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## Recent meetings (31)

- [2026-09-09 — Council approves more Homekey funding 6-0 as neighbors demand answers over two gas leaks](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/f8b813d9-c6da-4016-8715-7abb8380f3f0): City Council Meeting
- [2026-09-08 — El Monte greenlights one more year for long-stalled 212-unit apartment project and sends housing code cleanup to City Council](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/f55fc602-3978-464d-bc74-f1b670bcd118): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-08-26 — Council commits to running new Hilda Solis park, funds $3.1M street paving, and speeds up EV charger permits](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/bdfe76b8-a222-4229-8ff8-523605ecdc85): City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-12 — El Monte locks in $21.6M homeless housing project, adds $4.5M police grant, and revs up a citywide shopping rewards app](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/f9a4d2b0-3bb4-49ac-982c-76a6805159e2): City Council Meeting
- [2026-08-11 — El Monte greenlights youth volleyball facility, beer & wine for Tito's Market, and recommends extension for housing project](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/f69820b9-2f1c-4c6b-b6ca-dde735b0b730): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-07-28 — Big new bike trail and park along Merced drainage channel gets green light from commissioners](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/66ddc499-88ee-4ac2-9bf9-885076648cef): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-07-22 — Council OKs special tax rates for two CFDs, $193K code enforcement law firm deal, and emergency motel vouchers for homeless families](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/7a532aee-17e9-4e00-9622-c5f5a12f93f2): City Council Meeting
- [2026-07-14 — El Monte approves 3-home subdivision on Hallwood Drive — with a new sidewalk condition](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/1aeed9c2-a007-4b5b-ad74-87a588dbb03b): Planning Comission Meeting
- [2026-07-08 — Council OKs trash delinquency tax-roll plan, police less-lethal buy, and clean audit — but two tax hearings pushed to July 22](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/28806de8-01f0-4b8f-b92c-6179324640c4): City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-23 — El Monte greenlights new indoor badminton/basketball complex on Lower Azusa — plus a big self-storage facility](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/ae040795-1c47-40ed-8bac-2ae4a45b3d34): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-06-17 — Council adopts $116.7M budget despite $3.8M deficit, 7-0 — plus new trash assessments and a November election call](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/2e169826-8d76-4529-83f9-685787cd2f7c): Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-10 — El Monte honors restaurant owner who saved a choking customer, then endures a raucous public comment session](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/17c31cc2-2f2d-4a45-8e96-37447f17ce43): City Council Meeting
- [2026-06-09 — Commission grants fourth extension for three-home Durfee Avenue project — with a warning](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/6ef1a7ba-01cd-4736-8929-e60319871b02): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-05-27 — Council OKs $8.1M in bill payments, $211K graffiti grant, and settles lawsuit for $70K — plus a big night honoring auto-theft detectives](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/87e20079-0665-4d2f-b539-2678c3bb4753): City Council Meeting
- [2026-05-26 — El Monte Planning Commission approves new child daycare on Tyler Avenue, 7-0](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/dbb0b69a-7369-4e75-a290-767d9c956408): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-05-13 — El Monte OKs $5.5M in bills, adopts HUD housing plan, and celebrates childcare providers](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/1db8d4b7-9135-4312-8b74-6899cc4a55ea): City Council Meeting
- [2026-05-12 — El Monte planners unanimously back Woodville Drive lot split that turns one home site into four units](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/d3662d8a-9c43-43cb-889d-032354b23605): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-05-11 — El Monte council digs into 2-year strategic plan update: retail push, vacant lot crackdown, new EV chargers and park upgrades](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/f41cd2b6-ca69-47eb-9c98-6e6c669c8ae8): City Council
- [2026-04-22 — El Monte extends data center moratorium and updates tax oversight committee](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/d4d1eac8-5cd1-4697-9427-4a1a0dda4173): City Council Meeting
- [2026-04-08 — El Monte approves $989K slide fix for aquatic center and partnership with LA Dodgers Foundation](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/741c2320-eae8-4d4d-b04e-8ccfbab6f10a): City Council Meeting
- [2026-03-25 — El Monte City Council Adopts Zoning Updates and Funds Police Equipment and Funeral Costs](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/8aad075e-31a1-4d7e-bbba-213254f9422e): City Council Meeting
- [2026-03-24 — Three big housing and warehouse projects get one-year extensions as El Monte reports 218 new housing units in 2025](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/0fa4fe3d-76ea-48ee-a8e3-6a8b7c357548): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-03-18 — El Monte Council looks at code of conduct, immigration updates, and potential data center rules](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/f23197fb-d702-490d-94bd-c74aaacc0ae4): Adjourned City Council Meeting
- [2026-03-16 — Council signs off on closing out $8M+ in COVID-era homeless housing grants — and greenlights annual HUD report](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/02dfd61e-b2c8-4993-9186-deff1e648818): Adjourned City Council Meeting
- [2026-03-11 — El Monte adopts council code of conduct, mid-year budget adjustments, and new property rules](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/a7e8bd2b-af84-4bae-a67e-ebbf43411711): City Council Meeting
- [2026-03-10 — El Monte Planning Commission to revisit tobacco retailer rules at March 10 public hearing](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/d151c79b-024f-498d-8816-11d37fb38a13): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-02-25 — El Monte moves toward June special election on making City Clerk and Treasurer appointive](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/e4fc1287-fc39-43ed-bca9-f04ebe100253): City Council Meeting
- [2026-02-24 — Tobacco retail rules pushed back again — decision now due March 10](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/f159e409-82c4-4f9e-8fee-b78e5915faef): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-02-11 — Hours of angry testimony over ICE detention of Maria Sante; council tells ad hoc committee to bring back immigration policies](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/aaf782d8-dd1f-433b-a29d-4613574b1016): City Council Meeting
- [2026-02-10 — Pioneer Park concept wows commissioners, but tobacco store rules hearing pushed to Feb 24](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/2970f617-650f-4342-af73-fa6a602de4ae): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-01-13 — El Monte Planning Commission Approves New Banquet Hall and Denies Convenience Store](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/meetings/2754245a-414b-464e-aec2-1b52b77515df): Planning Commission Meeting


## Civic issues (50)

- [Retail attraction and vacant commercial properties](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/retail-attraction-and-vacant-commercial-properties): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Homekey Motel Site Renovation Funding](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/homelessness-funding): budget · priority: high
- [HOME-ARP Funding for Esperanza Village and Rose Court](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/home-arp-funding-for-esperanza-village-and-rose-court): development · priority: high
- [Project Home Key / Iris House interim housing update](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/homelessness-services): general · priority: high
- [Gas leak and evacuation at 10,012 Valley Boulevard](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/gas-leak-and-evacuation-at-10012-valley-boulevard): public-safety · priority: critical
- [November 3, 2026 Municipal Election](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/november-3-2026-municipal-election): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Finance modernization: Tyler Munis ERP and OpenGov budget software](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/finance-modernization-tyler-munis-erp-and-opengov-budget-software): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Expedited EV Charging Station Permitting Ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/expedited-ev-charging-station-permitting-ordinance): zoning · priority: medium
- [AI software purchase pulled from agenda](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/ai-software-purchase-pulled-from-agenda): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Lambert Park Gymnasium Roof Repair](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/park-improvements): parks-recreation · priority: high
- [Police Staffing and Public Safety Cameras](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/police-technology-funding): budget · priority: high
- [Main Street / Valley Mall Revitalization](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/economic-development): development · priority: medium
- [Budget Fund Appropriations](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/budget-approval): budget · priority: critical
- [Open Rewards Citywide Shopping Program](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/open-rewards-citywide-shopping-program): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Council Governance Protocol Changes](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/council-conduct-standards): governance · priority: high
- [Commissioner Joe Moreno Resigns After a Year of Service](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/commissioner-joe-moreno-resigns-after-a-year-of-service): development · priority: low
- [Proposed Catalytic Converter Theft Ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/proposed-catalytic-converter-theft-ordinance): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Zone 9 street improvement project](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/zone-9-street-improvement-project): roads · priority: medium
- [Complete streets and infrastructure projects](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/transportation-initiative): transportation · priority: medium
- [2025 California Building Codes Adoption](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/2025-california-building-codes-adoption): zoning · priority: medium
- [$4.5 Million Cannabis Enforcement and Youth Safety Grant](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/cannabis-enforcement): general · priority: medium
- [212-Unit Apartment Project at 10561 Santa Fe Drive Moves Forward](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/212-unit-apartment-project-at-10561-santa-fe-drive-moves-forward): development · priority: high
- [Housing Element Compliance Cleanup of the Zoning Code](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/housing-element-compliance-cleanup-of-the-zoning-code): zoning · priority: medium
- [City staffing and compensation update](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/city-staffing-and-compensation-update): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [emergency preparedness](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/emergency-preparedness): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Short-Term Rentals (Airbnbs) Stay Prohibited — Now in Writing](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/short-term-rentals-stay-prohibited-now-in-writing): zoning · priority: medium
- [Tito's Market beer and wine license](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/titos-market-beer-and-wine-license): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Burned property debris at Peck Road and Ranchito](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/burned-property-debris-at-peck-road-and-ranchito): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Goodies Restaurant Site Redevelopment](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/goodies-restaurant-site-redevelopment): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Valley Boulevard & Meeker Avenue Intersection Improvements](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/valley-boulevard-meeker-avenue-intersection-improvements): roads · priority: medium
- [City Hall West Environmental Testing and Repairs](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/city-hall-west-environmental-testing-and-repairs): public-safety · priority: high
- [Herald Christian Health Center bond financing](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/herald-christian-health-center-bond-financing): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Street and water system maintenance investments](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/water-and-sewer-system-maintenance-contracts): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Youth volleyball training facility at 4168 Arden Drive](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/youth-volleyball-training-facility-at-4168-arden-drive): development · priority: medium
- [Special tax levies for El Monte Gateway and Mountain View community facilities districts](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/special-tax-levies-for-el-monte-gateway-and-mountain-view-community-facilities-d): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [KB Homes construction impacts on Kaufman Street neighborhood](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/kb-homes-construction-impacts-on-kaufman-street-neighborhood): development · priority: high
- [Citywide street sign replacement](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/citywide-street-sign-replacement): roads · priority: medium
- [After-school, youth sports and senior program funding agreements](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/after-school-youth-sports-and-senior-program-funding-agreements): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [202-Unit Rental Housing Development at 4024 Durfee Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/new-developments): development · priority: high
- [Fireworks enforcement gaps](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/fireworks-enforcement-gaps): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Community Safety Meetings in Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/community-safety-meetings-in-districts-3-4-5-and-6): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Housing production toward the 8,502-unit regional goal](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/housing-production-toward-the-8502-unit-regional-goal): development · priority: high
- [FY 2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/fy-2026-2027-hud-annual-action-plan): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Immigration enforcement and city response](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/police-ice-relations): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Street parking pressure from new housing and ADUs](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/housing-production-on-underused-single-family-lots): development · priority: medium
- [Police recognized for 184 stolen vehicle recoveries](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/police-recognized-for-184-stolen-vehicle-recoveries): public-safety · priority: medium
- [City Council Strategic Study Session](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/city-council-strategic-study-session): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Police purchases funded by asset forfeiture and opioid settlement funds](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/police-purchases-funded-by-asset-forfeiture-and-opioid-settlement-funds): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Employee wellness and professional development](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/employee-wellness-and-professional-development): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Indoor sports and recreation facility on Lower Azusa Road](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/issues/indoor-sports-and-recreation-facility-on-lower-azusa-road): parks-rec · priority: medium


## Development applications (24)

- [Parcel 2 — Design Review No. 12-22 (Gateway Project)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/parcel-2-design-review-no-12-22): other · approved
- [Code Amendment (AMEND) No. 4-2026 — Title 17 Zoning Code](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/code-amendment-no-4-2026-title-17-zoning-code): other · under-review
- [202-Unit Multifamily Rental Housing Development](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/202-unit-multifamily-rental-housing-development): other · approved
- [Homekey Phase 2 — Restoration of Existing M Motel](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/homekey-phase-2-restoration-of-existing-m-motel): other · approved
- [Goodies Property Exempt Surplus Land Declaration](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/goodies-property-exempt-surplus-land-declaration): other · approved
- [Tito's Market Type 41 Beer and Wine License (CUP No. 28-2025)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/titos-market-type-41-beer-and-wine-license): conditional-use · approved
- [Esperanza Village Time Extension (EXT No. 35-2026)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/esperanza-village-time-extension): other · approved
- [Forge Collective Indoor Volleyball Facility (CUP No. 30-2026)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/forge-collective-indoor-volleyball-facility): conditional-use · approved
- [Tentative Parcel Map No. 84403 / Subdivision No. 8-2025 and Design Review No. 17-2025](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/tentative-parcel-map-no-84403-subdivision-no-8-2025-and-design-review-no-17-2025): subdivision · approved
- [Temple City Storage / self-storage facility](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/temple-city-storage-self-storage-facility): conditional-use · approved
- [Baldwin Sports Complex](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/baldwin-sports-complex): conditional-use · approved
- [Final Tract Map No. 84432](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/final-tract-map-no-84432): subdivision · approved
- [Time Extension (EXT) No. 33-2026 — 3434 Durfee Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/time-extension-no-33-2026-3434-durfee-avenue): other · approved
- [Mundo de Niños Academy child daycare facility](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/mundo-de-nios-academy-child-daycare-facility): conditional-use · approved
- [Tentative Parcel Map No. 84485 / Subdivision No. 07-2025 & Design Review No. 14-2025](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/tentative-parcel-map-no-84485-subdivision-no-07-2025-design-review-no-14-2025): subdivision · approved
- [Blossom Food Hall (former Happy Fashion store)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/blossom-food-hall): other · under-review
- [Arden Properties warehouse development](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/arden-properties-warehouse-development): site-plan · under-review
- [In-N-Out and adjacent eateries](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/in-n-out-and-adjacent-eateries): other · under-review
- [Flair Park high-density overlay and zoning amendment](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/flair-park-high-density-overlay): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Time Extension No. 28-2026 (TTM No. 82715 / DR No. 10-19)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/time-extension-no-28-2026): other · approved
- [Time Extension No. 26-2026 (DR No. 16-22 / CUP No. 8-22)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/time-extension-no-26-2026): other · approved
- [Time Extension No. 29-2026 (TTM No. 73606)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/time-extension-no-29-2026): other · approved
- [Lee Lane Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/lee-lane-habitat-for-humanity-affordable-housing): other · under-review
- [M Motel Project (Homekey Program Phase II)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/development/m-motel-project): other · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [Valley Vista delinquency tax roll (13.1)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/valley-vista-delinquency-tax-roll-131): taxes-budget
- [General public comment](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/general-public-comment): public-safety
- [Closed session litigation](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/closed-session-litigation): budget
- [Klingerman/Bonwood waste assessment (13.1)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/klingermanbonwood-waste-assessment-131): taxes-budget
- [El Monte Library programs](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/el-monte-library-programs): parks-rec
- [Property fraud](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/property-fraud): public-safety
- [CFD special taxes](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/cfd-special-taxes): taxes-budget
- [Treatment of Maria Sante](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/treatment-of-maria-sante): public-safety
- [Closed Session / City Governance](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/closed-session-city-governance): public-safety
- [Florentine Gardens appeal pending since 2014](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/florentine-gardens-appeal-pending-since-2014): public-safety
- [Council criticism and public records](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/council-criticism-and-public-records): taxes-budget
- [ADU Permit / Fire Hydrant Requirement](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/adu-permit-fire-hydrant-requirement): development
- [Crematory emissions near Dartford Avenue business](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/crematory-emissions-near-dartford-avenue-business): public-safety
- [Gas leak at 10,012 Valley Boulevard](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/gas-leak-at-10012-valley-boulevard): public-safety
- [Immigration Legal Defense Fund / City Spending](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/immigration-legal-defense-fund-city-spending): taxes-budget
- [City treasurer candidacy](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/city-treasurer-candidacy): taxes-budget
- [Building Codes / ADU Permit Issue](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/building-codes-adu-permit-issue): zoning
- [Police memorial wall spending](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/police-memorial-wall-spending): taxes-budget
- [Homelessness Funding / City Conduct](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/homelessness-funding-city-conduct): development
- [Florentine Gardens business license](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/florentine-gardens-business-license): public-safety
- [Florentine Gardens and alleged extortion](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/florentine-gardens-and-alleged-extortion): public-safety
- [Transparency and council conduct](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/transparency-and-council-conduct): taxes-budget
- [HOME-ARP Allocation (Item 13.2)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/home-arp-allocation-item-132): development
- [Homekey gas leaks and city management allegations](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/homekey-gas-leaks-and-city-management-allegations): development
- [Restraining order against community member](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/restraining-order-against-community-member): public-safety
- [City Governance / Spending](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/city-governance-spending): taxes-budget
- [Gas leak at Homekey construction site](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/gas-leak-at-homekey-construction-site): development
- [Miscellaneous community concerns](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/miscellaneous-community-concerns): roads
- [Gas leaks and slow construction at Homekey site](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/gas-leaks-and-slow-construction-at-homekey-site): development
- [Family eviction and loss of home](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/family-eviction-and-loss-of-home): development
- [Residential trash delinquency tax roll (13.3)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/residential-trash-delinquency-tax-roll-133): taxes-budget
- [Police incident report / free speech](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/police-incident-report-free-speech): public-safety
- [Lewis Homes sewer assessment (13.2)](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/lewis-homes-sewer-assessment-132): taxes-budget
- [Closed session litigation items](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/closed-session-litigation-items): public-safety
- [CFD special taxes / property records](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/cfd-special-taxes-property-records): taxes-budget
- [LGBT Pride Month and small business climate](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/lgbt-pride-month-and-small-business-climate): public-safety
- [General criticism of city government](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/general-criticism-of-city-government): taxes-budget
- [Closed session / free speech](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/closed-session-free-speech): public-safety
- [Library programs](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/library-programs): parks-rec
- [Free speech and meeting conduct](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/free-speech-and-meeting-conduct): public-safety
- [Meeting conduct](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/meeting-conduct): public-safety
- [Police conduct](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/police-conduct): public-safety
- [Fourth of July celebration](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/fourth-of-july-celebration): public-safety
- [City finances and council accountability](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/city-finances-and-council-accountability): taxes-budget
- [Police conduct allegations](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/police-conduct-allegations): public-safety
- [Sanctuary city ordinance / police oversight](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/sanctuary-city-ordinance-police-oversight): public-safety
- [Community amenities and city promotion](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/community-amenities-and-city-promotion): business-jobs
- [Police conduct / double standard](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/police-conduct-double-standard): public-safety
- [Police conduct / retaliation claim](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/police-conduct-retaliation-claim): public-safety
- [CAPER / homeless services funding](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/community/caper-homeless-services-funding): budget


## Officials (18)

- [Jessica Ancona](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/jessica-ancona): Mayor
- [Sheila Crippen Thomas](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/sheila-crippen-thomas): District 1 Council Member
- [Martin Herrera](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/martin-herrera): District 2 Council Member
- [Julia Ruedas](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/julia-ruedas): District 3 Council Member
- [Viviana Longoria](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/viviana-longoria): District 4 Council Member
- [Cindy Galvan](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/cindy-galvan): District 5 Council Member
- [Marisol Cortez](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/marisol-cortez): District 6 Council Member
- [Cuitlahuac Dominguez](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/cuitlahuac-dominguez): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Bryan Covarrubias](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/bryan-covarrubias): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Luis Daniel Salas](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/luis-daniel-salas): Planning Commission Interim Vice-Chairperson — Planning Commission
- [Anabelly Grajeda Rodriguez](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/anabelly-grajeda-rodriguez): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Pablo Tamashiro](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/pablo-tamashiro): Planning Commission Interim Chairperson — Planning Commission
- [Joe Moreno](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/joe-moreno): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Joaquina Quiñones](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/joaquina-quiones): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Ricardo R. Olivarez](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/ricardo-r-olivarez): City Attorney — City Attorney
- [Steve Fowler](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/steve-fowler): Community & Economic Development Director — Community & Economic Development
- [Gabriel Ramirez](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/gabriel-ramirez): City Clerk — City Clerk's Office
- [Alma K. Martinez](https://californiarecord.org/el-monte/officials/alma-k-martinez): City Manager — City Manager's Office