriguez announced he attended the following: the San Gabriel Valley Heroes in the Shadows Veteran Stand Down event.
Mayor Olmos announced she attended the following: the September Night Market, the San Gabriel Valley Heroes in the Shadows Veteran Stand Down event, the Leader Emergency Vehicles 50th Anniversary celebration, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Governing Board Meeting, a Neighborhood Watch meeting, the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, and the Senior Center Mexican Independence Luncheon.
12. CORRESPONDENCE — None
At 7:49 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Delgado left the meeting.
13. COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA
13.a. COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA
1. Update on Limiting the Number of Stored Vehicles on City Streets.
Discussion/Action: With the advent of new housing and an increased number of ADUs, South El Monte streets are being overburdened with street parking. Many households own several cars, of which, some are being stored on the public street. Stored vehicles are vehicles that get moved once a week for street sweep, and are parked again until the next street sweep. In order to minimize the burden on the public street, the city should require that no more than two vehicles be stored on the public street
Councilmember Acosta summarized his item and requested a progress report on property development.
Gerardo Marquez, Interim Director of Community Development, provided a report on current business and property projects in the City.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Olmos, to have a quarterly report on the progress of commercial development in the City. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Item 13.a.1.
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Pro Tem Delgado, Rodriguez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez
2. How is the City Council Agenda set?
Councilmember Acosta summarized his item and directed questions to the Mayor and City Manager on past and current practices.
This item was received and filed.
14. CLOSED SESSION — None
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business coming before this body, at 7:45 p.m., Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Sabrina A. Muhne, Deputy City Clerk.
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk