South El Monte public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including the reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant funds. The agenda also includes joint use agreements for local parks and various commission appointments.

• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,074,225.08
• Five-year joint use agreements with Valle Lindo School District for New Temple Park and Dean L. Shively Park
• Reprogramming and programming of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25
• Appointment of commissioners for the Advancement of Women and Girls, Community Services, Patriotic, and Planning commissions
• Request for $15,000 for El Monte-South El Monte Emergency Resources Association food insecurity programs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision for a special event facility at 1703 Floradale Avenue. The agenda also includes reviewing the first quarter financial update and approving several service contracts.

• Awarding $900,000 contract to West Coast Arborists for tree maintenance
• Awarding $138,400 contract to LOC Architects for Temple Park rehabilitation
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,603,041.78
• Public hearing on special event facility appeal at 1703 Floradale Avenue
• Request for proposals for traffic signal maintenance services

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract for traffic signal improvements and a license agreement with Placer.ai for market data. The agenda also includes the proposed dissolution of the Traffic Commission and discussions regarding legal action against Los Angeles County bail policies.

• Contract award to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for traffic signal improvements up to $438,963.05
• Ordinance 1269 to repeal the South El Monte Traffic Commission
• License agreement with Placer.ai for professional market data access
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,084,431.82
• Discussion on joining a lawsuit against Los Angeles County's 'Zero Cash Bail' policy

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The City Council will consider a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for industrial and recreational development. The agenda also includes updates to cannabis regulations and construction management for the Merced Avenue Greenway Project.

• Proposed development at 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road including an industrial building and public open space
• Construction management contract for Merced Avenue Greenway Project up to $856,225
• Amendment to cannabis regulations regarding application selection criteria
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $910,329.66
• $2,500 sponsorship request for the South El Monte Employee Holiday Recognition Dinner

City Council

The City Council will consider amending cannabis regulations and adopting a resolution regarding the fentanyl crisis. The agenda also includes approving a new security camera system contract and several requests for professional services. Additionally, the council will review sponsorship requests for local community organizations.

• Amending cannabis regulations via Ordinance No. 1268
• Contract with Rhombus Systems Inc. for security cameras
• Resolution declaring commitment to combatting fentanyl dangers
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $2,834,689.01
• RFPs for tree maintenance and architectural design services

City Council

The City Council will review the release of improvement bonds for Mayans Court and a monitoring agreement with the LA County Flood Control District. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding the acceptance of grant funds for local housing programs.

• Release of $614,155.50 in improvement bonds for Mayans Court
• Agreement with LA County Flood Control District for river monitoring
• Allocation of $269,602 from LACDA for housing programs
• Proclamation for July 2023 as 'Parks Make Life Better' Month

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The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and approving a contract for residential street rehabilitation. The agenda also includes a parking license agreement with Los Angeles County and fee waiver requests from local community clubs.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
• $922,222 contract to All American Asphalt for residential street rehabilitation
• Parking license agreement with Los Angeles County at 1415 and 1441 Santa Anita Avenue
• Fee waiver requests for Club Latino de Sur El Monte ($28,016.16) and the 3L Club ($21,208.08)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of an updated general fee schedule. The agenda also includes approving street rehabilitation projects and extending agreements for tax administration and elderly nutrition services.

• Adoption of an updated General Fee Schedule
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,212,867.26
• Street rehabilitation projects under the City Wide Pavement Program
• Agreement with El Monte Union High School District for joint use of facilities
• Extension of the Elderly Nutrition Program through June 30, 2024

City Council

The City Council held a budget study session and directed staff to finalize the FY 2023-2024 budget for adoption. The council also approved several inter-agency agreements and authorized the installation of traffic calming speed dots.

• Directed staff to finalize FY 2023-2024 annual budget (4-0-1)
• Approved permits for five 4th of July firework stands (4-0-1)
• Approved agreement with Moss, Levy & Hartzheim LLP for auditing services (4-0-1)
• Approved MOU with Valle Lindo School District for summer learning recovery services (4-0-1)
• Approved MOA with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for watershed management and monitoring (4-0-1)
• Directed staff to install speed dots on Lidcome Avenue to Central Avenue (4-0-1)
• Approved fee waiver for Epiphany Catholic Church procession (4-0-1)
• Authorized $454,704.16 in City expenditures for May 10-24, 2023 (4-0-1)

City Council

The South El Monte City Council will review several items, including new staff classifications and city expenditures totaling over $1 million. They are also considering a contract for school pedestrian safety and a grant application for New Temple Park renovations.

• $127,500 contract for Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Safety Project
• $200,000 grant application for New Temple Park facilities renovation
• Approval of new job classifications and increased Permit Technician positions
• Adoption of 2022-2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey for speed limits
• Authorization of city expenditures totaling $1,072,038.24

City Council awarded a $127,500 contract for pedestrian safety design and approved a grant application for New Temple Park renovations. The council also authorized over $1 million in expenditures and created several new city staff positions.

• Awarded $127,500 professional services agreement to West & Associates Engineering, Inc. for Safe Routes to School project (5-0)
• Approved grant application for New Temple Park facilities renovation (5-0)
• Adopted 2022-2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey for 23 street segments to establish speed limits (5-0)
• Authorized $1,072,038.24 in city expenditures for April 26 to May 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Added positions for Community Development Analyst, Recreation Manager, Senior Accounting Specialist, and Transportation and Senior Services Manager (5-0)
• Waived Community Center fees for South El Monte High School Basketball Team awards banquet (5-0)
• Increased number of Permit Technicians from 1 to 2 (5-0)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

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The City Council will consider a 45-day temporary moratorium on the establishment or expansion of automotive and trailer sales businesses. The agenda also includes reallocating $231,270 in federal funds for pavement rehabilitation on specific streets. Other items involve approving city expenditures and a new contract for newsletter publishing services.

• 45-day temporary moratorium on new or expanded automotive and trailer sales businesses
• Reprogramming $231,270 in CDBG funds for pavement rehabilitation on Chico Avenue, Klingerman Street, and Floradale Avenue
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $499,155.93
• Awarding newsletter publishing services contract to The Sauce Creative Services
• Waiving fees for two portable light towers for the Flags of Valor event

City Council

The City Council will consider joining additional national opioid settlements with manufacturers and retailers including Teva, Walmart, and CVS. The agenda also includes an update on Measure ES funds and a presentation regarding the Rush Street Sustainable Transportation Equity Project. Additionally, the council will review fee waiver requests for the El Monte/South El Monte Jets.

• Approval of National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS
• Amendment to SGVCOG agreement for VMT Analysis Tool (not to exceed $15,000)
• Authorization of $5,000 for 2023 Staff Development and Team Building Event
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,351,582.05
• Review of facility fee waiver requests for the El Monte/South El Monte Jets

The City Council approved over $1.35 million in city expenditures and authorized participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements. Council also approved funding for a staff development event and extended a memorandum of agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-29 authorizing city expenditures of $1,351,582.05 (5-0)
• Approved participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-31 extending MOA with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to April 2028 and allocating up to $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 from the General Fund for a 2023 Staff Development and Team Building Event (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes with one amendment (5-0)
• Tabled fee waiver and donation request from El Monte/South El Monte Jets until non-profit status is regained

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The City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding for a proposed development at 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road. The agenda also includes playground upgrades at Shively Park and a contract amendment for tree maintenance services. Additionally, the council will discuss renewing sister city relationships with Mexico and China.

• MOU for proposed development at 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road
• $200,000 budget increase for West Coast Arborists tree maintenance services
• Playground equipment and safety surfacing upgrades at Shively Park
• Three-year lease extension for Akitoi Learning Center at 1824 Central Avenue
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $600,093.43

The City Council approved a three-year lease extension for Akitoi Learning Center and a development MOU for 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road. The council also authorized budget increases for tree maintenance and playground equipment at Shively Park.

• Approved three-year lease extension for Akitoi Learning Center, LLC (4-0-1)
• Approved $200,000 budget increase and three-month extension for West Coast Arborists tree maintenance (4-0-1)
• Approved MOU with MVP South El Monte I, LLC for development at 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road (4-0-1)
• Approved $44,196.06 increase for playground equipment and surfacing at Shively Park (4-0-1)
• Authorized $600,093.43 in City expenditures for March 15 to March 28, 2023 (4-0-1)
• Approved RFP for mechanical and lighting energy efficiency upgrades for Autonomous Building Controls Retrofit Project (4-0-1)
• Directed staff to promote 'Sacrifice & Service' Memorial Day event and report lighting costs
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing commissioners to the new Advancement of Women and Girls Commission and several existing commissions. The council will also review a fee waiver request from Epiphany Catholic School for use of the Senior Center. Additionally, staff is seeking approval to solicit proposals for auditing services.

• Appointment of members to the new Advancement of Women and Girls Commission
• Approval of $1,102,123.12 in city expenditures
• Re-advertising RFP for newsletter publishing services
• Request for proposals for auditing services
• Fee waiver request from Epiphany Catholic School

The City Council appointed new members to the Advancement of Women and Girls, Patriotic, Community Services, and Planning commissions. The council also approved several facility fee waivers and authorized a request for proposals for auditing services.

• Appointed Divina Montejano, Mirna Ivette Sanchez, Elizabeth Ramirez, Gracie Retamoza, and Jacqueline Rubio to the Advancement of Women and Girls Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Naomi Lopez, Rudy Lopez, Alejandro Miramontes de Anda, Valerie Bechtold, and Blanca Figueroa to the Patriotic Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Gerardo Diaz, Ingrid Aguilar, Hortencia Vasquez, David Mai, and Heliodoro Duarte to the Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Jeff Ortiz, Leo Barrera, Roberto Sanchez, Kenneth Tang, and Larry Rodriguez to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved $2,176 facility fee waiver for Epiphany Catholic School Spring Tea Party (5-0)
• Approved $850 fee waiver for South El Monte High School Girls Wrestling Team banquet (5-0)
• Approved RFP to solicit proposals for auditing services (5-0)
• Approved adding Knights of Columbus Emblem to Santa Anita entry sign (5-0)

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The City Council will discuss the 2023 Summer Concert Series band performances and an agreement with the local Chamber of Commerce. The agenda also includes approving $462,314.51 in city expenditures and contract amendments for IT services. Additionally, council members will discuss installing emergency call boxes in city parks.

• Appointment of Masami Higa as Director of Finance
• Approval of $462,314.51 in city expenditures
• Agreement with El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce
• Contract amendments for AMC cloud backup and IT services
• Discussion of 2023 Summer Concert Series band performances

The City Council approved the appointment and employment agreement for Masami Higa as Director of Finance. The Council also authorized payments for city expenditures and extended two IT service contracts with Advance Microcomputing Concepts Inc. Additionally, an agreement with the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce was approved.

• Approved appointment and employment agreement for Masami Higa as Director of Finance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-19 approving agreement with El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-20 extending Cloud Backup Services with AMC through March 28, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-21 extending IT Services with AMC through February 28, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-17 authorizing city expenditures of $462,314.51 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 summer concert band selections including Cold Duck, Soto, and Ace Band (5-0)
• Approved February 15, 2023 Special City Council Meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a federal grant application for two electric transit vans for the Dial-A-Ride program. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Rosemead Boulevard Project.

• Public hearing for FTA Section 5310 grant application up to $600,000 for two electric transit vans
• Presentation on the Rosemead Boulevard Project by James Powell of Alta Planning + Design, Inc.

The City Council authorized the filing of a Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant application. The funding is intended for the purchase of two replacement electric transit vans and administrative costs for the Dial-A-Ride program.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for up to $600,000 for two electric transit vans and Dial-A-Ride administrative costs (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a potential Homeless Action Plan and review the city's financial audit. The council will also consider extending the moratorium on car wash expansions and approving various city contracts and expenditures.

• Extension of car wash expansion moratorium by 10 months and 15 days
• Presentation regarding a potential Homeless Action Plan
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,413,181.48
• Amendment to auditing services contract with Vazquez & Company LLP
• Agreement with El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance to extend a moratorium on new or expanded car washes. The council also authorized a request for proposals for newsletter services and approved over $1.4 million in city expenditures.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1264-U extending car wash moratorium by 10 months and 15 days (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-15 authorizing city expenditures of $1,413,181.48 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-16 proclaiming a local emergency and authorizing virtual meetings through March 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized solicitation of proposals (RFP) for newsletter publishing services (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 23-17 regarding auditing services agreement to February 28, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 23-18 regarding Chamber of Commerce agreement to February 28, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed report on Homeless Action Plan (5-0)

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The City Council will consider establishing a new commission for women and girls and approving traffic signal improvements at several intersections. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1262 to create a Commission for the Advancement of Women and Girls
• $62,226.45 contract for traffic signal improvements at Lee Ave & Garvey Ave and Durfee Ave & Peck Rd
• $82,742 contract amendment for public outreach on the bicycle lanes project
• Authorization to sell eleven surplus city vehicles via auction
• Public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund allocations for FY 2023-24

The City Council approved the appointment and employment agreement for City Manager Rene Salas. The council also authorized the allocation of FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant funds and approved several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Approved employment agreement for City Manager Rene Salas (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-13 allocating FY 2023-24 CDBG funds (5-0)
• Approved $56,950 in fee waivers and labor costs for South El Monte Little League (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1262 establishing a Commission for the Advancement of Women and Girls (5-0)
• Approved $62,226.45 contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for traffic signal design (5-0)
• Approved $82,742 contract amendment with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for bicycle lane outreach (5-0)
• Authorized sale of 11 obsolete City Vehicles (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Acosta as delegate to the California Contract Cities Association (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a temporary pause on the establishment and expansion of car washes while zoning regulations are reviewed. The meeting also includes discussions regarding appointments to various commissions and the creation of a new commission for women and girls. Additionally, the council will review part-time employee wages following the state minimum wage increase.

• 45-day moratorium on establishing or expanding car washes (Urgency Ordinance No. 1263)
• $24,890 contract for Pavement Management Program Update with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.
• Establishment of a Commission for the Advancement of Women and Girls via Ordinance No. 1262
• Part-time employee salary schedule update following state minimum wage increase to $15.50
• Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,117,364.96

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance pausing the establishment or expansion of car washes for 45 days to review zoning regulations. The council also approved a $61,150 fee waiver for baseball tournaments and appointed a new Mayor Pro Tem.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1263 for a 45-day car wash moratorium (5-0)
• Approved $61,150 fee waiver for Montebello Brewers' baseball tournaments (4-1)
• Nominated Councilmember Angel as Mayor Pro Tem (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-01 for City expenditures totaling $1,117,364.96 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-02 awarding $24,890 to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-03 appointing Martha Castillo as Interim HR/Risk Manager (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1262 to establish a Commission for the Advancement of Women and Girls (5-0)
• Approved RFP for South El Monte Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Safety Project (5-0)