Patriotic Commission

Nydia Romero, Chair Jayson Perez, Commission Secretary Naomi Lopez, Vice Chair Victor Montiel, Commissioner Deann Pinuelas, Commissioner George Retamoza, Commissioner CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE PATRIOTIC COMMISSION AGENDA July 22, 2026, 6:00 PM 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733 GENERAL COMMENT Those wishing to participate during Public Comment may do so in person at the South El Monte City Hall Council Chambers, or may submit written public comments by emailing jperez@soelmonte.org. Emailed public comments are due by 5:00 p.m., and should be limited to no more than 250 words. Written public comments will be provided to the Patriotic Commission and will be part of the record but will not be read aloud. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s office at (626) 579-6540 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. MEETINGS The Patriotic Commission holds regular meetings on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Regular meetings start at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California. Special and Adjourned Regular meetings start time are to be determined. POSTING LOCATIONS OF AGENDA AND/OR CANCELLATION NOTICES Regular meeting agendas will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting (GC 54954(a)(1)). Agenda and Cancellation Notices can be viewed online and are also posted at the following three (3) locations: City Hall located at 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, Senior Center located at 1556 Central Avenue and the Community Center located at 1530 Central Avenue, South El Monte, California. VIEWING OF AGENDA PACKETS Full agenda packet can be viewed either at https://www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/129/Meeting-Agendas-Minutes or in the Community Center during normal business hours Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Closed on Fridays and major holidays. ISSUES RELATED TO AGENDA For issues related to the agenda, including a disability-related accommodation necessary to participate in this meeting, please contact: Jayson Perez, Community Services Manager/Commission Secretary Ph (626) 652-3109 AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE 1. ROLL CALL Commissioners: Montiel, Pinuelas, Retamoza, Vice Chair Lopez, and Chair Romero 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Lopez 3. PRESENTATIONS 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By motion of the Patriotic Commission, this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the agenda, remove items from the consent calendar for individual consideration and/or rearrange the order of the agenda. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Patriotic Commission, including items on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. Unless a majority of the Commission objects, the Chair may provide speakers more or less time to speak. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Commission as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the Patriotic Commission shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and customary and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items previously pulled by a member of the Patriotic Commission during "Approval of the Agenda" for individual consideration. Any items pulled shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar. 6.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR PATRIOTIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 2026 Staff is requesting approval of the minutes of the June 24, 2026, Regular Patriotic Commission Meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the minutes of the June 24, 2026, Regular Patriotic Commission Meeting. 7. GENERAL BUSINESS 7.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DARK PATRIOTIC COMMISSION MEETING DATE FOR MONTH OF AUGUST 2026. Staff is requesting the Patriotic Commission "go dark" on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as City Council will be taking a recess during the month of August 2026. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Patriotic Commission approve "going dark" on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.  7.b. CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE ACTIVE MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM TO INCLUDE ALL VETERANS AND UPDATE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The Patriotic Commission will consider and discuss expanding the current Active Military Banner Program to include all veterans and updating the program's eligibility requirements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Patriotic Commission review the proposed changes and provide direction to staff. 8. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS AB 1234, section 53232.3(d) requires Members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency (i.e., Conferences, seminars, training etc.) at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. COMMISSIONERS AGENDA 11. ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR PATRIOTIC COMMISSION MEETING: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CERTIFICATION I, Jayson Perez, Secretary of the City of South El Monte Patriotic Commission, or my designee, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on this July 16, 2026, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at the following locations: City of South El Monte City Hall, Senior Center and Community Center and made available at www.cityofsouthelmonte.org. __________________________ Secretary