South El Monte public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will certify the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election and administer oaths to council members. The agenda also includes approving city expenditures and accepting completion of a traffic signal modification project.
- Certification of election results for Manuel Acosta, Rudy Bojorquez, Measure “CM”, and Measure “X”
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,520,982.02
- Acceptance of Santa Anita Avenue and Central Avenue traffic signal modification project ($877,314.57)
- Contract award to Bureau Veritas/North America for building inspection services
- Approval of the 2023 Special Events Calendar
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting updated 2023 Los Angeles County building, electrical, and plumbing codes. The agenda also includes approving city expenditures totaling over $1.1 million and a salary increase for the Director of Finance. Additionally, the council will review community requests regarding facility use and donations.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 1261 to adopt 2023 Los Angeles County building codes
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,157,079.21
- Salary adjustment for the Director of Finance from $145,860 to $169,962
- Facility Use Agreement with CSUN for a Public Administration course
- Acceptance of a $13,591.62 donation from Super Bingo Club to Senior Services
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The City Council will review an ordinance to adopt the 2023 Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes. The agenda also includes requests for proposals regarding pavement management and traffic signal improvements. Additionally, the council will consider a permit extension fee waiver.
- Adoption of 2023 Los Angeles County building, electrical, plumbing, and fire codes
- Request for proposals for Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update
- Request for proposals for traffic signal improvements at Lee Ave & Garvey Ave and Durfee Ave & Peck Rd
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $416,743.12
- Permit extension fee waiver request of $965.49
City Council
The City Council will consider a contract for new playground equipment and safety surfacing at New Temple and Mary Van Dyke Parks. The meeting also includes a presentation on user fee study results and the approval of various administrative resolutions.
- Contract award to Gametime - Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. for $423,908.36 for playground equipment at New Temple and Mary Van Dyke Parks
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,249,491.68
- Presentation on the results of the User Fee Study by NBS Government Finance Group
- Resolution to amend the City's Conflict of Interest Code
- Discussion regarding establishing a dog park at the Kruse Feed property
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The City Council will consider awarding a contract to Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County for the CalHome Home Repair Program. The agenda also includes items to approve city expenditures totaling $949,764.29 and review the Conflict of Interest Code. Additionally, the council will review a fee waiver request from the Chamber of Commerce.
- Contract award to NHSLA for CalHome Home Repair Program up to $200,000
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $949,764.29
- Authorization to seek proposals for Building Inspector Services
- Fee waiver request of $1,749.00 for a Chamber of Commerce candidate forum
- Presentation on FY2021 audit results and FY2022 audit scope
City Council
The South El Monte City Council will consider an ordinance regarding Mayor and Councilmember compensation. The agenda also includes approving a Local Roadway Safety Plan and extending a contract for grant funding services. Additionally, the council will review accounting policy updates and the completion of sidewalk work on Fern Street.
- Ordinance No. 1259 regarding Mayor and Councilmember compensation
- Approval of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP)
- Amendment to Townsend Public Affairs LLC contract for grant funding services
- Resolution authorizing $3,276,712.16 in city expenditures
- Completion of the Fern Street Sidewalk Installation Project
City Council
The City Council will hold a closed session conference with a labor negotiator. This discussion involves the South El Monte Employees Association. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session conference regarding South El Monte Employees Association
City Council
The City Council will decide whether to submit a ballot measure to voters regarding the regulation and taxation of legal and illegal cannabis uses. Additionally, the council will consider extending remote meeting procedures and approving an agreement with the executive management team association.
- Submitting a cannabis regulation ballot measure for the November 2022 election
- Resolution No. 22-66 to authorize remote teleconference meetings through August 31, 2022
- Resolution No. 22-67 to approve an MOU with the South El Monte Executive Management Team Association
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The City Council is reviewing a citizen-led initiative regarding cannabis regulation and taxation for the November 8, 2022, election. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the annual sewer service fee and a temporary food service agreement for elderly nutrition.
- Submission of cannabis initiative measure to the November 8, 2022, election
- Annual sewer service fee set at $35.37 per sewer unit
- Temporary agreement with Huntington Culinary for elderly nutrition services
- Reclassification of Planning Supervisor position to Planning Manager
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $837,348.26
City Council
The City Council will review a proposal to increase fines for illegal cannabis operations. The agenda also includes ordering a public hearing for the 2022-23 Sewer Service Fee levy. Additionally, council members will consider fee waiver requests from AYSO and the Chamber of Commerce.
- Proposal to increase illegal cannabis business fines to $500,000
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $3,077,611.47
- Order for a public hearing on the 2022-23 Sewer Service Fee
- Request from AYSO for $52,800 in facility reservation fee waivers
- Resolution affirming a vote of no confidence in DA George Gascon
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The City Council will review the fiscal year 2022-23 annual budget, covering General and Special Revenue Funds. The agenda also includes a $50,000 grant for homeless services and a home repair program agreement. Additionally, the council will consider city expenditures and the non-renewal of the City Manager's contract.
- Approval of the FY 2022-23 annual budget
- A $50,000 grant from SGVCOG for homeless services
- A professional services agreement with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity up to $100,000
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $785,895.78
- Non-renewal of the City Manager's contract
City Council
The Board will consider Resolution 22-01 regarding the private placement of debt to address CalPERS unfunded pension liabilities. This action proposes substituting the Financing Authority as a lease counterparty to comply with solar panel financing restrictions on certain city properties.
- Approval of Resolution 22-01 regarding CalPERS unfunded debt liability financing
- Authorization of site lease and lease agreement execution
City Council
The City Council will conduct its first budget study session to review the preliminary FY 2022-23 annual budget. This includes examining proposed revenues and expenditures for the General Fund and Special Revenue funds. The council will also receive a final report regarding a classification and compensation study.
- Review of preliminary FY 2022-23 annual budget
- Presentation of Classification and Compensation Study final report by Transformance Consulting
- Discussion of FY 2021-22 forecasted results
- Examination of proposed General Fund and Special Revenue funds budgets
City Council
The City Council will discuss an agreement with Harry Wong to operate a certified farmers market at the Community Center. The agenda also includes calling for the November 8, 2022, municipal election and approving street rehabilitation projects.
- Agreement with Harry Wong to operate a Certified Farmers Market
- List of street rehabilitation projects for FY 2022-2023
- Approval of six July 4th fireworks stand permits
- Payment of City expenditures totaling $1,475,634.42
- Extension of the County of Los Angeles Elderly Nutrition Program
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The South El Monte City Council is reviewing proposals to manage unfunded employee benefits and an update on potential family shelter locations. The agenda also includes agreements for economic development services and roadway safety planning.
- Proposal to establish a Section 115 Trust with PARS to address $1.928 million in OPEB liability
- Update on the homeless program, including Loma Elementary School as a potential family shelter site
- Agreement with El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce for economic development services
- Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $39,976.88
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $370,178.24 for May 11 through May 24, 2022
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The City Council will consider a plan to refinance $9.6 million in unfunded pension liabilities to achieve $3.2 million in savings. The agenda also includes rezoning properties on Rosemead Boulevard and Chico Avenue for multi-family residential use. Other items include approving city expenditures and reviewing the local roadway safety plan.
- Rezoning 2540 Rosemead Blvd and Chico Avenue to multi-family residential
- Refinancing $9.6 million in CalPERS unfunded pension liabilities
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $472,118.96
- Request for a $1,632.46 fee waiver for Senior Center use
- Seeking proposals for a Local Roadway Safety Plan
City Council
The City Council will review a proposal for 207 new homes, including single-family and multi-family units, at Rosemead Boulevard and Chico Avenue. The agenda also includes awarding a sidewalk construction contract and discussing traffic signal improvements.
- Proposed development of 169 single-family and 38 multi-family units by KB Home
- Sidewalk installation contract for Fern Street awarded to Grigolla & Sons Construction Co., Inc. ($67,450)
- Conditional Use Permit for alcohol license expansion at Mariscos San Isidro
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $988,027.67
- Authorization to seek proposals for traffic signal improvements
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The City Council will consider applying for the USDOT RAISE Grant Program and approving a summer learning partnership with Valle Lindo School District. The council will also review an ordinance regarding the collection of administrative fines through special tax assessments.
- Application for the USDOT RAISE Grant Program
- MOU with Valle Lindo School District providing up to $111,600
- Ordinance No. 1257 regarding administrative fine collection via tax assessment
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $560,467.37
- RFQ for the CalHome Owner-Occupied Home Repair program administration
City Council
The City Council will discuss band performances for the 2022 Summer Concert Series and July 4th Celebration. Members are also considering an ordinance to recover unpaid administrative fines through special tax assessments. Additionally, the council will review city expenditures totaling $306,079.82.
- Ordinance No. 1257: New procedure for recovering unpaid administrative fines via special tax assessments.
- Approval of six bands for the Summer Concert Series and two bands for July 4th.
- Resolution No. 22-17: Approval of city expenditures totaling $306,079.82.
- Resolution No. 22-18: Extension of remote teleconferencing procedures through April 6, 2022.
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The City Council will discuss selecting a bond type to address the city's $9.6 million CalPERS unfunded pension liability. The agenda also includes forming an ad hoc committee for the Rush Street and Rosemead Boulevard corridor enhancement plans. Additionally, the Council will consider funding increases for elderly nutrition services.
- Selection of Lease Revenue Bonds or Pension Obligation Bonds for $9.6 million pension debt
- Formation of an ad hoc committee for Rush Street and Rosemead Boulevard corridor plans
- $76,000 increase in funding for the Elderly Nutrition Program Services
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,005,370.18
- $63,625 fee waiver request from Montebello Brewers Baseball Corporation
City Council
The City Council is considering a professional services agreement for the Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan and a joint application for the Homekey Round 2 Grant. The agenda also includes zoning amendments and the conversion of an existing tennis court into a multiuse facility.
- $107,861.80 contract to KOA Corporation for the Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan
- Joint application for the HCD Homekey Round 2 Grant to fund up to 150 ADUs
- Zoning amendment for 2727 Rosemead Boulevard and 9340-9352 Mabel Avenue
- Conversion of an existing tennis court into a multiuse court for tennis and pickleball
- $63,625.00 fee waiver request from Montebello Brewers Baseball Corporation
City Council and Successor Agency to the South El Monte Improvement District
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 106,137 square foot mixed-use building at 2727 Rosemead Boulevard and 9340-9352 Mabel Avenue. The project includes 8 commercial units and 73 residential units, with 8 units designated as affordable housing. Additionally, the Council will discuss homelessness services and the 2022 special events calendar.
- Public hearing for a mixed-use development at 2727 Rosemead Boulevard and 9340-9352 Mabel Avenue
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,178,920.23
- Discussion on the City's homelessness prevention and diversion program
- Review of the 2022 City Special Events Calendar
- Request for a $53,000.00 facility reservation fee waiver for South El Monte National Little League
City Council
The City Council will consider a zone change for a new 106,137 square foot mixed-use building. The council will also review new street sweeping schedules and parking prohibitions resulting from changes to waste collection services. Additionally, members will appoint residents to several local commissions.
- Proposed rezoning for a 106,137 square foot commercial and residential mixed-use building
- New street sweeping schedules and no-parking prohibitions (Urgency Ordinance No. 1256-U)
- Approval of city expenditures totaling $1,297,414.42
- Reprogramming $123,000 from a restroom upgrade to a pavement rehabilitation project
- Three-year agreement with Vasquez & Company LLP for auditing services