El Monte public meetings in 2022

City Council

The El Monte City Council is holding a special meeting to certify the results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election. The sole action item is approval of a resolution declaring the election outcomes as required by state law. No other business is scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Approval of Resolution No. 10415 certifying the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election results

The City Council approved a resolution officially reciting the facts and declaring the results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election. The meeting was conducted as a special session with three members present.

• Approved Resolution No. 10415 declaring November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election results (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. Following approval, newly elected or re-elected officials will be sworn into office and select a Mayor Pro Tempore.

• Resolution No. 10414 regarding the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results
• Installation of newly elected/re-elected officials
• Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore

The City Council approved over $5.6 million in claims and demands and authorized several administrative resolutions. The council also approved a contract increase for land care services and a new committee appointment. Several items, including election results and a compensation plan, were tabled.

• Approved claims and demands totaling $5.647M (4-0)
• Approved $45,360 increase to North Star Land Care contract (4-0)
• Appointed Maryann Barrios to Measure EM Committee (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Mountain View School District for Safe Routes to School Program (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Title VI Program update (4-0)
• Accepted Homekey Program Budget Inn roof project as complete (4-0)
• Extended DNA Architecture Design, Inc. contract to June 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Tabled November 8, 2022 election results resolution (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider final approval of a zone change, code amendment, specific plan, and development agreement for the Esperanza Village mixed-use project on 13.66 acres at 4024 Durfee Avenue. They will also vote on a professional services agreement for Geoviewer software with Nobel Systems, Inc. totaling up to $155,450 for FY 22/23, and a resolution to appoint Councilmember Victoria Martinez Muela as alternate board member of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 3018 approving Zone Change No. 05-22, Code Amendment No. 802, Specific Plan No. 06-22, and Development Agreement No. 07-22 with Prima Development, LLC for Esperanza Village at 4024 Durfee Avenue
• Professional Services Agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc. for Geoviewer software subscription and support: $155,450 (FY 22/23), $146,850 (FY 23/24 and 24/25), plus three-year extension at $161,535 per year
• Resolution casting all City votes for Councilmember Victoria Martinez Muela as Alternate Board Member of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board of Cities with Pumping Rights

The City Council approved a zone change and development agreement for a mixed-use project at 4024 Durfee Avenue. The council also authorized several contracts for city software, water sampling, and infrastructure improvements, and approved the use of asset forfeiture funds for police vehicles and overtime.

• Approved Zone Change No. 05-22 and Development Agreement for mixed-use project at 4024 Durfee Avenue (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Victoria Martinez Muela as Alternate Board Member of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (5-0)
• Approved Geoviewer software agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc. for FY 22/23 ($155,450) and subsequent years (5-0)
• Approved $125,723 contract with Zenith Kraftwerk LLC for Bus Stop Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved $146,455.98 contract change order for All American Asphalt for Active Transportation project (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 contract with Weck Laboratories, Inc. for water system sampling (5-0)
• Approved up to $50,000 in asset forfeiture funds for Detective Bureau overtime (5-0)
• Approved $303,000 in asset forfeiture funds for three new police patrol vehicles (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting with a closed session agenda. The City Council will confer with its labor negotiator regarding the unrepresented Chief of Police position and discuss anticipated and pending litigation, including a case against the city. No public hearings or action items are scheduled for open session.

• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented employee: Chief of Police
• Closed session regarding pending litigation: NeroCanna Corp. vs. City of El Monte (LASC Case No. 20STCP02545)
• Two closed session items on anticipated litigation

City Council

The El Monte City Council is meeting jointly with several city authorities. The agenda includes closed session discussions on anticipated litigation, existing lawsuits, real property negotiations with UTH Holdings I LLC for multiple parcels, and labor negotiations with city employee unions. Open session items include recognitions and a treasurer's report.

• Closed session real property negotiation with UTH Holdings I LLC for 11 parcels (APNs listed)
• Closed session labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721, Police Officers Association, and unrepresented executive team
• Closed session existing litigation: Jovanna Silva vs. City of El Monte (USDC Case No. 2:21-CV-00197-MCS-PD)
• Closed session existing litigation: Montierth vs. City of El Monte (WC Case Nos. 20-147753; 19-140139)
• Presentation recognizing LGBT Center opening in El Monte

The City Council approved a mixed-use project at 4024 Durfee Avenue featuring 340 affordable housing units. The Council also affirmed Jake Fisher as Chief of Police and approved his employment contract. Several infrastructure grants and maintenance contracts were authorized.

• Approved 340-unit affordable housing mixed-use project at 4024 Durfee Avenue (5-0)
• Affirmed Jake Fisher as Chief of Police and approved employment contract (5-0)
• Approved $3,384,046.19 in claims and demands (4-0)
• Approved $300,000 FTA grant for seniors and individuals with disabilities (4-0)
• Authorized $4,015,800 and $2,538,929 in grants for Garvey Avenue Drainage Improvement (4-0)
• Approved $120,356 funding increase for SSD Alarm contract (4-0)
• Approved $90,000 maintenance contract with Gino Buccola Construction, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $178,131 use of Quimby funds for El Monte Gateway – Parcel 3 Project (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved over $3.7 million in claims and demands and authorized several professional service agreements for city infrastructure and water treatment. The council also approved the purchase of four GMC Sierra trucks and a digital billboard development agreement. Several public hearings and a maintenance contract were continued or pulled.

• Approved Demand Resolution No. D-675 for claims totaling $3,716,223.46 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four GMC Sierra 2500 trucks for $250,000 (5-0)
• Approved $462,720 agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies for carbon and change-out services (5-0)
• Approved $98,572 agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for a Renewable Natural Gas Station (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement No. 06-22 for a digital billboard at 3449 Santa Anita Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 (reimbursable) agreement with SGVCOG for homeless programs (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 10400 for an on-call consultant list for civil, surveying, and environmental services (5-0)
• Tabled appeal for industrial warehouse at 4304 Temple City Boulevard to Nov 15, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The El Monte City Council is meeting jointly with several city authorities. The agenda includes a consent calendar item to approve $7,138,043.89 in claims and demands, and closed session discussions on existing litigation, the city manager's performance evaluation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. No public hearings or major policy decisions are listed on the open session agenda.

• Demand Resolution D-674 approving $7,138,043.89 in claims and demands for payment
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on Edwards vs. El Monte litigation (WC Case No. ADJ1347546)
• Closed session: Annual/routine performance evaluation of City Manager Alma Martinez
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for multiple bargaining units including SEIU Local 721 and police associations

City Council

The City Council and several city authorities will meet to conduct business, including a closed session for legal and labor negotiations. The open session includes several community recognitions and honors.

• Closed session regarding real property negotiations with UTH Holdings I, LLC for multiple parcels
• Closed session regarding labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721, Police Officers Association, and other units
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Louie vs. City of El Monte
• Proclamation of September 2022 as LatinX Heritage Month
• Recognition of El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary

City Council

The regular meeting of the El Monte City Council scheduled for September 20, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss city business and review a demand resolution for various claims. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations with several bargaining units, including police and general employee associations.

• Demand Resolution No. D-671 to allow claims and demands totaling $7,218,115.49
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 721, Police Officers Association, and Police Mid-Manager’s Association
• Approval of a revised list of designated positions and disclosure categories for city officers and employees

City Council

The El Monte City Council and several city authorities will meet to discuss a single agenda item. The council is considering the appointment of one member to the Transactions and Use Tax Fiscal Oversight Committee, also known as the "Measure EM Committee."

• Appointment of one member to the Transactions and Use Tax Fiscal Oversight Committee (Measure EM Committee)

City Council

The City Council and several associated authorities will meet to discuss city business. The session includes a review of the quarterly Treasurer's report and the approval of various claims and demands.

• Demand Resolution No. D-670: approval of claims and demands totaling $4,859,217.36
• Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2022
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Flores-Huicochea and Calederon vs. City of El Monte
• Closed session regarding labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721 and Police Officers Association