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
July 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.
Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. Time limits may not be shared with other speakers. This is the only opportunity for public input except for scheduled public hearing items. 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.
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/Meeting-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.
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.
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 times 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 packets 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 (GC 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. Councilmembers are also required to make such disclosures 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
Mayor Gloria Olmos
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Sheriff's Department Report for the month of June 2026.
4.b. Code Enforcement and Parking Enforcement Report for the month of June 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.
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 JUNE 2, 2026, AND JUNE 16, 2026
Staff is requesting approval of the minutes for the June 2, 2026, and June 16, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the minutes for the June 2, 2026, and June 16, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings.
Consent Calendar Items 7.b. through 7.d. next page.
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-054, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, THROUGH
JULY 15, 2026
Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of July 1, 2026, through July 15, 2026, totaling $1,569,262.32.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-054, authorizing payment of City expenditures.
7.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DARK COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026
Staff is requesting City Council "go dark" on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as the City Council will be taking a recess during the month of August 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve "going dark" on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and Tuesday, August 18, 2026
7.d. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-055,
SUPPORTING NOMINATION OF FOUR CENSUS TRACTS FOR
FEDERAL OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0 DESIGNATION
The City of South El Monte seeks City Council approval to formally recommend the nomination of four qualifying census tracts to the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) for designation as Federal Opportunity Zones 2.0. This designation is a critical strategic component of the City’s robust economic development efforts, designed to leverage millions of dollars in recent and planned capital improvement projects to attract high-value industrial and commercial investment, including new headquarters and overseas business operations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution No. 26-055, recommending the nomination of four identified census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation by the State of California.
7.e. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 26-056
APPROVING AMENDED CITY-WIDE SALARY SCHEDULE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH CALPERS REQUIREMENTS
The City of South El Monte (“City”) contracts with the CalPERS to provide retirement benefits for its employees.
Consent Calendar Item 7.e. (Recommendation) next page.
CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
Item 7.e.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-056 approving and adopting the City-wide Publicly Available Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for all fulltime and part-time employee positions in accordance with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL), the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), and Section 570.5 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR); and
2. Authorize and direct staff to provide CalPERS with detailed information about all City job classifications so that pension computations can be drawn up, and to direct staff to make the adopted resolution containing pay schedules publicly available on the City’s website in accordance with applicable CalPERS requirements.
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 JUNE 16, 2026
Staff is requesting approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2026, Successor Agency Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2026, Successor Agency Meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 7, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1292 AFFIRMING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT (NO. 26-02) TO AMEND SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.03.230 TO IMPOSE A 1,000-FOOT BUFFER
DISTANCE FROM ALL SENSITIVE USES, OTHER MASSAGE
BUSINESSES, AND JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES.
Consideration to waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 1292 amending Section 17.03.230 (“Massage Establishments”) of Chapter 17.03 (“Permit Approval Procedures”) of Title 17 (“Zoning”), approving Zone Text Amendment No. 26-02 (“ZTA-26-02”) and establishing a 1,000-foot buffer distance from all sensitive uses, other massage establishments in the City, and the City's jurisdictional boundaries to protect and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare.
Public Hearings Item 9.a. (Recommendation) next page.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
Item 9.a.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Take public testimony;
3. Determine that Ordinance No. 1292 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) ("Common Sense Exemption"); and
4. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1292 by title only to amend the South El Monte Municipal Code (SEMMC) Section 17.03.230 (“Massage Establishments”) to establish a 1,000-foot buffer distance from all sensitive uses, other massage establishments in the City, and from the City’s jurisdictional boundaries.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.a. APPOINTMENT OF SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointments to be made to the South El Monte Community Foundation (“Foundation”) Board of Directors, which is a five-member board serving staggered terms. Three Directors shall initially serve a four (4) year term and two Directors shall initially serve a two (2) year term.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommend that the City Council:
1. Appoint five individuals to the Foundation Board of Directors;
2. Establish initial staggered terms whereby three (3) Directors will serve an initial four-year term expiring June 30, 2030, and two (2) Directors will serve an initial two-year term expiring June 30, 2028.
General Business Item 10.b. next page.
GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
10.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION (I) CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, TO SUBMIT TO SOUTH EL MONTE
VOTERS A MEASURE TO ENACT CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS; (II)
REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH THE
COUNTY-ADMINISTERED GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE
SAME DAY; (III) REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO AUTHORIZE THE REGISTRARRECORDER/COUNTY CLERK FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERFORM ELECTION SERVICES; AND (IV) SETTING PRIORITIES
FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS REGARDING
THE CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
In accordance with the City Council’s direction at its July 7, 2026 meeting, this item returns to the City Council for consideration and approval of the attached Resolution, which includes a proposed Ordinance for City electors to vote on regarding City Council term limits. If approved by a majority of South El Monte voters during the November 3, 2026 election, the proposed Ordinance would enact term limits on the City Council for terms of office beginning on or after November 3, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 26-057, (I) Calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 to submit to the City of South El Monte voters a measure to enact Term limits; (II) Requesting consolidation of such election with the County-administered General Municipal Election to be held on the same day; (III) Requesting the County Board of Supervisors to authorize the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles to perform election services; and (IV) Setting priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttals regarding the City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis;
2. Provide direction on how partial terms should be counted towards the proposed term limits for City Councilmembers;
3. Move to approve the first reading of an Ordinance effectuating the same subject to voter approval;
4. Decide who will author the ballot argument; and
5. Take such additional, related, actions that may be desirable.
General Business Item 10.c. next page.
GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
10.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION (I) CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE SUBMISSION TO SOUTH EL MONTE
VOTERS OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO REVERT THE ELECTIVE
OFFICE OF MAYOR TO AN APPOINTIVE POSITION SELECTED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS; (II)
ACKNOWLEDGING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE
EFFECTUATING THE FOREGOING AMENDMENTS; (III) ORDERING
THAT THE BALLOT MEASURE BE SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE
CITY’S NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; (IV)
REQUESTING THAT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS INCLUDE THE BALLOT MEASURE AS PART OF
CITY’S PRIOR ELECTION CONSOLIDATION REQUEST; (V)
REQUESTING THAT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
PROVIDE SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES,
INCLUSIVE OF THE BALLOT MEASURE; AND (VI) SETTING
PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS
REGARDING THE BALLOT MEASURE AND DIRECTING
PREPARATION OF AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
In accordance with City Council’s direction at its July 7, 2026 meeting, this item returns to the City Council for consideration and approval of the attached Resolution, which includes a proposed Ordinance submitting to the City electors the question of whether to return to a selected Mayor. If approved by a majority of South El Monte voters during the November 3, 2026 election, the proposed Ordinance would eliminate the elected office of Mayor, return the seat to a City Council seat, and reestablish the selection of the Mayor by the City Council from among its own members.
The current incumbent would be allowed to serve the remainder of their term as Mayor through November 2028. The attached Resolution calls an election for this purpose, to be consolidated with the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election, and the attached Ordinance effectuates the change to the South El Monte Municipal Code subject to voter approval.
General Business Item 10.c. (Recommendation) next page.
GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Item 10.c.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-058, (I) Calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 to submit to the City of South El Monte voters a measure to revert the elective office of Mayor to an appointive position selected by the City Council from among its members; (II) Acknowledging City Council approval of an Ordinance effectuating the foregoing amendments; (III) Ordering that the ballot measure be submitted as part of the City’s November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election; (IV) Requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors include the ballot measure as part of the City’s prior election consolidation request; (V) Requesting that the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk provide specific election administration services, inclusive of the ballot measure; and (VI) Setting priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttals regarding the ballot measure and directing preparation of an impartial analysis;
2. Move to approve the first reading of an ordinance effectuating the same subject to voter approval;
3. Decide who will author the ballot arguments; and
4. Take such additional, related, actions 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 MANUEL ACOSTA
Discussion and possible action regarding the City’s response to the Walk for Justice Public Records Act request, including whether the six identified and withheld records should be released to promote transparency and strengthen public trust during a time of heightened concern over federal immigration enforcement.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: GLORIA OLMOS, an individual, Plaintiff v. CITY OF SOUTH
EL MONTE
Closed Session Items 14.b. through 14.f. next page.
CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)
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
14.c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8113-009-800, 8113-022-800, 8113-022-801, & 8113-022- 802
Agency negotiator: Rene Salas, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Southern California Edison
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment as it relates to interests in real property
14.d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
PROPERTY: 9617 Alpaca St, South El Monte, California 91733Agency Negotiator: Rene Salas, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: Alpaca Park LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment as it relates to interests in real property.
14.e. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(1): One Matter
14.f. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54969(e)(1): One Matter.
15. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING In honor of Thomas "Tom" Reyes, a longtime resident.
NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Tuesday, September 1, 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 July 16p, 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
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.a.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT: Sheriff's Department Report for the month of June 2026.
SUMMARY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:
DISCUSSION:
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. SoElMo_Jun26
South El Monte
June 2026
Crime Statistics
South El Monte
Part I Crime Statistics – June 2022-2026 YTD
South El Monte 1 yr % change 4 yr % change
Homicide -100% -100%
Rape -71% 0%
Aggravated Assault -29% -40%
Robbery -25% -25%
Burglary 21% -50%
Theft -9% -35%
Grand Theft Auto 5% -55%
Arson -100% -100%
Total -7% -44%
Homicide Rape Aggravated
Assault
Robbery Burglary Theft Grand Theft Auto Arson
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
160
180
200
1 2
45 20
165
177
100
1 1 1
32 18
118
186
72 3 0 1
26 10
91 146
56 3 1
7 38
20 68
126
43 5
0 2
27 15
82 115
45 0
South El Monte
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
South El Monte
Part I Crime Statistics – June 2022-2026 YTD
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
0 100
200
300
400
500
600
511
431
333
308
286
South El Monte
South El Monte
Part I Crime Statistics – 2026 Monthly Breakdown
& Arrests YTD
South El Monte YTD
Res Burg 9
Other Burg 73
Petty Theft 51
Grand Theft 50
Theft from Vehicle 14
Arrests
2025 402
2026 722
South El Monte January February March April May June July August September October November December Total Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rape 0 1 0 1 0 0 2
Aggravated Assault 4 6 3 4 6 4 27
Robbery 2 3 4 2 3 1 15
Burglary 13 7 9 18 20 15 82
Theft 14 21 26 18 14 22 115
Grand Theft Auto 9 6 10 7 7 6 45
Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 42 44 52 50 50 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 286
Homicide Rape Aggravated
Assault
Robbery Burglary Theft Grand Theft
Auto
Arson
0 5
10 15
20 25
30 0 0
4 2
13 14
9 0 0
1 6
3 7
21 6
0 0 0
3 4
9 26
10 0 0
1 4
2 18
18 7
0 0 0
6 3
20 14
7 0 0 0
4 1
15 22
6 0
SEM - Monthly 2026
Jan February Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.b.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT: Code Enforcement and Parking Enforcement Report for the month of June 2026.
SUMMARY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:
DISCUSSION:
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Code -Parking Enforcement Report - June 2026
City of South El Monte
Code/Parking Enforcement
Report
June 2026 Recap
Raul Rodriguez
Code Enforcement / Parking
Enforcement Supervisor
Code Enforcement Cases
June - 124
Building Code.…………………………….……. 11
Business…………………………………….….…. 4
Graffiti ( Private Property)……………….. 15
Street Sidewalks and Public Places…… 4
Homeless .……………………………………….. 12
Illegal Dumping (Bulk) ……………..………. 13
Parking Enforcement…………………..…… 14
Property Maintenance…………….....….. 28
Street Vendors……………………………..…. 4
Bulk….………………………………………..…... 7
Animal Complaint…………………………… 3
Cannabis………………………………………… 1
Health &Safety/Public Nusiance…….. 1
Signs………………………………………………. 7 Page 18 of 159
Parking Citations
June - 940 * Number of Citations issued differs from number of violations listed 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
80" W PARKED OVER 30 MIN
MARK STALL
FOR SALE
DISCONNECTED TRAILER
FUEL TANK CAPS
LAWN PARKING
RED
BLOCKING DRIVEWAY
ON SIDEWALK
DOUBLE PARK
18" FROM CURB
15FT FROM HYDRANT
NO CURRENT TAGS
80" WIDTH OR 6,000 LBS PARKED ON R-ZONE
NO PARKING
HANDICAP/DISABLED ZONE
* JUNE VIOLATIONS
6 1
7 4
1 12
104
10 21
16 3
18 31
1 3
4 Night Day - Residential
275
225
175
125
75 25
(217)
STREET SWEEPING - 498
Night (281)
Day -
Residential
Parking Citations
June Continued - 1,0230 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
TIME (2)HR PARKING
PRKD IN SAFETY ZONE MARKEDW/RED CURB
ON CROSSWALK
UNPAVED PARKING AREA
NO PARKING OR STOPPING ZONE
BLOCKING THE ACCESS RAMP
WITHIN INTERSECTION
UNATTENDED VEHICLE
POSTED SIGNS
EXPIRED REGISTRATION
FAILURE TO DISPLAY DISABLE PLACARD
NO PARKING OPPOSITE SIDE OF STREET
UNATTENDED VEHICLE
PARKING NEAR SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMPS
DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATE (FRONT/REAR)23
*JUNE VIOLATIONS
27 5
1212
7 1
288
196
1 7
13 23
Violations
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.a.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 2026, AND JUNE
16, 2026
SUMMARY: Staff is requesting approval of the minutes for the June 2, 2026, and June 16, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the minutes for the June 2, 2026, and June 16, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
DISCUSSION: Per the South El Monte Municipal Code, the minutes provided are Action Minutes and require review and approval by the City Council before becoming part of the official record.
SEMMC § 2.04.140: Minutes.
The city clerk shall be required to make a record only of such business as was actually passed upon by a vote of the council, and shall not be required to make a verbatim transcript of the proceedings. A record shall be made of the names and addresses of the persons addressing the council, the title of the subject matter to which their remarks related and whether they spoke in support of or in opposition to such matter. The city clerk shall maintain a record in reproducible form of all noticed public hearings. As soon as possible after each council meeting, the city clerk shall cause a copy of the minutes thereof to be forwarded to each councilmember and the city administrator.
Additionally, the City Clerk's Office makes video recordings of all City Council meetings from 2020 to the present available on the City's website, providing the public with an opportunity to review discussions and proceedings beyond the information required to be included in the official meeting records under the Municipal Code § 2.04.140.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. DRAFT 06-02-26 Reg CC Minutes
B. DRAFT 06-16-26 Reg CC and SA Minutes
Approved2Final Minutes Approved Approved2
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733 Mayor Olmos called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Bojorquez, and Mayor/Chair Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
STAFF PRESENT: Rene Salas, City Manager; Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney; Adrian Garcia, City Clerk; Masami Higa, Director of Finance; 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 – Mayor Gloria Olmos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION – Robert Yrigoyen, Parish Council President, Epiphany Catholic Church, offered the invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Mayor and City Council presented Certificates of Recognition and Scholarships to the recipients of the 2026 South El Monte State of the City Scholarships from South El Monte High School.
4.b. Cristy A. Canieda, Engagement Partner, Vasquez & Company LLP, presented the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Results.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
Staff requested to continue Agenda Item 9.a. to the next meeting, and to move Agenda Items 9.c. and 11.a. to be heard before the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Acosta requested to pull items from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES (CONTINUED)
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Olmos opened Public Comment.
1. Carmen Peña, resident, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., and opposed the project.
2. Adrian J. Erives, resident, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., and opposed the project.
3. Robert Yrigoyen, resident, spoke on Consent Calendar Item 7.a. and requested to have them pulled and corrected, expressed concerns on Consent Calendar Items 7.b., 7.c., and 7.h. not being routine items, and expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a.
4. Eduardo Almeida Sauceda, spoke on Public Hearing Item 8.a., and requested a token of appreciation, such as a certificate of recognition, for his mother.
5. Captain Meza, Los Angeles County Temple Sheriff’s Station, introduced Deputy Camargo and Deputy Alcala, and announced his promotion to Commander.
6. Ashley Bustillos, resident, opposed Public Hearing Item 8.a.
7. Jonathan Aceves, resident, thanked council for not taking action on the Lexington-Gallatin project at the last council meeting, requested the item on data centers to be placed back on the agenda, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., and requested that staff be directed to look further into the project’s development agreement regarding the park land.
8. Jasmine Rodriguez, resident, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item
8.a., opposed the project, and expressed speeding concerns over the speed bump installed on Andrews Street.
9. Fidel Acosta, resident, disagreed on the prior public comment on the speed bump issue on Andrews Street, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item
8.a., opposed the project, spoke on street paving issues and illegal dumping issues in the Lexington-Gallatin neighborhood, and the reputation of the City.
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10. Amanda Contreras, Library Manager, South El Monte Library, spoke on the early closure and upcoming library programs.
11. Greg Villegas, resident, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., spoke on the legacy of South El Monte, requested the council to consider other options for the project, and to meet with him.
12. Marisa Peña, resident, expressed appreciation for living in the City for five generations, concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., and opposed the project.
13. Ralph Velador, Southern California District Council of Laborers, Laborers’ International Union of North America, expressed support for Public Hearing Item 8.a.
14. Kimberly Valencia, resident, recognized the El Monte/South El Monte Jets, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., opposed continuing the item without working with the residents, and requested Consent Calendar Items 7.b., 7.h., and General Business Item 9.a. to be pulled for discussion for further clarity.
15. Crystal Garza, resident, expressed concerns on Public Safety’s removal of her advocacy efforts across the City on the Lexington-Gallatin project, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., and opposed the project.
16. Balam Corzantes, resident, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item
8.a., and requested transparency on the decisions for the project.
17. Pedro Peña, resident, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., opposed the project, expressed concerns with a lack of transparency, expressed concerns with the development of the park land, thanked the unions for their help building the City, and spoke on the planning and vision of the City.
18. Brandon Angel, resident, spoke on an encounter with Parking Enforcement Officer Salvador, Code Enforcement Supervisor Rodriguez, commended Code Enforcement Coordinator Lozano, and expressed that he misses the prior staff.
19. Patricia Saucedo, resident, thanked residents for expressing concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., spoke on integrity, firing staff, and recalling the council.
20. Mario Chairez, resident, expressed concerns on Public Hearing Item 8.a., and opposed the project.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Olmos closed Public Comment.
Mayor Olmos announced Agenda Items 9.c. and 11.a. were going to be moved up.
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General Business Item 9.c. was heard at this time.
9.c. DIRECTION ON STATE OF THE CITY 2026, SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION FUNDS
Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Dianna Gomez, Senior Administrative Assistant to the City Council/Community Liaison, provided a report.
Updates to the report included two additional donations and a few bank charges that have been received as of June 1, 2026, bringing the updated bank account amount to $35,024.26. The remaining balance after today’s scholarship distributions is $5,024. Epiphany School is requesting $1,200 due to having 12 graduates. The new recommendation is to retain $824 in the account.
Discussion topics included putting Miramonte back on the list so all six schools in the City can receive scholarships, and a $200 donation by Councilmember Rodriguez to cover the remaining balance for Epiphany’s request, so each school could receive $1,000 each.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to accept a donation of $200 from Councilmember Rodriguez, to authorize retaining $824 in the South El Monte Community Foundation bank account, and to distribute $4,000 equally among Shively, Epiphany, Monte Vista, and Miramonte schools.
Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
Correspondence Item 11.a. was heard at this time.
11.a. LETTER FROM EL MONTE/SOUTH EL MONTE JETS REQUESTING A
FACILITY FEE WAIVER FOR THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER,
SENIOR CENTER, MARY VAN DYKE PARK COMMUNITY ROOM, NEW
TEMPLE PARK FIELDS, AND SHIVELY PARK FIELD AND
CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE THE LIGHT FEES AT NEW TEMPLE AND SHIVELY PARK FOR THEIR 2026 SEASON
Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Jose Guererro, Vice President, and Leticia Mendoza, President, El Monte/South El Monte Jets, requested the fee waivers to facilitate the season for 150 kids.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve the facility reservation fee waiver request for the use of the Community Center, Senior Center, Mary Van Dyke Park Community Room, New Temple Park CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 11.a. (CONTINUED)
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fields, and Shively Park field, and to waive reservation light fees at Shively and New Temple Park. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Acosta requested to pull Consent Calendar Items 7.a., 7.b., 7.e.,
7.g., and 7.h., for discussion and clarification.
Action was taken on Item 7.g. separate from the Consent Calendar.
7.g. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1294,
AMENDING SECTION 5.24.180 OF CHAPTER 5.24 OF TITLE 5
IMPOSING A 500-FOOT NON-SOLICITATION BUFFER AROUND K-12
SCHOOLS IN THE CITY
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, and Chelsey Ballot, Associate, Olivarez Madruga Law Organization LLP, addressed questions regarding provisions based on health and safety welfare, constitutional constraints, and political petitions versus non-political activity.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Olmos, to not approve the item. Motion tied 2-2, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): Rodriguez, and Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, announced that under SEMMC 2.04.070, “Any agenda matter on which the council is unable to take action due to a tie vote or series of tie votes on the same matter shall automatically be continued to the next regular meeting, agendized under 'Unfinished Business’." This item was continued to the next meeting, under Unfinished Business.
Action was taken on Item 7.h. separate from the Consent Calendar.
7.h. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-041 AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-042 CREATING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND
UPGRADING A CERTAIN JOB DESCRIPTION AND COMPENSATION
By consensus, this item was continued to the next meeting to address questions directed at staff.
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Item 7.h.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, as amended, for the City Council Meeting. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
7.a. Councilmember Acosta requested corrections to typos in the Minutes for the May 5, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
7.b. Directed staff to provide an itemization report on high-dollar amount items, and adopted Resolution No. 26-035, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of April 30, 2026, through May 27, 2026, totaling $2,355,895.68.
7.c. Adopted Resolution No. 26-036, approving Amendment No. 2 to the lease agreement with Akitoi Learning Center, LLC, entering into a three-year extension to the lease agreement for premises located at 1824 Central Avenue, and authorized the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the lease amendment.
7.d. Adopted Resolution No. 26-037 calling for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election; adopted Resolution No. 26-038 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate and service the General Municipal Election; and adopted Resolution No. 26-039 setting regulations for Candidate Statements.
7.e. Adopted Resolution No. 26-040, adopting a list of street rehabilitation projects for Fiscal Year 2026/27 under the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1).
7.f. Adopted Ordinance No. 1293, approving Zone Text Amendment No. 26-01 to amend and replace South El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 17.12, Accessory Dwelling Units, to conform with State law.
7.g. This item was heard prior to approval of the Consent Calendar.
7.h. This item was heard prior to approval of the Consent Calendar.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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8.a. CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-031
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2024070062) FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 825 LEXINGTON-GALLATIN ROAD, AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 23-03 TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION
FROM COMMERCIAL TO COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING;
ORDINANCE NO. 1290 TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE ZC 23-01;
ORDINANCE NO. 1291 TO CONSIDER A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
DA26-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE AND MAGELLAN
VALUE PARTNERS, IN RELATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CUP 23-07 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TPM 23-01
Mayor Olmos announced the item will be continued to an uncertain date.
Mayor Olmos opened the Public Hearing.
1. Robert Yrigoyen, resident, spoke on the Levine Act and requested confirmation that special interest requirements have been disclosed on this project, and spoke on staff pulling items.
2. Eduardo Almeida Sauceda spoke on council contention, spoke on residents’ topics of concern with this project, and other solution options instead of a warehouse.
3. Jonathan Aceves, resident, shared that although he received project notifications and did not attend the project meetings, he defers to his elected officials to make the best decisions for the City.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Olmos closed the Public Hearing.
Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development and Public Works, provided a brief report that staff needs more time to address all the concerns, and another Public Hearing notice will be sent out at that time.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to continue the public hearing for Resolution No. 26-031, General Plan Amendment No. 23-03, Ordinance No. 1290, Ordinance No. 1291, Conditional Use Permit CUP 23-07, and Tentative Parcel Map TPM 23-01 to a future Regular City Council Meeting date to be determined. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
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8.b. CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 5, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1292 AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (NO. 26-
02) TO AMEND SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
17.03.230 TO IMPOSE A BUFFER DISTANCE ON MASSAGE
BUSINESSES FROM THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF 350
FEET AND A 1,000-FOOT BUFFER DISTANCE FROM ALL SENSITIVE USES
Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development and Public Works, provided a brief report that staff will need more time to create accurate maps as directed.
Mayor Olmos opened the Public Hearing.
1. Robert Yrigoyen, resident, opposed massage businesses in the City.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Olmos closed the Public Hearing.
At 8:56 p.m., Mayor Olmos called for a recess.
At 9:01 p.m., Mayor Olmos reconvened the City Council Meeting with all councilmembers present.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to continue the public hearing for Ordinance No. 1292 for Zone Text Amendment No. 26-02 to the Regular City Council Meeting of June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.a. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS AND DIRECTION
REGARDING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT RENEWALS AND
AMENDMENTS
This item was continued during Approval of the Agenda.
GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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9.b. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET STUDY SESSION Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Masami Higa, Director of Finance, provided a presentation.
Discussion topics included last year’s decisions to save money, direction received at other study sessions, future direction, the impact of the City events, keeping City employees, the upcoming deficit, current investments, projected revenue from the In-N-Out property and new businesses on that property, the Community Foundation Board’s ability to raise funds, offsetting the costs of event giveaways, looking at new taxes options last, using reserve funds, the amount of sport fee waivers, economic development projects and the real estate investments, requiring financials from any organization requestion donations or waivers, and to bring the budget back with revisions.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to continue the item to the next meeting. Motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): Delgado
9.c. DIRECTION ON STATE OF THE CITY 2026, SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION FUNDS
This item was heard before approval of the Consent Calendar.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta reported he attended the following: the National Day of Prayer Breakfast, the May Night Market, the Senior Center Mother’s Day Luncheon, the California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar, the International Council of Shopping Centers conference, the Memorial Day Ceremony, and the Epiphany Catholic School graduation.
Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez reported he attended the following: the May Night Market, the Senior Center Mother’s Day Luncheon, the California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar, the International Council of Shopping Centers conference, the Memorial Day Ceremony, and the Flags of Valor event.
Councilmember Rodriguez reported he attended the following: the Memorial Day Ceremony, the Flags of Valor event, and the California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar.
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Mayor Olmos reported she attended the following: the National Day of Prayer Breakfast, the Senior Center Cinco De Mayo Luncheon, the May Night Market, the Senior Center Mother’s Day Luncheon, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games Ad Hoc Committee, the SGVCOG Transportation Committee Meeting, the SGVCOG Governing Board Meeting, the SGV Forward Transit Ad Hoc Subcommittee, the SGVCOG SB 79 Ad Hoc Committee, the California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar, the Flags of Valor event, the Memorial Day Ceremony, the Sheriff’s Team Meet & Greet, the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 15 Board of Directors Regular Meeting, the South El Monte High School Golden Eagle Awards and Scholarship Night, the Healthy South El Monte Leadership Council, the Epiphany Catholic School graduation, and the CIF Baseball Championship game.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
11.a. LETTER FROM EL MONTE/SOUTH EL MONTE JETS REQUESTING A
FACILITY FEE WAIVER FOR THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER,
SENIOR CENTER, MARY VAN DYKE PARK COMMUNITY ROOM, NEW
TEMPLE PARK FIELDS, AND SHIVELY PARK FIELD AND
CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE THE LIGHT FEES AT NEW TEMPLE AND SHIVELY PARK FOR THEIR 2026 SEASON
This item was heard before approval of the Consent Calendar.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA
12.a. MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
1. To give our Artist $1,000. Bonus for his art.
Mayor Olmos summarized her item and requested approval to give a bonus of $1,000 to an employee for his artwork, with the amount based on scholarship amounts that have been given out.
Discussion topics included identifying the employee, if any current bonus structure exists, if the artwork was painted “on the clock” versus being commissioned during his own time, and that this item should be discussed in Closed Session due to being in the realm of an employee performance evaluation.
2. Welcome to Soccer LA28 LA40 for arranging free soccer programs for students.
Mayor Olmos summarized her item and requested approval to offer one of the City parks as an option for FIFA’s use in the free soccer programs, with FIFA and the County paying for the fee waiver costs.
By consensus, this item was approved.
13. CLOSED SESSION
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At 10:02 p.m., Mayor and City Council recessed into Closed Session.
At 10:05 p.m., Mayor and City Council approved extending the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
13.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: Gloria Olmos v. City of South El Monte, et al. Case Number:
2:26-cv-03344
13.b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
At 10:21 p.m., Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with all councilmembers present.
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, announced City Council discussed Items 13.a. and 13.b., reports were provided, feedback was given, no reportable action.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business coming before this body, at 10:22 p.m., Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting in honor of Hortencia Barrera, resident, to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Sabrina A. Muhne, Deputy City Clerk. ___________________________ ______________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk Gloria Olmos, Mayor
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CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733 Mayor Olmos called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember/Board
Member(s):
Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Bojorquez, and
Mayor/Chair Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember/Board
Member(s):
None
STAFF PRESENT: Rene Salas, City Manager; Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney; Adrian Garcia, City Clerk; Masami Higa, Director of Finance; 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 Larry Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION – Pastor Patricia Garrett, Faith Dominion Church, offered the invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Deputy Favela presented the Sheriff's Department Report for the month of May 2026.
4.b. Code Enforcement Officer Pitones presented the Code Enforcement and Parking Enforcement Report for the months of April and May 2026.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
Mayor Olmos requested to pull items 10.a., 10.b., and 10.c., and announced that Agenda Items 14.a., 14.b., and 12.a. will be heard after Public Comment.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES (CONTINUED)
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Olmos opened Public Comment.
1. Dianna Gomez, Senior Administrative Assistant/Community Liaison, provided an update on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
2. Amanda Contreras, Library Manager, South El Monte Library, spoke on upcoming library closures and library programs.
3. Henry, resident, spoke on enjoying the completed Merced Greenway project, and shared improvement ideas.
4. Carmen Pena, resident, opposed the Lexington-Gallatin project, expressing concerns on the findings, and Code Enforcement visits to her home.
5. Adrian Areves, resident, spoke on concerns in the Lexington-Gallatin neighborhood, recent petitioners and canvassers in the neighborhood, opposed the project, and spoke on the upcoming elections.
6. Maria Vidrio, resident, spoke on being misinformed on the LexingtonGallatin project through canvasser flyers, requested the collected signatures to be voided, and requested the average response time of the Sheriff’s station.
7. Francisco Alex Duarte, resident, thanked the Sheriff’s for their response times and action, thanked Senior Services for the senior rides to get to appointments, expressed concerns on warehouses in cities.
8. Amy Smith, resident, expressed concerns on transparency with the Lexington-Gallatin project and concerns with a warehouse in the community.
9. Eduardo Almeida Sauceda, spoke on the Lexington-Gallatin project, developers investing in the City, residents involvement, the Sheriff’s increasing presence, the Starlite project, and changes needed in the City.
10. Frank Villegas, resident, spoke on the Planning Commission’s role with the Lexington-Gallatin project, expressed concerns with flooding issues in the neighborhood, expressed concerns on Presentation Item 4.a. missing data about drunk drivers around Legg Lake or e-bikes.
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11. Greg Villegas, resident, opposed the Lexington-Gallatin project, spoke on the developer’s petitions that are being circulated in the neighborhood, councilmember’s social media posts on the project, and spoke on electing new councilmembers.
12. Kimberly Valencia, resident, spoke on signatures collected opposing the Lexington-Gallatin project, expressed concerns on the project, spoke on the financial deficit in General Business Item 10.d., and shared ideas on revenue.
13. Crystal Garza, resident, expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, opposing the project.
14. Patricia Saucedo, resident, expressed concerns on budget cuts and spending in General Business Item 10.d., expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, spoke on the cannabis recall initiative, expressed her support for candidates in the upcoming election, and encouraged residents to check their voter registrations.
15. Brandy Cruz, resident, expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, and requested council listen to residents' concerns on the project.
16. Troy Valencia, resident, expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, and expressed council find other ways to address the deficit issues.
17. Sarah Villegas, resident, expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, and opposed the project.
18. Pedro Pena, resident, spoke on the Planning Commission’s responses to the Lexington-Gallatin project’s pollution issues, expressed concerns on the project, opposed the project, spoke on how the project will affect the future budget shortfall, how the City will fund the proposed park, and expressed concerns with the developers.
19. John Ventura, resident, spoke on the upcoming election, expressed concerns with Presentation Item 4.a., expressed concerns with the Sheriff Meet & Greet locations, expressed concerns with Presentation Item 4.b. and increasing Parking Enforcement harassment, expressed concerns on General Business Item 10.d. and salary raises versus the deficit, and expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Olmos closed Public Comment.
Closed Session Items 14.a. and 14.b. were heard at this time.
At 7:28 p.m., Mayor and City Council recessed into Closed Session.
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14.a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Rene Salas Employee organization: South El Monte Employee's Association ("SEMEA")
14.b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with a quorum present.
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, announced City Council discussed Items 14.a. and 14.b., a report was provided, feedback was given, a report will be provided with the annual budget on Agenda Item 10.d.
Correspondence Item 12.a. was heard at this time.
12.a. LETTER FROM FAITH DOMINION CHURCH REQUESTING A FACILITY
FEE WAIVER AND CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE ALL THE FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESERVATION FOR THE USE OF THE
SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER AMPHITHEATER
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Olmos, to discuss and consider the facility reservation fee waiver for the use of the South El Monte Community Center Amphitheater in the amount of $1,925.00 and discuss the request to waive the staff time and damage deposit in the amount of $1,116.00.
Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve the Consent Calendar for the City Council Meeting. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
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7.a. Approved the Minutes for the April 21, 2026, Special City Council Meeting, the April 21, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting, and the May 5, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
7.b. Adopted Resolution No. 26-043, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of May 28, 2026, through June 10, 2026, totaling $1,737,881.22.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Motion by Board Member Delgado, seconded by Board Member Acosta, to approve the Consent Calendar for the Successor Agency Meeting. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Board Member(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Vice Chair Bojorquez, and Chair Olmos
NAYS: Board Member(s): None
ABSENT: Board Member(s): None
8.a. Approved the Minutes for the April 21, 2026, Successor Agency Meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1292 AFFIRMING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT (NO. 26-02) TO AMEND SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.03.230 TO IMPOSE A BUFFER DISTANCE ON
MASSAGE BUSINESSES FROM THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES
OF 350 FEET AND A 1,000 FOOT BUFFER DISTANCE FROM ALL
SENSITIVE USES AND OTHER MASSAGE BUSINESSES
Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development and Public Works, provided a report.
Discussion topics included clarification on the map revisions and the number of businesses that can fit per map, the application process to deny, by-right versus conditional use permits, city ban options, state regulations on massage businesses, litigation issues versus reasonable health and safety justifications, definitions of spas versus massages, spot zoning issues, anticipated litigation, and changing the map boundaries to a 1,000-foot buffer and jurisdictional buffer.
Mayor Olmos opened the Public Hearing.
1. Patricia Saucedo, resident, agreed with Mayor’s recommendation to have a 1,000-foot buffer and jurisdictional buffer.
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PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
Item 9.a.
2. Eduardo Saucedo spoke on the permit process for physical therapists and the difference between the prior massage parlor tenant issue.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Olmos closed the Public Hearing.
By consensus, this item was continued to the next meeting.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.a. CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
1294, AMENDING SECTION 5.24.180 OF CHAPTER 5.24 OF TITLE 5 IMPOSING A 500-FOOT NON-SOLICITATION BUFFER AROUND K-12
SCHOOLS IN THE CITY
Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Chelsea Ballot, Associate, Olivarez Madruga Law Organization LLP, provided a report.
Discussion topics included why consistency between a 350-foot buffer for cannabis and massage parlors and 500-feet for schools, Code Enforcement’s experience with the traffic backup locations, the purpose of this ordinance, the permit application process, campaign activities, permits only during the 30 minutes before and after school, safe environments around traffic, regulating persons running in the street, and the effect on vendors.
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to find that Ordinance No. 1294 is a constitutionally permissible and necessary time, place, and manner regulation, waive the full reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1294 by title only to amend the South El Monte Municipal Code Section 5.24.180 (“Manner of Solicitation”) to prohibit solicitation activities within 500-feet of K-12 schools. Motion passed 3-2, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Delgado, Rodriguez, and Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez
NAYS: Councilmember(s): Acosta, and Mayor Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
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GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
10.b. CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
26-041 AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-042 CREATING NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS AND UPGRADING A CERTAIN JOB DESCRIPTION
AND COMPENSATION
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to adopt Resolution No. 26-041, approving the upgrade of the Community Services Analyst classification to Senior Community Services Analyst, and to adopt Resolution No. 26-042, approving the creation of the Community Development Manager classification. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
10.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS NO. 26-044, 26-045 AND 26-046 CONSENTING TO THE CONTINUED APPOINTMENT OF THREE
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS AND APPROVAL OF THREE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to adopt Resolution No. 26-044, approving the Employment Agreement renewal between the City and Ariana De La Cruz, Director of Community & Senior Services, to adopt Resolution No. 26-045, approving the Employment Agreement renewal for Masami Higa, Director of Finance, to adopt Resolution No. 26-046, adopting the updated class specification for the position of City Clerk/Director of General Services and approving the First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Adrian Garica, City Clerk/Director of General Services, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all three Employment Agreements. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
10.d. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTION Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Masami Higa, Director of Finance, provided a report.
Discussion topics included tax options on businesses, getting tax measures on the ballot, and which accounts the taxes are allowed to fund.
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GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Item 10.d.
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to adopt Resolution No. 26-047, adopting an annual budget for FY26-27. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
10.e. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-048, ADOPTING THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to adopt Resolution No. 26-048 establishing the City's Appropriation (Gann) Limit at $204,620,656 for FY 2026-27. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta reported he attended the following: the South El Monte High School Graduation Ceremony, the New Temple Elementary School Kindergarten Graduation, the Miramonte Elementary School Graduation Ceremony, the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony, the SPIRITT Family Services Blooming Minds: Growing Hope, Cultivating Wellness Fundraising Luncheon, the California Junior Golden Gloves Tournament, the International Soccer Watch Parties, the Summer Night Market, and the WELL (Water Education for Latino Leaders) SoCal Water Summit on Policy, Scarcity, and Resilience: The Future of Local Water Systems.
Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez reported he attended the following: South El Monte High School Graduation Ceremony, the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony, the Community Bike Ride, the Summer Night Market, and the International Soccer Watch Parties.
Councilmember Delgado reported he attended the following: the California Contract Cities Associates Annual Municipal Seminar, the ICSC Conference, Deputy Day, the Foothill Transit Executive Board Meeting, the South El Monte High School Graduation Ceremony, the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony, the Summer Night Market, and the International Soccer Watch Parties.
Councilmember Rodriguez announced he attended the following: the Summer Night Market, the International Soccer Watch Parties, and the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS (CONTINUED) Mayor Olmos reported she attended the following: the Greater El Monte Community Hospital Board Meeting, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Transportation Committee Meeting, the SGVCOG 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games Ad Hoc Committee, the SGVCOG SB 79 Ad Hoc Committee, the SPIRITT Family Services Blooming Minds: Growing Hope, Cultivating Wellness Fundraising Luncheon, the South El Monte High School Graduation Ceremony, the Monte Vista School Promotion Ceremony, the Epiphany Catholic School Graduation Ceremony, the Miramonte Elementary School Graduation Ceremony, the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony, the SGVCOG SGV Forward Transit Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and the International Soccer Watch Parties.
12. CORRESPONDENCE
12.a. LETTER FROM FAITH DOMINION CHURCH REQUESTING A FACILITY
FEE WAIVER AND CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE ALL THE FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESERVATION FOR THE USE OF THE
SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER AMPHITHEATER
This item was heard before approval of the Consent Calendar.
12.b. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL
DISTRICT, IN SUPPORT OF THE TASTE OF RIO EVENT JUNE 18, 2026,
FUNDS FROM THE TASTE OF RIO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
Mayor Olmos announced the item and requested clarification on Mountain View School District’s request.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to approve purchasing tickets for every councilmember available to attend the event.
Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
13. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA
13.a. MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
1. Request that staff provide more context and definitions to the Minutes.
Mayor Olmos summarized her item and requested Public Comment descriptions having more information on being for or against items.
This item was received and filed.
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14. CLOSED SESSION
At 10:05 p.m., Mayor and City Council recessed into Closed Session.
14.a. This item was heard after Public Comment.
14.b. This item was heard after Public Comment.
14.c. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
14.d. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: GLORIA OLMOS, an individual, Plaintiff v. CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE; SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL; RUDY BOJORQUEZ, an individual and in his official capacity; HECTOR DELGADO, an individual and in his official capacity; LARRY RODRIGUEZ, an individual and in his official capacity; and DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, Defendants.
At 10:18 p.m., Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with all councilmembers present and announced the meeting would continue past 10:00 p.m.
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, announced City Council discussed Item
14.c., a report was provided, feedback was given, no reportable action, and no update on Item 14.d.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business coming before this body, at 10:18 p.m., Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting in honor of Teofilo Maldonado and Jonathan Saldana, lifelong residents, and Dr. Fausto Barragán, resident and Monte Vista Principal, to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Sabrina A. Muhne, Deputy City Clerk. ___________________________ ______________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk Gloria Olmos, Mayor
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.b.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
26-054, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF
JULY 1, THROUGH JULY 15, 2026
SUMMARY: Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of July 1, 2026, through July 15, 2026, totaling $1,569,262.32.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 26- 054, authorizing payment of City expenditures.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:
DISCUSSION:
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Resolution No. 26-054
B. ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 26-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JULY 15, 2026,
TOTALING $1,569,262.32.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That in accordance with Section 37202 of the Government Code, the Finance Director hereby certifies to the accuracy of the following demands and the availability of funds for payment thereof.
_____________________________________
Finance Director
SECTION 2: That the following claims and demands have been audited as required by law and that the same are hereby allowed in the amount hereafter set forth.
CLAIMANT CLAIM PERIOD WARRANT #’S AMOUNT
FY 25/26 Electronic Warrants 7/1/26-7/15/26 DFT0003755-3785 $299,119.70 FY 25/26 Regular Warrants 7/1/26-7/15/26 18759-18928 $991,952.01 Payroll Direct Deposit PPE: 7/4/26 13822-13991 $252,705.69 Payroll Manual Check PPE: 7/4/26 2429-2430 $11,825.97
Payroll Check PPE: 7/4/26 2431-2449 $13,658.95
TOTAL EXPENDITURES RESOLUTION NO. 26-054 $1,569,262.32.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July 2026. _____________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A – Expense Report
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 26-054, was duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 21st day of July 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
South El Monte, CA
Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount
01.0151.1543.5952 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES 18759 06/30/2026 State of City Insurance 231.00
01.0151.1542.5952 DELILAH PONCE 18843 07/02/2026 4th of July Boxing Officials Fees 600.00
01.0151.1542.5952 GERON SHEPPARD 18844 07/02/2026 4th of July Boxing Doctor fee 400.00
01.0000.0000.2245 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF 986 TCWH 18845 07/02/2026 June 2026 Billing Period-Misc 675.00
01.0000.0000.2245 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF 986 TCWH 18845 07/02/2026 June- 2026 Billing Period-Admin 1,587.00
01.0151.1544.5210 JASON MARSHALL 18846 07/02/2026 4th of July Band Performance 1,200.00
01.0151.1544.5210 MIGUEL MORAN 18847 07/02/2026 4th of July Sound System 2,000.00
01.0000.0000.2240 VONS CREDIT UNION 18848 07/02/2026 #81995- JUNE.2026 BILLING PERIOD ASSOC. FEES 100.50
01.0100.1030.5215 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC 18849 07/07/2026 APR'26 CITY COUNCIL LEGAL SERVICES 1,350.00
01.0100.1030.5215 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC 18849 07/07/2026 APRIL'26 LEGAL SERVICES 5,294.00
01.0100.1030.5215 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC 18849 07/07/2026 MAY'26 LEGAL SERVICES 90.00
01.0100.1030.5215 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC 18849 07/07/2026 MAY'26 LEGAL SERVICES 20,827.50
01.0151.1543.5952 EDUARDO HERNANDEZ 18850 07/07/2026 WORLD CUP BEER GARDEN REINBURSEMENT 155.00
01.0150.1530.5952 HORTENCIA VASQUEZ 18851 07/07/2026 Entertainment for City's B-Day Luncheon 300.00
01.0130.1330.5715 T-MOBILE USA INC 18852 07/07/2026 5/21/26 - 6/20/26 CITY CELL PHONES 2,551.87
01.0151.1543.5952 VICTORY AUTHORITY CORP 18853 07/07/2026 National Night Out Backpack Giveaways 1,468.81
01.0160.1620.5520 LAWRENCE ROLL UP DOORS, INC 18854 07/09/2026 SENIOR SLIDING DOOR REPAIR 9,609.26
01.0170.1720.6025 LIGHT & POWER INTERNATIONAL 18855 07/09/2026 MINI SPLIT CONF ROOM 5,500.00
44.0800.8020.5215 NADA BUS, INC. 18856 07/09/2026 5/16/26 SR SVCS EXCURSION/ VENTURA COUNTY FAIR 2,260.00
01.0160.1610.5520 A & R SAFE & LOCK CORP. 18857 07/15/2026 REKEY SAFE /KEYS CCTR 306.75
36.0360.3600.5204 ADREAN FLORES 18858 07/15/2026 July '26 - HC MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00
01.0151.1545.5430 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES 18859 07/15/2026 Night Market Event Insurance 463.00
01.0170.1020.5908 ALTEC INDUSTRIES 18860 07/15/2026 AERIAL DEVICE OPERATOR TRAINING 4,423.42
01.0170.1770.5525 ANDY TRUONG 18861 07/15/2026 #22 SERVICE & REPAIR 481.63
01.0170.1770.5525 AUTO ACCESSORIES EMERGENCY LIGHT INC 18862 07/15/2026 #32 LED STROBE LIGHT INSTALL 548.15
01.0170.1770.5525 AUTO ACCESSORIES EMERGENCY LIGHT INC 18862 07/15/2026 #32 RADIO SYSTEM INSTALL 750.00
01.0170.1750.5505 B&M LAWN & GARDEN CENTER 18863 07/15/2026 MEAN GREEN MOWER PARTS 491.90
01.0170.1020.5515 BASE HILL, INC. 18864 07/15/2026 6/26 JANITORIAL SVCS CCTR 3,240.00
01.0170.1020.5515 BASE HILL, INC. 18864 07/15/2026 6/26 JANITORIAL SVCS SCTR 2,495.00
01.0170.1020.5515 BASE HILL, INC. 18864 07/15/2026 6/26 JANITORIAL SVCS CHALL 1,005.00
01.0170.1020.5515 BASE HILL, INC. 18864 07/15/2026 6/26 JANITORIAL SVCS YARD 600.00
01.0170.1020.5515 BASE HILL, INC. 18864 07/15/2026 6/26 JANITORIAL SVCS MCTR 600.00
01.0170.1020.5515 BASE HILL, INC. 18864 07/15/2026 CHEER MAT DISINFECT 250.00
01.0170.1020.5515 BASE HILL, INC. 18864 07/15/2026 6/26 JANITORIAL SVCS PSO 145.00
02.0170.1760.5535 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 18865 07/15/2026 MAY'26 TRAFFIC SIG RESPONSE 7,935.00
02.0170.1760.5535 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 18865 07/15/2026 DURFEE/MH TRAFFIC SIGNAL MNTC 6,220.00
01.0151.1542.5952 BROTHERS AWARDS & TROPHIES 18866 07/15/2026 4TH OF JULY BOXING SHOW TROPHIES 1,550.50
01.0000.0000.2510 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICAN INC. 18867 07/15/2026 MAR. '26 - KB HOME INSPECTOR SVCS 2,100.00
01.0000.0000.2510 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICAN INC. 18867 07/15/2026 APRIL '26 - KB HOME INSPECTOR SVCS 420.00
ATTACHMENT B
Warrant Register
City Council Meeting 7/21/26
Payable Dates 7/1/2026 - 7/15/2026
1
Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount
01.0000.0000.2510 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICAN INC. 18867 07/15/2026 JUNE '26 - KB HOME INSPECTOR SVCS 630.00
01.0140.1440.5215 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICAN INC. 18867 07/15/2026 JUN. '26 - BLDG INSPECTOR SVCS. 8,820.00
01.0100.1030.5215 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC 18868 07/15/2026 JUNE'26 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,440.00
01.0100.1050.5936 CONCENTRA 18869 07/15/2026 Employee Physicals 2,412.00
01.0100.1050.5936 CONCENTRA 18869 07/15/2026 Employee Physicals 202.00
01.0100.1050.5936 CONCENTRA 18869 07/15/2026 Employee Physicals 268.00
01.0130.1330.5931 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (C/O LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNNICA 18870 07/15/2026 SEl Monte FY25/26-12 - JUN'26 RADIO SVCS 200.00
01.0170.1720.5520 DDC ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. 18871 07/15/2026 YARD GATE MOTOR 32.88
06.0300.3010.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Ordered milk for CI Nutrition Program. 438.16
06.0300.3020.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Ordered milk for CII Nutrition Program. 48.68
06.0300.3010.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk for The CI Nutrition Program. 361.43
06.0300.3020.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk For The CII Nutrition Program. 40.15
06.0300.3010.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk for The CI Nutrition Program. 325.28
06.0300.3020.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk For CII Nutrition Program. 36.14
06.0300.3010.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk For The CI Nutrition Program. 198.79
06.0300.3020.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk For The CII Nutrition Program. 22.08
06.0300.3010.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk For The CI NutNutrition Program. 445.76
06.0300.3020.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk For The CII NutNutrition Program. 49.52
06.0300.3010.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk For the CI NUTR PRGM 431.70
06.0300.3020.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 18872 07/15/2026 Purchased Milk For the CII NUTR PRGM 47.96
01.0170.1720.5520 ECOLAB PEST ELIM. DIVISION 18873 07/15/2026 6/25 PEST CONTROL YARD 160.43
01.0160.1610.5520 ECOLAB PEST ELIM. DIVISION 18873 07/15/2026 6/30 PEST CONTROL CCTR 79.20
01.0170.1710.5520 ECOLAB PEST ELIM. DIVISION 18873 07/15/2026 6/25 PEST CONTROL CHALL 222.56
01.0170.1720.5520 EL MONTE ORNAMENTAL SUPPLY, INC. 18874 07/15/2026 REMOTE YARD GATE MOTOR 17.17
01.0170.1720.5520 EL MONTE ORNAMENTAL SUPPLY, INC. 18874 07/15/2026 REMOTES GATE MOTOR YARD 333.52
01.0170.1720.5520 EL MONTE ORNAMENTAL SUPPLY, INC. 18874 07/15/2026 YARD MOTOR PROTECTION CAGE 47.62
01.0160.1650.5520 EWING IRRIGATION 18875 07/15/2026 4TH OF JULY FIELD FERTILIZER 326.25
68.0900.9000.6025 GALLS LLC 18876 07/15/2026 VESTS/ CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPT 6,221.65
01.0140.1430.5406 GEORGE LOPEZ 18877 07/15/2026 HOUSING TNGS/ MILEAGE REIMB 44.95
01.0170.7020.5215 GOGOV, INC 18878 07/15/2026 GoEnforce Code Enforcement subscription 5,496.00
44.0800.8020.5215 GOLDEN LION TRANSPORTATION INC 18879 07/15/2026 CCTR Excursion To CA Science Center 6-16-26. 3,780.00
01.0160.1610.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 18880 07/15/2026 CCTR KEYS 11.03
01.0160.1650.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 18880 07/15/2026 NEW TEMPLE PARK KEYS 41.27
37.0670.6720.5977 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 18880 07/15/2026 EXTRACTOR TOOL SETS 68.49
01.0151.1543.5430 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 18880 07/15/2026 WIRE - KRUSE 50.81
01.0160.1650.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 18880 07/15/2026 NTP DEAD BOLTS 62.95
01.0160.1650.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 18880 07/15/2026 NTP SPRAY PAINT 28.71
01.0170.1720.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 18880 07/15/2026 CITY YARD ALARM BATTERIES 95.00
02.0170.1760.5540 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 18880 07/15/2026 ST/RD MNTC SUPPS 60.74
01.0160.1620.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 18880 07/15/2026 SCTR REPAIR MISC SUPPLIES 21.46
01.0160.1640.5425 HASA INC. 18881 07/15/2026 7/1 POOL CHEMICALS 664.09
01.0170.1720.5520 INDUSTRIAL PIPE & STEEL 18882 07/15/2026 REPAIR SUPPS GATE MOTOR 8.22
01.0160.1660.5520 INDUSTRIAL PIPE & STEEL 18882 07/15/2026 SHIVELY BASE PLATES & TUBE REMS 17.03
01.0130.1330.5215 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES 18883 07/15/2026 IT Services 13,358.32
01.0170.1100.5215 INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. 18884 07/15/2026 JUN. '26 - PUBLIC SAFETY SVCS. 26,333.58
02.0170.1760.5540 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 18885 07/15/2026 PARKING / SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ST/RD MNTC 2,263.26
01.0151.1543.5430 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 18885 07/15/2026 FOOD DONATION EVENT TRAFFIC CONTROL RENTALS 790.00
01.0151.1545.5499 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 18885 07/15/2026 6/25 NIGHT MARKET RENTALS 2,700.00 2
Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount
01.0151.1543.5430 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 18885 07/15/2026 FIREWORK MESSAGE BOARD 550.00
37.0670.6720.5977 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 18885 07/15/2026 STREET SIGNS ST/RD MNTC 1,434.07
37.0670.6720.5540 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 18885 07/15/2026 STREET SIGNS / RD MNTC 420.29
01.0170.7020.5406 JORGE A PULIDO ARRIERO 18886 07/15/2026 JUL'26 BOTTLED WATER CODE 42.93
01.0170.7020.5406 JORGE A PULIDO ARRIERO 18886 07/15/2026 JUL'26 BOTTLED WATER CODE 100.35
36.0360.3600.5204 JOSHUA JASSO-ORTEGA 18887 07/15/2026 July '26 - HC MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00
01.0000.0000.2510 KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INC 18888 07/15/2026 MAY '26 - PROFF. SVCS FOR KB HOME 915.00
01.0100.1020.5215 L.A COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER 18889 07/15/2026 LAFCO NET OPERATING COSTS FY 2026-27 915.76
01.0110.1110.5633 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 18890 07/15/2026 APR'26 LAW ENFORCEMENT SVCS/ NIGHT MKT 6,434.28
01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 18890 07/15/2026 MAY'26 SPECIAL EVENTS OT 2,886.52
01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 18890 07/15/2026 APR'26 CRIME SUPPRESSION 15,490.29
01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 18890 07/15/2026 MAY'26 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OT 3,344.66
01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 18890 07/15/2026 MAY'26 CRIME SUPPRESSION 20,754.15
01.0110.1110.5633 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 18890 07/15/2026 MAY'26 NIGHT MARKET OT 5,991.62
01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 18890 07/15/2026 APR'26 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OT 2,815.78
01.0110.1110.5220 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 18890 07/15/2026 JUNE'26 LAW ENF. SERVICES 496,213.37
01.0110.1110.5610 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 18890 07/15/2026 JUNE'26 LIABILITY SERVICES 64,507.74
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01.0140.1430.5910 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DFT0003782 07/02/2026 LYFT - TRANSPORTATION FOR T.X. HOUSING CONF. 29.95
01.0140.1430.5910 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DFT0003782 07/02/2026 BAG CHECK IN AT T.X. AIRPORT 45.00
01.0000.0000.1100 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DFT0003782 07/02/2026 JUN'26 FOUNDATION QUICKBOOKS SVCS 38.00
01.0130.1330.5932 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DFT0003782 07/02/2026 JUN'26 ANTHROPIC AI SVCS 100.00
01.0130.1330.5932 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DFT0003782 07/02/2026 JUN'26 ANTHROPIC AI SVCS 20.00
01.0130.1330.5932 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DFT0003782 07/02/2026 JUN'26 ADOBE FOR CSEM EMPLOYEES 401.87
01.0000.0000.2255 VISION SERVICE PLAN DFT0003784 07/15/2026 VISION - JULY 2026 933.05
01.0000.0000.2224 WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO DFT0003785 07/14/2026 JUNE - SUPP. LIFE INSURANCE 1,729.52 PREPARED BY: AMYA HALL TOTAL $ 1,291,071.71
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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.c.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DARK
COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
2026
SUMMARY: Staff is requesting City Council "go dark" on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as the City Council will be taking a recess during the month of August 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve "going dark" on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and Tuesday, August 18, 2026
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
DISCUSSION: Each year during the month of August, City Council takes a recess and does not hold meetings. If there is a need, a special meeting can be held during the month of August.
ATTACHMENT(S):
None
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.d.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: David De Vries, Director of Economic Development SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
26-055, SUPPORTING NOMINATION OF FOUR CENSUS
TRACTS FOR FEDERAL OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0
DESIGNATION
SUMMARY: The City of South El Monte seeks City Council approval to formally recommend the nomination of four qualifying census tracts to the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) for designation as Federal Opportunity Zones 2.0. This designation is a critical strategic component of the City’s robust economic development efforts, designed to leverage millions of dollars in recent and planned capital improvement projects to attract high-value industrial and commercial investment, including new headquarters and overseas business operations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution recommending the nomination of four identified census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation by the State of California.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
DISCUSSION: The Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 (OZ 2.0) program is an economic development tool designed to encourage private long-term investment in distressed communities through tax incentives. The City of South El Monte offers a unique opportunity for private capital deployment. The City’s census tracts feature a wide value range of opportunities, including smaller, cost-efficient parcels that are significantly more accessible than other regions in the county, providing flexible options for investors to occupy, renovate, or build. Furthermore, the South El Monte corridor contains one of the heaviest concentrations of lower-income households in Los Angeles County, underscoring the vital need and transformative potential of OZ 2.0 designation. Over the past five years, the City has executed a high volume of quality infrastructure improvements, including major transit-oriented developments, "complete streets" initiatives, and utility upgrades. These projects, concentrated along key corridors such as Garvey Avenue, provide the necessary infrastructure backbone for industrial infill, site conversion, and the development of raw land.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Resolution 26-055 - Opportunity Zone 2.0
RESOLUTION NO. 26-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDING THE NOMINATION OF FOUR CENSUS
TRACTS FOR DESIGNATION AS FEDERAL OPPORTUNITY
ZONES 2.0
WHEREAS, the Opportunity Zone 2.0 program was established to encourage long-term economic growth in designated census tracts by offering tax incentives and other public support for investment; and
WHEREAS, the City of South El Monte (“City”) is committed to pursuing economic development opportunities that enhance the quality of life for its residents, promote job creation, and support community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, City staff has identified four census tracts within the City that meet the eligibility criteria established by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the State of California for federal designation for a new 10-year cycle beginning January 1, 2027; and WHEREAS, designated Opportunity Zones may qualify for federal tax incentives and may receive additional support from federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which may help attract further investment and funding to advance infrastructure, housing, economic development, and community benefit projects; and WHEREAS, the City features a wide value range of development opportunities within its recommended census tracts, offering smaller and more cost-efficient parcels that provide a lower barrier to entry for investors seeking to occupy, renovate, or build compared to other regions in Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, the South El Monte corridor contains one of the heaviest concentrations of low-income households in Los Angeles County, making it a priority area for targeted investment and community-focused revitalization; and
WHEREAS, in an economic environment where San Gabriel Valley industrial vacancy rates have reached approximately six percent, the City of South El Monte proactively utilizes development incentives, low impact, processing and licensing fees, expedited permitting (two to four month discretionary reviews), and strategic infrastructure investment to maintain a competitive low-risk environment for industrial commercial investment; and WHEREAS, the Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation provides a vital mechanism for developers to optimize their capital stacks—enhancing capabilities to secure the necessary equity to move projects from planning to construction—thereby with Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations, the City can ensure the timely delivery of the City’s 541,824 square-foot industrial pipeline and critical RHNA-allocated residential units; and
WHEREAS, the City offers shovel-ready development sites that have undergone extensive planning and permitting; these sites possess full access to all necessary utilities and appropriate zoning for housing and industrial ensuring preparation for immediate infrastructure connection and development within the 24 to 48-month investment window; and WHEREAS, by de-risking the development process through completed planning and entitlements, the City offers a unique high-reward environment for investors that is further bolstered by the community-centered revitalization efforts of the South El Monte Art District (SEM.Art) and the strategic data-driven initiatives found at EDSEM.org; and WHEREAS, the City is committed to achieving its 6th Cycle Housing Element Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 577 housing units, while, in addition, simultaneously advancing three new transit-oriented residential mixed-use projects with an additional 557 housing units proposed (1,134 total); and
WHEREAS, the Commercial-Residential (C-R) zone serves as a “mixed-use” transit oriented zone, which allows a maximum density of 35 units per acre or up to 100 units per acre when the property does not abut a residential zone. The C-R includes parcels along Garvey Avenue in the northernmost part of the City and along Santa Anita Avenue near State Route 60.
A total of 6,951 units are theoretically possible under full implementation of the current General Plan (assuming 35 dwelling units per acre as the maximum density for the Mixed-Use zone); and WHEREAS, as discussed in the City’s Housing Element, the City’s critical public health and chronic hazards are severe overcrowding, access to parks, safe and sanitary housing, and air pollution. Improving the environmental health of neighborhoods requires multiple levels of efforts, including land use planning, transportation considerations, urban forest management, healthy food options, park investments and more, which the City aims to do through implementation of the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Public Health, Safety, and Environmental Justice Element’s programs; and
WHEREAS, over the past five years, the City has demonstrated a consistent commitment to capital improvements, executing numerous projects—ranging from utility upgrades to transit-oriented complete streets along the Garvey Avenue and the Santa Anita Ave. corridors—that enhance environmental justice and health and the marketability and value of these sites for industrial and commercial headquarters; and WHEREAS, the City is actively developing a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS), which will incorporate various capital improvement funding mechanisms— including but not limited to Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Community Facilities Districts (CFD), and Property Business Improvement Districts (PBID)—including supporting the revitalization of the new Arts District and surrounding transit-oriented areas; and WHEREAS, the City Council will be considering the formation of a TIF District that will encompass each of the four census tract’s industrial and commercial-manufacturing zones (including, but not limited to) within the next six months (“The Achievement Enterprise District”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the economic data supporting the eligibility of these tracts and desires to formally recommend their nomination to the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South El Monte as follows:
Section 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The City Council hereby recommends the nomination of the following four census tracts for Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation:
• 06037433506
• 06037434100
• 06037433804
• 06037433803
Section 3. The City Manager or their designee is authorized to submit the Local Authority Recommendation Form to GO-Biz and to take all actions necessary to facilitate this nomination.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July 2026.
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garcia, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 26-055, was duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 21st day of July 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.e.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Iyob Tessema, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 26-056
APPROVING AMENDED CITY-WIDE SALARY SCHEDULE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH CALPERS REQUIREMENTS
SUMMARY:
The City of South El Monte (“City”) contracts with the CalPERS to provide retirement benefits for its employees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-056 approving and adopting the City-wide Publicly Available Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for all full-time and part-time employee positions in accordance with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL), the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), and Section 570.5 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR); and
2. Authorize and direct staff to provide CalPERS with detailed information about all City job classifications so that pension computations can be drawn up, and to direct staff to make the adopted resolution containing pay schedules publicly available on the City’s website in accordance with applicable CalPERS requirements.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact connected to this action to update and republish the publicly available Pay Schedule pursuant to the Public Employee’s Retirement Law, Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013, and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations.
DISCUSSION:
To remain in compliance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), applicable provisions of the California Government Code Section, Section
570.5 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), and the City’s contract with CALPERS, the City must maintain and adopt a publicly available pay schedule that identifies the salary for each employment classification.
The proposed resolution adopts the City-wide Publicly Available Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, which includes the salary ranges for all authorized full-time and parttime employee classifications. Adoption of the updated pay schedule ensures that the City remains compliant with CalPERS reporting requirements governing pensionable compensation and provides transparency regarding compensation used in calculating retirement benefits.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Resolution_Pay Schedule
B. Exhibit A
C. Exhibit B
RESOLUTION NO. 26-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY-WIDE PAY
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, the City of South El Monte (“City”) contracts with the California Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) to provide retirement benefits to eligible City employees pursuant to the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (“PERL”), Government Code Section 2000 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (“PEPRA”), Government Code Section 7522 et seq., together with applicable provisions of the California Code of Regulations, establish requirements governing pensionable compensation and publicly available pay schedules; and
WHEREAS, Section 570.5 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations requires public agencies to maintain and approve a publicly available pay schedule that identifies the salary for each employment classification and serves as the basis for determining pensionable compensation reported to CalPERS; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared an updated City-wide Publicly available pay schedule for Fiscal year 2026-2027 that includes all authorized full-time and part-time employee classifications and their respective salary ranges; and WHEREAS, adoption of the updated pay schedule is necessary to ensure the City’s continued compliance with PERL, PEPRA, applicable provisions of the California Code of Regulations, and the City’s contract with CALPERS; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of the City-Wide Publicly Available Pay Schedule is in the best interests of the City and its employees and will ensure compliance with applicable state law governing retirement reporting and pensionable compensation.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVES, DETERMINES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein by reference as set forth in full herein.
SECTION 2. The South El Monte City Council hereby approves and adopts the City of South El Monte Publicly Available Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B” and incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager, Human Resources Department, Finance Department, and any other appropriate City officials to implement this Resolution, utilize the adopted pay schedule for CalPERS reporting purposes, and make the pay schedule publicly available, including posting it on the City's website, in accordance with applicable law.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 6. The Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July 2026.
________________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garcia, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 26-056, was passed and approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte, at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 21st day of July 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s):
NOES: Councilmember(s):
ABSENT: Councilmember(s):
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s):
Adrian Garcia, City Clerk
Job Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
Accountant 6,878 7,222 7,583 7,962 8,360
Admin Assistant I (City Hall) 5,524 5,800 6,090 6,395 6,715 Admin Assistant I (Community Services) 5,524 5,800 6,090 6,395 6,715 Admin Clerk Community Development 4,348 4,565 4,794 5,033 5,285 Admin Clerk Public Safety 4,150 4,358 4,576 4,805 5,045 Admin Clerk Public Works 4,348 4,565 4,794 5,033 5,285
Administrative Coordinator 6,045 6,347 6,665 6,998 7,348 Assistant Planner 6,853 7,196 7,556 7,933 8,330
City Clerk Executive Assistant 6,853 7,196 7,556 7,933 8,330 Clerical Assistant 3,976 4,175 4,383 4,603 4,833
Code Enforcement Coordinator 6,045 6,347 6,665 6,998 7,348 Code Enforcement Officer 6,299 6,614 6,944 7,292 7,656
Communications Coordinator 6,045 6,347 6,665 6,998 7,348 Community Development Analyst 6,889 7,233 7,595 7,975 8,373 Community Development Executive Assistant 6,323 6,639 6,971 7,319 7,685 Community Services Analyst 6,908 7,253 7,616 7,997 8,397 Department Clerk 5,402 5,672 5,955 6,253 6,566
Deputy City Clerk 6,561 6,889 7,234 7,596 7,975
Driver Class B 3,876 4,070 4,273 4,487 4,711
Equipment Mechanic 5,865 6,158 6,466 6,789 7,129
Finance Clerk 4,810 5,050 5,303 5,568 5,846
Fleet Mechanic 6,430 6,752 7,089 7,444 7,816
Grants Coordinator 6,343 6,661 6,994 7,343 7,711
Human Resources Admin Assistant 5,524 5,800 6,090 6,395 6,715 Landscape Supervisor 7,212 7,572 7,951 8,348 8,766
Lead Maintenance Operator-Field 6,124 6,430 6,752 7,089 7,444 Lead Maintenance Worker III 6,430 6,752 7,089 7,444 7,816 Lead Maintenance Worker-Building 6,124 6,430 6,752 7,089 7,444 Lead Maintenance Worker-Landscape 6,124 6,430 6,752 7,089 7,444 License Enforcement Officer 4,670 4,904 5,149 5,406 5,677 Maintenance Worker I 4,888 5,133 5,389 5,659 5,942
Maintenance Worker II (Specialist) 6,124 6,430 6,752 7,089 7,444 Office Assistant 4,396 4,616 4,847 5,089 5,344
Permit Technician 5,672 5,956 6,254 6,566 6,895
Planning Assistant 5,524 5,800 6,090 6,395 6,715
Public Safety Officer 4,134 4,341 4,558 4,785 5,025
Public Works Analyst 7,179 7,538 7,915 8,311 8,726
Receptionist 4,189 4,398 4,618 4,849 5,092
Recreation Coordinator 5,791 6,080 6,384 6,703 7,038
EXHIBIT A
City of South El Monte
Monthly Salary Schedules for SEMEA Members
Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Recreation Specialist 3,838 4,030 4,231 4,443 4,665
Senior Accountant 8,111 8,517 8,942 9,390 9,859
Senior Building Inspector 8,449 8,871 9,315 9,780 10,269 Senior Center Receptionist 3,977 4,176 4,385 4,604 4,835 Senior Services Coordinator 6,045 6,347 6,665 6,998 7,348 Senior Services Specialist 3,838 4,030 4,231 4,443 4,665 Street Supervisor 7,211 7,572 7,950 8,348 8,765
Transportation & Senior Services Coordinator 6,045 6,347 6,665 6,998 7,348 Job Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
Accounting Manager 10,527 11,054 11,606 12,187 12,796
Accounting Specialist 6,621 6,952 7,300 7,665 8,048
Accounting Technician 5,981 6,280 6,594 6,923 7,270
Administrative Assistant 5,524 5,800 6,090 6,395 6,715
Administrative Technician 5,551 5,829 6,120 6,426 6,747 Code Enforcement Supervisor 7,490 7,865 8,258 8,671 9,104 Community Services Manager 9,007 9,457 9,930 10,426 10,948 Deputy City Clerk 6,889 7,234 7,596 7,975 8,374
Executive Assistant 6,323 6,639 6,971 7,319 7,685
Human Resources Analyst 7,234 7,595 7,975 8,374 8,792
Human Resources/Risk Manager 9,227 9,688 10,173 10,681 11,215 Planning Manager 9,137 9,594 10,074 10,577 11,106
Public Safety Supervisor 7,490 7,865 8,258 8,671 9,104
Public Works Supervisor 7,848 8,240 8,652 9,084 9,539
Recreation Manager 8,224 8,635 9,067 9,520 9,996
Recreation Supervisor 7,430 7,801 8,191 8,601 9,031
Senior Accounting Specialist 6,953 7,301 7,666 8,049 8,452 Senior Community Services Analyst 8,530 8,956 9,404 9,874 10,368 Senior Executive Assistant 7,210 7,570 7,949 8,346 8,764 Senior Public Work Analyst 8,224 8,635 9,067 9,520 9,996 Senior Serv. & Transportation Supervisor 7,680 8,064 8,468 8,891 9,335 Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
City of South El Monte
Monthly Salary Schedules for SEMEMTA Members
Job Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
City Manager 22,400
Job Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
City Clerk/Director of General S 16,182 16,991 17,840 18,732 19,669 Deputy City Manager 11,952 12,550 13,177 13,836 14,528
Director of Comm. & Senior Se 16,182 16,991 17,840 18,732 19,669 Director of Comm. Dev. & Pub 15,117 15,873 16,667 17,500 18,375 Director of Economic Developm 15,117 15,873 16,667 17,500 18,375 Director of Finance 18,036 18,937 19,884 20,878 21,922
Director of Human Resources 12,155 12,763 13,401 14,071 14,775 Senior Executive Assistant/Co 9,204 9,664 10,148 10,655 11,188 Monthly Salary Schedules for Executives (Non-Represented) Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
City of South El Monte
Monthly Salary Schedules for City Manager (Non-Represented) Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
EXHIBIT B
City of South El Monte
Job Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
Assist. Pool Manager 25.826614 27.117944 28.473842 29.897534 31.392410 Aquatics Cash/Locker 18.522000 19.448100 20.420505 21.441530 22.513607 Boxing Instructor 27.412560 28.783188 30.222347 31.733465 33.320138 Boxing Trainer 18.522000 19.448100 20.420505 21.441530 22.513607 Bus. License Clerk 24.009143 25.209600 26.470080 27.793584 29.183263 Clerk 21.566554 22.644881 23.777126 24.965982 26.214281 Code Enf Officer 24.275396 25.489166 26.763624 28.101806 29.506896 College Worker 23.904956 25.100204 26.355214 27.672975 29.056624 Comm. Dev. Secretary 30.480266 32.004280 33.604494 35.284718 37.048954 Cross. Guard 18.938745 19.885682 20.879966 21.923965 23.020163 Cross. Guard Super. 22.064333 23.167549 24.325927 25.542223 26.819334 Deputy City Clerk 37.864450 39.757672 41.745556 43.832833 46.024475 Equipment Mechanic 27.447289 28.819653 30.260636 31.773668 33.362351 Homelessness Coord. 42.890006 45.034507 47.286232 49.650543 52.133071 Housing Prog. Coord 38.699404 40.634374 42.666093 44.799397 47.039367 Lifeguard 22.978856 24.127799 25.334189 26.600898 27.930943 Maintenance Aide 19.228151 20.189559 21.199037 22.258989 23.371938 Newspaper Intern 26.046563 27.348891 28.716335 30.152152 31.659760 Park Attendant 19.228151 20.189559 21.199037 22.258989 23.371938 Pool Manager 27.840881 29.232925 30.694572 32.229300 33.840765 PS Officer 25.074158 26.327865 27.644259 29.026472 30.477795 Recreation Leader 18.522000 19.448100 20.420505 21.441530 22.513607 Recreation Special 22.643145 23.775302 24.964067 26.212271 27.522884 Sr. Recreation Lead 20.050065 21.052568 22.105197 23.210456 24.370979 Van Dr Class B- PT 19.228151 20.189559 21.199037 22.258989 23.371938 Van Dr Class C- PT 18.522000 19.448100 20.420505 21.441530 22.513607 WSI Lifeguard 24.356430 25.574252 26.852964 28.195612 29.605393 City of South El Monte
Hourly Salary Schedules for PART-TIME (Non-Represented) Employees Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Successor Agency Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 8.a.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Board
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, Executive Director
SUBMITTED BY: Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 16, 2026
SUMMARY: Staff is requesting approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2026, Successor Agency Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2026, Successor Agency Meeting.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
DISCUSSION: Per the South El Monte Municipal Code, the minutes provided are Action Minutes and require review and approval by the City Council before becoming part of the official record.
SEMMC § 2.04.140: Minutes.
The city clerk shall be required to make a record only of such business as was actually passed upon by a vote of the council, and shall not be required to make a verbatim transcript of the proceedings. A record shall be made of the names and addresses of the persons addressing the council, the title of the subject matter to which their remarks related and whether they spoke in support of or in opposition to such matter. The city clerk shall maintain a record in reproducible form of all noticed public hearings. As soon as possible after each council meeting, the city clerk shall cause a copy of the minutes thereof to be forwarded to each councilmember and the city administrator.
Additionally, the City Clerk's Office makes video recordings of all City Council meetings from 2020 to the present available on the City's website, providing the public with an opportunity to review discussions and proceedings beyond the information required to be included in the official meeting records under the Municipal Code § 2.04.140.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. DRAFT 06-16-26 Reg CC and SA Minutes
Approved2Final Minutes Approved Approved2
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733 Mayor Olmos called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember/Board
Member(s):
Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro
Tem/Vice Chair Bojorquez, and
Mayor/Chair Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember/Board
Member(s):
None
STAFF PRESENT: Rene Salas, City Manager; Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney; Adrian Garcia, City Clerk; Masami Higa, Director of Finance; 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 Larry Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION – Pastor Patricia Garrett, Faith Dominion Church, offered the invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a. Deputy Favela presented the Sheriff's Department Report for the month of May 2026.
4.b. Code Enforcement Officer Pitones presented the Code Enforcement and Parking Enforcement Report for the months of April and May 2026.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
Mayor Olmos requested to pull items 10.a., 10.b., and 10.c., and announced that Agenda Items 14.a., 14.b., and 12.a. will be heard after Public Comment.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
Approved2Final Minutes Approved Approved2
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES (CONTINUED)
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Olmos opened Public Comment.
1. Dianna Gomez, Senior Administrative Assistant/Community Liaison, provided an update on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
2. Amanda Contreras, Library Manager, South El Monte Library, spoke on upcoming library closures and library programs.
3. Henry, resident, spoke on enjoying the completed Merced Greenway project, and shared improvement ideas.
4. Carmen Pena, resident, opposed the Lexington-Gallatin project, expressing concerns on the findings, and Code Enforcement visits to her home.
5. Adrian Areves, resident, spoke on concerns in the Lexington-Gallatin neighborhood, recent petitioners and canvassers in the neighborhood, opposed the project, and spoke on the upcoming elections.
6. Maria Vidrio, resident, spoke on being misinformed on the LexingtonGallatin project through canvasser flyers, requested the collected signatures to be voided, and requested the average response time of the Sheriff’s station.
7. Francisco Alex Duarte, resident, thanked the Sheriff’s for their response times and action, thanked Senior Services for the senior rides to get to appointments, expressed concerns on warehouses in cities.
8. Amy Smith, resident, expressed concerns on transparency with the Lexington-Gallatin project and concerns with a warehouse in the community.
9. Eduardo Almeida Sauceda, spoke on the Lexington-Gallatin project, developers investing in the City, residents involvement, the Sheriff’s increasing presence, the Starlite project, and changes needed in the City.
10. Frank Villegas, resident, spoke on the Planning Commission’s role with the Lexington-Gallatin project, expressed concerns with flooding issues in the neighborhood, expressed concerns on Presentation Item 4.a. missing data about drunk drivers around Legg Lake or e-bikes.
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11. Greg Villegas, resident, opposed the Lexington-Gallatin project, spoke on the developer’s petitions that are being circulated in the neighborhood, councilmember’s social media posts on the project, and spoke on electing new councilmembers.
12. Kimberly Valencia, resident, spoke on signatures collected opposing the Lexington-Gallatin project, expressed concerns on the project, spoke on the financial deficit in General Business Item 10.d., and shared ideas on revenue.
13. Crystal Garza, resident, expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, opposing the project.
14. Patricia Saucedo, resident, expressed concerns on budget cuts and spending in General Business Item 10.d., expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, spoke on the cannabis recall initiative, expressed her support for candidates in the upcoming election, and encouraged residents to check their voter registrations.
15. Brandy Cruz, resident, expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, and requested council listen to residents' concerns on the project.
16. Troy Valencia, resident, expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, and expressed council find other ways to address the deficit issues.
17. Sarah Villegas, resident, expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project, and opposed the project.
18. Pedro Pena, resident, spoke on the Planning Commission’s responses to the Lexington-Gallatin project’s pollution issues, expressed concerns on the project, opposed the project, spoke on how the project will affect the future budget shortfall, how the City will fund the proposed park, and expressed concerns with the developers.
19. John Ventura, resident, spoke on the upcoming election, expressed concerns with Presentation Item 4.a., expressed concerns with the Sheriff Meet & Greet locations, expressed concerns with Presentation Item 4.b. and increasing Parking Enforcement harassment, expressed concerns on General Business Item 10.d. and salary raises versus the deficit, and expressed concerns on the Lexington-Gallatin project.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Olmos closed Public Comment.
Closed Session Items 14.a. and 14.b. were heard at this time.
At 7:28 p.m., Mayor and City Council recessed into Closed Session.
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14.a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Rene Salas Employee organization: South El Monte Employee's Association ("SEMEA")
14.b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with a quorum present.
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, announced City Council discussed Items 14.a. and 14.b., a report was provided, feedback was given, a report will be provided with the annual budget on Agenda Item 10.d.
Correspondence Item 12.a. was heard at this time.
12.a. LETTER FROM FAITH DOMINION CHURCH REQUESTING A FACILITY
FEE WAIVER AND CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE ALL THE FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESERVATION FOR THE USE OF THE
SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER AMPHITHEATER
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Olmos, to discuss and consider the facility reservation fee waiver for the use of the South El Monte Community Center Amphitheater in the amount of $1,925.00 and discuss the request to waive the staff time and damage deposit in the amount of $1,116.00.
Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve the Consent Calendar for the City Council Meeting. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
7.a. Approved the Minutes for the April 21, 2026, Special City Council Meeting, the April 21, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting, and the May 5, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
7.b. Adopted Resolution No. 26-043, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of May 28, 2026, through June 10, 2026, totaling $1,737,881.22.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Motion by Board Member Delgado, seconded by Board Member Acosta, to approve the Consent Calendar for the Successor Agency Meeting. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Board Member(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Vice Chair Bojorquez, and Chair Olmos
NAYS: Board Member(s): None
ABSENT: Board Member(s): None
8.a. Approved the Minutes for the April 21, 2026, Successor Agency Meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1292 AFFIRMING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT (NO. 26-02) TO AMEND SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.03.230 TO IMPOSE A BUFFER DISTANCE ON
MASSAGE BUSINESSES FROM THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES
OF 350 FEET AND A 1,000 FOOT BUFFER DISTANCE FROM ALL
SENSITIVE USES AND OTHER MASSAGE BUSINESSES
Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development and Public Works, provided a report.
Discussion topics included clarification on the map revisions and the number of businesses that can fit per map, the application process to deny, by-right versus conditional use permits, city ban options, state regulations on massage businesses, litigation issues versus reasonable health and safety justifications, definitions of spas versus massages, spot zoning issues, anticipated litigation, and changing the map boundaries to a 1,000-foot buffer and jurisdictional buffer.
Mayor Olmos opened the Public Hearing.
1. Patricia Saucedo, resident, agreed with Mayor’s recommendation to have a 1,000-foot buffer and jurisdictional buffer.
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Item 9.a.
2. Eduardo Saucedo spoke on the permit process for physical therapists and the difference between the prior massage parlor tenant issue.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Olmos closed the Public Hearing.
By consensus, this item was continued to the next meeting.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.a. CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
1294, AMENDING SECTION 5.24.180 OF CHAPTER 5.24 OF TITLE 5 IMPOSING A 500-FOOT NON-SOLICITATION BUFFER AROUND K-12
SCHOOLS IN THE CITY
Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Chelsea Ballot, Associate, Olivarez Madruga Law Organization LLP, provided a report.
Discussion topics included why consistency between a 350-foot buffer for cannabis and massage parlors and 500-feet for schools, Code Enforcement’s experience with the traffic backup locations, the purpose of this ordinance, the permit application process, campaign activities, permits only during the 30 minutes before and after school, safe environments around traffic, regulating persons running in the street, and the effect on vendors.
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to find that Ordinance No. 1294 is a constitutionally permissible and necessary time, place, and manner regulation, waive the full reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1294 by title only to amend the South El Monte Municipal Code Section 5.24.180 (“Manner of Solicitation”) to prohibit solicitation activities within 500-feet of K-12 schools. Motion passed 3-2, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Delgado, Rodriguez, and Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez
NAYS: Councilmember(s): Acosta, and Mayor Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
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GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
10.b. CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
26-041 AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-042 CREATING NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS AND UPGRADING A CERTAIN JOB DESCRIPTION
AND COMPENSATION
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to adopt Resolution No. 26-041, approving the upgrade of the Community Services Analyst classification to Senior Community Services Analyst, and to adopt Resolution No. 26-042, approving the creation of the Community Development Manager classification. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
10.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS NO. 26-044, 26-045 AND 26-046 CONSENTING TO THE CONTINUED APPOINTMENT OF THREE
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS AND APPROVAL OF THREE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to adopt Resolution No. 26-044, approving the Employment Agreement renewal between the City and Ariana De La Cruz, Director of Community & Senior Services, to adopt Resolution No. 26-045, approving the Employment Agreement renewal for Masami Higa, Director of Finance, to adopt Resolution No. 26-046, adopting the updated class specification for the position of City Clerk/Director of General Services and approving the First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Adrian Garica, City Clerk/Director of General Services, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all three Employment Agreements. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
10.d. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTION Mayor Olmos announced the item, and Masami Higa, Director of Finance, provided a report.
Discussion topics included tax options on businesses, getting tax measures on the ballot, and which accounts the taxes are allowed to fund.
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GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Item 10.d.
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to adopt Resolution No. 26-047, adopting an annual budget for FY26-27. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
10.e. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-048, ADOPTING THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to adopt Resolution No. 26-048 establishing the City's Appropriation (Gann) Limit at $204,620,656 for FY 2026-27. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta reported he attended the following: the South El Monte High School Graduation Ceremony, the New Temple Elementary School Kindergarten Graduation, the Miramonte Elementary School Graduation Ceremony, the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony, the SPIRITT Family Services Blooming Minds: Growing Hope, Cultivating Wellness Fundraising Luncheon, the California Junior Golden Gloves Tournament, the International Soccer Watch Parties, the Summer Night Market, and the WELL (Water Education for Latino Leaders) SoCal Water Summit on Policy, Scarcity, and Resilience: The Future of Local Water Systems.
Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez reported he attended the following: South El Monte High School Graduation Ceremony, the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony, the Community Bike Ride, the Summer Night Market, and the International Soccer Watch Parties.
Councilmember Delgado reported he attended the following: the California Contract Cities Associates Annual Municipal Seminar, the ICSC Conference, Deputy Day, the Foothill Transit Executive Board Meeting, the South El Monte High School Graduation Ceremony, the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony, the Summer Night Market, and the International Soccer Watch Parties.
Councilmember Rodriguez announced he attended the following: the Summer Night Market, the International Soccer Watch Parties, and the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS (CONTINUED) Mayor Olmos reported she attended the following: the Greater El Monte Community Hospital Board Meeting, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Transportation Committee Meeting, the SGVCOG 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games Ad Hoc Committee, the SGVCOG SB 79 Ad Hoc Committee, the SPIRITT Family Services Blooming Minds: Growing Hope, Cultivating Wellness Fundraising Luncheon, the South El Monte High School Graduation Ceremony, the Monte Vista School Promotion Ceremony, the Epiphany Catholic School Graduation Ceremony, the Miramonte Elementary School Graduation Ceremony, the Dean L. Shively Middle School Promotion Ceremony, the SGVCOG SGV Forward Transit Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and the International Soccer Watch Parties.
12. CORRESPONDENCE
12.a. LETTER FROM FAITH DOMINION CHURCH REQUESTING A FACILITY
FEE WAIVER AND CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE ALL THE FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESERVATION FOR THE USE OF THE
SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER AMPHITHEATER
This item was heard before approval of the Consent Calendar.
12.b. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL
DISTRICT, IN SUPPORT OF THE TASTE OF RIO EVENT JUNE 18, 2026,
FUNDS FROM THE TASTE OF RIO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
Mayor Olmos announced the item and requested clarification on Mountain View School District’s request.
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to approve purchasing tickets for every councilmember available to attend the event.
Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
13. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA
13.a. MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
1. Request that staff provide more context and definitions to the Minutes.
Mayor Olmos summarized her item and requested Public Comment descriptions having more information on being for or against items.
This item was received and filed.
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14. CLOSED SESSION
At 10:05 p.m., Mayor and City Council recessed into Closed Session.
14.a. This item was heard after Public Comment.
14.b. This item was heard after Public Comment.
14.c. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
14.d. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: GLORIA OLMOS, an individual, Plaintiff v. CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE; SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL; RUDY BOJORQUEZ, an individual and in his official capacity; HECTOR DELGADO, an individual and in his official capacity; LARRY RODRIGUEZ, an individual and in his official capacity; and DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, Defendants.
At 10:18 p.m., Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with all councilmembers present and announced the meeting would continue past 10:00 p.m.
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, announced City Council discussed Item
14.c., a report was provided, feedback was given, no reportable action, and no update on Item 14.d.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business coming before this body, at 10:18 p.m., Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting in honor of Teofilo Maldonado and Jonathan Saldana, lifelong residents, and Dr. Fausto Barragán, resident and Monte Vista Principal, to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Sabrina A. Muhne, Deputy City Clerk. ___________________________ ______________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk Gloria Olmos, Mayor
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 9.a.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development & Public Works
SUBJECT: CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 7, 2026, REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING: CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE FULL
READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1292
AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT (NO. 26-02) TO AMEND SOUTH EL MONTE
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.03.230 TO IMPOSE A 1,000-
FOOT BUFFER DISTANCE FROM ALL SENSITIVE USES,
OTHER MASSAGE BUSINESSES, AND JURISDICTIONAL
BOUNDARIES.
SUMMARY: Consideration to waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 1292 amending Section 17.03.230 (“Massage Establishments”) of Chapter 17.03 (“Permit Approval Procedures”) of Title 17 (“Zoning”), approving Zone Text Amendment No. 26-02 (“ZTA-26-02”) and establishing a 1,000-foot buffer distance from all sensitive uses, other massage establishments in the City, and the City's jurisdictional boundaries to protect and preserve the public health, safety, and welfare.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Take public testimony;
3. Determine that Ordinance No. 1292 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) ("Common Sense Exemption"); and
4. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1292 by title only to amend the South El Monte Municipal Code (SEMMC) Section 17.03.230 (“Massage Establishments”) to establish a 1,000-foot buffer distance from all sensitive uses, other massage establishments in the City, and from the City’s jurisdictional boundaries.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the City.
DISCUSSION: In 2009, California State Senate Bill 731 (Massage) created the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), which limited cities’ ability to regulate massage establishments. In 2015, California State Assembly Bill 1147 restored the City ‘s ability to regulate massage establishments through land use and local licensing and health and safety requirements.
In 2015, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1195, which amended the South El Monte Municipal Code (“SEMMC”) to include Chapter 5.22 (“Massage Establishments”) to impose licensing requirements for massage establishments. In 2024 the City amended SEMMC to impose location and zoning regulations, including a 500-foot distance requirement between massage establishments, and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirement for all new massage establishments.
The City has had issues with massage establishments operating without the necessary permits or licensing and engaging in illicit activities such as prostitution and human trafficking. Most recently, the City went through the process to revoke a massage establishment’s CUP, preventing further operation.The process to revoke these illicit massage establishments has disproportionately absorbed public resources and has led to potential other impacts on neighborhood character, quality of life, reduced property values and a damage of the public trust. These public health, welfare, and safety issues can be addressed by imposing additional distance requirements from sensitive uses, such as parks, schools, day care centers, and residential areas; and distance requirements from the city’s jurisdictional boundary.
SEMMC Section 17.03.260 specifies zoning and locational restrictions for massage establishments and requires that new establishments not be within 500 feet of an existing establishment. On March 25, 2026, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 26-06, (Attachment B) recommending that City Council adopt ZTA-26-02 establishing a buffer requirement for massage establishments of at least 350 feet from the City’s jurisdictional boundary, and of at least 1,000 feet from the following sensitive uses:
• Day Care Centers
• Religious Institutions
• Schools
• Youth Centers
• Residential Zoned Properties
• Parks
The resulting area where massage establishments may be located if a CUP was approved by the Panning Commission. These areas are illustrated in the map marked Attachment C.
ANALYSIS
In February 2025, after recent massage establishment CUP revocations, City Council directed staff to create additional buffers from sensitive uses such as schools, public facilities and residential uses, and additional buffers to the city jurisdictional boundary.
As noted above, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve
the proposed Zone Text Amendment with additional buffer distance requirements from sensitive uses and the City's jurisdictional boundaries.
At the May 5, 2026 City Council regular meeting, the Council directed Staff to expand the distance requirements between new and existing massage establishments from 500 feet to 1,000 feet. The public hearing was continued to the June 2, 2026 meeting, and then continued again to the June 16, 2026 meeting, to provide time to make revisions to the Ordinance and provide maps and visual aids for discussion and consideration. Note that the June 2, 2026 agenda and staff report incorrectly list the continued date as June 23, 2026. At the June 2, 2026 meeting staff stated on the record that the item would be continued to the “next meeting,” defined as the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, and thereafter posted notice of the new hearing date, June 16, 2026, on the public bulletin.
At the June 16, 2026 City Council regular meeting, the Council voted to continue the item to the next regular City Council Meeting on July 7, 2026, and directed staff to prepare an alternative version of the map (Page 2 of Attachment C) illustrating the locations where a new massage establishment could be permitted if the required separation from the jurisdictional boundary were increased from 350 feet to 1,000 feet.
During the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting, there was a consensus from Council to increase the jurisdictional boundary buffer from the originally proposed 350 to 1,000 feet.
Additionally, Council voted to continue the item to the next regular City Council meeting on July 21, 2026, and directed staff to further elaborate on the specific massage definition and distinguish between different massage operations. SEMMC Section 5.22.010 defines massage establishments as:
"Any fixed location where massage is performed for compensation, including, but not limited to, those businesses that provide massage services accessory to their principal permitted use, such as an aromatherapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor, beauty salon, health club, beach club, skin care salon, and day spa. The term "massage establishment" or "establishment" includes a sole proprietor, an independent contractor, and any certified massage practitioner or therapist performing massage in the city without being employed by another massage establishment."
Based on the definition referenced above, the Municipal Code already identifies businesses that may provide massage services and establishes the threshold at which those businesses are classified as a massage establishment when massage services are offered as an accessory to their principal permitted use.
Currently, massage establishments may apply for a CUP in the Manufacturing, Commercial-Manufacturing, Commercial and Commercial-Residential zones. However, as depicted in Attachment C, the new buffer restrictions for massage establishments will now limit new massage establishments to only Manufacturing and CommercialManufacturing zones in the northwest part of the City. This will provide the necessary buffer from sensitive uses such as residential homes, schools and parks that are generally located on southeast part of South El Monte.
FINDINGS
Pursuant to SEMMC Section 17.03.150 (E)(3) and (F)(3), a recommendation by Planning
Commission for approval of a Zone Text Amendment and a decision by City Council regarding such recommendation must each be based on the following findings:
1. Substantial proof exists that the proposed change will promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the citizens of the city; Unregulated massage establishments have the potential to adversely affect the public health and safety of South El Monte residents. The amendment of land use regulations, in alignment with State requirements, specific only to future massage establishments vetted by the City’s licensing application process (SEMMC Chapter 5.22) and ultimately entitled through a conditional use permit (SEMMC Section 17.03.230) will assist in these efforts by requiring a 1,000 foot separation from sensitive uses, other massage establishments, and the City's jurisdictional boundaries.
2. The proposed change is in conformance with the purpose of this chapter and with all applicable, officially adopted policies and plans; The proposed amendment does not change the operational and security requirements and safeguards established in Chapter 5.22 to ensure future massage establishments and employees comply with state law for licensing. The proposed amendment provides a buffer distance from sensitive uses, other massage establishments, and the jurisdictional boundary in order to protect nearby sensitive uses and the general public health, safety, and welfare of the City. Thus, the amendment is consistent with all applicable, officially adopted policies, regulations, and plans.
3. Streets and public facilities existing or proposed are adequate to serve all uses permitted when the property is reclassified; No new massage establishments are proposed as part of the Zone Text Amendment. Existing buildings and operational footprints of general retail buildings within the City are sufficient for potential new massage establishment uses, provided they meet the separation requirements and obtain the necessary permits. As such, the existing retail buildings do not require additional streets and public facilities nor impose undue strain on existing infrastructure and services. Proposed modifications to any new subject sites must meet all applicable Planning and Building & Safety regulations. Therefore, no change in service use will occur to the subject properties.
4. All uses permitted when the property is reclassified will be compatible with present and potential future uses, and further, existing regulations applying to the property in question; The proposed amendment will ensure that future uses meet all applicable standards and requirements pursuant to SEMMC Chapter 5.22 and Section 17.03.230 and thus will be compatible with present and future uses.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS/DETERMINATION
Staff reviewed the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines and has determined that the project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines15061(b)(3). The amendment does not approve any development or construction, and any future projects will be subject to review pursuant to CEQA. The amendment does not allow for massage establishments to establish locations in the City without undergoing the licensing application process to receive a permit, nor increase the number of massage establishments, and does not change any building regulations or requirements that could have an environmental impact. In addition, Section 15061(b)(3) includes the general rule that CEQA only applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Therefore, no further action is required under CEQA.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Massage Ordinance No. 1292
B. Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-06
C. Massage Buffer Maps
ATTACHMENT A
ORDINANCE NO. 1292
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (NO. ZTA-26-02) TO AMEND
SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.03.230 TO IMPOSE A BUFFER DISTANCE FROM JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES TO 1,000 FEET AND A 1,000-FOOT BUFFER FROM ALL SENSITIVE USES AND
OTHER MASSAGE BUSINESSES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, section 7, the City of South El Monte (“City”) has the authority, under its police power, to enact regulations for the public health, safety, and welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, Senate Bill 731 created the California Massage Therapy Council (“CAMTC”) which limited cities’ ability to regulate massage establishments; and WHEREAS, in 2015, AB 1147 restored the City’s ability to regulate massage establishments through land use and local licensing and health and safety requirements, subject to certain regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City amended the South El Monte Municipal Code (“SEMMC”) in 2014 to include Chapter 5.22 (Massage Establishments) to impose licensing requirements for massage establishments in the City; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, the City amended the SEMMC again to include Section 17.03.230 (Massage establishments) to impose location and zoning regulations including a 500-foot distance requirement between massage establishments; and
WHEREAS, although massage establishments have legal status like other professions, the City continues to find massage establishments in the City frequently are not conducted like professional businesses, despite certification by the CAMTAC; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the City’s Code Enforcement Department have found massage establishments in the City have consistently operated without the necessary permits and engaged in illicit activities such as prostitution and human trafficking; and
WHEREAS, when massage establishments participate in such activities, it can change neighborhood character, impact quality of life, impact the local economy, reduce property values, disproportionately absorb public resources, and damage public trust; and
Ordinance No. 1292
WHEREAS, the City believes these public health, welfare, and safety issues can be addressed by increasing the distance between massage businesses and by imposing additional distance requirements from sensitive uses, such as parks, schools, day care centers, and residential areas; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2026, the South El Monte Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 26-06 recommending City Council adoption of this Ordinance and ZTA No. 26-02; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a noticed public hearing on this Ordinance on May 5, 2026 at which time it considered all testimony, both written and oral; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2026, the City Council continued its public hearing to June 2, 2026 and directed staff to include provisions to increase the locational criteria between massage establishments from 500 feet to 1,000 feet and provide additional maps and exhibits for discussion; and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2026, the City Council continued its public hearing to June 16, 2026 to provide additional time to develop materials for review and discussion; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the City Council continued its public hearing to July 7, 2026 and directed staff to provide an alternative map, illustrating a 1,000-foot separation buffer from jurisdictional boundaries, for review and discussion; and WHEREAS, on July 7, 2026, the City Council continued its public hearing to July 21, 2026 and directed staff to revise the Ordinance to require a 1,000-foot separation buffer from jurisdictional boundaries, sensitive uses and other massage establishments; and to the review definitions for massage spas and therapies, for further discussion and consideration; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a noticed public hearing on this Ordinance on July 21, 2026 at which time it considered all testimony, both written and oral; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a 1,000-foot distance requirement from sensitive uses and other massage establishments, and a 1,000-foot distance requirement from the City’s jurisdictional boundary will aid in protecting the public health, safety, and welfare, and that these new requirements will not preclude the establishment of new massage businesses and is not directed toward a particular business or owner; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was posted in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on April 23, 2026 for the first reading of Ordinance No. 1292 considered by City Council on May 5, 2026.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Recitals set forth above are true and correct, are hereby adopted as findings, and are incorporated into the Ordinance.
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SECTION 2: The City Council hereby approves the first reading of Ordinance No. 1292 which approves a ZTA to the SEMMC as set forth below.
SECTION 3: Based on the record of the hearing, including all information presented at the hearing, including the Planning Commission Staff Report dated March 25, 2026 and the City Council Staff Reports dated May 5, 2026, June 2, 2026, June 16, 2026, July 7, 2026, and July 21, 2026, which are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance No. 1292 by reference, the City Council approves Planning Commission’s recommendation to adopt ZTA-26-02 with the aforementioned modifications and approves the following Planning Commission findings made pursuant to SEMMC Section 17.03.150 (E)(3):
A. Substantial proof exists that the proposed change will promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the citizens of the city; and B. The proposed change is in conformance with the purpose of Chapter 17.03 (Permit Approval Procedures) and with all applicable, officially adopted policies and plans.
SECTION 4: In accordance with SEMMC Section 17.03.150(A), the proposed Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) is consistent with the City’s General Plan and other officially adopted policies and plans, and the goals and objectives stated therein. No goal or policy will be impaired.
SECTION 5: In accordance with SEMMC Section 17.03.150(C), the proposed ZTA does not relate to hazardous waste facilities and therefore shall be consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles hazardous waste management plan as approved November 30, 1989, relating to siting of and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities.
SECTION 6: Based on the findings, City Council approves ZTA-26-02, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” amending the SEMMC as follows:
A. Amend SEMMC Section 17.03.230 (Massage establishments) to impose 1,000- foot buffers from all sensitive uses and a 1,000-foot buffer from the jurisdictional boundary; and
B. Amend SEMMC Section 17.03.230 (Massage establishments) to increase the distance required between massage establishments from 500 to 1,000 feet.
For the purposes of Exhibit A, strikethroughs represent deletions and double underline represents additions.
SECTION 7: Planning Commission determined, and the City Council agrees, that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), and a Notice of Exemption has been prepared. The exemption applies only to projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 8: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
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remaining portions of this ordinance. The South El Monte City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and the code adopted thereby and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 9: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 10: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to cause this Ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days of its passage in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the City of South El Monte.
SECTION 11: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.
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Ordinance No. 1292
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July, 2026.
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Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Adrian Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney
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I, Adrian Garcia, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1292, was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South El Monte held on the 21st day of July, 2026.
AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: ____________________________________
Adrian Garcia City Clerk
Exhibit “A” to Ordinance No. 1292
EXHIBIT A TO ORDINANCE NO. 1292
17.03.230 Massage establishments.
A. Location Criteria. A massage establishment may be located in any zone district which permits that particular use subject to the following exceptions and qualifications:
1. A massage establishment shall not be established or located within five hundred one thousand (1,000) feet of any existing massage establishment. The distance between any two massage establishments shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to the boundaries of the city and to intervening structures, from the closest point of each establishment.
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3. A massage establishment shall not be established or located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the city’s jurisdictional boundary and any sensitive use, defined as K-12 schools, day care centers, religious institutions, parks, and residential-zoned property. The distance between any massage establishment sensitive use or jurisdictional boundary shall be the closest point of the property lines of the two, measured in a straight line, without regard to the boundaries of the city and to intervening structures.
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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 10.a.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SUMMARY: Appointments to be made to the South El Monte Community Foundation (“Foundation”) Board of Directors, which is a five-member board serving staggered terms.
Three Directors shall initially serve a four (4) year term and two Directors shall initially serve a two (2) year term.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommend that the City Council:
1. Appoint five individuals to the Foundation Board of Directors;
2. Establish initial staggered terms whereby three (3) Directors will serve an initial four-year term expiring June 30, 2030, and two (2) Directors will serve an initial two-year term expiring June 30, 2028.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact.
DISCUSSION:
A “Notice of Vacancy” was posted in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, on social media, and on the City’s webpage on May 27, 2026, inviting eligible applicants to apply for the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Applications were accepted through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. An additional “Notice of Vacancy” was posted on May 27, 2026, extending the deadline to Tuesday, June 30, 2026, by 5:30 p.m., either by mail or by dropping the application off at City Hall at the Reception Desk.
The South El Monte Community Foundation Board is a five-member board. Pursuant to Article VII (Board of Directors), Section 4 (Selection and Term of Office) and Section 5 (Vacancies) of the Foundation’s Bylaws, members of the Board are approved by the City
Council, with vacancies filled by a three-fifths (3/5) vote. Furthermore, Directors serve staggered terms of four (4) years.
Since all five seats are being filled concurrently with this inaugural appointment, staff recommend that the City Council establish initial staggered terms in order to implement the staggered-term requirement of the Bylaws. Under the recommended structure, three (3) Directors would serve an initial four-year term, and two (2) Directors would serve an initial two-year term. Afterwards, all terms would be four (4) years.
Appointments will commence following City Council approval and pending clearance of Live Scan background check.
Seven (7) applicants are seeking appointment to the South El Monte Community Foundation Board of Directors.
Seeking Appointment:
- Paul Thomas
- Ami Smith
- Raymond Andry, Ed.D.
- Gracie Retamoza
- Eileen Adriana Reza Singh
- Veronica Sifuentes
- Jeff Ortiz
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Paul Thomas
B. Ami Smith
C. Raymond Andry, Ed.D.
D. Gracie Retamoza
E. Eileen Adriana Reza Singh
F. Veronica Sifuentes
G. Jeff Ortiz
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 10.b.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Susie Altamirano, City Attorney
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION (I)
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, TO SUBMIT
TO SOUTH EL MONTE VOTERS A MEASURE TO ENACT
CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS; (II) REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH THE COUNTYADMINISTERED GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DAY; (III) REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO AUTHORIZE THE REGISTRARRECORDER/COUNTY CLERK FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERFORM ELECTION SERVICES; AND (IV)
SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS
AND REBUTTALS REGARDING THE CITY MEASURE AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
SUMMARY: In accordance with the City Council’s direction at its July 7, 2026 meeting, this item returns to the City Council for consideration and approval of the attached Resolution, which includes a proposed Ordinance for City electors to vote on regarding City Council term limits. If approved by a majority of South El Monte voters during the November 3, 2026 election, the proposed Ordinance would enact term limits on the City Council for terms of office beginning on or after November 3, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 26-057, (I) Calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 to submit to the City of South El Monte voters a measure to enact Term limits; (II) Requesting consolidation of such election with the County-administered General Municipal Election to be held on the same day; (III) Requesting the County Board of Supervisors to authorize the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles to perform election services; and (IV) Setting priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttals regarding the City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis;
2. Provide direction on how partial terms should be counted towards the proposed term limits for City Councilmembers;
3. Move to approve the first reading of an Ordinance effectuating the same subject to voter approval;
4. Decide who will author the ballot argument; and
5. Take such additional, related, actions that may be desirable.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated cost for the City to include this measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot is $42,038.
DISCUSSION: On July 7, 2026, the City Council discussed and considered a term limit for City Councilmembers. At the end of the discussion, the City Council approved a motion for City voters to consider a four (4) four-year lifetime term limit (16 years) for City Councilmembers at the November 3, 2026 election.
Based on the direction provided by the City Council, the City Attorney’s Office has prepared Resolution No. 26-057 (I) Calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 to submit to the City of South El Monte voters a measure to enact Term Limits; (II) Requesting consolidation of such election with the County-administered General Municipal Election to be held on the same day; (III) Requesting the County Board of Supervisors to authorize the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles to perform election services; and (IV) Setting priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttals regarding the City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis. When finalized, Resolution No. 26-057 will be sent to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for review and approval.
In order of preference, and subject to availability, the letter designation for the ballot question shall be “CL,” or alternatively “CT” or “LT.”
The attached Resolution calling for an election presents the following ballot question to South El Monte voters:
The City Attorney’s Office also prepared Ordinance No. 1295, a draft term limit ordinance, for the November 3, 2026 ballot. If approved by a majority of voters, Ordinance No. 1295 would prohibit any individual from serving more than four (4) four-year terms (16 years) in their lifetime, as a member of the South El Monte City Council. Additionally, if a City Councilmember resigns or is removed from office during a term, that City Councilmember YES [ ]
Term Limits Reform Measure
Shall the terms served by the City Council in the City
of South El Monte be limited to no more than four (4)
four-year terms in their lifetime and where service for the unexpired balance of a vacated City Council seat
(whether by appointment or election) will also/will not count as service for a full four-year term even if such service is for less than four years in duration? NO [ ]
will be deemed to have served a full term. If approved, the proposed term limits shall only apply prospectively.
The City Attorney’s Office seeks direction from the City Council regarding how partial terms are counted towards the proposed term limits. The City Council may choose to: (1) count any partial term as a full term; (2) count partial terms of two or more years (or another amount of years) as a full term; or (3) not count any partial term as a full term. Below is proposed language for each of the three options:
1. Partial term counted as a full term: “Any person who, either by appointment or election, serves a partial term as a member of the South El Monte City Council for any portion of a term shall be deemed to have served a full four-year term.” (Partial term counted as a full term).
2. Partial term of two (2) or more years counted as a full term: “Any person who, either by appointment or election, serves a partial term as a member of the South El Monte City Council for two or more years shall be deemed to have served a full four-year term.”
3. Partial term not counted as a full term: “Any person who, either by appointment or election, serves a partial term as a member of the South El Monte City Council shall be deemed not to have served a full four-year term.” The City Attorney’s Office will finalize Resolution No. 26-057, Ordinance No. 1295, and the Impartial Analysis based on the City Council’s direction regarding partial terms.
City Year Term
Limits Adopted
Partial Terms Counted as Full Term
Cudahy 2024 Yes (any partial term)
Huntington Park 2024 No
Pasadena 2024 Yes (term of 2+ years)
Bell Gardens 2022 Yes (any partial term)
Baldwin Park 2022 Yes (term of 2+ years)
Lynwood 2022 No
Pico Rivera 2022 Yes (term of 2+ years)
Pomona 2022 Yes, under some circumstances, but not if
partial term is served based on special election
or appointment to fill a mid-term vacancy
Conclusion: Adoption of Resolution No. 26-057 will formally place the term limit measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot, for City voters to consider whether or not to adopt a four (4) four-year term limit (16 years) lifetime term limit on City Councilmembers.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Resolution 26-057 - Term Limits Ballot Measure (CAO) B. Ordinance 1295 - City Council Term Limits (CAO)
1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA (i) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, TO SUBMIT
TO SOUTH EL MONTE VOTERS A MEASURE TO ENACT CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS; (ii) REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION
WITH THE COUNTY-ADMINISTERED GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DAY; (iii) REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO AUTHORIZE THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY
CLERK FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERFORM ELECTION SERVICES; AND (iv) SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS REGARDING THE CITY MEASURE AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL
ANALYSIS
WHEREAS, the City of South El Monte (“City”) does not currently limit the number of terms an individual may serve in an elected City office; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 36502(b), any proposal to limit the number of terms a member of the City Council may serve on the City Council shall only apply prospectively and shall not become operative, unless it is submitted to City electors at a regularly scheduled election and a majority of the votes cast on the proposed term limits favor adoption of the term limits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of South El Monte (“City Council”) desires to exercise its authority under Government Code Section 36502(b) by submitting to City voters a ballot measure which would establish term limits for members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9280, the City Attorney is hereby authorized to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposed measure; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 9282 sets forth the procedures for arguments in favor of or in opposition of any City measure; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 9285 sets forth the procedures for rebuttal arguments; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to secure the consent and order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles (the “Board of Supervisors”) to effectuate the consolidation of the City’s General Municipal Election of November 3, 2026, and the County-administered election of the same date; and
WHEREAS, at its Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. 26-037, which (1) called for and gave notice of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and (2) requested that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors authorize and direct the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (the “County Registrar”) to consolidate the City’s November 3, 2026 election with the County-administered election(s) of the same date; and
2 WHEREAS, the City shall compensate the County Registrar for all necessary expenses incurred by the County Registrar in performing election services for the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council approves the printing of the information for said election in the foreign languages requiring translation pursuant to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and California Election Code Section 14201.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals, and each of them, are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Ballot Measure Question. The City Council does hereby order that the Measure shall be presented and printed upon the ballot submitted to the qualified voters in the manner and form set forth herein. There shall be printed substantially the following ballot question in compliance with Elections Code Sections 9051, 13119(b) and 13247:
The City Council further requests that the City be granted the letter designation “CL”, if available, such that the Measure may be identified on the ballot as “Measure CL.” If the letter designation “CL” is unavailable, it is requested that the following alternative letter designations be given in order of preference: “CT” or “LT,” if available.
SECTION 3. Proposed Ordinance. The City Council approves the submission of the Measure to the voters of the City at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election, and concurrent with this Resolution shall approve the Ordinance that is the basis of the Measure for first reading in the form attached as Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution, subject to the requirement that the Ordinance may not take effect unless the Measure is approved by majority of those casting votes on the Measure at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election. The text of the Ordinance shall be printed in the voter information portion of the sample ballot.
SECTION 4. Election Procedures.
A. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
B. Pursuant to the requirements of Elections Code Sections 10002 and10403, the City respectfully requests that the County’s governing Board of Supervisors consent and agree to the following:
YES [ ]
Term Limits Reform Measure
Shall the terms served by the City Council in the City of South El Monte be limited to no more than four (4) fouryear terms in their lifetime and where service for the unexpired balance of a vacated City Council seat (whether by appointment or election) will also/will not count as service for a full four-year term even if such service is for less than four years in duration? NO [ ]
3 1. That the November 3, 2026 municipal election called by the City to present South El Monte voters with a City-initiated ballot measure seeking approval of the Ordinance be consolidated with the County-administered Statewide General Election of the same date; and
2. That the County’s governing Board of Supervisors consent to having the County render full election services to the City as may be requested by the South El Monte City Clerk (the “City Clerk”) with the understanding and agreement that the County will be reimbursed by the City in full for all services so provided; and
3. That the requested election services include: the preparation, printing and mailing of sample ballots and polling place cards; the establishment or appointment of precincts, polling places, and election officers, the preparation, printing, mailing and furnishing of vote-by-mail ballots, making such publications as are required by law in connection therewith; the furnishing of ballots, voting booths and other necessary supplies or materials for polling places; the canvassing of the returns of the election and the furnishing of the results of such canvassing to the City Clerk of the City of South El Monte and the performance of such other election services as may be requested by the City Clerk.
C. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all ballots, notices, printed matter and supplies, services, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
D. The polls for the election shall be open at 7:00 a.m. the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10242, except as provided in Elections Code Section 14401.
E. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for the holding of municipal elections in the City.
F. Notice of the time, place, and holding of the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form, and manner as required by law.
G. All ballots shall be tallied at a central counting place and not at the precincts. Said central counting place shall be at a ballot counting center designated by the County.
H. The County is authorized to canvass the returns of the City’s municipal election.
I. The City Clerk shall receive the canvass from the County as it pertains to the election on the measure, and shall certify the results to the City Council, as required by law.
J. The City’s Municipal Election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating such elections, including without limitation, Elections Code Section 10418.
4 SECTION 5. Subject to any logistical constraints imposed by the County Registrar by virtue of consolidation, the City also requests that all material appearing in the voters’ pamphlet be translated from English to those relevant foreign languages that may be required in order to comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and California Election Code Section 14201.
SECTION 6. Arguments, Rebuttals, and Impartial Analysis.
A. Direct Argument for and Against the Measure.
1. The City Council acknowledges Elections Code Section 9282(b) and 9287 which provide as follows:
a. When a measure is placed on the ballot by a legislative body, the legislative body, or a member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body, or an individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure, or bona fide association of citizens, or a combination of voters and associations, may file a 300 word or less written argument in favor of the measure; and b. If more than one argument in favor of a measure is submitted, the City Clerk shall give preference and priority, in the order named, to the arguments submitted by the following person(s) and entities: (A) the legislative body, or member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body; (B) an individual voter, or bona fide association of citizens, or combination of a voter(s) and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the measure; (C) a bona fide associations of citizens; and (D) individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.
Provided such argument is submitted by or before the deadline for submitting ballot arguments, the City Council, by motion, reserves the right to designate and delegate one (1) or more of its members to author an argument in favor of the City’s measure and recognition of Elections Code Section 9283 which limits the number of signatories to the argument to five, prescribe a process or criteria for determining who should be selected to sign.
2. Arguments against the proposed ballot measure, if any, shall also be subject to the provisions of Elections Code Sections 9282 and 9287.
3. The deadline date and time for submitting arguments for or against the measure to the City Clerk is August 14, 2026, by 5:30 p.m., after which time no arguments for or against the measure will be accepted. Arguments for or against the measure may not exceed 300 words in length. Each argument shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, and include the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument.
4. The City Clerk shall comply with all provisions of law establishing priority of arguments for printing and distribution to the voters, and shall take all necessary actions to cause the selected arguments to be printed and distributed to the voters.
5 B. Rebuttal Arguments.
1. Pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9285 and 9287, when the City Clerk selects the arguments for and against the City-initiated measure to be printed and distributed to the voters, the City Clerk will send a copy of the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument against the measure, and a copy of the argument against the authors of the argument in favor of the measure.
2. The authors of the respective arguments for and against the measure or persons designated by them may then prepare and submit rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words in length. The deadline for submitting rebuttal arguments to the City Clerk is August 24, 2026, by 5:30 p.m., after which time no rebuttal arguments will be accepted. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.
C. City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9280, the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the measure to the City Attorney so that the City Attorney may prepare an impartial analysis of the measure, not to exceed 500 words in length. The impartial analysis shall explain what the measure will do if approved and enacted and how that impacts/changes existing law. The City Attorney shall transmit its impartial analysis to the City Clerk, who shall cause the analysis to be published in the voter information guide along with the ballot measure as provided by law. The Impartial Analysis shall be filed no later than August 14, 2026. In the event the entire text of the measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in the voter information portion of the sample ballot, there shall be printed immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10-font bold type, the following: “The above statement is an impartial analysis of Ordinance or Measure. If you desire a copy of the Ordinance or Measure, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 579-6540 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.”
D. Delivery of Materials. Any materials that must be submitted to the City Clerk must be delivered in person to the Office of the City Clerk located at South El Monte City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, materials delivered to the City Clerk must be delivered during regular business hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
SECTION 7. Manner of Placement on the Ballot. The City Clerk has delegated discretion to direct the County to undertake one of the following placement options: (a) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text (prescribed by law) only; (b) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text and include Official Sample Ballot Notice advising voters to call the City Clerk’s Office and request a free copy of the ballot measure enclosure (OR) that the City will be sending voters a supplemental mailing; or (c) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text and include Full Ballot Measure Enclosure Text in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.
SECTION 8. City Clerk Tasks.
A. Delivery of Resolution to County: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. The City Council directs the City Clerk to deliver copies of this Resolution, including the
6 Ordinance to the Clerk of the County’s governing Board of Supervisors and to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles.
B. Publication of Ballot Measure Synopsis: As required by Elections Code Section 12111, the City Clerk shall publish a synopsis of the measure at least one time, no later than one week before the date of the November 3, 2026 election in a newspaper of general circulation in the City or as may otherwise be permitted by law. The notice shall be headed “Measure to be Voted On” in conspicuous type and shall be substantially in the following form:
“MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON
Notice is hereby given that the following measure is to be voted on at a general municipal election to be held in the City of South El Monte, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November 2026.
[Text of synopsis of measure]
Dated _______
_______________
City Clerk”
SECTION 9. Public Examination. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9295, this measure will be available for public examination for no fewer than ten (10) calendar days prior to being submitted for printing in the voter information guide. The Clerk shall post notice in the Clerk’s office of the specific dates that the examination period will run.
SECTION 10. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the ballot measure relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) Section 15378(b)(5).
SECTION 11. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion thereof.
SECTION 12. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall be effective upon its adoption. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County’s governing Board of Supervisors and the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles.
7 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 21st day of July 2026.
________________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Susie Altamirano, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garcia, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26-057, was duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on this 21st day of July 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
FORM OF ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 1295
AN ORDINANCE OF PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL
MONTE, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 2.04.025 TO
CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL) OF TITLE 2
(ADMINSTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE SOUTH
EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TERM
LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the City of South El Monte (“City”) is a general law city incorporated under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 36502(b) provides that the City Council of a general law city may adopt a proposal to limit the number of terms a member of the city council may serve on the city council upon approval by a vote of the City residents; and WHEREAS, no such term limits shall apply to City Councilmembers unless and until such limits are approved by a majority of votes cast on the ballot measure at the November 3, 2026 City Election; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 36502(b), such term limits shall apply prospectively only to those terms of office which commence on or after November 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, at its Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026, the South El Monte City Council approved Resolution No. 26-037, which called for an Election to be held on November 3, 2026, and consolidated with the County-administered election(s) of the same date; and WHEREAS, in addition to the election contests called for under Resolution No. 26-037, the City Council also called for South El Monte voters to consider a ballot measure and related ordinance that prospectively adopts City Council term limits; and WHEREAS, the ballot question presented to South El Monte voters was as follows:
Term Limits Reform Measure
Shall the terms served by the City Council in the City of South El Monte be limited to no more than four (4) fouryear terms in their lifetime and where service for the unexpired balance of a vacated City Council seat
YES [ ]
WHEREAS, this Ordinance was provisionally approved by the City Council for first reading and second reading on _____________ 2026 and ______________, 2026, respectively, subject to the requirement that the ballot measure authorizing the implementation of this Ordinance is in fact approved by South El Monte voters at a general municipal election held November 3, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the ballot measure seeking approval of this Ordinance was approved by a simple majority of votes cast at the City’s municipal election of November 3, 2026, by a final count of _________ “Yes” votes (or ______% “Yes”) to ________ “No” votes (or _____% “No”); and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of ______________, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. ______ which acknowledged the conduct of the November 4, 2026 municipal election, and declared the results of the same: the ballot measure authorizing the implementation of this Ordinance was approved by South El Monte voters.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Section 2.04.025 (Term Limits) is hereby added to Chapter 2.04 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the South El Monte Municipal Code to read as follows:
Section 2.04.025 – Term Limits
A. The purpose of this Section is to promote more competitive elections by ensuring that periodically the advantages of incumbency of a City Councilmember will yield to increased participation in seeking elected office and encouraging qualified candidates to seek public office.
B. Pursuant to the authority granted to the City under Government Code Section 36502(b), no person shall serve more than four (4) four-year terms (16 years) in their lifetime as a member of the South El Monte City Council.
C. For purposes of the term limits in this Section, any person who, either by appointment or election, serves a partial term as a member of the South El Monte City Council for any portion of a term/for two or more years, shall be deemed to have served/not to have served a full four-year term.
(whether by appointment or election) will also/will not count as service for a full four-year term even if such service is for less than four years in duration? NO [ ]
D. For purposes of the term limits in this Section, any member of the City Council who resigns or is removed from office during a term shall be deemed to have served a full term.
E. The term limit established by this Section shall apply prospectively only to those terms of office which commence on or after November 3, 2026.
F. The City Clerk must reject, refuse to accept for filing, and otherwise refuse to process any nominating papers or other equivalent declaration of candidacy as required or authorized by law for persons if they are ineligible to hold public office pursuant to this section.
G. This section shall not be amended or repealed except by a majority vote of the voters of the City of South El Monte at a regularly scheduled election.
SECTION 3. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is for any reason held invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon the following conditions: (i) approval by the City Council; (ii) approval of the Ordinance by majority of the voters casting votes at the General Municipal Election of November 3, 2026; (iii) certification of all votes cast by the City Council confirming that a majority of the voters have approved this Ordinance; and (iv) confirmation of approval of this Ordinance by the City Council upon certification of election results.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance is not a “project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Action (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment nor does it involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
SECTION 6. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance, provided that this Ordinance shall not take effect unless the ballot measure adopting City Council term limits is approved by South El Monte voters at the November 3, 2026 Election, as confirmed by the canvass of election results. The City Clerk shall timely cause the same to be published in the official newspaper once the Ordinance becomes effective. The Ordinance shall become effective upon the City Council’s approval of a resolution Reciting the Fact of the City’s November 3, 2026 Election and Declaring the Results of the Same.
ADOPTED by vote of the People of City of South El Monte on the 3rd day of November 2026, and declared and certified by the South El Monte City Council on the ___ day _______________, 2026.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garcia, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _________ was duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on this 21st day of July 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 10.c.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Susie Altamirano, City Attorney
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION (I)
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE SUBMISSION TO
SOUTH EL MONTE VOTERS OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO
REVERT THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF MAYOR TO AN
APPOINTIVE POSITION SELECTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS; (II) ACKNOWLEDGING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE EFFECTUATING
THE FOREGOING AMENDMENTS; (III) ORDERING THAT
THE BALLOT MEASURE BE SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE
CITY’S NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION; (IV) REQUESTING THAT THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS INCLUDE THE BALLOT
MEASURE AS PART OF CITY’S PRIOR ELECTION
CONSOLIDATION REQUEST; (V) REQUESTING THAT THE
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK PROVIDE
SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES,
INCLUSIVE OF THE BALLOT MEASURE; AND (VI) SETTING
PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND
REBUTTALS REGARDING THE BALLOT MEASURE AND
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
SUMMARY: In accordance with City Council’s direction at its July 7, 2026 meeting, this item returns to the City Council for consideration and approval of the attached Resolution, which includes a proposed Ordinance submitting to the City electors the question of whether to return to a selected Mayor. If approved by a majority of South El Monte voters during the November 3, 2026 election, the proposed Ordinance would eliminate the elected office of Mayor, return the seat to a City Council seat, and reestablish the selection of the Mayor by the City Council from among its own members. The current incumbent would be allowed to serve the remainder of their term as Mayor through November 2028.
The attached Resolution calls an election for this purpose, to be consolidated with the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election, and the attached Ordinance effectuates the change to the South El Monte Municipal Code subject to voter approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution (I) Calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 to submit to the City of South El Monte voters a measure to revert the elective office of Mayor to an appointive position selected by the City Council from among its members; (II) Acknowledging City Council approval of an Ordinance effectuating the foregoing amendments; (III) Ordering that the ballot measure be submitted as part of the City’s November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election; (IV) Requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors include the ballot measure as part of the City’s prior election consolidation request; (V) Requesting that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk provide specific election administration services, inclusive of the ballot measure; and (VI) Setting priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttals regarding the ballot measure and directing preparation of an impartial analysis;
2. Move to approve the first reading of an ordinance effectuating the same subject to voter approval;
3. Decide who will author the ballot arguments; and
4. Take such additional, related, actions that may be desirable.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City Clerk has provided the following estimated costs for placement of the measure(s) on the November 3, 2026 ballot:
• One (1) Measure: $42,038
• Two (2) Measures: $45,023
The City Council is separately considering a term limits measure for placement on the same ballot. If both the selected mayor measure and the term limits measure are placed on the ballot, the estimated combined cost is $45,023, meaning the addition of the second measure adds approximately $2,985 to the cost of placing this measure alone. These figures do not factor in City Attorney time associated with preparing the measure and City staff time associated with required publications and other administrative cost. It should be noted that once the measure is placed on the ballot, the City is prohibited from spending any public monies for purposes of ballot measure advocacy.
DISCUSSION: A. Background
The City of South El Monte (“City”) is a general law city governed by a five-member City Council, which includes the Mayor. (SEMMC § 2.12.010.) Each member of the City Council, including the Mayor, is directly elected by the registered voters of the City, and each elective officer serves a four-year term. (SEMMC §§ 2.12.030, 2.16.060.) California Context
Under state law, the office of Mayor in a general law city may be either directly elected or selected by the city council, and a change in either direction must be submitted to the City’s voters. (Gov. Code, §§ 34900–34904.)
The default is a council-selected mayor: following each general municipal election, the council chooses one of its members to serve as mayor. (Gov. Code, § 36801.) This default “rotational” mayor—used by the majority of cities in Los Angeles County—are
selected by his or her peers on a city council, in the same manner the City currently selects its Mayor Pro Tem. (SEMMC § 2.16.050.)
Los Angeles County has eighty-eight (88) incorporated cities, twenty-three (23) of which directly elect their mayor; the remainder use a council-selected mayor.
California has embraced the council-manager form more thoroughly than any other state.
A 2016 Common Cause study found that 97% of California cities operate under this model. Only five cities—Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, and Oakland— use a “strong mayor” system in which the mayor serves as the chief executive.
Within the council-manager model, the 2025 Rose Institute California City Managers Survey found that 62% of California cities do not directly elect their mayor, while 38% do.
The council-selected model predominates overwhelmingly among smaller cities: only 26% of cities with populations under 35,000 directly elect their mayor. That figure rises to 41% for medium-sized cities and 55% for large cities, with all very large cities (over 200,000 in population) electing the mayor directly.
The council-selected mayor is, and has long been, the default model for the vast majority of California cities, particularly at the small and medium city level.
Local Context
In 1999, voters in the City moved to “direct popular vote” method of electing the City’s mayor. Prior to 1999, the Mayor was selected by the City Council from among the City Council members to serve a one-year term. In 2009, the voters approved Measure SE, which extended the mayoral term from two (2) years to four (4) years, with the first fouryear term commencing following the November 2011 election.
In the City, the mayorship is largely ceremonial and carries no special executive authority, in contrast to the “strong mayor” systems of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, and Oakland. The City’s Mayor presides over City Council meetings, decides questions of order, signs ordinances and resolutions, and may designate a sergeant-atarms; the office otherwise carries the same powers and duties as any other seat on the City Council. (SEMMC § 2.04.080; Gov. Code, § 34903.) Accordingly, the proposed measure would change only the manner in which the Mayor is selected; it would not alter the powers or duties of the office or the size of the City Council.
B. Specifics Associated with Proposed Measure
Government Code Section 34902, subdivision (b), authorizes the City Council, in a city with an established elective Mayor, to submit to the voters the question of whether to eliminate the elective office of Mayor and thereby reestablish selection of the Mayor by the City Council. When the elective office was created, no additional seat was added to the City Council; rather, one of the existing City Council offices was designated as the office of Mayor. (Gov. Code, §§ 34902, subd. (a), 34903.) Elimination of the elective office therefore returns that seat to a City Council seat; the City Council remains a five-member body.
Should the proposed measure be approved by the voters, the incumbent elected Mayor would complete their term of office as Mayor. By statute, the elective office of Mayor is eliminated upon the expiration of the incumbent Mayor’s term, at which time selection of
the Mayor by the City Council is reestablished. (Gov. Code, § 34902, subd. (b).) The term of office for the currently occupied elected Mayor is set to expire in November 2028. At the November 2028 general election at which that term expires, the seat would appear on the ballot as a City Council seat rather than as the office of Mayor, and thereafter the City Council would select the Mayor from among its five members.
Accordingly, if so approved by the City Council, then the ballot measure to eliminate the elective office of Mayor and thereby reestablish selection of the Mayor by the City Council would need to be approved by South El Monte voters at an election held November 3, 2026. In order of preference, and subject to availability, the letter designation for the ballot question shall be “SM,” or alternatively “RM” or “RT.”
The attached resolution calling for an election presents the following ballot question to South El Monte voters:
YES [ ]
City Council Reform Measure
Shall the voters amend the South El Monte
Municipal Code to return to five elected City
Council members and a Mayor selected from
among the five elected City Council
members?
NO [ ]
The measure is accompanied by an Ordinance, which amends the South El Monte Municipal Code to effectuate the change subject to voter approval, including amendments to Chapter 2.16 to provide for annual selection of the Mayor, including the following substantive changes:
• The office of Mayor becomes a position selected by the City Council, from among its own members, upon the end of the term of office for the current incumbent. That term ends November 2028.
• The office of Mayor will not appear on the ballot in the November 2028 General Election, or in any other election ballot of the City thereafter, as a separately designated office. The seat currently designated as the office of Mayor will instead appear on that ballot, and on future ballots, as a City Council seat. • The person selected by the City Council to serve as Mayor will be selected by the City Council.
• The Ordinance deletes SEMMC §§ 2.16.050 and 2.16.060 and adds a new Section 2.16.060, entitled “Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem,” providing that both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem are selected by the City Council from among its own members.
• All references to “Mayor” in the Municipal Code will thereafter refer to whichever City Council member is selected to serve in that capacity for the given year, and no longer refer to individuals who were elected to that position.
C. Ballot Arguments
As this is a City-initiated measure, the City Council has priority in terms of deciding whether it will author the Ballot Argument in favor of the measure. The City Council can either author a joint letter or could delegate the authority to one (1) or more members
who will then submit the argument on the City Council’s behalf. The City Attorney will also be required to submit its own impartial analysis. Arguments for or against the measure as well as the City Attorney’s impartial analysis are due August 14, 2026.
Rebuttals are due August 24, 2026. Accordingly, in addition to approving the measure’s placement on the ballot, the City Council will need to decide how it wishes to handle the authoring of arguments.
CONCLUSION: In order to timely place the ballot measure contemplated above on to the November 3, 2026 ballot, it is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the attached Resolution calling an election to place a ballot question before South El Monte voters to make the office of Mayor a position selected by the City Council;
2. Approve for first reading the attached Ordinance which effectuates the municipal code changes necessary to effectuate the purpose of the ballot measure; and
3. Decide who will author the ballot arguments.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Resolution 26-058 - 2026 Calling Selected Mayor Ballot Measure CAO B. Ordinance 1296 - 2026 Selected Mayor Ballot Measure CAO
1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-058
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION (i) CALLING AND
GIVING NOTICE OF THE SUBMISSION TO SOUTH EL MONTE VOTERS
OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO REVERT THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF MAYOR
TO AN APPOINTIVE POSITION SELECTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS; (ii) ACKNOWLEDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE EFFECTUING THE FOREGOING
AMENDMENTS; (iii) ORDERING THAT THE BALLOT MEASURE
SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE CITY’S NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; (iv) REQUESTING THAT THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS INCLUDE THE BALLOT MEASURE
AS PART OF CITY’S PRIOR ELECTION CONSOLIDATION REQUEST; (v)
REQUESTING THAT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
PROVIDE SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES,
INCLUSIVE OF THE BALLOT MEASURE; AND (vi) SETTING PRIORITIES
FOR FILIING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS REGARDING
THE BALLOT MEASURE AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
WHEREAS, Government Code Sections 34900 through 34904, and in particular Government Code Section 34902, subdivision (b), provides the voters of a city, after having approved a measure establishing the office of mayor as an elective office, may, by subsequent ballot measure, eliminate the office as an elective office and restore the office to a position whose occupant is selected by the City Council from among its members at least every two years following the certification of election results at a city’s general municipal election; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby submits to South El Monte voters a ballot measure (the “Measure”) to eliminate the elective office of Mayor and provide that the Mayor shall instead be selected by the City Council from among its own members; and WHEREAS, if the Measure is approved by the electors, the elective office of Mayor shall be eliminated upon the expiration date of the current incumbent Mayor’s term, such that the incumbent Mayor shall be permitted to complete their current term of office as Mayor, and thereafter, the procedure of selection of the Mayor by the City Council shall be reestablished; and WHEREAS, concurrent with the approval of this Resolution, the City Council has also approved for first reading an ordinance (hereinafter, “the Ordinance”) which, if the Measure is approved by South El Monte voters, would eliminate the elective office of Mayor and provide for annual selection of the Mayor by the City Council (A true and correct copy of the Ordinance is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A”); and
WHEREAS, at its Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. 26-037, which (1) called for and gave notice of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and (2) requested that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) authorize and direct the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (hereinafter, “the County”) to consolidate the City’s November 3, 2026 election with the Countyadministered election(s) of the same date; and
2 WHEREAS, the City shall compensate the County for all necessary expenses incurred by the County in providing the municipal election administration services for the City, including any such additional costs arising out of the placement of the above-described ballot measure on the City’s November 3, 2026 ballot; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also wishes to (i) establish deadlines and rules for the submission of written arguments and rebuttals for and against the Measure in accordance with applicable Elections Code procedures; (ii) direct the timely preparation of the City Attorney’s impartial analysis; and (iii) provide such other direction as may be necessary to facilitate the placement of the Measure on the ballot.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL
MONTE, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the foregoing Recitals are true and correct, are incorporated herein and by this reference made an operative part thereof.
SECTION 2. Ballot Measure Question. The City Council does hereby order that the Measure shall be presented and printed upon the ballot submitted to the qualified voters in the manner and form set forth herein. There shall be printed substantially the following ballot question in compliance with Elections Code Sections 9051, 13119(b) and 13247:
YES [ ]
City Council Reform Measure
Shall the voters amend the South El Monte
Municipal Code to return to five elected City
Council members and a Mayor selected from
among the five elected City Council members?
NO [ ]
The City Council further requests that the City be granted the letter designation “SM”, if available, such that the Measure may be identified on the ballot as “Measure “SM”. If the letter designation “SM” is unavailable, it is requested that the following alternative letter designations be given in order of preference: “RM” and “RT”, also if available.
SECTION 3. Election Procedures.
A. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
B. Pursuant to the requirements of Elections Code Sections 10002 and10403, the City respectfully requests that the County’s governing Board of Supervisors consent and agree to the following:
1. That the November 3, 2026 municipal election, called by the City to present South El Monte voters with a City-initiated ballot measure seeking approval of the Ordinance be consolidated with the County-administered Statewide General Election of the same date; and
3 2. That the County’s governing Board of Supervisors consent to having the County render full election services to the City as may be requested by the South El Monte City Clerk (hereinafter, the “City Clerk”) with the understanding and agreement that the County will be reimbursed by the City in full for all services so provided; and
3. That the requested election services include: the preparation, printing and mailing of sample ballots and polling place cards; the establishment or appointment of precincts, polling places, and election officers, the preparation, printing, mailing and furnishing of vote-by-mail ballots, making such publications as are required by law in connection therewith; the furnishing of ballots, voting booths and other necessary supplies or materials for polling places; the canvassing of the returns of the election and the furnishing of the results of such canvassing to the City Clerk of the City of South El Monte and the performance of such other election services as may be requested by the City Clerk.
C. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all ballots, notices, printed matter and supplies, services, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
D. The polls for the election shall be open at 7:00 a.m. the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10242, except as provided in Elections Code Section 14401.
E. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for the holding of municipal elections in the City.
F. Notice of the time, place, and holding of the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form, and manner as required by law.
G. All ballots shall be tallied at a central counting place and not at the precincts. Said central counting place shall be at a ballot counting center designated by the County.
H. The County is authorized to canvass the returns of the City’s municipal election.
I. The City Clerk shall receive the canvass from the County as it pertains to the election on the measure, and shall certify the results to the City Council, as required by law.
J. The City’s Municipal Election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating such elections, including without limitation, Elections Code Section 10418.
SECTION 4. Arguments; Rebuttals and Impartial Analysis.
A. Direct Arguments For and Against the Measure.
1. The City Council acknowledges Elections Code Section 9282(b) and 9287 which provide as follows:
4 (a) When a measure is placed on the ballot by a legislative body, the legislative body, or a member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body, or an individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure, or bona fide association of citizens, or a combination of voters and associations, may file a 300 word or less written argument in favor of the measure; and (b) If more than one argument in favor of a measure is submitted, the City Clerk shall give preference and priority, in the order named, to the arguments submitted by the following person(s) and entities: (A) the legislative body, or member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body; (B) an individual voter, or bona fide association of citizens, or combination of a voter(s) and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the measure; (C) a bona fide associations of citizens; and (D) individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.
Provided such argument is submitted by or before the deadline for submitting ballot arguments, the City Council, by motion, reserves the right to designate and delegate one (1) or more of its members to author an argument in favor of the City’s measure and recognition of Elections Code Section 9283 which limits the number of signatories to the argument to five, prescribe a process or criteria for determining who should be selected to sign.
2. Arguments against the proposed ballot measure, if any, shall also be subject to the provisions of Elections Code Sections 9282 and 9287.
3. The deadline date and time for submitting arguments for or against the measure to the City Clerk is August 14, 2026, by 5:30 p.m., after which time no arguments for or against the measure will be accepted. Arguments for or against the measure may not exceed 300 words in length. Each argument shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, and include the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument.
4. The City Clerk shall comply with all provisions of law establishing priority of arguments for printing and distribution to the voters, and shall take all necessary actions to cause the selected arguments to be printed and distributed to the voters.
B. Rebuttal Arguments.
1. Pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9285 and 9287, when the City Clerk selects the arguments for and against the City-initiated measure to be printed and distributed to the voters, the City Clerk will send a copy of the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument against the measure, and a copy of the argument against the authors of the argument in favor of the measure.
2. The authors of the respective arguments for and against the measure or persons designated by them may then prepare and submit rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words in length. The deadline for submitting rebuttal arguments to the City
5 Clerk is August 24, 2026, by 5:30 p.m., after which time no rebuttal arguments will be accepted. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.
C. City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9280, the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the measure to the City Attorney so that the City Attorney may prepare an impartial analysis of the measure, not to exceed 500 words in length. The impartial analysis shall explain what the measure will do if approved and enacted and how that impacts/changes existing law. The City Attorney shall transmit its impartial analysis to the City Clerk, who shall cause the analysis to be published in the voter information guide along with the ballot measure as provided by law. The Impartial Analysis shall be filed no later than August 14, 2026.
In the event the entire text of the measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in the voter information portion of the sample ballot, there shall be printed immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10-font bold type, the following: “The above statement is an impartial analysis of Ordinance or Measure. If you desire a copy of the Ordinance or Measure, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 626-579-6540 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.”
D. Delivery of Materials. Any materials that must be submitted to the City Clerk must be delivered in person to the Office of the City Clerk located at South El Monte City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, materials delivered to the City Clerk must be delivered during regular business hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
SECTION 5. Manner of Placement on the Ballot. The City Clerk has delegated discretion to direct the County to undertake one of the following placement options: (a) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text (prescribed by law) only; (b) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text and include Official Sample Ballot Notice advising voters to call the City Clerk’s Office and request a free copy of the ballot measure enclosure (OR) that the City will be sending voters a supplemental mailing; or (c) Print a 75 word abbreviated ballot measure text and include Full Ballot Measure Enclosure Text in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.
SECTION 6. City Clerk Tasks.
A. Delivery of Resolution to County: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. The City Council directs the City Clerk to deliver copies of this Resolution, including the Ordinance to the Clerk of the County’s governing Board of Supervisors and to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles.
B. Publication of Ballot Measure Synopsis: As required by Elections Code Section 12111, the City Clerk shall publish a synopsis of the measure at least one time, not later than one week before the date of the November 3, 2026 election in a newspaper of general circulation in the City or as may otherwise be permitted by law. The notice shall be headed “Measure to be Voted On” in conspicuous type and shall be substantially in the following form:
6 “MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON
Notice is hereby given that the following measure is to be voted on at a general municipal election to be held in the City of South El Monte, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November 2026.
[Text of synopsis of measure]
Dated _______
_______________
City Clerk”
SECTION 7. Public Examination. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9295, this measure will be available for public examination for no fewer than ten (10) calendar days prior to being submitted for printing in the voter information guide. The Clerk shall post notice in the Clerk’s office of the specific dates that the examination period will run.
SECTION 8. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the ballot measure relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b)(5).
SECTION 9. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion thereof.
SECTION 10. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall be effective upon its adoption. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County’s governing Board of Supervisors and the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk for the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 21st day of July 2026.
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garcia, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26-058, was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of July 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
1 EXHIBIT “A”
FORM OF ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 1296
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA ELIMINATING THE
ELECTIVE OFFICE OF MAYOR AND PROVIDING FOR
SELECTION OF THE MAYOR BY THE CITY COUNCIL
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 34900
THROUGH 34904, AND MAKING CORRESPONDING
AMENDMENTS TO THE SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 34902, subdivision (b), after an office of elective mayor has been established, the City Council may submit to the electors the question of whether to eliminate the elective office of Mayor and thereby reestablish selection of the Mayor by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, at its Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026, the South El Monte City Council approved Resolution No. 26-037, which called for an Election to be held on November 3, 2026, and consolidated with the County-administered election(s) of the same date; and WHEREAS, in addition to the election contests called for under Resolution No. 26-037, the City Council also called for South El Monte voters to consider a ballot measure and related ordinance that eliminates the elective office of Mayor and reestablishing selection of the Mayor by the City Council (the “Measure”); and
WHEREAS, the ballot question presented to South El Monte voters was as follows:
YES [ ]
City Council Reform Measure
Shall the voters amend the South El Monte
Municipal Code to return to five elected City
Council members and a Mayor selected from
among the five elected City Council members?
NO [ ]
WHEREAS, this Ordinance was provisionally approved by the City Council for first reading and second reading on _____________ 2026 and ______________, 2026, respectively, subject to the requirement that the ballot measure authorizing the implementation of this Ordinance
2 is in fact approved by South El Monte voters at a general municipal election held November 3, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the ballot measure seeking approval of this Ordinance was approved by a simple majority of votes cast at the City’s municipal election of November 3, 2026, by a final count of _________ “Yes” votes (or ______% “Yes”) to ________ “No” votes (or _____% “No”); and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of ______________, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. ______ which acknowledged the conduct of the November 4, 2026 municipal election, and declared the results of the same: the ballot measure authorizing the implementation of this Ordinance was approved by South El Monte voters.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. In recognition of the results of the City’s Municipal Election held November 3, 2026, the elective office of “Mayor,” as referenced throughout the South El Monte Municipal Code and other policies of the City, is hereby eliminated and the Mayor shall instead be selected by the City Council from among its own members, in accordance with Government Code Sections 34900 through 34904 and Section 36801. Consistent with Government Code Section 34902, subdivision (b), the elimination of the elective office of Mayor shall take effect upon the expiration of the term of the incumbent elected Mayor who was serving at the time of the November 3, 2026 Election, and the incumbent Mayor shall be permitted to serve the remainder of that term as Mayor.
Upon that date, the seat currently designated as the office of Mayor shall thereafter be filled at the City’s general municipal elections as a City Council seat and shall not appear on the ballot as a separately designated office of Mayor. This change affects only the manner in which the Mayor is selected; it does not alter the powers or duties of the office or reduce the number of members of the City Council, which shall remain at five (5) members.
SECTION 3. Section 2.16.050 (Mayor pro tem) and Section 2.16.060 (Elected mayor) of Chapter 2.16 (Mayor) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the South El Monte Municipal Code are hereby deleted in their entirety, and a new Section 2.16.060 entitled “Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem” is hereby added to Chapter 2.16 of the South El Monte Municipal Code to read as follows:
2.16.060 Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
The council shall organize and select a mayor and mayor pro tem at either: (1) the first regular meeting in December in odd-numbered years; (2) at the time designated by applicable provisions of the government code; or (3) at such other time as a majority of the council shall so order.
SECTION 4. All references in the South El Monte Municipal Code, and in the other policies and resolutions of the City, to the “elected Mayor” or to the election of the Mayor shall, upon the effective date described in Section 2 above, be construed to refer to the Mayor selected by the City Council pursuant to Section 2.16.060 as amended by this Ordinance.
3 SECTION 5. It is understood that the amendments and modifications to the South El Monte Municipal Code as prescribed by this Ordinance are for purposes of harmonizing the provisions of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the intent of the ballot question presented to South El Monte voters. Accordingly, any future modifications or amendments to the provisions modified or amended herein shall not require a subsequent vote of the people provided that any such modifications or amendments are consistent and are not in conflict with the requirement that the office of Mayor remain selected as opposed to elective.
SECTION 6. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 7. This Ordinance and the action taken hereunder is not a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act codified as Section 21000 et seq. of the Public Resources Code (“CEQA”) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment nor does it involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
SECTION 8. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance, provided that this Ordinance shall not take effect unless the ballot measure making the office of Mayor a selected office is approved by South El Monte voters at the November 3, 2026 Election, as confirmed by the canvass of election results. The City Clerk shall timely cause the same to be published in the official newspaper once the Ordinance becomes effective. The Ordinance shall become effective upon the City Council’s approval of a resolution Reciting the Fact of the City’s November 3, 2026 Election and Declaring the Results of the Same.
ADOPTED by vote of the People of City of South El Monte on the 3rd day of November 2026, and declared and certified by the South El Monte City Council on the ___ day _______________, 2026.
__________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Adrian Garcia, City Clerk
4 CERTIFICATION
I, Adrian Garcia, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. ____ which was introduced for first reading by the South El Monte City Council (“City Council”) at its Regular meeting of ____ 2026 and was approved by the City Council for second reading at its Regular Meeting of _____ 2026, subject to approval by South El Monte voters at an Election held November 3, 2026. Following the approval of this Ordinance by South El Monte voters as reflected in City Council Resolution No. _____ dated July ___, 2026 which Recites the Fact of the November 3, 2026 Election and Declares the Results of the Same, the City Council finally approved this Ordinance by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Adrian Garcia, City Clerk
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 13.a.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Gomez, Sr. Executive Assistant to City Council/Community Liaison
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA
Discussion and possible action regarding the City’s response to the Walk for Justice Public Records Act request, including whether the six identified and withheld records should be released to promote transparency and strengthen public trust during a time of heightened concern over federal immigration enforcement.
SUMMARY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:
DISCUSSION:
ATTACHMENT(S):
None
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 14.d.
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: David De Vries, Director of Economic Development SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS -
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
PROPERTY: 9617 Alpaca St, South El Monte, California
91733Agency Negotiator: Rene Salas, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: Alpaca Park LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment as it relates to interests in real property.
SUMMARY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:
DISCUSSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
PROPERTY: 9617 Alpaca St, South El Monte, California 91733 Agency Negotiator: Rene Salas, City Manager
Negotiation Parties: Alpaca Park LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment as it relates to interests in real property.
ATTACHMENT(S):
None