South El Monte, California
Upcoming
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to require a 1,000-foot buffer between massage businesses and sensitive uses, and a 350-foot buffer from city boundaries. They will also hear reports on vacant positions and recruitment efforts per state law, and consider placing delinquent trash fees on the county tax roll. Consent items include approving $1,048,126.47 in warrants, an elderly nutrition program amendment, and continued participation in federal community development block grants.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1292 to amend zoning code with buffer distances for massage establishments (1,000 ft from sensitive uses, 350 ft from city boundary)
- Resolution No. 26-049 approving warrants totaling $1,048,126.47 for June 11–30, 2026
- Resolution No. 26-050 approving Amendment No. 3 to the Elderly Nutrition Program subaward agreement with Los Angeles County
- Resolution No. 26-051 authorizing participation in CDBG program for FY 2027–2029
- Special assessment for delinquent trash collection fees as of March 31, 2026, to be placed on county tax roll
Homeless Commission
The South El Monte Homeless Commission will hold a regular meeting featuring a presentation by SGV CARE and consideration of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting. No general business items are listed. The agenda also includes public comment, commissioner reports, and staff updates on several local initiatives.
- Presentation: SGV CARE Update (item 3a)
- Consideration and approval of Regular Homeless Commission meeting minutes of May 13, 2026 (item 6a)
- Staff comments covering SGV Home Update, Cerritos Housing Symposium, LAURA Innovation, Night Market Recap, and Needs Assessment Continued (item 11a)
- Public comment period for items within the commission's jurisdiction (item 5)
- Commissioner reports on AB 1234 training and conferences attended (item 8)
Community Services Commission
Advancement of Women and Girls Commission
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Patriotic Commission
Planning Commission
City Council
Community Services Commission
Homeless Commission
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Planning Commission
Patriotic Commission
City Council
Community Services Commission
Homeless Commission
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Planning Commission
Patriotic Commission
City Council
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Advancement of Women and Girls Commission
Planning Commission
City Council
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Planning Commission
City Council
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Planning Commission
City Council
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Advancement of Women and Girls Commission
Planning Commission
City Council
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Planning Commission
City Council
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Planning Commission
City Council
Advancement of Women and Girls Commission
Planning Commission
Advancement of Women and Girls Commission
Advancement of Women and Girls Commission
Recent meetings
Patriotic Commission
The South El Monte Patriotic Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss engagement opportunities for the upcoming Fourth of July Celebration, continuing a discussion from March. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting and receive a presentation on Military Recognition Programs.
- Presentation on Military Recognition Programs
- Approval of minutes from the May 27, 2026 Regular Patriotic Commission Meeting
- Continued discussion on the South El Monte Fourth of July Celebration
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the implementation and compliance of two conditional use permits. The meeting also includes a report on property maintenance and a recap of the 2026 ICSC in Las Vegas.
- Review of conditions for Conditional Use Permit No. 25-02
- Review of conditions for Conditional Use Permit No. 25-07
- Approval of April 28, 2026, meeting minutes
Community Services Commission
Community Services Commission
This special meeting of the South El Monte Community Services Commission includes a monthly report, approval of prior meeting minutes, and two discussion items. Commissioners will provide input to enhance upcoming city special events and community services programs. The meeting also allows public comment on agenda items.
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from April 14, 2026
- Discussion on enhancing upcoming City special events
- Discussion on enhancing Community Services Department programs
- Community Services Monthly Report presentation
- Public comment period for agenda items
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed ordinance creating a 500-foot non-solicitation buffer around K-12 schools (Item 10.a). They will also consider a zone text amendment requiring massage businesses to be at least 1,000 feet from sensitive uses and 350 feet from city boundaries (Item 9.a). Other business includes approving $1.7 million in warrants, upgrading job classifications, and renewing three executive employment agreements.
- Ordinance No. 1294: 500-foot ban on soliciting near K-12 schools
- Ordinance No. 1292: 1,000-foot buffer for massage businesses from sensitive uses, 350-foot from city boundary
- Approval of warrants totaling $1,737,881.22 for May 28–June 10, 2026
- Creation of Community Development Manager and upgrade to Senior Community Services Analyst positions
- Renewal of three executive management employment agreements (Resolutions 26-044, 26-045, 26-046)
Homeless Commission
Community Services Commission
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 1293 to update Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations to meet new state requirements, and Ordinance No. 1294 creating a 500-foot no-solicitation buffer around K-12 schools. Other consent items include calling the November 2026 general election, approving a lease extension for Akitoi Learning Center at 1824 Central Avenue, adopting the SB1 road project list for FY 2026/27, and approving job classification changes. The council will also hear a continued public hearing on a project at 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 1293 amending Chapter 17.12 (Accessory Dwelling Units) to comply with state law changes effective January 1, 2026.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 1294 establishing a 500-foot non-solicitation buffer around K-12 schools.
- Three resolutions calling for a general municipal election on November 3, 2026, requesting County consolidation, and setting candidate statement regulations.
- Approve Amendment No. 2 to the lease with Akitoi Learning Center, LLC, for a three-year extension at 1824 Central Avenue.
- Adopt Resolution No. 26-040 listing street rehabilitation projects for FY 2026/27 funded by SB1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act).
Patriotic Commission
The South El Monte Patriotic Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 27, 2026. The agenda includes discussion of the Fourth of July Celebration planning and consideration of several veterans-related proposals, such as a commemorative Veterans Bricks Program and a military uniform display. Commissioners will also consider outreach for veterans and military-bound graduates, as well as funding for patriotic promotional items. The meeting will begin with approval of the April 22 minutes.
- Discussion of Fourth of July Celebration planning and engagement opportunities
- Consideration of establishing a commemorative Veterans Bricks Program
- Consideration of including a military uniform display during the Flags of Valor Event
- Consideration of community outreach supporting veterans and military-bound graduates
- Consideration of funding and procurement of patriotic promotional items
Planning Commission
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
Homeless Commission
The South El Monte Homeless Commission will hold a regular meeting with few action items. The consent calendar includes approval of the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioners and staff will provide reports on topics including a night market booth, mental health services, a data request with the county tax office, and updates on a city website, an emergency response center, and an ordinance on public obstruction.
- Approval of April 8, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Chair Thai to discuss Night Market Booth and The Whole Child mental health services
- Commissioner Short to update on data request with Treasurer's/County Tax Office
- Staff comments on updated City Website and Emergency Centralized Response Center visit
- Staff comments on Ordinance 1092 — Obstruction on Public Property
Community Services Commission
The South El Monte Community Services Commission will discuss ways to enhance upcoming city special events and Community Services Department programs. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 14, 2026, regular meeting. Public comment will be accepted on any matter within the commission's jurisdiction.
- Discussion on enhancing upcoming city special events
- Discussion on enhancing Community Services Department recreation programs
- Approval of the April 14, 2026, regular meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a major development at 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road, including certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report, changing the land use designation from Commercial to Commercial-Manufacturing, and approving a development agreement with Magellan Value Partners for a 221,815-square-foot industrial building and a public park. Other items include first reading of an ordinance imposing buffer distances on massage businesses, approval of a Request for Proposals for comprehensive IT services, and authorization to sell three obsolete vehicles and two equipment units. The council also will cancel its May 19, 2026 meeting.
- Certify EIR and adopt General Plan Amendment GPA23-03 for 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road (21.17 acres; APN 8119-005-032)
- Introduce Ordinance No. 1290 to rezone site from Commercial to Manufacturing
- Introduce Ordinance No. 1291 for Development Agreement with Magellan Value Partners to dedicate 10.7 acres for a public park
- First reading of Ordinance No. 1292 to impose 1,000-foot buffer from sensitive uses and 350-foot buffer from jurisdictional boundary for massage businesses
- Approve $739,686.58 in warrants (Resolution 26-028) and authorize RFP for comprehensive IT services (Item 7.e)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold three public hearings: approving a conditional use permit modification for a drive-through restaurant and a sign height variance at 1127 Santa Anita Avenue; approving a conditional use permit for off-sale beer and wine at a gas station at 1100 Santa Anita Avenue; and recommending a development agreement to dedicate 10.7 acres for a future public park at 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road. The commission will also consider approving the March 25, 2026 special meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Resolution 26-09: modify Conditional Use Permit 24-04 and Variance 24-01 for a new 986 sq ft drive-through restaurant and increase a pole sign from 75 ft/240 sq ft to 97 ft/1,438 sq ft at 1127 Santa Anita Avenue.
- Public hearing on Resolution 26-08: Conditional Use Permit 26-03 for off-sale beer and wine at an existing convenience store and gas station at 1100 Santa Anita Avenue.
- Public hearing on Resolution 26-07: recommend City Council approve a Development Agreement with Magellan Value Partners to dedicate 10.7 acres for a public park at 825 Lexington-Gallatin Road.
- Approval of Special Planning Commission meeting minutes from March 25, 2026.
- Commissioner Barrera raised concerns about rumble plates on Michael Hunt Drive and storefront cleaning at Dollar Tree.
City Council
This is a special meeting of the South El Monte City Council with a single agenda item: a State of the City presentation. No votes, ordinances, or other business items are scheduled. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- State of the City presentation
Patriotic Commission
The South El Monte Patriotic Commission will continue its discussion on the 2026 Flags of Valor and Memorial Day Ceremony events, including providing feedback to enhance them. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting, commissioner introductions, public comment, and commissioner reports. No final decisions or votes on new items are expected.
- Continued discussion on 2026 Flags of Valor and Memorial Day Ceremony events
- Approval of minutes from March 25, 2026 regular meeting
- Commissioner introductions and roles presentation
- Public comment period for items within commission's jurisdiction
City Council
This special meeting of the South El Monte City Council consists primarily of a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in which Mayor Gloria Olmos is the plaintiff against the city. No other substantive agenda items are scheduled, only routine ceremonial items and public comment.
- Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss Gloria Olmos v. City of South El Monte, et al., Case No. 2:26-cv-03344
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The South El Monte City Council will discuss placing a referendum on Measure CM, which authorizes cannabis retail businesses, on the November 2026 ballot. Councilmembers also propose studying a new localized transit route and forming a subcommittee on the SGV Forward project along Garvey Avenue. Consent items include approval of $1.6 million in warrants and acceptance of a completed pavement rehabilitation project. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Discussion on appointing two Council Members to a subcommittee for the SGV Forward project on Garvey Avenue
- Councilmember Delgado requests feasibility study for a new transit route with Rosemead, El Monte, and South El Monte
- Councilmember Acosta proposes a referendum on Measure CM (cannabis retail) for November 2026
- Resolution 26-026 approving warrants totaling $1,629,087.68
- Resolution 26-027 accepting completion of FY 25-26 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (final cost $1,991,665.06)
Advancement of Women and Girls Commission
The Advancement of Women and Girls Commission will nominate and select a Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of 2026. The commission will also continue discussion of a City Council-approved gala event scheduled for September 25, 2026. Commissioners will consider a Maya Meditation Session for a mental health class and review bids for a DJ and photo booth for the gala.
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for term April 15, 2026 through December 31, 2026
- Continued discussion of the Women and Girls Evening of Empowerment gala, set for September 25, 2026
- Consideration of a Maya Meditation Session taught by Itzpapalotl Patino for a mental health class in May
- Review of DJ and Photo Booth bids for the gala event
- Approval of special meeting minutes from March 19, 2026
Community Services Commission
The Community Services Commission will discuss and vote on the film schedule for the 2026 "Movies in the Park" summer series, receive an informational report on city-planned FIFA World Cup watch parties, and provide input to enhance upcoming special events. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Approval of the March 10, 2026 Community Services Commission meeting minutes
- Report on SEM 2026 International Soccer Watch Parties for the FIFA World Cup
- Discussion and approval of the 2026 "Movies in the Park" Summer Series film selection
- Commission input to enhance upcoming City special events and engagement opportunities
Homeless Commission
The South El Monte Homeless Commission will hear presentations from LA CADA and on the Measure A renter protection and homelessness prevention program, then vote to reorganize by electing a Vice Chair and a Chair. The agenda also includes approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes and commissioner questions about local school partnerships and homelessness prevention funding.
- Election of Vice Chair and Chair (re-organization)
- Presentation by Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LA CADA)
- Presentation on Measure A Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention Program
- Approval of March 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Commissioner questions on school partnerships and COG homelessness prevention funding
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on funding a 100-foot pylon sign at 1127-1223 Santa Anita Avenue for up to $884,608, with a memorandum of understanding with the property owner. The consent calendar includes approval of a $1.5 million Safe Routes to School pedestrian safety project completion, a $79,867.50 amendment to LOC Architects for Temple Park improvements, and warrant payments of $3 million. Other business includes hosting FIFA World Cup watch parties and a speed bump survey along Michael Hunt Drive.
- Public hearing for pylon sign funding up to $884,608 at 1127-1223 Santa Anita Ave (In-N-Out Burger development)
- Acceptance of Safe Routes to School project completion, final cost $1,496,102.79
- Amendment to LOC Architects contract for Temple Park community room, snack bar, restroom rehab: increase of $79,867.50
- Authorization of $149,253 from General Fund for SEM 2026 International Soccer Watch Parties
- Consideration of facility fee waiver for memorial ceremony at Senior Center (correspondence item)