South El Monte public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council is considering the completion of several infrastructure projects, including residential street rehabilitation and a traffic signal installation. The Council will also review city expenditures and an extension for community college programs at local centers.

• Approval of $2,043,317.88 in city expenditures for November 10 through December 14, 2021
• Acceptance of the Rush Street and Peck Road Traffic Signal and Lighting Project ($659,085.73)
• Completion of the 2020 Residential Street Rehabilitation Project ($706,010.03)
• Extension of free instructional programs at Senior and Community Centers through June 2024
• Establishment of local rules for SB-9 small lot subdivision projects

The City Council approved several resolutions, including establishing basic rules for SB-9 housing projects, adopting the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan, and authorizing participation in the National Opioid Settlement. The council also approved fee waivers for youth baseball and community events, and accepted various infrastructure improvements. All votes were unanimous except for the Brewers fee waiver, which passed 4-0-1 with Mayor Olmos abstaining.

• Adopted Resolution 21-82 establishing SB-9 project rules (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-83 approving 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-84 authorizing participation in National Opioid Settlement (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Brewers baseball, $495 reimbursement (4-0-1, Mayor abstained)
• Approved fee waiver for Jets organization, $480 reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Epiphany Catholic Church, $2,516 reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $2,043,317.88 (consent calendar, 5-0)
• Accepted improvements for Rush Street/Peck Road traffic signal and 2020 Residential Street Rehabilitation Project (consent calendar, 5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a General Plan amendment to update residential densities in the Mixed Use category. The agenda also includes approving city expenditures totaling $903,004.87 and awarding a financial advisory contract. Additionally, council members will discuss sponsorship requests from local organizations.

• General Plan Amendment to update density in the Mixed Use category
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $903,004.87
• Awarding a professional services agreement to Kosmont Transaction Services
• Request for proposals (RFP) for auditing services
• Letter of support for the Homeless Prevention Program

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 21-74, a General Plan Amendment updating the density of the mixed-use land use category to align with the Commercial-Residential zone. The council also approved the consent calendar, including warrants totaling $903,004.87, and re-appointed Councilmember Delgado to the Vector Control District board. Several sponsorships and a food drive use were approved.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-74, General Plan Amendment No. 21-02 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants of $903,004.87 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-71 approving warrants (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-72 extending alternative meeting procedures (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-73 awarding financial advisory services to Kosmont Transaction Services (5-0)
• Re-appointed Councilmember Delgado to Vector Control District board (4-0-1, Delgado abstained)
• Approved $500 sponsorship for Chamber of Commerce 100th anniversary (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for employee holiday dinner (5-0)

City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District

The South El Monte City Council will consider a $4 million grant application to support first-time homebuyers and accessory dwelling units. The council will also review a contract for the Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan and discuss updates on local homelessness. Additionally, officials will receive reports from the Sheriff's Department and Code Enforcement.

• $4,000,000 CalHome Grant application for first-time homebuyers and ADU/JADU programs
• $102,831 contract to Active San Gabriel Valley for the Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,594,389.50
• Extension of funds for the Elderly Nutrition Program via Los Angeles County agreement
• Presentation on the state of homelessness in South El Monte

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-69, proclaiming a local emergency persists and authorizing remote teleconference meeting procedures for its legislative bodies from October 26 through November 25, 2021. The motion carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Delgado absent at the time of the vote but joining later in support. The council also approved the consent calendar, including warrants totaling $1,594,389.50, and awarded a $102,831 professional services agreement to Active San Gabriel Valley for the Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-69 authorizing remote meeting procedures (4-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 7.a–7.c and 7.e (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-67 approving warrants totaling $1,594,389.50
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-68 authorizing application for $4,000,000 HCD CalHome Grant
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-70 approving Amendment No. 7 to Elderly Nutrition Program agreement
• Awarded $102,831 professional services agreement to Active San Gabriel Valley for Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare report on hosting a City employee family picnic
• Directed staff to prepare report on implementing a City farmers market

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the General Plan, including housing and safety elements. The council will also consider contracts for energy efficiency retrofits and the Merced Avenue Greenway Project. Additionally, officials will review requests for event sponsorships and park fee waivers.

• Public hearing for General Plan, Housing, and Safety Element updates
• $90,000 agreement with TEC for building controls retrofit project design
• $272,279 agreement with Passive Logic for building controls retrofit implementation
• $412,447 contract for the Merced Avenue Greenway Project
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $583,593.22

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-63, approving the General Plan Amendment 21-01 including the 2021-2029 Sixth Cycle Housing Element, Public Health and Safety Element, and Environmental Justice Element, along with the Negative Declaration. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Delgado absent. The council also approved several professional services agreements and other routine items.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-63 approving General Plan Amendment 21-01 and Negative Declaration (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-64 awarding PSA to TEC for $90,000 (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-65 awarding PSA to Passive Logic for $272,279 (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-66 awarding contract to Council for Watershed Health for $412,447 (4-0-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar including warrants of $583,593.22 and Ordinance No. 1254 (4-0-1)
• Approved $500 sponsorship to Epiphany Catholic School (4-0-1)
• Approved $450 reimbursement to Brewers Baseball Organization (4-0-1)
• Directed staff to prepare AB 361 remote meeting resolution for next meeting

City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District

The City Council is considering several infrastructure projects, including a plan for Rosemead Boulevard and bicycle lane improvements. The agenda also includes approving a funding agreement for the Merced Avenue Greenway and seeking proposals for senior meal catering.

• $3.2 million funding agreement for Merced Avenue Greenway Improvement Project
• $270,941 contract to Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Enhancement Plan
• $392,100 contract to CR Associates for the Civic Center and Bicycle Lanes Project
• $478,655 contract to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for the Civic Center and Bicycle Lanes Project
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $753,422.01

The City Council approved several professional services agreements, including $270,941 for the Rosemead Boulevard Corridor Enhancement Plan and $870,755 for the Civic Center and Interjurisdictional Bicycle Lanes Project. They also introduced an ordinance amending official notice posting locations, approved an RFP for senior meal catering, and authorized RFPs for a classification/compensation study and financial advisory services for pension bonds. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 21-59 awarding PSA to Alta Planning and Design for Rosemead Blvd plan ($270,941) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-60 awarding PSA to CR Associates for bike lanes design ($392,100) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-61 awarding PSA to Transtech Engineers for bike lanes program management ($478,655) (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1254 amending official notice posting locations (5-0)
• Approved RFP for congregate and homebound senior meal catering (5-0)
• Approved RFP for comprehensive classification and compensation study (5-0)
• Approved RFP for financial advisory services for pension obligation bonds (5-0)
• Authorized staff to explore OPEB trust fund options (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review proposed residential waste and recycling rate adjustments following state law changes. The council is also considering an agreement to replace city street lights with LED fixtures. Additionally, the council will consider an alcohol license upgrade for Krudos on Durfee Avenue.

• Proposed residential waste rates of $5.97/month for 96-gallon carts
• Agreement with Southern California Edison to replace city street lights with LEDs
• Alcohol license upgrade for Krudos at 1725 Durfee Avenue
• $57,033 funding increase for the Elderly Nutrition Program
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $2,282,192.88

The South El Monte City Council approved a new residential and commercial waste rate structure (Resolution 21-53) and the related Athens Services agreement amendment (Resolution 21-54) to comply with SB 1383, despite verbal protests. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a Type 47 liquor license at 1725 Durfee Avenue (Krudos) with a modification to stop hard liquor sales 30 minutes before and after school. A proposal to reinstate a School Resource Officer at South El Monte High School was tabled to a future meeting. The council also approved the consent calendar, including warrants and several resolutions, and directed staff to prepare a report on converting a tennis court to a multiuse court for tennis and pickleball.

• Adopted Resolution 21-53 approving refuse and recycling rate structure (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-54 approving Athens Services agreement amendment for SB 1383 compliance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-52 approving CUP 21-07 for Type 47 license at 1725 Durfee Ave with hard liquor sales restriction (5-0)
• Tabled item 9.d on School Resource Officer agreement to future meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and resolutions 21-49, 21-50, 21-51, 21-55 (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring back report on converting tennis court to multiuse court for tennis and pickleball (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-56 approving Proposition 68 Per Capita grant application for Splash Pad project (5-0)
• Directed staff to extend Senior's Water Aerobics Class to October and restart in March

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annual sewer service fee and joining a statewide infrastructure program. The council will also consider approving a one-time hazard pay program for staff and costs for an August summer concert. Additionally, officials will review monthly reports from the Sheriff's Department and Code Enforcement.

• Annual levy of the Sewer Service Fee at $35.37 per sewer unit
• Approval of a one-time 'Hero/Hazard' premium pay program for staff
• Authorization to join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP)
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,867,128.37
• Presentation on solid waste updates and organic waste rates

The City Council approved the annual sewer service fee for FY 2021-22 at $35.37 per unit, and approved the consent calendar including a $1.87M expenditure authorization and a one-time hero/hazard pay program. They also added a discussion item on converting a tennis court to pickleball, and approved letters of support for redistricting to keep South El Monte in single districts. The SCIP resolution was continued to a future meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 21-45, annual sewer service fee at $35.37 per unit (4-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar including $1,867,128.37 in expenditures (4-0-1)
• Approved one-time hero/hazard premium pay for eligible staff (4-0-1)
• Added agenda item to study pickleball court conversion and league (4-0-1)
• Approved letters of support for redistricting to keep city in single districts (4-0-1)
• Continued SCIP authorization to a future meeting (4-0-1)
• Designated voting delegate and alternate for League of California Cities conference (4-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will review an updated organic waste disposal ordinance and the annual levy for sewer service fees. The meeting also includes discussions on housing grant funds and facility fee waivers for local organizations.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1253 regarding organic waste disposal reduction
• Annual levy of the Sewer Service Fee at $35.37 per sewer unit
• Acceptance of $200,538 in housing funds from Los Angeles County Development Authority
• Approval of a $46,400 fee waiver for South El Monte AYSO Soccer Organization
• Establishment of the FY 2021-22 Appropriation Limit at $157,096,894

The City Council approved three facility reservation fee waivers, including $46,400 for AYSO, $8,070 for the Jets, and $1,800 for the Chamber of Commerce. They also adopted an ordinance on organic waste disposal, approved a salary schedule, and set the city's appropriation limit. A resolution for CDBG-PLHA housing funds was approved with a $25,000-$50,000 down payment assistance limit per applicant. The sewer service fee item was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved $46,400 facility fee waiver for AYSO (5-0)
• Approved $8,070 facility fee waiver for El Monte/South El Monte Jets (5-0)
• Approved $1,800 facility fee waiver for Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1253 on organic waste disposal reduction (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-47 amending city-wide salary schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-46 setting appropriation limit at $157,096,894 for FY 2021-22 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-44 for CDBG-PLHA funds with $25,000-$50,000 down payment assistance limit (5-0)
• Continued sewer service fee levy to July 27, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-22 annual budget. The agenda also includes an ordinance for organic waste disposal reduction and contract extensions for elderly nutrition programs. Additionally, the council will review energy efficiency upgrades for municipal buildings.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 annual budget
• Ordinance 1253 regarding organic waste disposal reduction
• Contract increase for Huntington Culinary to $320,000 for elderly nutrition services
• Agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc for paratransit software
• DOE funding for the Autonomous Building Controls Retrofit project

The City Council approved the FY 2021-22 annual budget as amended, including a $258,057 budget adjustment using ARPA funds and personnel requests such as converting a part-time temporary Public Safety Officer to part-time permanent. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 1253 to add an organic waste disposal reduction chapter to the municipal code, and adopted several resolutions, including one accepting U.S. Department of Energy funds for an autonomous building controls retrofit project.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget (Resolution No. 21-42) with a $258,057 ARPA-funded adjustment and personnel changes, including reassigning the School Resource Deputy
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1253, adding Chapter 13.14 'Organic Waste Disposal Reduction' to the municipal code
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-43, accepting U.S. Department of Energy funds for the Autonomous Building Controls Retrofit project
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-31, authorizing payment of city expenditures totaling $1,237,101.05
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-36, authorizing an agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-37, approving Amendment No. 5 to a County of Los Angeles subaward agreement
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-38, extending the Huntington Culinary agreement term to December 31, 2021
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-39, increasing Huntington Culinary compensation to a not-to-exceed amount of $320,000

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including street repair contracts and vehicle purchases. They are also considering a new ordinance to regulate repeated municipal code violations. Additionally, the council will hold a budget study session for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

• $614,000 contract award to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for residential street rehabilitation
• Purchase of two replacement transportation vehicles via a federal grant
• New ordinance to regulate repeated violations of the South El Monte Municipal Code
• Approval of $865,032.43 in city expenditures
• Five-year agreement with Xerox Inc. for printer and copier services

The City Council approved a $614,000 construction contract with Onyx Paving Company for the 2020 Residential Street Rehabilitation Project, plus a 15% contingency, for a total project cost not to exceed $706,100. They also approved the purchase of two replacement transportation vehicles, adopted agreements with Xerox for copier services, and set a public hearing for the sewer service fee. The council received and filed the FY 2021-22 budget study session report and directed staff to provide more details on proposed personnel positions.

• Approved Resolution 21-34 awarding street rehab contract to Onyx Paving ($614,000 + $92,100 contingency) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-30 to purchase two replacement transportation vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-32 for Xerox copier service and lease agreements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-33 ordering sewer service fee report and hearing for July 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-35 approving FY 2021-22 street rehab project list under SB1 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 21-29 for $865,032.43 in expenditures and Ordinance 1252 on repeat violations (5-0)
• Received and filed FY 2021-22 budget study session report; directed staff to report on Public Safety Officer and Code Enforcement Officer duties (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a budget update regarding fiscal year 2020-2021 and American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes consideration of an ordinance to regulate repeat municipal code violations. Additionally, the Council will receive reports from Code Enforcement and the Sheriff's Department.

• Ordinance 1252 to regulate repeated public nuisance violations
• Budget workshop regarding fiscal year 2020-2021 and COVID-19 relief funds
• Resolution 21-27 authorizing $552,243.68 in City expenditures
• Amendment to joint use agreement for a storage container at Shively Park
• Construction update request for the Rush/Peck Intersection Improvement Project

The City Council approved Resolution 21-28, amending the joint-use agreement with Valle Lindo School District to allow a storage container at Shively Park. The council also introduced Ordinance 1252 to regulate repeated municipal code violations, and received a budget workshop report on COVID relief. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 21-28 approving Amendment No. 2 to joint-use agreement with Valle Lindo School District (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1252 adding Section 8.36.065 to regulate repeated municipal code violations (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-27 authorizing payment of $552,243.68 for May 12-25, 2021 expenditures (5-0)
• Received and filed budget workshop report on FY 2020-2021 and COVID relief (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a draft ordinance for organic waste disposal to comply with state regulations. The discussion includes addressing citywide illegal dumping and potential changes to waste and recycling services and customer rates.

• Review of draft Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance
• Discussion on solutions for citywide illegal dumping and waste service rates
• Approval of $1,025,448.84 in city expenditures
• $21,500 contract amendment with Kimley-Horn for Mye Plaza CEQA services
• Permits for five nonprofit Fourth of July fireworks stands

The City Council received and filed a staff report on the draft organic waste disposal reduction ordinance required by SB 1383, which also addressed illegal dumping and potential changes to waste services and rates. No ordinance was adopted or rate changes approved at this meeting. The council also approved the consent calendar, including payments totaling $1,025,448.84 and a $21,500 amendment for environmental review.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-25 authorizing payments of $1,025,448.84 (5-0)
• Approved five firework stands for Fourth of July 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-26 approving $21,500 amendment with Kimley-Horn for CEQA review (5-0)
• Received and filed SB 1383 organic waste ordinance draft report (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review reports from the Sheriff's Department and Code Enforcement. The agenda includes presentations on Southern California Edison’s LED street light replacement and electric vehicle charging programs. The Council will also consider a grant for the Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan and fee waivers for local Little League.

• Approval of $500,061.93 in city expenditures
• Presentation on LED street light replacement program starting summer 2021
• Resolution to participate in the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project grant
• $19,300.00 fee waiver request for South El Monte National Little League
• Approval of location and costs for the July 4th fireworks show

The City Council approved a facility reservation fee waiver of $19,300 for South El Monte National Little League to use New Temple Park fields and Mary Van Dyke Park for the 2021 season. The Council also approved the location and costs for the July 4 fireworks show, adopted a resolution for the Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan grant, and appointed Valerie Bechtold to the Community Services Commission. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved facility fee waiver of $19,300 for South El Monte National Little League (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Fourth of July Firework Show at New Temple Park (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-24 for STEP grant and Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan (5-0)
• Appointed Valerie Bechtold to Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes and Resolution No. 21-23 for $500,061.93 in expenditures (5-0)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a special joint meeting. The agenda includes a demonstration of the new "Submit Myself Electronically" online permitting system. There will also be a presentation regarding the General Plan update for housing, safety, and environmental justice.

• Demonstration of the new "Submit Myself Electronically" online permitting system
• Presentation on the General Plan update for housing, safety, and environmental justice by Asha Bleier

The special joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission was informational only. Staff presented the new online permitting system and an update on the General Plan's housing, safety, and environmental justice elements. No formal decisions or votes on substantive items were taken; the only action was approving the agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0-1, with Councilmember Delgado absent)

City Council

The City Council will review revenue enhancement opportunities regarding franchise fees and a possible Utility User Tax. The council is also considering a construction contract for traffic signal modifications at several intersections. Additionally, the agenda includes approving city expenditures and receiving a capital improvement update.

• Contract award to KDC dba Dynaelectric for $799,782 for traffic signal modifications
• Discussion on potential implementation of a Utility User Tax (UUT)
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,664,281.21
• Presentation on franchise fee revenue opportunities

The City Council approved a construction contract for traffic signal modifications on Santa Anita Avenue, Klingerman Street, Rush Street, and Central Avenue, awarding it to KDC Inc. dba Dynaelectric L.A. for $799,782, plus a 10% contingency, for a total not to exceed $879,760. The council also authorized the Community Development Director to enter into a funding agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the Merced Avenue Greenway Improvement Project. Additionally, the council approved the consent calendar, including payment of $1,664,281.21 in city expenditures, and discussed franchise fees and utility user tax, recommending revisiting the topic closer to the November 2022 election.

• Awarded traffic signal modification contract to KDC Inc. dba Dynaelectric L.A. for $799,782 (5-0)
• Approved 10% contingency of $79,978 for traffic signal project, total not to exceed $879,760 (5-0)
• Authorized Transtech Engineers for construction management at $87,976 (5-0)
• Approved $485,256 in Prop C funds for traffic signal project, total budget $967,736 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-22 authorizing Community Development Director to enter funding agreement with State Water Resources Control Board for Merced Avenue Greenway Project (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of March 23, 2021 and Resolution 21-20 for expenditures of $1,664,281.21 (5-0)
• Received and filed Housing Element Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Discussed franchise fees and utility user tax, recommended bringing item back closer to November 2022 election (consensus)

City Council

The South El Monte City Council will receive monthly reports from the Sheriff's Department and the Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department. The meeting also includes proclamations for the American Red Cross and local heroes.

• Proclamation for Erica Frausto, Executive Director of American Red Cross
• Proclamation for Greater El Monte and American Career College (ACC)
• Sheriff's Department report for February 2021
• Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department report for February 2021
• Closed session regarding City Manager evaluation and litigation

The meeting was procedural only. The council approved the agenda (4-0-1, with Delgado absent), received reports from the Sheriff's Department and Code Enforcement, and presented proclamations. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances were acted upon.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-1, Delgado absent)
• Received Sheriff's Department report for February 2021
• Received Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department report for February 2021
• Presented proclamation declaring March 2021 as American Red Cross Month
• Presented proclamation acknowledging local heroes at ACC Cares event

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposal to implement a new enterprise resource planning system to replace current financial software. They will also discuss street improvements on Santa Anita Avenue and receive an update on the COVID-19 response.

• Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
• $32,050 in Measure M funds for Santa Anita Avenue improvements
• $65,000 increase for the Elderly Nutrition Program via CARES Act funding
• $50,000 settlement agreement for Mr. Frank Huerta
• Authorization to advertise bids for the FY 20-21 Pavement Rehabilitation Program

The City Council approved a 5-0 vote to adopt Resolution No. 21-17, authorizing an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including resolutions for payments, a settlement, and grant authorization, and received an update on COVID-19 response efforts.

• Approved the agenda and waived full reading of ordinances (4-0-1).
• Approved the Consent Calendar, including minutes, payment resolutions, and a settlement agreement.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-17 for the Tyler Technologies ERP agreement (5-0).
• Received and filed the COVID-19 response update (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-18 for the Street Rehabilitation Project Design Concept and allocated $32,050 in Measure M funds (5-0).
• Authorized advertising the Notice Inviting Bids for the FY 20-21 Pavement Rehabilitation Program (5-0).

City Council

The South El Monte City Council will hold an adjourned regular meeting on March 9, 2021. The agenda includes a proclamation for American Red Cross Month and closed session discussions regarding the City Manager's performance evaluation and existing litigation.

• Proclamation of March 2021 as American Red Cross Month
• Public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager
• Legal counsel conference regarding two cases: Patel v. City of South El Monte

City Council

The City Council will review meeting minutes from February 2021 and approve recent city expenditures. Mayor Olmos will lead discussions regarding utility user taxes and LED street light changes. The council will also discuss methods for promoting local businesses.

• Approval of February 23, 2021, meeting minutes
• Resolution No. 21-13 approving city expenditures
• Discussion on utility user taxes for electrical, gas, water, cellular, and trash services
• Discussion regarding changes to LED energy saving street lights
• Discussion on promoting local businesses via city platforms

City Council

The City Council will receive January 2021 reports from the Sheriff's Department and the Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department. The council will also hold a closed session with a labor negotiator regarding the South El Monte Employees Association.

• Sheriff's Department report for January 2021
• Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department report for January 2021
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for South El Monte Employees Association

The South El Monte City Council met via Zoom and approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0). They received reports from the Sheriff's Department and the Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department for January 2021. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned to a closed session on labor negotiations.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Received Sheriff's Department report for January 2021
• Received Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department report for January 2021
• Moved closed session item to 6:00 PM regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider several items, including the approval of a final map for properties on Chico and Humbert Avenues. They will also discuss appointments to various city commissions and funding for street lighting improvements.

• Approval of Tract Map No. 82469 at 2610-2634 Chico Avenue and 2607-2637 Humbert Avenue
• Adoption of the SGVCOG White Paper on LAHSA reform
• Authorization to seek an RFP for a third-party insurance claims administrator
• Use of $340,722.85 in Measure M and Prop C funds for Santa Anita Avenue street lighting
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $528,163.72

The City Council approved the consent calendar, adopted Ordinance No. 1251 reducing the Community Services Commission from seven to five members and requiring commission chairs to rotate, and made appointments to several commissions. They also approved Resolution No. 21-12, using $170,356.93 in Measure M and $170,365.92 in Prop C funds for the Santa Anita Avenue street lighting and utility undergrounding project, and approved the 2021 Special Events Calendar. All votes were unanimous except for one 4-1 vote on a Planning Commission reappointment.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1251 reducing Community Services Commission from 7 to 5 members and requiring chair rotation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-12 for $340,722.85 in matching funds for Santa Anita Ave street lighting project (5-0)
• Approved 2021 City Special Events Calendar (5-0)
• Reappointed Heliodoro Duarte, Gerardo Diaz, Cesiah Roma to Community Services Commission; appointed Israel Alacio (5-0 each)
• Declined to appoint Rudy Bojorquez to Community Services Commission; vacancy posted open until filled
• Reappointed David Del Rio, Blanca Figueroa, Naomi Lopez, Rudy Lopez to Patriotic Commission; appointed Peter Barelas (5-0 each)
• Reappointed Leonel Barrera Jr., Jeff Ortiz, Larry Rodriquez, Ruby Rose Yepez to Planning Commission (5-0 each)
• Reappointed Rudy Bojorquez to Planning Commission (4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Angel dissenting)

City Council

The South El Monte City Council will hear a presentation regarding the Clean Mobility Assessment Project. Edward Duong, a specialist with Active San Gabriel Valley, is scheduled to present. The agenda also includes public comment and a closed session.

• Presentation by Edward Duong on the Clean Mobility Assessment Project

The City Council meeting was largely procedural. The agenda was approved 4-0-1, with Councilmember Delgado absent. A presentation on the Clean Mobility Assessment Project was given by Edward Duong of Active San Gabriel Valley, but no action was taken on it. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on February 23, 2021.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to reduce the number of Community Services Commission members and change chairperson rotation rules. Staff also proposed a partnership with LACDA to administer small business grants for COVID-19 relief.

• Ordinance No. 1251 to reduce Community Services Commission from seven to five members
• Resolution No. 21-08 approving city expenditures totaling $864,216.87
• Partnership with LACDA for the Small Business Grant Program
• RFP for Dial-A-Ride scheduling and dispatching software
• RFP for insurance brokerage services

The City Council voted 5-0 to introduce Ordinance No. 1251, which would reduce the Community Services Commission from seven to five commissioners and require commission chairs to rotate. The ordinance was set for adoption at the next regular meeting. All other agenda items, including the consent calendar, were approved unanimously.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 1251 to reduce Community Services Commission to 5 members and require chair rotation (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, Resolution 21-08 for expenditures, bond release, and RFPs for paratransit software and insurance brokerage (5-0)
• Approved agenda and waiver of full reading of ordinances (5-0)

City Council

The South El Monte City Council will hold a special meeting to receive departmental presentations. These include updates from the Sheriff's Department and the Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department.

• Sheriff's Department report for October through December 2020
• Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department report for December 2020

The City Council met in special session, approved the agenda, and received presentations from the Sheriff's Department and Code Enforcement. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was directing staff to arrange large bins for public bulk drop-off at the SEM Community Center.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to provide large bins for public bulk drop-off at SEM Community Center

City Council

The South El Monte City Council will consider budget amendments regarding transaction tax revenue and gas tax transfers. The council is also reviewing approvals for over $603,000 in city expenditures and a grant application for housing zoning updates. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on commission appointments and traffic signal modification projects.

• Approval of $603,032.57 in city expenditures
• Authorization to bid for Santa Anita Avenue and Central Avenue traffic signal modifications
• Extension of FFCRA paid sick and family leaves until March 31, 2021
• Application for a $200,000 SCAG grant to update the zoning code
• Amendments to the FY 2020-21 budget regarding tax revenue and gas tax transfers

City Council

The South El Monte City Council will hold an adjourned regular meeting on January 12, 2021. The council will present years of service awards to city employees for milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years.

• Presentation of years of service awards to city employees

City Council

The South El Monte City Council will consider a new agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for environmental services. The council will also hold a public hearing to program annual Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 2021-2022. Additionally, members are scheduled to select a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for environmental services
• Programming of FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant funds
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,388,312.44
• Selection of a Mayor Pro Tem