El Monte public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the East City Council Chambers at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA.

• Cancellation of the Dec 23, 2025 meeting; next meeting set for Jan 13, 2026 at 7 PM

Permit Committee

The Permit Committee will first approve its agenda, then consider a new live‑entertainment permit for a toy giveaway at 828 Peck Rd. It will also review a continued tattoo‑parlor permit for Hong Tattoo at 10423 Valley Blvd. The meeting includes renewal, continued, denial/revocation items and a brief period for public comment.

• New live‑entertainment application – Northgate Market toy giveaway – 828 Peck Rd.
• Continued tattoo‑parlor application – Hong Tattoo – 10423 Valley Blvd.

City Council

The City Council and several associated authorities will meet to conduct city business. The agenda includes a closed session for labor negotiations and community recognitions.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 721, Police Officers Association, Police Mid-Manager’s Association, and unrepresented employees

The council approved Demand Resolution D‑741, allowing $12,638,988.51 in claims and demands to be paid. It also approved a waiver of full reading of ordinances, a resolution to destroy police department records, and a $95,000 increase to the State Homeland Security grant. Additional approvals included the 2025 Title VI program, a final tract map for an 87‑unit development at 3700 Monterey Avenue, and the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. All votes were 6‑0 with the mayor absent.

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑741 for $12,638,988.51 claims (6‑0)
• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (6‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Development Impact Fees annual report (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing destruction of police department records (6‑0)
• Approved 2024 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement and $95,000 grant increase (6‑0)
• Approved adoption of the 2025 Title VI Program (6‑0)
• Approved Final Tract Map No. 83528 for 87‑unit development at 3700 Monterey Avenue (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The El Monte Planning Commission will approve the agenda and consider a time extension request for a 14‑unit townhouse project at 4526 Santa Anita Avenue. The commission will also act on the consent calendar to approve minutes from the October 14 meeting, and hear the Director’s Report, City Attorney’s Report, and Commissioner’s Comments.

• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 14, 2025 (Consent Calendar)
• Time Extension request (EXT No. 24-2025) for a 14‑unit townhouse at 4526 Santa Anita Avenue
• Director’s Report
• City Attorney’s Report
• Commissioner’s Comments

City Council

The El Monte City Council’s regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 11333 Valley Boulevard was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the same location. No agenda items were presented in this notice.

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the East City Council Chambers at El Monte City Hall. No agenda items were adopted or discussed for the cancelled meeting.

Permit Committee

The Permit Committee is meeting to review new and continued permit applications for local businesses. The body will decide on requests for live entertainment, mobile vending, and business operations.

• New live entertainment permit for Packs SGV Toys & Tacos- Toy Drive at 3551 Peck Rd #102
• New mobile vendor permit for Ice Cream Hernandez at 19854 Valley Blvd
• Continued hotel/motel permit application for Scenic Motel at 10325 Garvey Ave
• Continued tattoo parlor permit application for Hong Tattoo at 10423 Valley Blvd

City Council

The El Monte City Council will hold a closed‑session segment to discuss two existing workers' compensation lawsuits (Priscilla Garcia and Desmond Quon) and two anticipated litigation matters. The council will also confer with legal counsel and labor negotiators regarding collective bargaining with SEIU Local 721 and other city employee groups. After the closed session, the open session will include an invocation, a flag salute, a student recognition, and a period for general public comment.

• Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation – Priscilla Garcia vs. City of El Monte, WC Case No. ADJ18570534
• Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation – Desmond Quon vs. City of El Monte, WC Case No. ADJ20150556
• Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation – two matters
• Closed Session: Conference with labor negotiators for bargaining units SEIU Local 721, Police Officers Association, and other city employees

The council approved Demand Resolution D‑740, allowing payment of $5,949,253.10 in claims and demands, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved several consent‑calendar items, including waiving full reading of ordinances, permitting wine and spirits service at the Grace T. Black Auditorium, a $53,110 pedestrian and bicycle safety grant, a $46,900 Foothill Transit bus‑stop grant and $40,000 appropriation, and adopting a final tract map for a 25‑unit condominium, each by a 7‑0 vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑740 for $5,949,253.10 claims (7‑0)
• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (7‑0)
• Approved serving/selling wine and spirits at Grace T. Black Auditorium (7‑0)
• Approved Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program grant of $53,110 (7‑0)
• Approved Foothill Transit bus‑stop grant and $40,000 appropriation (7‑0)
• Adopted Final Tract Map No. 84589 for 25‑unit condo at 2647 & 2653 Durfee Ave (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the East City Council Chambers at City Hall. No decisions were made at this cancelled session.

Permit Committee

The Permit Committee is meeting to consider new applications for a block party and four business permits. The body will decide on the approval of these specific requests.

• Block party application for Active Streets-Corazon-Del Valle on Main St for November 2, 2025
• Hotel/Motel permit application for Scenic Motel at 10325 Garvey Ave
• Tattoo Parlor permit application for Hong Tattoo at 10423 Valley Blvd
• Used Car Dealer permit application for Drive Into Deals Auto Group at 3833 Garvey Ave
• Used Car Dealer permit application for Hilux Motors LLC at 10819 Garvey Ave

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2025.

Measure EM Oversight Committee

The Measure EM Oversight Committee's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at El Monte City Hall – East, 11333 Valley Boulevard.

• Meeting cancellation on Oct 23 2025 due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for Jan 22 2026, 4:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Blvd.

City Council

The El Monte City Council will consider a resolution to approve a joint-use license with the Mountain View School District, allowing the city to use school facilities for community recreation programs. The meeting is a special session with the Housing, Financing, Parking, and Water authorities.

• Consideration of a resolution to approve a joint-use license with Mountain View School District
• Public comment limited to agendized matters only
• City Council Concurrent Special Meeting with Housing, Financing, Parking, and Water authorities

The council voted 7-0 to approve Resolution No. 10649, authorizing negotiation and execution of a joint use and non‑exclusive license agreement with the Mountain View School District for community recreation activities. The agreement is deemed exempt from CEQA. No cost or budget impact was noted.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 10649 for joint use agreement with Mountain View School District (7-0)

City Council

The City Council and associated authorities will meet to conduct general business. The agenda includes a proclamation for Transgender, Gender-Expansive and Intersex Health Week and closed session discussions regarding potential litigation and labor negotiations.

• Proclamation of November 16th through November 22nd as Transgender, Gender-Expansive and Intersex Health Week
• Closed session regarding one matter of potential litigation
• Closed session for labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721, Police Officers Association, and Police Mid-Manager’s Association

The El Monte City Council approved a $654,964 professional services agreement for crossing‑guard services (7‑0). It also approved a $4,390,776.09 demand resolution, a waiver of full ordinance readings, a request to serve wine and spirits at a downtown event (5‑2), an updated contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, a forensic‑nurse services agreement, and reappointed a representative to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (all 7‑0).

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑739 for $4,390,776.09 claims (7‑0)
• Waived full reading of ordinances on agenda (7‑0)
• Approved request to serve/sell wine and spirits at Downtown Main Street event (5‑2)
• Approved updated contract with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (7‑0)
• Approved crossing‑guard services contract $654,964 for 2025‑2028 (7‑0)
• Approved forensic nurse response team services contract $255,000 (7‑0)
• Reappointed Jerry Velasco to Mosquito & Vector Control District board (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on revisions to a residential project and a billboard site. The body will also consider a revised proposal for a three-story hotel development on Valley Boulevard.

• Revision to exterior wall material, floor plan, and fencing for two residential units at 3442 & 3444 Whistler Avenue
• Request to omit a wrought iron security fence requirement for an electronic billboard at 3449 Santa Anita Avenue
• Revised proposal for a 45,483-square-foot, three-story hotel with 90 guest rooms at 12432 Valley Boulevard
• Approval of Planning Commission and Zoning Review Committee minutes from September 23, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss one anticipated litigation matter with legal counsel and to confer with labor negotiators representing several city employee unions. After the closed session, the open session will feature recognitions for a student and for Hispanic Heritage Month, followed by a period for general public comment. No specific actions or votes are detailed in the agenda.

• Closed Session – Conference with Legal Counsel on anticipated litigation (one matter)
• Closed Session – Conference with Labor Negotiators for SEIU Local 721 units, Police Officers Association, Police Mid‑Manager’s Association, and other city employees
• Recognition presentation to Alexa Estevez, 3rd‑grade student from Baker School for leading the Pledge of Allegiance
• Recognition presentation to NALEO proclaiming September 15‑October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month
• General Public Comment – speakers limited to three minutes each

The council approved Demand Resolution D‑738, allowing payment of claims totaling $5,888,504.92, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved several routine items, each passing 7‑0, including waiving full reading of ordinances, receiving the clerk’s contract report, nominating Councilmember Herrera to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, authorizing a CalRecycle grant application, recording parcel dedications, advertising bids for well rehabilitation, and purchasing four police workstations using unclaimed funds.

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑738 for $5,888,504.92 claims (7-0)
• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (7-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of City Clerk’s quarterly contract report (7-0)
• Approved nomination of Councilmember Martin Herrera to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (7-0)
• Approved authorization of a CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant application (7-0)
• Approved recordation of parcel dedications on Santa Anita Ave and Mildred St (7-0)
• Approved advertising of bids for rehabilitation of Wells 12 and 2A (7-0)
• Approved purchase of four police workstations using unclaimed funds, up to $85,000 (7-0)

Enterprise Fund Committee

The Enterprise Fund Committee will discuss updates on three topics: the ongoing water rate study, the status of a Proposition 68 grant, and general operations of the fund. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Water Rate Study – Update
• Proposition 68 Grant – Update
• Operations – Update

Permit Committee

The Permit Committee is meeting to consider new and renewal applications for special events and business operations. The body will review requests for block parties, live entertainment, and a used car dealer permit.

• New block party and live entertainment applications for El Monte Police Officers Ass at 5517-35 Durfee Ave on October 26
• Renewal applications for block party and live entertainment for DEMBA-Dia De Los Muertos at 11011 Main St on October 18
• Renewal application for Matilija Lending Library at 3571 Lexington Ave on October 11
• Used car dealer renewal application for FM Motors at 10960 Garvey Ave

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to review anticipated and existing litigation, including three specific lawsuits. A separate closed‑session will address labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units. After closed‑session, the open session will include an invocation, flag salute, recognitions, and a period for general public comment.

• Closed Session – Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one matter)
• Closed Session – Existing litigation: Jonathan Moy vs. City of El Monte (WC Case No. ADJ15816462)
• Closed Session – Existing litigation: Patricia Rodriguez vs. City of El Monte (LASC Case No. 23PSCV00377)
• Closed Session – Existing litigation: Daniel Luongo vs. City of El Monte (Claim No. 22-166452)
• Closed Session – Conference with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 721 units, Police Officers Association, and other city employees

The council approved a demand resolution authorizing payment of $6,640,895.45 in claims. It also adopted a resolution naming Hilda L. Solis Community Park, approved a $58,000 police vehicle purchase, waived full reading of ordinances, and approved purchase orders for cheerleading uniforms, sports equipment, and a $25,000 Meals on Wheels donation. Additionally, the council approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Demand Resolution D-737 for $6,640,895.45 claims (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to name Hilda L. Solis Community Park at 4045 Gilman Rd (6-1)
• Approved purchase of executive staff vehicle (2025 Toyota 4Runner) for police ($58,000) (7-0)
• Waived full reading of all ordinances on the agenda (7-0)
• Approved purchase order with Rebel Athletic for cheerleading uniforms ($84,800) (7-0)
• Approved purchase order with BSN Sports for sports equipment ($60,000) (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 donation to El Monte/South El Monte Meals on Wheels (7-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (July 30 & Sep 10) (7-0)

Planning Commission

The El Monte Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Design Review No. 07‑23 and Conditional Use Permit No. 12‑23 for a revised 45,483‑square‑foot hotel at 12432 Valley Boulevard. The revision reduces the hotel size, eliminates the vacation of Rumford Avenue, and keeps the project in the C‑3 (General Commercial) zone. Staff recommends continuing the matter to the October 14, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, a time‑extension request for an apartment project, and a naming consideration for a future community park.

• Public hearing on DR 07‑23 and CUP 12‑23 for a 45,483‑sf, three‑story hotel at 12432 Valley Blvd, reducing size and dropping Rumford Ave vacation
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from September 9, 2025 (Consent Calendar)
• One‑year time extension request for a five‑story, 212‑unit apartment complex at 10561 Santa Fe Drive (DR 12‑22)
• Consideration of a name for the future community park at 4045 Gilman Road

Permit Committee

The El Monte Permit Committee will review and decide on several new permit applications for amusement machines and live‑entertainment events, as well as renewal applications for existing amusement, carnival, and ride permits. The committee will also consider a continued application for a poolroom/billiard permit. Standard agenda items such as roll call, flag salute, agenda approval, and audience comments are also on the agenda.

• New amusement‑machine permit – Mike Galvin dba Silver Dollar Saloon, 10729 Lower Azusa Rd.
• New live‑entertainment Grand Opening – Saad S. Pattah dba The Cake House, 4728 Peck Rd.
• New live‑entertainment event – Desiree Alvarado dba Crown Promotions Group, 10952 Main St.
• Renewal amusement‑machine permit – Brandon Coates dba Primetime Amusement, 1 0534 Lower Azusa Rd.
• Renewal carnival permit – Roberto Jaranilla dba Church of the Nativity, 3743 Tyler Ave.

City Council

The City Council, together with several city authorities, will hold a special meeting on September 17, 2025. The agenda consists primarily of presentations honoring individuals, teams, and organizations for community service, public safety, and other achievements. No policy actions, contracts, or ordinance items are listed.

• Presentation to the American Legion Boys and Girls State Program
• Presentation to the El Monte Fillies Softball Team and Police Department
• Presentation to El Monte High School Teacher of the Year Sara Quezada
• Presentation by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) to the El Monte Police Department
• Presentation to the El Monte/South El Monte Jets Youth Football & Cheer with the Police Department and Mayor Pro Tem Marisol Cortez

The council voted 7-0 to approve the meeting agenda. No other actions or ordinances were decided. The meeting proceeded with public comment and numerous presentations, and adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Agenda approved (7-0)

City Council

The El Monte City Council and its associated authorities will discuss two items. First, they will consider a request for a conflict‑of‑interest legal opinion regarding the Valley Vista Services contract. Second, they will discuss initiating a Valley Vista Services performance contract to establish a baseline for yearly performance evaluation.

• Discussion on request for a conflict‑of‑interest legal opinion concerning the Valley Vista Services contract
• Discussion and request to initiate a Valley Vista Services performance contract to set a baseline for yearly performance evaluation

City Council

The El Monte City Council and its joint authority bodies will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (two matters) and a real‑property negotiation for 3709 Monterey Avenue with Jacobo Marie E et al., including price and terms. They will also hold labor‑negotiation conferences with SEIU Local 721 units, the Police Officers Association, and other employee groups. After closed session, the open session will feature recognitions, community presentations, and a period for general public comment.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation – one matter (Gov’t Code §54956.9).
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation – one matter (Gov’t Code §54956.9).
• Closed session: real‑property negotiation for 3709 Monterey Avenue, APN 8575-022-011, with Jacobo Marie E et al.; City reps Alma K. Martinez, Jerry Moreno, Lloyd Pilchen discussing price and terms.
• Closed session: labor‑negotiation conference with SEIU Local 721 units, Police Officers Association, and other employee groups; City reps Alma K. Martinez and Rigoberto Gutierrez.
• Open session: recognitions for Jaymie Andrade (Parkview School) and Core and Herald Christian Health Center; followed by general public comment.

The council approved Demand Resolution D‑736, allowing payment of $27,690,888.78 in listed claims and payroll expenses (7‑0). It also approved a waiver of full reading of ordinances (7‑0), a resolution authorizing destruction of certain police department records (Resolution 10631, 7‑0), and an early retirement incentive program (Resolution 10632, 7‑0). Additional approvals included a memorandum of understanding with LA County Metro for transit data reporting (Resolution 10633, 7‑0) and advertising/bid notices for two pedestrian‑safety improvement projects (7‑0 each).

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑736 paying $27,690,888.78 (7‑0)
• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 10631 authorizing destruction of police records (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 10632 adopting early retirement incentive program (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 10633 MOU with LA County Metro for transit data reporting (7‑0)
• Authorized advertising and bid notice for Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Santa Anita Ave/Peck Rd (7‑0)
• Authorized advertising and bid notice for Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Durfee Ave/Garvey Ave (7‑0)
• Approved pre‑qualified list of on‑call consultants for traffic engineering services (vote not shown in excerpt)

Planning Commission

The El Monte Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a one-year time extension for a five-story apartment complex, and formally name a future community park. The body will also discuss elections for commission leadership.

• Time Extension No. 20-2025 for 212-unit apartment complex at 10561 Santa Fe Drive
• Formal designation of Hilda L. Solis Community Park at 4045 Gilman Road
• Election for Planning Commission Chair & Vice-Chair
• Approval of June 24, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Public comments on land use and development matters

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the El Monte Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at El Monte City Hall – East.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025
• Location: El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers

City Council

The Regular Meeting of the El Monte City Council scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025.

City Council

The City Council voted to extend Mayor Pro Tem Marisol Cortez’s term through December 2025. The Council also directed that a new Mayor Pro Tem be selected to begin serving in January 2026. The vote on the motion was 6-0-1, with Mayor Jessica Ancona abstaining. No action was taken on the closed‑session litigation item.

• Extended Mayor Pro Tem Marisol Cortez term to Dec 2025 (6-0-1, Mayor abstain)
• Directed City Manager to appoint new Mayor Pro Tem for Jan 2026 (6-0-1)
• Closed‑session litigation item: no action taken

City Council

The council voted 7‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. The discussion and potential selection of a Mayor Pro Tem was tabled to the July 17, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken before adjournment at 10:56 p.m.

• Approved agenda (7‑0 vote)
• Mayor Pro Tem selection discussion tabled to July 17, 2025

City Council

The council approved a demand resolution authorizing payment of $6,199,547.67 in claims (6‑0). It also waived full reading of ordinances, pre‑paid $4,564,729 for CalPERS retirement liabilities, and adopted Parcel Map No. 82649 for a 3‑unit development at 12015 Lower Azusa Road (each 6‑0). Additional actions included rejecting all bids for the Aquatic Center water‑slide project, authorizing new bid notices for that project and for the Cypress Yard roof replacement, and approving the minutes of prior meetings (each 6‑0).

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑733 for $6,199,547.67 claims (6‑0)
• Waived full reading of all ordinances on the agenda (6‑0)
• Received and filed City Clerk’s quarterly contract listing (6‑0)
• Authorized prepayment of $4,564,729 CalPERS retirement liability (6‑0)
• Adopted Parcel Map No. 82649 for 3‑unit development at 12015 Lower Azusa Road (6‑0)
• Rejected all bids for Aquatic Center water‑slide replacement and ordered new bid notices (6‑0)
• Approved advertisement for bids to replace Cypress Yard roof (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 11, June 18, and June 25 meetings (6‑0)

City Council

The El Monte City Council voted to censure Mayor Jessica Ancona for policy violations. It also approved a demand resolution to pay $5.29 million in outstanding claims and adopted several financial and policy measures, including investment, debt, grant, and fee adjustments.

• Approved Demand Resolution D-733 paying $5,291,049.84 in claims (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 10609 censuring Mayor Jessica Ancona (6-1)
• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (7-0)
• Adopted Investment and Debt Management Policy for FY 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Set Gann Appropriation Limit for FY 2025-2026 at $193,848.030 (7-0)
• Approved Justice Assistance Grant increase of $24,759 for FY 2024-2026 (7-0)
• Adopted annual inflation adjustment for user and regulatory fees (7-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 7‑0 vote. No final action was taken on any closed‑session items, though a security discussion occurred. Council members were directed to prepare the FY 2025‑26 General Fund budget for consideration at a later meeting.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Closed‑session security item discussed, no final action taken

City Council

The El Monte City Council approved its agenda and the May 28 minutes. It authorized a $4,250,042.60 demand resolution, set the FY 2025‑2026 property tax rate, and adopted several routine items including a waiver of full ordinance readings, a second reading of Ordinance No. 3055, an amendment to a planning services contract, a finance‑records destruction plan, and a street‑easement vacation.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved $4,250,042.60 demand resolution (7-0)
• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 3055 (7-0)
• Approved second amendment to professional services agreement with Jason C. Mikaelian (7-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 property tax rate resolution (7-0)
• Approved finance records destruction resolution (cost $1,800) (7-0)
• Approved vacating future street easement at 5400 Durfee Avenue (7-0)

Permit Committee

The June 5, 2025 Permit Committee meeting listed new, renewal, and continued permit applications for fireworks, sidewalk vendors, and other activities. No motions were approved, denied, or voted on during the meeting. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The council approved a demand resolution allowing $7,653,332.40 in claims and payroll payments. It also received and filed the Treasurer’s cash and investment report, waived full readings of ordinances, and approved a second reading of a sewer‑service fee ordinance. In addition, the council adopted amendments to professional‑services agreements with DNA Architecture Design Inc. ($74,639) and AdminSure Inc. ($55,267). All votes were unanimous (5‑0) with the mayor and one councilmember absent.

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑731 for $7,653,332.40 (5‑0)
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report (5‑0)
• Waived full reading of all ordinances on agenda (5‑0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 3054 on sewer service fee increase (5‑0)
• Approved third amendment to DNA Architecture Design agreement, increasing amount to $460,554 (5‑0)
• Approved second amendment to AdminSure Inc. agreement for $55,266.75 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for April 16, April 30, May 12 special, and May 14 meetings (5‑0)
• Approved agenda (5‑0)

City Council

The Council approved Demand Resolution D‑730, allowing $4,423,664.10 in claims and demands to be paid. The Treasurer’s cash and investment report for the quarter ended March 31 2025 was received and filed. The Council also approved several consent‑calendar items, including waiving full reading of ordinances, second readings of Ordinances 3052 and 3053, and extended the meeting past 10 p.m. with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑730 for $4,423,664.10 claims (7‑0)
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Cash and Investment Report for quarter ended March 31 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes of March 12 2025 and March 26 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved waiver of full reading of all ordinances (7‑0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 3052 to amend Planning Commission (7‑0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 3053 to adopt Urban Multi‑use zoning (7‑0)
• Motion to extend meeting past 10 p.m. approved (6‑0)
• Agenda edit: Item 16.2 pulled (7‑0)

City Council

The council approved the agenda with a 6‑0 vote. A closed‑session was held to discuss the City Manager’s performance evaluation and labor negotiations, but no final action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Closed session held; no action taken on City Attorney report

City Council

The Council unanimously approved Demand Resolution D‑729, allowing payment of $7,683,216.61 in claims and demands. It also approved several consent‑calendar items, including a waiver of full ordinance readings, an RFP for building and safety services, adoption of 2024 General Plan reports, and an amendment to the Bear Electrical Solutions contract increasing its limit to $140,000. All actions were recorded with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑729 for $7,683,216.61 claims (7‑0)
• Waived full reading of ordinances on agenda (7‑0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for Building and Safety services (7‑0)
• Adopted 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (7‑0)
• Adopted 2024 Annual General Plan Housing Element Report (7‑0)
• Received and filed FY 2023‑24 Housing Successor Annual Report (7‑0)
• Authorized notice for bids on citywide curb address painting (7‑0)
• Amended Bear Electrical Solutions contract to $140,000 (7‑0)

City Council

The council approved a $1.5 million funding agreement for the pre‑construction and design phase of the MacLaren Community Park project. It also approved Demand Resolution D‑728 covering $6,337,092.22 in claims, and adopted several routine items on the consent calendar, all with unanimous 7‑0 votes.

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑728 for $6,337,092.22 claims (7‑0)
• Approved waiver of full reading of ordinances (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3047 amending the purchasing system (7‑0)
• Received and filed City Clerk’s quarterly contract listing (7‑0)
• Adopted resolution designating April 24, 2025 as Arbor Day (7‑0)
• Accepted Senior Center Kitchen Renovation Project CIP 082 as complete (7‑0)
• Adopted resolution to record Final Tract Map No. 74015 for 2709 Cogswell Road (7‑0)
• Approved $1.5 M funding agreement for MacLaren Community Park design (7‑0)

City Council

The council approved Demand Resolution No. D‑727, allowing claims totaling $5,983,544.45 to be paid, with a 7‑0 vote. It also waived full reading of ordinances, authorized execution of CalRecycle grant documents, and accepted the Lower Azusa Road and School Crosswalk projects as complete, each by 7‑0. Additional actions approved were a bid notice for the Aquatic Center slide restoration, a $30,000 increase to a Hasa Inc. purchase order, and selection of three police background‑investigation vendors up to $90,000, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved Demand Resolution D‑727 for $5,983,544.45 claims (7‑0)
• Waived full reading of ordinances on agenda (7‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant documents (Resolution 10592) (7‑0)
• Accepted Lower Azusa Road Street Improvement and School Crosswalk projects as complete (7‑0)
• Authorized staff to advertise bid notice for Aquatic Center Slide Restoration (7‑0)
• Approved $30,000 increase to Hasa Inc. purchase order for water‑treatment supplies (7‑0)
• Approved three vendors for police pre‑employment background investigations, up to $90,000 (7‑0)