Gloria Olmos, Mayor/Chair
Rudy Bojorquez, Mayor Pro Tem/ Vice Chair
Manuel Acosta, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Hector Delgado, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Larry Rodriguez, Councilmember/
Boardmember
Rene Salas, City Manager/Executive
Director
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney/
General Counsel
Adrian Garcia, City Clerk/Secretary
Masami Higa, Director of
Finance/Treasurer
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SOUTH EL MONTE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AGENDA
April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
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.
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LIVE STREAMING OF MEETINGS
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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.
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
https://www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/129/Meeting-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
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the City Council is required to disclose on the record any campaign contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure should be made when the agenda item is called and must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Council Members are also required to make such disclosures and recuse themselves.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
City Council Members with a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act are required to make disclosure of financial interest when the item is called and recuse themselves.
AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/Boardmembers: Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Bojorquez, and Mayor/Chair Olmos
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Rudy Bojorquez
3. INVOCATION
Robert Yrigoyen, Parish Council President, Epiphany Catholic Church
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition and Scholarships to the 2025 Harvard Day Essay Contest Winners.
4.b. Proclamation for California 175 & America 250 Proclamation in honor of the 175 Years of California's Statehood and 205th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.
4.c. Update on Senate Bill 1383 Compliance and Presentation on Proposed Franchise Agreement Changes by Athens Services.
4.d. Arts District April 9th Open House Overview.
4.e. Sheriff's Department Report for the month of March 2026.
4.f. Code Enforcement and Parking Enforcement Report for the month of March 2026.
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.
Consent Calendar next page.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
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.
7.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2026
Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes for the March 17, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes for the March 17, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-026, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2, THROUGH
APRIL 15, 2026
Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of April 2, 2026, through April 15, 2026, totaling $1,629,087.68
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-026, authorizing payment of City expenditures.
7.c. CONSIDERATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (PMP) 2026 UPDATE
Staff seeks City Council approval to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services for the Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve RFP for professional services for the Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update and authorize staff to solicit proposals.
Consent Calendar Item 7.d. next page.
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.d. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-XX,
APPROVING PROJECT ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE FY 25-26 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 644
On August 4, 2025, the Engineering Department solicited bids for the FY 25-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The work involves asphalt concrete reconstruction/rehabilitation of existing streets, restoration of traffic signal loops, restoration of pavement markings and striping and all related work as per plans and specifications. On September 2, 2025, Onyx Paving Company, Inc. (“Contractor”) was awarded a construction contract for the FY 25-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 644. The final cost for the construction work completed by Onyx Paving Company, Inc. is $1,991.665.06.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-027, accepting the completion for the FY 25- 26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 644;
2. Authorize City Clerk to send the Notice of Completion for recordation to the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office; and
3. Release retention accordingly.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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.
8.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 17, 2026
Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Successor Agency Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Successor Agency Meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
General Business next page.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.a. DISCUSSION ON CREATION OF A SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS' SGV FORWARD
PROJECT PROPOSAL ON GARVEY AVENUE TO THE LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE
City Council Members have been interested in engaging with other adjoining cities regarding the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government’s (“SGVCOG”) SGV Forward Project. If interested, each city (Rosemead, Monterey Park, El Monte, and South El Monte) may appoint two Council Members to create a subcommittee to discuss the proposed changes on Garvey Avenue as identified in the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government’s (“SGVCOG”) SGV Forward Project. The goal of this subcommittee is to hear from each city's representatives about potential impacts that may affect each jurisdiction and provide direct feedback to the COG about the proposed changes along Garvey Avenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing this report;
2. If desirable, appointing two Council Members to serve on a subcommittee to discuss the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' SGV Forward Project Proposal; and
3. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. 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.
12. CORRESPONDENCE - None
13. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA
13.a. COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR DELGADO
Direct staff to look into the feasibility of a new transit route with City of Rosemead, El Monte, and South El Monte. This would target local residents to provide a more localized transit system for our communities.
Councilmembers’ Agenda Items 13.b. and 13.c. next page.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA (CONTINUED)
13.b. COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA
Measure CM, approved by voters in November 2022 (53.6% YES), authorized up to three cannabis retail businesses. The City Council subsequently adopted a 1,000-foot buffer zone, allowing four locations.
In 2025, the buffer was reduced to 350 feet, increasing potential locations to 104.
Given significant public interest and ongoing community concerns expressed at council meetings, the Council should consider placing a referendum on Measure CM on the November 2026 ballot.
13.c. MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
1. Follow up on previous request regarding misuse of City property and City services for Campaign or Electioneering by current Councilman on his videos.
2. Follow up re-requesting proper financials from ERA or for them to refund the City of $55, 000. That was gifted to them.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54969(e)(1): one matter.
14.b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN 8119-005-911
Agency negotiator: Rene Salas, City Manager
Negotiating parties: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment as it relates to interests in real property
15. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I, Adrian Garcia, MMC, 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 April 16, 2026, seventy-two (72) 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