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1. When are the City Council Meetings held?

City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned no later 10:00 p.m. as per Ordiance No.  2821 approved on July 16, 2013 in the City Council Chambers, located at  City Hall East, 11333 East Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731.

2. When are the El Monte Planning Commission Meetings held?

The  Planning Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of  each month at 7:00 p.m. as per Ordinance No. 2821 approved on July 16,  2013 in the City Council Chambers, located at City Hall East, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731. 

3. Where can I register to vote?

Voter Registration forms are available at: Los Angeles County Clerk-Registrar/Recorder’s Office website (www.lavote.net); California Secretary of State’s Office website (www.sos.ca.gov); or post offices and local libraries.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

4. Where can I file a claim against the City?

Claim forms can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Claim forms can be mailed upon request.

5. What are the names of the Mayor and Members of the City Council?

• Mayor Jessica Ancona
• Mayor Pro Tem Alma D. Puente
• Councilmembers 
  • Martin Herrera
  • Victoria Martinez Muela
  • Dr. Maria Morales

6. Does the City provide Birth and Death certificates?

Information concerning vital statistics, such as birth, marriage, and death  certificates can be obtained from Los Angeles County's Registrar  Recorders/County Clerk's Office, located at 12400 E. Imperial Highway,  in the City of Norwalk. To learn more, view Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. 

7. What is the phone number to the Human Resources Office and does the City have a job hotline number?

The City's Human Resources Office number is 626-580-2040 and our job hotline is 626-580-2041. 

8. Where can I get information on Dial-A-Ride?

Please contact the City's Transportation Division at (626) 580-2217.

9. Where can I get information on the Senior Citizen Center?

Please contact the City's Community and Senior Services at (626) 580-2210.

10. Where can I get information on after-school activities?

Please contact Parks and Recreation Services.

11. Where can I get information on recycling?

Please contact the City's Environmental Services at (626) 580-2058.

12. Who do I talk to regarding trash services?

Please contact Environmental Services at (626) 580-2058.

13. How and where can I apply for a business license?

Please contact the City's Business License Division at (626) 580-2031.

14. How can I get information on renovation/extension of my home?

Please contact the City's Planning Division at (626) 258-8626.

15. Where can I get information regarding the first-time home buyers' program?

Please contact the City's Housing Division at (626) 580-2070.

16. When are yard sales allowed?

The Yard Sales are held every quarter beginning the first weekend in March; followed by the first weekend in June; followed by the first weekend in September; and finally the first weekend in December .