Agenda — Montebello City Council, February 23, 2022 (part 2 of 3)

30. REQUEST TO APPROVE I SSUANCE OF BLANKET P URCHASE ORDERS TO AMAZON A ND HOME DEPOT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22

Mayor Pro Tem Torres pulled this item for clarifying questions.

Mayor Pro Tem Torres motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Authorize issuing a Blanket Purchase Order to Amazon in an amount that shall not exceed $200,000; and
2) Authorize issuing a Blanket Purchase Order to Home Depot in an amount that shall not exceed $75,000; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to approve up to an additional $50,000 in expenditure to each vendor, if necessary during the same fiscal year; and 4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion approved unanimously.

31. PAYMENT OF BILLS: R ESOLUTION NO. 21 -84 APPROVING THE CIT Y WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED OCTOBER 13, 2021

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21 -84 approving the Warrant Register dated October 13, 2021.

32. APPROVE MEMORANDUM O F UNDERSTANDING NO. 21-11 BETWEEN THE CITY OF

MONTEBELLO AND THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA T O RESUME TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO ROUTE 60

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

October 13, 2021: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 13

1) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and the City of Pico Rivera to resume transportation service to Route 60; and 2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED IF NECESSARY

COUNCIL ORALS
Council member announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meetings reports.

1. Councilmember Melendez
a. Art
b. Community Garden – asked for consensus to direct staff to begin looking into havin g a Community Garden; consensus received.

2. Councilmember Jimenez – none

3. Councilmember Peralta – made the announcements below:
a. Top 5 Best Spooktacular Homes in Montebello
b. Halloween Pet Costume Contest
c. Farmers market – item was added on

4. Mayor Pro Tem Torres
a. Montebello Volunteer Corps report and invitation – extended invitation to Councilmembers to clean up areas of their interest in the community. b. Request for budget amendment appropriating funds for council initiatives and events – asked for consensus to direct staff to amend the Fiscal Year 2021 -2022 to include an amount to be determined by City Council (“ Council”) for community events . City Manager Bobadilla stated that Staff currently take the community events in mind, but if the Council would agree then Staff could address this at the next City Council meeting to provide a quarterly update. This update will give the Council a snapshot of where the City is budget wise. Furthermore, he stated that as Staff develops the next Fiscal Year budget Staff could discuss with the Council, in more detail, how much is being put aside for the community events and receive feedback from Council. Mayo r Cobos-Cawthorne asked Director Solorza if this request could affect the City negatively during an audit; Director Solorza stated that it should not be an issue. No consensus was received and the item would be discussed when the quarterly update would be given to Council. c. Discussion re emergency ordinance to protect residential property renters – asked for an emergency ordinance to be drafted for residential rental unit protections; consensus was not received
d. Council procedures study session or ad hoc
e. Discussion regarding ordinance prohibiting ADUs on SB9 split lots – asked for consensus to have S taff dra ft an Ordinance and bring back more information to require one off street parking space when the parcel is not within half mile of public transit or within one block of car share program and imposing objective zoning of subdiv ision and design review standards . City Attorney suggested that the City Attorney’s office and the Planning Department send a memo to Council regarding this item if the consensus was received; consensus was not received. City Manager Bobadilla suggested that the memo should be drafted either way.

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5. Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne – made the announcements below:
a. State of the City
b. City Parade

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne recessed into Closed Session at 9:43 p.m. to discuss Closed Session Item No. 5.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 10:22 p.m. The City Council received a briefing on Item No. 5; no final action was taken and there was nothing to report.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmember Peralta adjourned the meeting in memory of her late Step Grandmother , Antonia Toco, who passed away on October 8, 2021 . Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Peralta. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 2021 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 23, 2022.

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Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

SPEAKER CARDS

GENERAL COMMENTS

GENERAL COMMENTS
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: E. Trabaninoramirez <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2021 7:47 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: New Legislation Undermines Local Control
Dear Local Elected Official,
I’m writing to make you aware of a proposal by the California state legislature which would significantly undermine local control.

In its current form, SB 12 imposes a series of new and burdensome regulations on businesses, threatens thousands of housing-related jobs, and would increase the already high cost of living in Southern California.

SB 12 creates more state oversight and regulations on new housing construction, jeopardizing Governor Newsom’s 1.3 million homes for the Southern California region. At a time when the state is facing a housing crisis of historic proportions, SB 12 would only worsen the situation.

The homebuilding industry has presented reasonable amendments to SB 12, which need to be incorporated into the bill. As such, I would respectfully request that your local government ask Governor Newsom and your respective state legislative delegation members to oppose SB 12 unless these necessary amendments are included in the bill.

I appreciate your consideration and thank you for your efforts to help end California’s housing crisis.

Regards,
E. Trabaninoramirez
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*****Attached is a list of names that submitted the same comment.***** General Comments - New Legislation
# Name
1 Karen Everton
2 Ryan Trembly
3 Carl Ezold
4 Kerry Trapp
5 Bill Wilkins
6 Azita Kerendian
7 8
9 10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: De La Cruz, Alice <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 10:32 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Schurr High School Drop-off
To Whom it may Concern
The student drop‐off Situation is not working.

Today a school employee of Schurr High school yelled at me, for entering the Teachers entrance.

It was so unprofessional, he was angry, when I told him “Sorry I didn’t know. I proceed to ask him a question and He yelled” I’m not here to answer Questions”. It was
early, no traffic or cars behind me. Why do you need 4 to 5 people guarding the teachers entrance and angry ones at that.

You can only drop‐off students on Vail Street and Westmoreland. The Gate where the Buses drop students off is not open to regular students only those getting off the Bus.

I don’t know if because not enough staff or the Home owners are complaining.

The Bus entry gate should be opened for incoming and outgoing students to avoid problems for student and Parents dropping and picking up students.

It’s very frustrating, that Schurr High school Continues to mak e accommodations for teachers and school staff, but not the students and parents.

Why can’t it be easier and safer for parents and family members to drop‐off students.

Please look into this dropping off situation to make it better for all .

Signed
Alice De La Cruz, Parent
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1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Ajemian, Richard D [US] (SP) <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 24, 2021 12:04 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: '[email protected]'
Subject: Tax Payer Pension Discussion
To whom it may concern –
My name is Richard and I was born and raised in Montebello.

I would like to obtain additional information regarding the Pension allocation that is displayed in the home owners Property taxes.

My interest pertains to history – How long is this effort going to continue and why hasn’t it d ropped off? Other surrounding cities ARE NOT partaking in this sort of retirement collection and so why is this still continuing and how can this be transitioned to a more traditional retirement plan and cut away from us tax payers to support the pension? The city needs to keep the fu nds strictly pertaining to the city planning items (Parks, 911, Police, Fire and etc) and away from retirement funds. We should NOT be responsible to keep a retirement fund ongoing.

So I would like to bring this topic to the city forum as a discussion item – Please let me know what additional informati on you need from me.

Thank You,
Richard Ajemian
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1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Rod Abe <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 1:10 PM
To: comment, ccpublic; comment, pcpublic
Cc: Kevin Soule
Subject: Observation
Attachments: Comparison.pdf
Montebello City Council
Planning Council
We have a complaint with Resurrection Cemetery (RC) which we would appreciate the City of Montebello address.

Recently, RC went through an extreme tree trimming which we feel is in violation of the legal requirements set and approved by the City of Montebello in 1995 which enabled RC to construct one mausoleum. The attached document shows pictures of the before and after extreme of unnecessary cutting that went on. The mitigation measure regarding view was brought about before construction approval as a result of the neighborhood’s objections to the view and feel that RC needs to respect that.

To support this statement, we reference to:

FINAL ENVIORONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT on Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleums, dated April 1995. This report recommended the, “...installation of major screening trees which will not be disturbed…” REPORT from Director of Planning, Paul Deibel, to the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council dated May 2, 1995. In this document the Director recommends Alternative 3, one mausoleum, and adoption of all the EIR mitigation recommendations.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 2, 1995 City Council adopts the recommendations of Planning as well as, “…adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act requirements;…”. Where is the monitoring program?
Moving forward, please review the attached pictures taken before and after the tree trimming. We waited until the cutting was finished since we have no authority speaking directly to RC.

Something else is going on too and it’s really obvious. We also want to understand what provisions stopped RC from cutting the trees along Potrero Grande Ave ONLY where RC faces the Encanto Walk development in Monterey Park. Was it because it was Monterey Park? Supervisor Gloria Molina was supportive of us back then and if necessary, we will go back to Supervisor Hilda Solis. Is there a legal mitigation agreement such as the one we have but ours is NOT being thought about because of maybe the age? We would like to have answers to these concerns as we fought hard for over 10 years for what little considerations we have today.

There are other measures which have also gone to the wayside over the years too. Any music was supposed to be limited to 15 minutes. We know this is a burial ceremony but the music continues for over an hour. The processions were not to be routed along Arryo Ave and this is occasionally disregarded. We have problems getting out of our street/driveways when it occasionally happens. #4
2 Yes, we are affected being in close proximity. In fact this year we had a fire start in an open field across Arroyo Ave from RC due to visitors firing off illegal skyrockets and causing property damage from the fire. Calls to the cemetery falls on deaf ears and/or RC security is not concerned enough to ask visitors to stop.

Representing the Neighborhood,
Rod Abe, resident (626)863-0527
Keviin Soule, resident (626)485-2302
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From: Jose Barajas <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 1:44 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Please add to meeting agenda
Montebello city coun
cil
• Mayor Kimberly Ann Cobos-Cawthorne
• Mayor Pro Tem David Torres
• Councilmember Angie Jimenez
• Councilmember Scarlet Peralta
• Councilmember Salvador Melendez
Subject: Reckless and dangerous activity - intersection Avenida De La Merced and Linc oln Avenue
The longtime residents and surrounding neighbors of Avenida De La Merced and Lincoln Avenue are very concerned by the continued reckless and dangerous activity of individuals performing car stunts in this intersection. Not only are they doing Burnouts, Drifting and Donuts in their cars, they have individuals standing on the corners or in the street filming them. This concern also includes the many car meets up at Lincoln Dam area, which then leads to racing down Lincoln to Grant Rae park without stopping at the intersection STOP sign.

The residents are fearful for their safety as it is not a matter of “if” one of these cars looses control, but rather when they do. They have come as close as a few feet from driving up on private property, hitting telephone poles, fences and inches from parked cars.

The Montebello Police Department has been called many times only to find by the time they get there all the cars are gone and there isn’t much they can do.

The residents would like to make a suggestion of creating some sort of deterrent in the actual street such as speed bumps or even a “Turnaround” like our neighboring cities have done on “Hot corners”. We are open to suggestions as we need some immediate help.

Thank you,
Jose & Berta Barajas
704 E Avenida De La Merced
Montebello Ca 90640
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Angelina Padilla
From: Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 3:46 PM
To: Angelina Padilla
Subject: FW: proposed Subdivision approval item
From: James Flournoy [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 2:13 PM
To: Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
Subject: proposed Subdivision approval item
Mayor and
City Council
I wish to bring to your immediate attention that the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in your agenda package is virtually the same as the one approved with the approval of the project in 2015. It has been included in the Agenda packets for each subsequent Map approval including the Planning Commission agenda in November 2019 for the subsequent City Council meeting in January 2020.

The City has never audited or verified that the numerous requirements of the MMRP have been fulfilled prior to Council Actions.

Subsequent to the November Planning commission Hearing, on Dec 4, 2019 I submitt ed a California Public
Records Act (PRA)
request demand the production of each and every document required by the MMRP and the Engineers Conditions of Approval (COA) (for the project) based on the MMRP and COA in the November 2019 Planning Commission Hearing.

The City has never produced the documents and I can only conclude that they do not have them or else have not required the staff
to keep track of them.

Staff (and attorney oversight) would be reimbursed by the project so lack of staff time is no excuse for the non production of documents or the admission that the City does not have them.

The date is way prior to Covid so that is not an excuse either.

I did get the usual 10 day request
for an extension and was offered to look at a pile of unrelated documents in Planning.

The approval of subdivision maps and the issuance of grading and building permits depends on the City's possession and review of the requirements of the MMRP and COAs (which are reprinted in your agenda package and/ or in the Pl
anning Commission Agenda Package).

You will find that the responsible parties are identified. Two of which are Planning which are City Employees and another is Engineeri
ng who are contractors under City control.

You will find that many documents are copies of documents required by Army Corps and Fish and Wildlife.

Should you not have these documents you are required to ask the parties for them.

You must not make any furthe r project approvals without fully auditing and vetting the MMRP and COA requirements,
#6
2 My PRA request gives you a checklist but the MMRP and COA original approved documents are mandatory and controlling.

You will find many documents (which were obtained from Fish and Wildlife as well as a list of documents that they do not have) that are false and misleading.

For example, "focused surveys" are required however the reco rd only has the observation that none of the subject species was observed. Problem is ‐is that the purported observation was made during hibernation time instead of the required active time and is therefore worse than useless it is misleading. You can't say nothing is there if you do not look as required by the appropriate protocol. I personally have observed Horned Lizards and
Roadrunners in the Montebello Hills.

There are reports that are backdated as to when they were supposed to have been made, etc.

The project was not surveyed and fenced prior to grading as required as proven by the project grading into Area B (the subject of this meeting) which could not have ha ppened if fencing was up‐ It was not an accident!
Does the Area B shown on the subdivision map match the requirements of the USFW settlement agreement with the developer? Mere Substantial Compliance (close enough) does not count.

In addition, the runoff barriers were not in
place prior to or at the start of grading resulting in mudflows into the projected streams and resulting in a Citation by California Department of Fish and Game.

There was oilfield brownfield mudflow onto City streets (Jan 2020) Just a few of the many examples where the project is not in compliance with the MMRP and COA
I demand that you reject any and all approvals and you that your revoke or suspend any permits until the project is brought into full compliance
Sincerely yours
James I Flournoy
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General Comments - Puro Plants
# Name
1 Faith Kim
2 Karla Martinez
3 Catherine Salaiz
4 Celeste
5 Esther, Carlos, Logan and Emma Burgoin
6 Mari Salinas
7 Jennifer Payan
1 Angelina Padilla
From: Faith Elizabeth Kim <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 3:33 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: Puro Plants
Subject: MTB City Council Meeting
To the City of Montebello and Southern California Edison:

My name is Faith Kim and I am in full support of Puro Plants and their mission in their community.

I believe in their mission because everyone deserves equitable access to high-quality and healthier food in the community. I was born and raised in Montebello and my family didn't have a lot growing up. I remember my mom saving whatever money she had left after paying the rent, the bills, the car payments to buy high-quality food. It wasn't easy. Nonetheless, my mom believed that if we're going to put something in our bodies, we're only going to put in good food. If only we had something like Puro Plants growing up, my mom wouldn't have had to stress about the cost of feeding her children good-quality food. I believe Puro Plants can relieve the burden of costly food and make it easier for lower-income families to gain access to them.

Not only do families have access to high-quality food that they might not have been able to afford, Puro Plants' choice to compost is a huge benefit to the environment. Some of the benefits of composting are cutting down trash loads that inevitably build up and rot in landfills and creating nutrient-rich soil to grow healthy food in.

Unfortunately, not every community practices composting. I'm not sure if anyone has read IPCC's recent report on climate change, but if we don't change our current habits soon, we are setting up future generations for a world of hurt. I'm well aware that climate change is a controversial topic and not everyone believes in it.

That being said, it doesn't mean we can't try. There is nothing wrong with trying to eliminate hunger and poverty. There is nothing wrong with trying to create a more equitable society and cleaner environment for future generations. Puro Plants isn't just a composting or a gardening site. It's a mission. And not supporting Puro Plants means not supporting the local community, the environment, and the future.

Puro Plants is an essential asset to the local community. I ask that you take immediate action to ensure they can continue being of service in Montebello.

Thank you for your time.

Best,
Faith Kim
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1 Angelina Padilla
From: Karla Martinez <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 4:16 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: PLEASE SAVE PURO PLANTS
Hello Montebello City Manager and Council,
My name is Karla‐ I’m a Social worker in Mental Health for LA County ( for the Montebello, Pico Rivera and ELA community).

I was born and raised and currently still reside in Montebello.

This email is to highly advocate for PURO PLANTS to still operate and to support their c ontinuous services. I’m a huge advocate and believer of plants, nature and green areas.

Growing up in Montebello, I wished PURO PLANTS existed way back in 90’s , but It’s a fortunate and blessing for their present services and the positive impact they have made to enhance our com munity at a mental, physical and spiritual level. This is crucial specially since the start of the pandemic where we have seen a huge rise of cases in Anxiety and Depression.

Having anxiety myself and also helping clients in the community with anxiety, I have learned that exposure to plants/nature and green areas , it definitely de
creases the levels of stress, anxiety and aggression.

Also the more nature of a setting, the more likely children diagnosed with ADHD are able to concentrate.

As minimal as a two 40‐minute walks per week or being out in green nature can help preve nt mild depression. (Plants/nature are known to release the same chemicals that anti‐depressants do. So clients are always highly encouraged to go out in nature and to take anti‐depressants as a last resource. The Serotonin chemical on anti‐ depressants is a mood stabilizer that is also organically released by having exposu re with nature) .

There is a massive need for PURO PLANTS to still operate. As our community would still benefit from it, especially during these trying times. I believe PURO PLANTS is a safe outdoor family/community that brings social benefits. Generally more people are observed in green spaces than barren spaces, decreasing loneliness.

Studies have found that natural areas have the ability to increase socialization/connection among individuals, families and communities.

Every neighborhood should have a green space area like PURO PLANTS-it decreases the rates of attention difficulties, physical and emotional illnesses.

Kindly, please read the captures on the picture below on how plants, nature and green areas can heal our physical, emotional and spiritual state of mind.
#2
2 With gratitud
e and hope,
Karla Martinez,
Medical Case Worker II
Roybal School‐Based Program
C: (213) 266‐3527
“Courage doe
sn’t mean you don’t get afraid.

It means you don’t let fear stop you.”
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1 Angelina Padilla
From: Catherine Salaiz <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 4:22 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Citizen Public Comment
Good afternoon,
I am writing today to show my support for Puro Plants. As a 20+ year member of this community I have never witnessed someone actively and consistently bringing so much attention to the health of our neighbors.

The City of Montebello was one of the first to mandate vaccines for the health and well being of staff, however is actively working on shutting down a community garden. Make it make sense.

Take care.
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1 Angelina Padilla
From: Celeste <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 4:23 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Puro Plants
To the city of Montebello,
The wealth of America is only as rich as its soil. As a Southern California native having grown up in dense urban sprawls, I have come to understand the utter importance of connecting with local soil -- in these ongoing California droughts, it is not only important, it is essential for the local economy, my own health, and the health of the people around me.

Long Beach Community Compost supports Puro Plants and admires what they've been doing in your community to enrich Montebello residents' lives via sense, sight, the smell of regenerative agriculture. For these reasons, we hope you consider working closely to mediate with SCE and Puro Plants because there are indeed creative solutions -- it has been done in the past and can be done in this situation as well. We look forward to your thoughtful response.

Hope you help,
Celeste at LB Community Compost
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1 Angelina Padilla
From: Esther Burgoin <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 5:09 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: Puro Plants
Subject: Please add Puro Plants to next city council Agenda.

City of Montebello,
Please add Puro Plants to next month’s city council Agenda. Give OUR CommUNITY a chance to progress by learning how to grow our own veggies, how to compost, and help contribute to making our earth a better place.

When we come together great things can happen. Our young family of four has enjoyed exploring the neighborhood garden. We’ve learned so much about composting and growing vegetables. We’ve made new friends there. We are saddened by your decision to shut down Puro Plants. Please give our beautiful commUNITY at Puro Plants a chance.

The following is our letter sent to you a few weeks ago.

Thank you for your time in reading this.

Esther, Carlos, Logan and Emma Burgoin
To the City of Montebello and Southern California Edison:

Our names are Carlos & Esther Burgoin and we are residents of Montebello and a customer of Southern California Edison. We are in full support of Puro Plants and their mission in our community.

We were delighted when we found Puro plants earlier this year in our neighborhood! It’s great to have Puro plants offer organic plant based options and we’ve enjoyed learning about composting and started composting shortly after finding puro plants.

We love and believe in their mission because...
 we need better organic food options in our community
 Composting is a huge way to help the environment. It’s also been a great way to learn and introduce our children
to something that contributes to helping our earth
 We like how the land is being utilized for the community Puro Plant
s has brought so many benefits to the community/our family, including meeting like minded individuals, Networking at the events they host, and Organic produce.

We request the City of Montebello and Southern California Edison take immediate action to support Puro Plants. They are an asset to our community. We ask that you take immediate action to ensure they can continue being of service in Montebello.
#5
2 Thank you.

Carlos and Esther Burgoin
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1 Angelina Padilla
From: Mari Salinas <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 5:41 PM
To: comment, ccpublic; [email protected]
Subject: Request Puro Plants
I request Puro Plants be placed on October 13th’s agenda.

Marisela Salinas
310.403.6353
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1 Angelina Padilla
From: Jennifer Payan <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 11:35 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: Email Administrator
Subject: Comment for City Council Meeting in regards to Saving Puro Plants Dear City Council Members,
I have been a volunteer at Puro Plants since last December which was the first volunteer cohort to participate in Puro Plant’s composting services. As a compost technician and first generation college student I shared my knowledge and skills on sustainability and composting to the community. Puro Plants came into the picture at the perfect time for me because I was searching for a place that connected to me to my community and create a stronger and healthier community. I support the mission of Puro Plants as a center to provide education on the science of composting and promote inclusion, diversity, and access to green spaces and healthy food. There is a problem in Los Angeles County and surrounding communities in which our communities are food deserts and lack access to nature and organic food. By terminating Puro Plant’s license you will be doing a disservice to Montebello and surrounding areas that have found happiness, peace, and friendships at Puro Plants since they occupied the land last year. We NEED Puro Plants because we want to see hope in our community by connecting people through soil and food. Puro Plants has diverted tons of food waste from the landfill which in essence has not contributed to green house gases but instead it has been used as a resource to grown organic produce. Climate change is a problem we are facing NOW as we are seeing wildfires rage across our beloved state, country, and Earth. Composting is just one solution to the climate crisis and we need the city to support Puro Plants because it is more vital than ever to have an organization like Puro Plants to promote sustainability and advocate for access to organic food. Not only have they diverted food and yard waste but they have mentored high school and college students and supported the local environment by planting native plants which are drought tolerant and it helped build an environment to support native birds and pollinators. Puro Plants has grown and been supported by the community over the pandemic which many individuals reconnected with the Earth through community and healthy soil. I ask that you support Puro Plants so that future generations may have more opportunities to access healthy food, soil, and a biodiverse environment. Thank you for your time and consideration on this issue and I hope that you understand how important Puro Plants is as a community space.

Best regards,
Jennifer Payan
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ITEM NO. 14 -
(CVRA PUBLIC HEARING)

1 Angelina Padilla
From: julie grigorian <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 11:21 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: District voting
Question: I assume the City will require Voter ID for proof of residential address. ID, Drivers license utility bill? Sent from my iPhone
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1 Angelina Padilla
From: Adriana Garcia <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 2:55 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: switching from at-large City Council elections > Good Afternoon,
>
> I am a homeowner in Montebello. How will this affect funding for our city? Will each newly represented district now have to compete for funds? What are the cons to this change? Thank you! >
>
>
> Adriana Garcia
> 323‐527‐5662
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CITY OF MONTEBELLO CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

M I N U T E S

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD

MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA

OPENING CEREMONIES

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 6:24 p.m.

ROLL CAL L – Members present were Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Peralta. City Clerk Jimenez and Treasurer Gutierrez were also present.

STAFF PRESENT – City Attorney Arnold Alvarez -Glasman, City Manager René Bobadilla, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Deputy City Clerk Alicia Fernandez, Assist ant to Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman acknowledged two (2) public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne moved the Closed Session to the end of the meeting.

1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with City Manager, Police Chief, City Attorney and other related City officials.

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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Threat of litigation – One matter related to the CVRA

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
NASA Services, Inc. v. City of Montebello; Case No. 21STCP01969

REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 P.M.

INVOCATION – City Clerk Jimenez

FLAG SALUTE – Brad Keller, Chief of Police

CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA – CITY MANAGER – City Manager René Bobadilla announced one correction to the agenda. Staff revised the staff report for Item No. 13.

PRESENTATIONS

4. RECOGNITION LIFE LINE AMBULANCE – MAXIM GORIN – Presented by Mayor Cobos - Cawthorne

5. COMMUNITY CO -OP DISTRICT PROGRAM – Presented by Director of Recreation and Community Services, David Sosnowski

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA AND AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES) The City Clerk’s office called fifteen (15) members of the public wishing to address the City Council on non-agenda and agenda items. The speaker s were provided three minutes to address the City Council, and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman acknowledged twenty-nine (29) public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
City Manager Bobadilla invited the public to attend the Halloween Haunted Train Ride and the Día De Los Muertos Display events.

REGULAR BUSINESS

6. FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET REPORT

Michael Solorza, Director of Finance, presented the Staff Report to City Council . Director Solorza also presented a PowerPoint presentation where he provided the City Council with October 27, 2021: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 9

an overview on adopted vs. projected, revenue highlights, expenditure updates, hotel operations update, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, and staffing.

Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Receive and file this agenda report and the presentation on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 First Quarter Budget report; and
2) Approve the updated and amended new Resolution Adopting the Compensation Plan and Table of Organization (Attachment A) and the updated Master Posit ion Control (Attachment B); and
3) Take whatever additional actions necessary.

Motion carried unanimously.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 7 was pulled by Councilmember Melendez and Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne. Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned to approve Item No’s. 8 -21, seconded by Councilmember Melendez ; motion carried unanimously.

7. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2443 AMENDING AND RE STATING THE RULES OF ORDER AND

PROCEDURE FOR THE CO NDUCT OF ALL CITY CO UNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS, PROCEEDINGS, AND BUSINESS – SECOND READING

Councilmember Melendez asked staff to provide an analysis to answer some of the concerns that the public addressed. In additi on, provide a memo and analysis for e -comments separate from the Ordinance.

City Manager Bobadilla and City Attorney Alvarez -Glasman explained public comment procedures.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne informed the public that the City is in compliance with Assem bly Bill No. 361 for teleconferences.

Councilmember Torres provided a synopsis of the Ordinance compared to previous Resolutions. Said synopsis is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Rescind Resolution Nos. 89-70, 06-22, 11-89, and 19-124; and 2) Waive Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2443 amending and Restating the Rules of Order and Procedure for the Conduct of all City Council and Successor Agency Meetings, Proceedings, and Business; and
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3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

MOVED: Jimenez SECONDED: Melendez APPROVED: 3-2-0-0

AYES: Melendez, Jimenez, Cobos-Cawthorne
NOES: Torres, Peralta
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

8. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A REQUES T FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR CITY -WIDE GRAPHICS

REFRESH AND REBRANDING AND PUBLIC SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Authorize staff to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified graphic design consultants to assist Montebello in refreshing and updating its entire graphics and branding footprint.

9. PAVING THE WAY – PHASE 1 (CP 875) – NOTICE OF COMPLETION

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Accept the Paving the Way – Phase 1 Project (CP 875) as completed by Sequel Contractors, Inc.; and
2) Approve the Final Construction Budget and Expenditures (Attachment A); and 3) Approve the final contract amount with Sequel Contractors, Inc. for the construction of the Project in the amount of $2,091,368, including change orders; and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion (Attachment B) with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder; and
5) Authorize the City Manager to release the retention payment due to Sequel Contractors, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and
6) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

10. PAVING THE WAY – PHASE 3 (CP 879) – NOTICE OF COMPLETION

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Accept the Paving the Way – Phase 3 Project (CP 879) as completed by ONYX Paving Co., Inc.; and
2) Approve the Final Construction Budget and Expenditures (Attachment A); and 3) Approve the final contract amount with ONYX Paving Co., Inc. for the construction of the Project in the amount of $3,009,704, including change orders; and October 27, 2021: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 9

4) Authorize the City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion (Attachment B) with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder; and
5) Authorize the City Manager to release the retention payment due to ONYX Paving Co., Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and
6) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

11. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR N. CONC OURSE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CP NO. 880)

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Award a Construction Contract for C.P. No. 880 – N. Concourse Avenue Street Improvement Project in the amount of $224,473 to All American Asphalt; and 2) Authorize the Director of Public Works to review and approve change orders within a 15% contingency of the contract amount as recommended by the City Engineer; and 3) Authorize the City Manager t o execute the Contract Agreement, on behalf of the City; and
4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

12. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS STREETS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CP NO. 881)

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Award a Construction Contract for C.P. No. 881 – Various Streets Improvement Project in the amount of $771,461 to Sequel Contractors, Inc.; and 2) Authorize the Director of Public Works to review and approve change orders within a 25% contingency of the contract amount as recommended by the City Engineer; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract Agreement, on behalf of the City; and
4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

13. REQUEST TO PURCHASE DESKTOP COMPUTERS FOR ESSENTIAL PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to CDW -Government, LLC (CDW -G) to purchase sixty-three (63) desktop computers in an amount not to exceed $81,125.

14. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO . 3929 WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE RADIO

INFRASTRUCTURE AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

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1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a sole source agreement with Motorola Solutions to provide radio infrastructure and related communications services in an amount that shall not exceed $185,568 annually through June 30, 2024 (total amount of $556,704); and
2) Authorize staff to issue payment for past due invoices in the amount of $61,856; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

15. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 3930 B ETWEEN THE CITY OF M ONTEBELLO AND THE SA N

GABRIEL VALLEY REGIO NAL HOUSING TRUST (S GVRHT) TO DEVELOP AN D OPERATE THE

EMERGENCY NON-CONGREGATE SHELTER PILOT PROGRAM (OPERATION STAY SAFE)

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement between the City of Montebello and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) to develop and operate emergency non-congregate shelter pilot program (Operation Stay Safe); and 2) Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 budget by increasing appropriations by $250,000 in expenditure Account No. 265 -85-853-6040.95 (Grants, Fire, SGVRHT Operation Stay Safe, Other Professional Services) and $250,000 in revenue Account No. 265-99-4198.99 (Grants, Miscellaneous Grants – SGVRHT Operation Stay Safe); and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

16. APPROVE DONATION OF FOUR (4) SURPLUS FIR E ENGINES/VEHICLES (WAIVER AND GENERAL RELEASE AGREEMENT NO. 3931)

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve the donation of four (4) surplus fire engines/vehicles; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Waiver and General Release Agreement No. 3931 (Attachment B) with the Rio Hondo College Fire Academy (Academy) to donate one (1) of the surplus fire engines; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to sign any subsequent waivers and/or releases necessary to transfer the remaining three (3) surplus vehicles; and
4) Take such additional, related activities that may be desirable.

17. A REQUEST TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER TO TYLER SOLUTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Authorize issuing a blanket purchase order to Tyler Solutions in the amount of $50,000 to purchas e miscellaneous additional services related to the use of their software solutions during Fiscal Year 2021-22

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18. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-80 APPROVING A ZERO -EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN FOR

SUBMISSION TO THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB)

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Adopt a Resolution approving a Zero -Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan for submission to the California Air Resources Board (CARB); and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

19. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, NO. 3928, WITH JOHNS ON CONTROLS, INC., TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL NEW ROOFING AND A HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR

CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve Professional Services Agreement, No. 3928 (Agreement No. 3928), with Johnson Controls, Inc., to purchase and install new roofing and a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system for the Transportation Department; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 3928 on behalf of the City of Montebello (City); and
3) Utilize the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. 070121 -JHN (effective August 12, 2021 to August 12, 2025); and
4) Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 budget to increase appropriations by the amounts and in the accounts listed on page two, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,840,906; and
5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

20. QUARTERLY TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTERS ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 AND JUNE 30, 2021 (FISCAL YEAR END REPORTS)

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Reports for the fiscal year ending periods of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021

21. PAYMENT OF BILLS: RESOLUTION NO. 21-86 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2021

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21 -86 approving the Warrant Register dated October 27, 2021.

AB 1234 TRAVEL REPORTS
Members of the City Council will provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency as required by Government Code Section 53232.3(d).

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Councilmember Melendez provided a brief summary on the League of Cities Conference.

Councilmember Torres asked Finance Director Michael Solorza to provide a status on the following reports: monthly financial reports, report for the American Rescue Plan Act Funding, matrix of City contracts.

Director Solorza stated that the United States Department of Treasury does not provide a copy or confirmation of the ARPA report once it’s submitted. The contract matrix is in progress and will be provided once completed.

City Manager Bobadilla stated that financial reports will be provided quarterly.

Councilmember Peralta reported on the League of California Conference.

COUNCIL ORALS
Council member announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meetings reports.

1. Councilmember Melendez - None

2. Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez - made the announcement below
a. Dia De Los Muertos Event –
Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez thanked Parks and Recreation Director David Sosnowski and staff for setting up the Dia De Los Muertos Alter and invited the public to visit the alter. She wished everyone a safe weekend.

3. Councilmember Peralta - None

4. Mayor Pro Tem Torres - made the announcement below:
a. Financial Requests
Councilmember Torres stated his orals during the AB 1234 Travel Reports.

5. Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne - made the announcement below:
a. Montebello Fire Department Financial Hardship Program b. City Halloween events
Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne invited the public to the City Halloween Events. She further stated that several residents called because they received a $581 call of service. The Fire Department offers a waiver for th ose that qualify and informed the public that mo re information was on the City Site.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne recessed into Closed Session at 9:02 p.m.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 9: 54 p.m. During Closed Session City Council received a briefing on Item 1 there was no direction or action taken. City Council also received a briefing on Item 2, the City Council provided direction to retain a new demographer and release the previous demographer there was no further action taken. City Council received a briefing on Item 3 and provided direction to the City Attorney to not stipulate to the requested motion to intervene, no final action taken and nothing further to report.

October 27, 2021: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 9

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne took moment of silence for MCAP’s resident/client Monica Mona Perez who passed away.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Melendez Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2021 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

____________________________________________
Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

GENERAL COMMENTS
1 Angelina Padilla
From: Louis McCarten <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2021 6:00 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: New Legislation Undermines Local Control
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Dear Local Elected Official,

I’m writing to make you aware of a proposal by the California state legislature which would significantly undermine local control.

I appreciate your consideration and thank you for your efforts to help end California’s housing crisis.

Regards,
Louis McCarten

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From: mde4peace <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:39 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Fwd: Coment to be read aloud during Public Orals and entered into the public record.

To: City Council

From: Margot Eiser, resident, taxpayer voter, contact info on file.

If we are going to be forced to divide the city into districts and since there there are now so many more people living here, in my view it is imperative that we all work together and do what is necessary to ADD many more members to the City Council . This would result in smaller districts which it would make it easier and cheaper for candidates to campaign and get to know what constituents want and need from their elected city council member. This would give all of us who live in different parts of the city a chance to get adequate representation and would tend to motivate people to be more involved in all aspects of the running of our city and community. We need more city council members! Thank you for your consideration of and positive action on this important matter.

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From: Sandra Quinones <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:15 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public comment for city council meeting
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Hello,
First I would like to express I do not agree with the new rules for City meetings. I want to make sure that my concerns are being heard without restrictions.

Secondly, I would like to know what the city is doing to begin offering youth sports again. Parks and Recreation staff did a great job with outdoor basketball and t-ball during the summer despite covid so it was very disappointing that flag football was cancelled this fall season. Other cities continued with youth sports and other organizations are using city parks for practices and games so im confused as to why the city isn’t offering similar programs. Our children should not be missing out in important social positive interactions that team sports offers. I hope the city responds proactively and develops a safe program for youth to learn and be involved in their own community.

Thank you for your time,
Sandra R.

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From: Maya Chacon <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:38 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: City Council Public Comment 10-27-21
Attachments: All Montebello Letters of Support as of 10.27.21.pdf; All Montebello Petition Signatures as of 10.27.21.pdf
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Dear members of the City Council,

My name is Maya Chacon, from the Tobacco‐Free Partnership. I am submitting these documents to go on public record on behalf of our Coalition. We would like to present 256 Montebello constituents and stakeholders signatures, as well as 31 letters of support collected by
concerned parents and local youth serving groups showing support for policies that reduce youth access to tobacco. We hope that this helps demonstrate that residents care about protecting youth from tobacco products and want change.

Sincerely,

Maya Chacón
Community Engagement Coordinator
Tobacco‐Free Partnership Maywood/Montebello
A program of Social Model Recovery Systems

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MONTEBELLO YOUTHLEADERSHI P CLUB
L E A D E R S H I P . S E R V I C E . C O M M U N I T Y November 18, 2020
Dear Honorable Members of the Montebello City Council,
Montebello Youth Leadership Club is committed to protecting the health and well-being of the youth and residents we serve in Montebello. As part of our mission, we/I support public health efforts to prevent tobacco-related disease and death and the growing epidemic of youth tobacco use initiation driven by flavored tobacco products. These products contain nicotine and can have damaging impact on the adolescent brain and cause long-term addiction.

Montebello Youth Leadership Club supports policies that restrict the sale of all flavored tobacco products including menthol and hookah tobacco. Eight out of ten youth tobacco users start vaping with a flavored tobacco product. Flavored tobacco is attributed to an 135% increase in youth tobacco use between 2017 and 2019. There is growing evidence that e-cigarette use increases the frequency and intensity of cigarette smoking in the future. Menthol cigarettes are frequently used by youth and priority populations. Over half of youth smokers use menthol cigarettes and the rate is much higher among African American youth. Furthermore, hookah use has become increasingly popular among high school students and doubled between 2011 and 2015.

We encourage Montebello to follow the growing list of California cities that have restricted the sale of flavored tobacco products.

Now is the time for Montebello to become a leader in saving lives by protecting residents from getting hooked on candy flavored tobacco products and a lifetime of nicotine addiction.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Oliver Jimenez
Montebello Youth Leadership Club
President/Founder
Oliver Jimenez
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Montebello City Council
1600 W. Beverly Blvd.

Montebello, CA 90640

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Oliver Jimenez
President
Montebello Youth Leadership Club
204 W. Olympic Lane
Montebello, CA 90640

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FOR COUNCIL CONDUCT
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From: Adriana Ruiz Alvarado <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:42 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Concern about new rules for meetings
Dear Council,

I'm writing to express my concern about what seems to be an attempt to silence the community. In approving agenda item #7, you would be actively limiting the community's input on important topics.

As elected officials, it is your responsibility to listen to your constituents, even if that takes more than 30 minutes at a bimonthly meeting. That shouldn't be too big of an inconvenience for you. If it is, then that is a real problem and we will work to elect new officials who truly value transparency and democracy.

Adriana Alvarado
Montebello resident

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From: Bradley Stevenson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 3:17 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: 10-27-2021 council meeting statement
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
I am appalled that this city council would consider restricting the voice of the public, avoiding responsibility and accountability to this city's community. Anyone on the city council that would vote to limit our voices should be eliminated from their seat at this council. We voted you in to assure our cities best interests and this is far from that. I grew up here inMontebello. My father was very involved with the city when I was growing up. I am in agreement with Pro tem Mayor David Torres in this matter and highly urge the rest of the council to vacate their seats if they intend to vote yes on this limiting of our voices and rights!.

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Rev. Dr, Bradley J Stevenson
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From: Catherine Salaiz <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:48 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: 10/27
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Flag Status: Flagged
I would like to voice my concern over the possible removal of David Torres as Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Torres has done an exemplary job serving our community, I believe he is the Council Member that addresses our concerns and is always available to our community members.

The newly imposed time limitations on public and council comment is also a concern, this is a step backwards for our city. Limiting public comment sends a message that our voices are only worth a timed response. When we are addressing issues that directly concern us, time should not be constrained to the first 30 minutes of a meeting, we should address our concerns with a Consent or Agenda Item at the time they are brought to our attention. In order to further the suppression of the community's voice, written comments are not addressed at the time of the meeting. These policies seem to curtail any momentum that community members may gain.

Thank you for your time.

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From: Vargas, Chris <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:52 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: #7 - New Rules for Meeting
Good afternoon. I saw Mr. Torres FB post re: new rules for meeting earlier this afternoon. I am not sure on the specifics, but I want to go on the record to state that any curtailing of speech and /or voicing one’s opinion at MTB City Council sessions is not a positive move for our democracy and our city. I oppose any such rule that prevents all voices from being heard about the direction our city. I would hope that our millennial city council would have better judgment after four years of a very destabilizing administration. Thank you for your attention.

Chris Vargas
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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From: Clara Montes Nuño <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:15 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Vote Against Item #7
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Hello,
I am a resident of Montebello.

I am against item #7 ‐ New Rules for Meetings. The public should have every opportunity to participate at council, commission, committee, and agency meetings.

I do not feel that the proposed meeting rules are in line with, or similar to, the meeting rules of our neighboring cities.

Please vote against item #7!

Clara Montes Nuño

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From: david matanga <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:48 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: New Rules for meetings
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I voted for transparent city council. This action (item #7) will take us to dictatorial way of doing business. We must not silence the public for their concern for the common good. After all we are still a Democracy.

I encourage a No vote on item # 7

Your truly
David
Matanga

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From: Griselda Jauregui <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:48 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item#7
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Good evening,

I am writing this email as I am oppose of #7. I don’t understand how you the city council would like to impose on our freedom of speech.

City council most if you reached out to us the community when you were running for the seat with wanting a better
montebello, with making montebello transparent by wanting the corruption to stop. By you not allowing our voice to be heard you are doing the opposite of what you claimed.

City council remember that you were elected to represent us the residents and city attorney remember you are an employee
and work for the residents/ homeowners/ taxpayers. Why would you like to hurt us? Why not hear our voice? What are you afraid of? Remember the reason you ran for your seat and don’t allow the money and corruption to change what you stand for.

From a very disappointed resident
of over 40 years in the city of montebello

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From: Jack Morgan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 9:24 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comments
I oppose item #7 New Rules for Meetings of the agenda. I do not agree with my rights being taken away as a taxpayer of Montebello.

Jack Morgan
Montebello resident
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:47 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item #7
I am against item #7 on the agenda. I have the right to speak with no time limit on issues in the city I live in.

Jaime Ofelia

Resident of Montebello

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From: Louise Samaniego <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 9:04 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item #7 new rules for meetings
I am against this proposed change and against removing David Torres as mayor pro tem. He was elected and deserves this position.

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From: Magda Madrigal <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:15 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comment?
520 West Lincoln
The City’s plan to limit public comment to 30 minutes is draconian, fascist, unconstitutional, and it violates the Brown Act.

If you do not want to hear comments from the public, get another job. Like a data entry job somewhere.

Just like when City Mangers are not properly vetted, are hired, are escorted out and are later paid hundreds of thousands of dollars because the City did not do things right, the City will spend $$$ to defend itself from lawsuits by citizens.

Please do not waste my tax dollars correcting your mistakes. Do not make mistakes.

Magda Madrigal

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From: Nellie Ortiz <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 3:00 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item #7
I am a concerned member of Montebello, I recently learned of item # 7 on the agenda. I am against Item #7 - New Rules for Meetings. As a resident and homeowner of Montebello I believe each person has a right to voice concerns.

Manuela Ortiz

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From: Maria Panetta <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 3:25 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: 10/27/21 Council Meeting
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
I am very disappointed with the fact that the City Council of Montebello would consider restricting the voice of the public. Anyone on the city council that would vote to limit our voices should be eliminated from their seat at this council. We voted you in to take care of our cities best interests and this would go against that. We make this city what it is and the council needs to listen to what we want. I have been in this city for the last 55 years. I am in agreement with Pro tem Mayor David Torres in this matter and highly urge the rest of the council to vacate their seats if they intend to vote yes on this limiting of our voices and rights!.

Antonia M Panetta
323 270-2583

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From: marlene ramirez <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 11:47 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Concerns regarding restriction of public comments at public meetings Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hello Montebello Council and honorable Mayor Cobos,

I would like to express my concerns regarding limiting public comments at public hearings and Council meetings. The Montebello residents should always have the right to express concerns and comments at public meetings. Restricting the time allowance and submittal window would create an unfair advantage to commenters that know how to submit in time and create a possible situation for Montebello lobbyists who may take these speaking slots away. An unequal playing field to comment is dangerous for our city where residents will be turned away from commenting simply because they haven't "learned" how to get in the speaker window.

If the meetings run too long, it is up to the Chairperson or Mayor to facilitate the meeting by continuing it or consolidating comments that are all the same or similar and noting their names and number of comments. It is the trust of the residents that keep the community's faith in our elected officials. Limiting their voice compromises this trust and our community will start fragmenting away from each other instead of working together as a stronger Montebello.

Thank you,

Marlene L. Ramirez

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From: melissa ortiz <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:58 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item Number 7
Good Afternoon,

I wanted to voice my concern as a resident of Montebello that I am against item #7- New Rules for Meetings. It is a restriction of our rights as a community to be able to voice out all of our concerns.

Best,
Melissa Ortiz

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From: Michele Chau <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 9:14 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item 7 - New rules for meetings
Hello,
I am against item 7 of today’s meeting agenda. The rules should be more open rather than more restrictive. The public should not have their right to publicly speak be diminished in any way. Thanks.

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From: Mikey Fia <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:49 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item #7
I am against this item #7 because it is taking my right to speak away with no time limit.

Mike Fiate
Montebello Resident for 56 years

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From: Randy Kobaissi <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:44 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item #7
I am gainst Item #7 - New Rules for Meetings. As a lifetime Montebello resident I feel I should have the right to speak without a time limit. As elected officials, you should not try to take my right away.

Randy Kobaissi
Montebello Resident

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From: Robert Portillo <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:54 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
I oppose the new ordinance for public comments at City Council meetings.

Please submit my comment request to oppose.

Thank you.

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From: Saira Soto <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:49 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comment: Council meeting Agenda Item #7 Good afternoon council. My name is Saira Soto and I am writing to ask each one of you to delay a decision on "new council procedures".

The current proposal will deeply impact community participation in the city's decision-making process.

Consider that these are challenging times for us all and you as an elected body should strengthen, not weaken or stifle the process to hear from and connect with your constituents. Doing so is essential to making sure that we can meet the needs of the community. Stay true to a democratic process.

Thank you,

Saira

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From: Sandy Olesen <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 1:58 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item 7 of this Wednesdays meeting 10-27-21
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
I will be short—do not pass item 7 which severely restricts public input and discussion. In a day and age when too many rights are being ignored the right to be heard could nd should not be restricted as you propose.

All of you ran on the idea of helping Montebello and listening to our citizens. Passing this would put you into the realm of “we know better than you “. We have too much of that on the Federal level. I know the locals can sometimes be winded but so can the government. Please listen to what we have to say and make decisions based on what the people want—not what you might think we want.

Thank you Sandy Olesen
Masser Place

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From: Vanessa Palomarez <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:48 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item #7
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I am against Item #7 - New Rules for Meetings. I have been a resident of Montebello my entire life of 38 years. I was born at the Beverly Hospital, attended Montebello schools and work and shop here.

My vote contributed to the election of most of you. I've seen the citizens swindled in the past with budgets unaccounted for and corruption in the council and we will not go back there. We deserve a voice in the changes that affect the very community we live in. We can be a progressive and prosperous city but not by silencing us.

Sincerely,

Vanessa Palomarez

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(The instructions on the back will assist you in expressing your views) ITEM NO. 11 - CP No. 880
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From: mde4peace <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:58 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comment on Agenda Item 11

To: City Council, City, Engineer, City Manager, Director of Public Works,

From: Margot Eiser, long time resident, tax payer voter. Contact information on file.

Re: Agenda Item 11-Contract to re-pave North Concourse Avenue.

Since many of those negotiating this contract appear to not live in the city, they seem unaware that VIA VAL VERDE going SOUTH from Beverly Blvd. is heavily traveled and thereby extremely damaged because where it joins Concourse Ave. at Madison , it provides a direct route to Whittier Blvd. Unless they made a mistake and thought VIA VAL VERDE is Concourse, to provide for public safety of drivers and residents along the street and be practical, this project MUST include repaving of this important section of VIA VAL VERDE.

I urge you to please take the necessary actions to insure that this is done!

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From: Parzik, Paul <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:27 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: endorsement of Operation Stay Safe, Tiny Homes Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Greetings, Fellow Montebellans!

My name is Paul Parzik, and I have the privilege of serving our community as the Executive Director of the Montebello‐ Commerce YMCA located at 2000, West Beverly Boulevard here in Montebello.

Good evening Madame Mayor, distinguished City Councilmembers, community leaders, and my fellow, community stakeholders. I
offer my enthusiastic endorsement of the Operation Stay Safe, Tiny Homes, initiative before the city council this evening. As a leader of a public agency charged with providing services and assistance to all community members, including those suffering financial challenges, both throughout my career and especially since the emergence of the pandemic, I have seen with my own eyes the growing need for public assistance everywhere and within in our own, local community. At the YMCA, since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve served over half a million meals to thousands of struggling families and individuals of all ages week over week. We’ve also seen our local challenge with homelessness increase over time and, with increasing regularity, in recent months.

Being familiar with similar, Operation Stay Safe, Tiny Homes, projects in other communities including those here in Los Angeles County, this initiative seems to be an incredibly necessary, positive, measured, thoughtful solution to address
some of our most pressing and present challenges, and I hope that our collective City of Montebello leadership and our Montebello community may embrace this effort to provide much needed help in a time when help is greatly needed.

Thank you for considering my appeal.

Best Regards,
Paul
S. Parzik
Executive Director,
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES
Montebello‐Commerce YMCA
2000 W Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, CA 90640
(P) 323 887 9622 (F) 323 722 5354
(E) [email protected] (W) www.ymcala.org
(FB) www.facebook.com/MontebelloCommerceYMCA

The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Please help us care for our neighbors, community, and Y family during these difficult days.

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From: Teresa Lopez <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 10:17 PM
To: comment, ccpublic; [email protected] Subject: To be read during Public Orals - Item .15 - I am in Support the City of Montebello Operation Stay Safe Project (Tiny Homes) Teresa Lopez - Montebello Blue Hearts Charity
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Good evening Mayor and Councilmembers,

I am Teresa Lopez, a 47 year Montebello Resident and 17 Years Montebello Community Activist, I am the President and founder of Montebello Blue Hearts Charity. Former Montebello Business owner and my profession is a realtor. I really love my community and I am looking forward to finding a solution to successfully relocate the homeless community. I personally had help relocate Senior Citizens in our community due to the increase of rent, I also see that some homeless are Veterans our Fire Department help me relocate one in their program, there are also families( during a pandemic) They all need help and this program can help them to find permanent housing.

The Grant Rea Park has been recently used as an R.V parking, it will be great and safer if they can be allowed to park at the same location of the Montebello Operation Stay Safe Project (Tiny Homes ).

I want to express my sincere appreciation to the entire City Council for listening to my email. The reason for my email is to speak in favor of item.15 in the agenda for Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

I Support the City of Montebello Operation Stay Safe Project (Tiny Homes). I have personally been a volunteer for counting homeless people for the county in Montebello in the past. As of the last homeless count, Montebello had 170 homeless residents. We all know they are here. We all know we have a problem and we need a solution, ignoring the problem is not the solution.

With over 66,000 people experiencing homelessness in the County, every city must be a part of the solution.

By providing stable interim housing, our unhoused neighbors can begin to get the stability, safety, and services needed to get on the path to permanent housing. We need more housing and shelter to help get people off the streets and into a safe living environment. By voting in support of Operation Stay Safe, the Montebello City Council will be 2 showing other cities in the region what a compassionate response to homelessness can look like and we will be part of the solution.

Thank you to the Montebello City Council for taking this item up for a vote today. Your leadership has helped to launch and shape this much‐ needed project. I now urge that the council vote in favor of Operation Stay Safe to support our unhoused neighbors.

Thank You
Kindness Regards,

Teresa Lopez
Montebello Blue Hearts Charity
President and Funder
Email:[email protected]
(323)482-2642

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WRITTEN COMMENTS RECIEVED

AFTER DEADLINE
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From: Cecilia Lopez <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 3:31 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: Cobos-Cawthorne, Kimberly Ann; DAVID TORRES; Peralta, Scarlet; Jimenez, Angie; Melendez, Salvador
Subject: Fairness
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Good evening Mayor, City Council Officials and City staff… Thank you honorable Mayor Kim Cobos for all your hard work in and outside of the community and diligence you’ve demonstrated by appreciating and acknowledging others hard work as well throughout our great City.

We’re also excited to see David Torres both on city co uncil , and as Mayor pro tem I implore the city council to either vote to allow the Mayor Pro Tem to retain his position, or if the purpose of this meeting is to to advance the reorganization scheduled for December, decides to make him mayor as he has a great de monstrated great service to our community and leadership in our community as well, thank you for your time and support.

Cecilia Lopez
Local chairwoman 1701
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From: Elizabeth Quiroz <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 3:40 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: OPPOSITION TO ITEM #7 on TODAYS "SPECIAL" MEETING Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Some of us appreciate the time and effort David Torres has made throughout his term with the city. Very few people take the time to speak to the community and are transparent about the ongoing issue the city faces. Transparency is rarely seen in politics, and he’s been more than forthcoming with information however grave the matter is. He hasn’t denied the cities shortcomings like the city has. We cannot move forward as a community if we don’t acknowledge the error in our ways.

I am opposed to item #7 on tonight’s [hidden] agenda. It further exemplifies the cities lack of community involvement; our voices are not being heard. Elections are around the corner Mayor Kimberly Ann Cobos‐Cawthorne.

Thank you

Elizabeth Quiroz

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From: Olga Montes <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:33 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Cancel procedures
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
To the Mayor and City Counsel,
Approving these council procedures goes against who the council represents.

Thanks for giving attention to public comments and interest. Our city is our children's future too.

O. Montes
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From: Scott Rafferty <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 4:43 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman; Melinda Arredondo; Nvair G. Ozonian Subject: Re: City of Montebello CVRA - Agreement
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I understand that your new policy precludes reading this at your closed or open session.

This process should have been done months ago and the procedural burden of multiple extensions and other negotiations has now exceeded the fee cap. The proposed extension agreement does not reflect the early February date proposed by Mr. Glasman at our meeting is extended further, and without even the modest increment to the fee cap that he proposed to enable me to support my clients in the actual hearings.

At this point, we do not have an agreement. You have a demographer. You need to get this done before Christmas.
1 Angelina Padilla
From: Teresa Collaso <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:43 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: New Legislation Undermines Local Control
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Dear Local Elected Official,

I’m writing to make you aware of a proposal by the California state legislature which would significantly undermine local control.

I appreciate your consideration and thank you for your efforts to help end California’s housing crisis.

Regards,
Teresa Collaso

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From: William Cervera <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 4:06 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Special meeting
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Hello council and staff.

I’m emailing about the removal of Mayor Pro tem, now I don’t know the full story about this but with about 3 or 4 council meetings left, I don’t see the rush to remove him at this point and then cut another council persons time down as pro tem. Obviously you have the votes, so with that being said wouldn’t it be easier to just not elect him mayor? Regardless if he is removed he will still be able to voice his concerns weather you agree with him or not, so does it really change anything vs showing our council truly can’t get along even with all new council. Well thank you for hearing me out.

Sincerely
Will Cervera

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From: William Cervera <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 4:02 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Comment for public emails and comments
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Hi council and staff,
Currently I’m dealing with personal health issues and my mother is being released from the hospital at 6pm. So I am emailing in instead of calling because I wouldn’t be available for a call. I wish to state my concerns about changing the written comments to just solely being entered into the record with the name of who wrote the comment.

I spoke to 2 council members and they stated there concerns and I agree mass emailing like puro plants that are a template is to much to get through. And I agree that reading one and giving the name for the rest should be changed. I also understood and agreed like the situation that happened with over 500 emails regarding a previous council member would also not be in the best interest to staff or council and in those situations to enter them into the record. How ever residents typically do not bombarde you with emails for council meetings. So if this must change and restrictions need to be made, can it please be with a vote of adjusting after you and staff have come to a conclusion with out silencing residents voices. In my opinion Entering into the record wouldn’t allow viewers to hear out other residents points and concerns. I also agree even if I need to send a picture of my license due to fake emails being sent to prove who I am I’m fine with that. I do worry that if this goes into effect brining it back won’t happen unless it’s to fix the issues. Example when it’s something unions want it gets pushed on to the agendas but when it comes to residents it get lost in the shuffle. Also another concern is to make sure the emails are read exactly as they are written and not paraphrased. Thank you

Sincerely
Will Cervera

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From: Joseph Sanchez <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 9:12 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: USB ports for chamber chairs
Hello
Thank you for sharing the picture of the chambers. When they install the new chairs is it possible to see if we can have some of these chamber chairs with USB ports or electricity for laptops to plug‐in.

Thank you
Joseph Sanchez
(323)864‐9509

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From: Edward Alva <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:14 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Item #7 - New Rules for Meetings
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I am against these changes to council meeting rules to be more restricted.

Ed Alva
500 via Altamira
Mtb. CA
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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From: Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 8:03 AM
To: Angelina Padilla
Subject: FW: Please convey this message to the City Council and Mr. Glasman.

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged

From: mde4peace [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:02 PM
To: Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
Subject: Please convey this message to the City Council and Mr. Glasman.

Since the comment on Agenda Item 11 and and the text of my public Oral was not conveyed in their entirety by Mr. Glasman, I am sending them for you to read so you better understand the clarification I intended to convey to you via the phone call. Oh, now hearing the word 'transparency' used In reference to financial reports...this conveys that many things would be seen through and thus not visible...suggest using word and actually REVEAL all details!
Will appreciate your attention to and action on these matters! Margot Eiser

Good evening- I am Margot Eiser, long time resident, taxpayer, voter.

Please give me more time because the public Oral I sent in today was not read in it's entirety- in it I expressed a suggestion that of we had to have districts that the city increase the number of city council members to accommodate the now increased population. Having council members elected from many smaller districts would decrease the costs of campaigning and allow candidates to be able to contact more people to find out more directly what are the needs and wants of constituents.

And, regarding Via Val Verde I pointed out that because it connects with Concourse and provides a direct route to Whittier Blvd. it is heavily travelled which caused severe damage so it is now also in need of repaving! !
Now-Regarding Item 7 tonight- I am surprised that you let the city staff who are OUR employees, formulate these proposals for New Rules for Meetings which seem to be seeking to deprive us, the people of our right to freely communicate with YOU who are supposed to be our representatives!
Please take back your power! We expect, want and need all of YOU to be willing and available to hear our concerns.
2 We need to recognize and find solutions to problems and explore ways we can make OUR city and community a better place to live.

Glad to hear many others urging you to Please Vote NO on Item 7 and instead find ways to communicate and work WITH us to EXPAND and IMPROVE the ways we the people can easily, unlimitedly and effectively communicate with each other and with you , our ELECTED officials!

P.S. Great things get done for the good of all when people are persistent and work together!

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CITY OF MONTEBELLO CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

M I N U T E S

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD

MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA

OPENING CEREMONIES

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.

ROLL CAL L – Members present were Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez, Councilmember Peralta, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Torres. City Clerk Jimenez and Treasurer Gutierrez were also present.

STAFF PRESENT – City Attorney Arnold Alvarez -Glasman, City Manager René Bobadilla, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Assistant to Dep uty City Clerk Kimberly Gu illen, and Records Coordinator Angelina Padilla.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged two (2) written public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M.

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 5:09 p.m. to consider the following closed session items:

1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with City Manager, Police Chief, City Attorney and other related City officials.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Threat of litigation – One matter related to the CVRA

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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Threat of Litigation – CIFAC letter

4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello
Agency Negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Topgolf USA MB LLC
Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease

Item 4b. and 4c. were added to the agenda as subsequent need matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2) . It was motioned by Councilmember Melendez, seconded by Mayor CobosCawthorne, that the items be added; motion approved unanimously.

4b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Threat of litigation – One matter

4c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Francesca Tucker-Schuyler v. City of Montebello
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV22180

REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 6:08 p.m. During Closed Session the City Council received a briefing on Item No.’s 1 - 4c. no action taken; nothing to report.

INVOCATION – City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Director Nicholas Razo

CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA – CITY MANAGER – None

CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS

5. RECOGNITION OF M & M FOR FIRE TRAINING SUPPORT – Presented by Mayor Cobos - Cawthorne

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA AND AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES)

The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged three (3 ) written public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

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STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
None

REGULAR BUSINESS

6. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2446 AMENDING MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPT ERS 3.20 “PURCHASING SYSTEM” AND 3.21 “CO NTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND SPE CIAL SERVICES” TO IN CORPORATE REVISIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE STATE AUDITORS REPORT OF 2021

Finance Director Michael Solorza provided a presentation of the item.

It was moved by Councilmember Melendez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Conduct the First Reading of and Introduce Ordinance No. 2446 Amending Chapters

3.20 “Purchasing System” and 3.21 “Contracts for Professional and Special Services” of the Montebello Municipal Code Relating; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Jimenez APPROVED: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Peralta, Jimenez, Melendez, Cobos-Cawthorne,
NOES: Torres
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez, that Item No’s. 7 -12 be approved; motion carried unanimously.

7. AB 361 FINDINGS

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Receive and file this report and make the following findings: (a) The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and (b) the following circumstances exist, (i) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person and (ii) the City Council continues to provide measures such as remote or hybrid meeting participation to promote social distancing. 2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

8. UPDATED REPORT OF EM ERGENCY REPAIR AND R EPLACEMENT OF THE BE ACH STREET

STORM DRAIN

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

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1) Receive and file the City Manager’s updated report of the emergency repair of the Beach Street Storm Drain pursuant to Montebello Municipal Code Section 3.20.140 and Public Contracts Code Section 22035; and
2) Take such additional or alternative action that may be desirable.

9. APPROVE ISSUING A CITYWIDE F LEET VEHICLE MAINTEN ANCE AND REPAIR SERV ICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NO. 22-1

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve issuing a Citywide Fleet Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services Request for Proposal, No. 22-1 (RFP No. 22-1); and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

10. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A PPLICATION FOR THE C ALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) FIRE PREVENTION GRANTS PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve the submission of the grant application for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Fire Prevention Grants Program; and 2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2021.

12. PAYMENT OF BILLS: R ESOLUTION NO. 22 -07 APPROVING THE CITY W ARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JANUARY 26, 2022

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-07 approving the Warrant Register dated January 26, 2022.

AB 1234 TRAVEL REPORTS
Members of the City Council will provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency as required by Government Code Section 53232.3(d).

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne requested staff to explain an email from Counclil received regarding a financial breakdown.

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COUNCIL ORALS
Council member announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meetings reports.

1. Councilmember Torres – None

2. Councilmember Melendez – None

3. Councilmember Peralta
Councilmember Peralta announced the Valentine’s Day Senior Candy Drive hosted by the Hearts of Montebello. The organization is requesting donations for the gifts baskets at Polly’s Pie on Saturday.

4. Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez – None

5. Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne – None

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne wished Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez a Happy Birthday.

Councilmember Peralta motioned to adjourn , seconded by Councilmember Melendez. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2022 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

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Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION COMMENTS
1 Angelina Padilla
From: marlene ramirez <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 10:16 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Closed Session item no. 4 - Topgolf USA MB LLC negotiation lease Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Dear Montebello Mayor, Mayor pro tem, and councilmembers,

I am writing to you today regarding the negotiation to lease a portion of the Montebello Golf Course with Topgolf USA MB LLC. I would hope that open space and sustainable practices are highly considered when negotiating the amount of land Topgolf will be building on. The other consideration is the recent housing element update which includes 15 acres to be rezoned for affordable housing development along Garfiled Ave inside the golf course behind the Armenian Genocide Martyrs monument and Home2Suites hotel.

Now that development is inevitable at our golf course, do understand that according to data presented to us by Rangwala Associates, Montebello is ranked with having some of the poorest air quality in southern California.

The mature trees in this golf course filter the air coming from the 60 fwy to the residential neighborhoods south of the 60 fwy. Although most of our community is not benefiting from this golf course recreationally, we are benefiting from it environmentally.

Please limit the amount of physical building at this site as 80 affordable housing units are also being assigned to the golf course for potential development in our latest housing development that will come to you for approval in the near future. Do enforce sustainable building practices that exceed the CA green building code, and please do replace all trees that will be demolished by any development. To make this space economically viable, it is only our duty to also make it environmentally and recreationally beneficial to Montebello residents.

Thank you,

Marlene L. Ramirez

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From: mde4peace <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:38 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Fwd: Comments for January 26 City Council Meeting to be read in entirety and entered into public record!!!!
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Re: Public Comment for Closed Session Item 4. Conference with real property negotiations.

To: City Council of Montebello
From: Margot Eiser, Concerned Citizen, resident, tax payer, voter. Address and contact information on file.

I and many others object to having this matter discussed in Closed Session by a highly paid city employee and a private corporation which seeks only to make a profit. Since the Montebello GOLF COURSE is a PUBLIC entity, NO decision should be made until all factual information is presented to us, the public, with open discussions to determine if any negotiations should take place or decision made. Please let US, the people, determine how the results of such a lease would affect OUR Golf Course. WE must be the ones to decide whether to proceed or to stop the process. Your prompt action on OUR behalf will be appreciated and remembered during the next election!!! Re: Public Comments On Non‐Agenda and Agenda Items
To: City Council
From: Margot Eiser
Good Evening. I am Margot Eiser, long time resident whose address is on file.

First, during this time of shut down, it is extremely important to not have any important decisions on the agenda till we can again meet in person. Another solution would be to change to using Zoom to broadcast all meetings so everyone can participate more directly with the video or using phone only.

There is another matter which has been bothering me and others for a long time. Please let us know what we have to do or pay you to get you, who are supposed to be our representatives, to do what we need and want you to do for us, the people, residents, tax payers, visitors and voters? It seems that neither petitions, reports with pertinent factual information nor passionate pleas get you to stop destructive projects or to allow for ones that will actually benefit us and the city. Answers are welcome when permitted.
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Comments
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From: Rubi Mondragon <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2022 7:35 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Montebello Bus Lines
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
After having a pleasant conversation with Timmothy Rodriguez the Transporation Manage. He informed me about many of the problems they are encountering. One of them is the biggest issue that no one can control and that is people not wanting to get vaccinated because of personal reasons. Unfortunately, people feel that way and it could reduce the amount of covid 19 transmission since the company requires that for the safety of the public.

The second reason is that the pandemic forced people to reevaluate either working from home or looking for employment elsewhere. Maybe a solution for that would be that maybe it needs to advertise more either on the buses, job posting on indeed, or letting people know beforehand that they need to have a good driving record.

There are many drivers whom I spoke with regarding them quitting their jobs with a severance package meaning they had the option of either working for the next 3 years or having the option to retire early. Therefore there would be more job openings but then again due to the pandemic, it is difficult to hire new drivers especially with experience, clean record, and willingness to start with decent pay which might not match older veterans.

As they explained to me the company is trying to prioritize the amount of demand over routes most frequently used rather than the routes less used. That is understandable but regardless of which lines are being occupied people still need to get to work, and on, time. As of right now, the line that is less used is the 70 but when the time comes both high schools will soon require that and they don't have the means to otherwise get themselves there. If anything it gives parents a break and trust in the company to let the children get to school safely.

There is another option that maybe you the company haven't been made aware of or maybe might not want to admit because that would mean losing business is, and that is partnering with the Metro Bus Lines? There is no other option than taking the Montebello Bus lines other than maybe walking or riding a bike.

What exactly can the city do? Or what can we do to receive a much-needed service?

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From: Paul Castillo <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:13 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Montebello's bus line service
My name is Paul Castillo and I live in downtown Los Angeles I know the Montebello bus lines are short- handed on bus operators due to the covid-19 is there any way to change your management your current Transit director is not running the bus system correctly I have experience in the transportation do you want your transasia correct way please give me the opportunity to bring this to your mare and if she cancelled I tried calling the offices the transit Mall by bus on offices and get no response from them and this is not fair to the to the come ride the buses everyday the term for the mirror to seek us at Montebello to get rid of this traffic director you have now and bring me into the next transit to rector I growed up in Montebello l.a. I went to schurr high School I will be the perfect person to run your Transit agency please give me the opportunity I'm sorry to say this but you need to get rid of your Transit director and give me the opportunity to run your agency the correct way it should be run and hire more people I know you're I know the bus agencies short-handed right now dudes the covid-19 and it don't have enough bus operators I can't change that for you and the City

To: City Council of Montebello

From: Margot Eiser, Concerned Citizen, resident, tax payer, voter. Address and contact information on file.

I and many others object to having this matter discussed in Closed Session by a highly paid city employee and a private
corporation which seeks only to make a profit. Since the Montebello GOLF COURSE is a PUBLIC entity, NO decision should be made until all factual information is presented to us, the public, with open discussions to determine if any negotiations should take place or decision made. Please let US, the people, determine how the results of a such lease would affect OUR Golf Course. WE must be the ones to decide whether to proceed or to stop the process. Your prompt action on OUR behalf will be appreciated and remembered during the next election!!!

Re:

Public Comments On Non‐Agenda and Agenda Items
To: City Council
From: Margot Eiser

Good Evening. I am Margot Eiser, long time resident whose address is on file.

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1 Angelina Padilla
From: Paul Castillo <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:42 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Hello I'm Paul Castillo I am for resident of Montebello and a bus rider of the Montebello bus lines
I hope you could send this to the mayor and the city council I tried clicking to the on the website I cannot send them an email I have pics. As I your transportation industry for over more in 6 years and read books on Prince the operation and management your current Transit director is doing a huge Silverstein cuts and cut their hours the bus and respect I think it's very unfair to the residents of Montebello and the Los Angeles area please give me the opportunity to become your next transit director I have experience and I want to share high school and Montebello intermediate School in Montebello please give me the opportunity to become your new Transit director I will restore your bus system packed away party pre-closing I will need you to help the council the change of policy to if we could hire people and Kim train them I know the city right now doesn't want people unless you have your proof you already had your license credentials I think it's kind of unfair metro on the all the transit agencies are giving people the chance to get trained and get their learner's permit so I don't want to look into this if you see will be blowing it to me please give me the opportunity this is my email address you can reach me at please give me the opportunities please forward this email to the mayor and the city council thank you

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CITY OF MONTEBELLO

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M I N U T E S
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021 AT 9:00 A.M.

QUIET CANNON

SKY VIEW ROOM
901 VIA SAN CLEMENTE
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA 90640

OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m.

ROLL CALL – Members present were Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Torres, Councilmember Peralta, Councilmember Jimenez, and Councilmember Melendez.

STAFF PRESENT - City Manager Bobadilla, City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Deputy City Clerk Alicia Fernandez, Assistant to Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen , City Clerk Jimenez, Treasurer Gutierrez, all Directors were present, and Patrick Ibarra from Mejorando Group.

CLOSED SESSION – NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES) – NONE

REGULAR SESSION

1. CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES

WORKSHOP
Mr. Ibarra, Mejorando Group, facilitated the meeting in and lead a group discussion with City Council (Council) about the benefits of good government; identified ways to make a long- lasting impact in the City of Montebello (City); provided helpful pointers from other elected officials; reviewed the seven factors which comprise a credible governing body; reviewed and discussed the various dimensions essential to ensure sufficient credibility by residents

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in a governing body; and discussed the various roles f or Elected Officials, City Manager, Department Directors, City Staff, and Community Members.

City Manager Bobadilla provided an update to Council on the City accomplishments realized in 2020 and major initiatives planned for 2021.

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne recessed the meeting for lunch at 12:00 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 12:30 p.m.

Mr. Ibarra continued the group discussion by completing a Social, Technology, Economic, Environment and Political Analysis to explore trends and their potential impacts to the community and City. Potential strategic objectives in the areas of: Economic Development, Infrastructure; Beautification, The Arts , Affordable Housing, Programming for Parks and Recreation; and Workforce Development were discussed with Council. Based on the discussions led, Staff will prepare a draft Strategic Plan and present to Council for their consideration and adoption at a future meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Torres motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Peralta.

Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF MAY 1 , 2021 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

____________________________________________
Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

CITY OF MONTEBELLO

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 AT 4:00 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD

MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA

OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.

ROLL CALL – Members present were Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Torres, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Peralta. Treasurer Gutierrez was also present.

STAFF PRESENT – City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager René Bobadilla, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Deputy City Clerk Alicia Fernandez, Assistant to Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES)
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman acknowledged two (2) public comment submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that the Closed Session was listed in the event that any member of the City Council wishes to discuss this matter in Closed Session prior to discussing it in Regular Session. Council did not recess into Closed Session.

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello CA
Agency’s Negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Topgolf
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – None.

REGULAR BUSINESS

2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-76 DECLARING A CITY -OWNED PORTION OF THE MONTEBELLO GOLF COUR SE TO BE “SURPLUS LA ND” FOR PURPOSES OF CALIFORNIA’S

SURPLUS LANDS ACT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON ITS DEVELOPMENT

City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman presented the Staff Report to the City Council.

It was moved by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Adopt the attached Resolution to declare approximately a 10 -12 acre portion of the Montebello Golf Course “surplus land” pursuant to the Surplus Land Act.

Motion carried unanimously.

Councilmember Melendez asked to speak to provide a report on the Homeless Ad Hoc Committee.

The Operation Stay Meeting would be held on August 18, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Montebello Commerce Metro link Station and invited the community to attend.

ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Melendez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:15 p.m. , seconded by Councilmember Jimenez.

THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 2021 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

_____________________________________________
Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

Public Comments
Closed and Regular Session
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: mde4peace <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 12:45 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Special meeting Montebello City Council August 18, 2021 To: City Council, City Staff etc.

From: Margot Eiser, citizen, person, resident, tax payer, voter Re: Closed and Open Session Items
Please read aloud and enter into public record.

Good evening.

The closed session item states that you are proposing to sub divide our publicly owned golf for residential and or commercial developmemt and then vote to approve this resolution in open session. If this is the case, instead of only five member of the city council making this decision, let the voters decide about the fate of our golf course or tell a judge why we the voters were not allowed to do so . Montebello Concerned Citizens Committee is hereby requesting a special meeting with you.
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CITY OF MONTEBELLO

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M I N U T E S
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD

MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA

OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

ROLL CALL – Members present were Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Torres, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Peralta. Treasurer Gutierrez and City Clerk Jimenez were also present.

STAFF PRESENT – Assistant City Attorney Norma Copa do, City Manager René Bobadilla, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Deputy City Clerk Alicia Fernandez, Assistant to Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Assistant City Attorney Norma Copado acknowledged one (1) public comment submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comment is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 5:36 p.m. to consider the following closed session items:

1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with City Manager, Police Chief, City Attorney and other related City officials.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54957.9(d)(1)
a. Camacho v. Montebello (JAMS 1220070833)
b. NASA v. City of Montebello (LA Superior Court case no. 21STCP01969)

August 24, 2021: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code section 54957.9(d)(2)
One matter of anticipated litigation involving HCD

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 6:37 p.m. During Closed Session the City Council discussed items in the following order: Item 3, Item 2, and Item 1. City Council received a briefing on Items 1, 2, and 3 there was no action taken, nothing further to report.

REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 P.M.

INVOCATION – City Clerk Jimenez

FLAG SALUTE – Human Resources Director Nicholas Razo

CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA – CITY MANAGER – None

PRESENTATIONS – None

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES) – None

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST – None

OLD BUSINESS

4. FURTHER REVIEW OF A ZONE CODE AMENDMEN T TO AMEND THE MONTE BELLO

MUNICIPAL CODE TO ES TABLISH AN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRA M AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE, MODIFY SE CTION 17.62.050 OF T HE MONTEBELLO MUNICI PAL CODE TO REMOVE “MURALS” FROM THE LIST OF PROHIBIT ED SIGNS; ADOPT A CE QA EXEMPTION UNDER § 15061(B)(3) – INTRODUCTION AND WAIVING FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2441

NOTE: This matter will be continued to the City Council Meeting of September 8, 2021 or at a date thereafter as determined by the City Council.

REGULAR BUSINESS – None

CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Peralta motioned that all items be approved in a single motion, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez. Such approval will also waive the reading of any ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.

5. SECOND READING - ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2442 AMENDING CHAPTE R 10.32 - “STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING” OF THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE

AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF MONTHLY, OVERNIGHT AND WEEKEND PARKING PERMITS AT

CITY OWNED OR OPERATED OFF-STREET LOTS AND PARKING FACILITIES

August 24, 2021: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5

It was moved by Councilmember Peralta, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Waive Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2442 amending Chapter 10.32 – “Stopping, Standing and Parking” of the Montebello Municipal Code authorizing issuance of monthly, overnight, and weekend parking permits for residents at City -owned or operated off-street lots and parking facilities; and
2) Authorize, the City Manager or his designee(s), to erect the required signage per California Vehicle Code sections 21113 and 22519 giving notice of special conditions, regulations, prohibitions, restrictions and/or reg ulations ushered in by the proposed Ordinance; and
3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

6. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ASHIYA PARK WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

It was moved by Councilmember Peralta, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Approve a Lease Agreement with Southern California Edison (“Edison”) for a five -year term for use of Ashiya Park for public recreation purposes; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

7. APPROVE A SOLE-SOURCE AGREEMENT NO. 3903 WITH REMIX SOFTWARE, INC., FOR ADD-

ON SCHEDULING SOFTWARE LICENSES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

It was moved by Councilmember Peralta, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Approve a sole -source agreement with Remix Software, Inc. (Remix), for add -on scheduling software licenses and support services; and
2) Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute an agreement on behalf of the City; and
3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

8. APPROVE ISSUING A VE HICLE BODY REPAIR AN D PAINTING SERVICES REQUEST FOR QUOTE, NO. 21-55

It was moved by Councilmember Peralta, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council:

August 24, 2021: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5

1) Approve Issuing a Vehicle Body Repair and Painting Services Request for Quote, No. 21- 55 (RFQ No. 21-55); and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

9. PAYMENT OF BILLS: R ESOLUTION NO. 21 -77 APPROVING THE CIT Y WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED AUGUST 24, 2021

It was moved by Councilmember Peralta, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council:

Adopt Resolution No. 21-77 approving the Warrant Register dated August 24, 2021.

Motion carried unanimously.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED IF NECESSARY

COUNCIL ORALS
Council member announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meetings reports.

1. Councilmember Melendez
a. Fireworks.

Councilmember Melendez requested Council consensus to direct staff to rese arch policies for legal and illegal fireworks; consensus was received unanimously. City Manager Bobadilla stated that staff would look into different options for the City Council.

2. Councilmember Jimenez

Councilmember Jimenez announced that Assemblywoman Garcia was hosting a Movie Night on Friday, August 27, at Montebello City Park. She invited the public to attend and asked the public to contact Betty Peralta to volunteer.

Councilmember Jimenez also recognized City Staff: Zoraida Caltitla, Alicia Fernandez, and Kimberly Guillen for going above and beyond at the Downtown Street Fest.

3. Councilmember Peralta
a. Seek Council consensus for a partnership between the City of Montebello and Mexican American Opportunity Foundation for the nation's premier annual Hispanic family physical activity and healthy lifestyle event: Vive tu Vida! Get Up! G et Moving! Health Fair.
b. Montebello Farmers Market Thursday’s 5-8 pm at 6th St. south of Whittier Blvd. Opens on August 26, 2021. Come out and have some fun!

August 24, 2021: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5

Councilmember Peralta request ed Council consensus for a partnership between the City and Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, a non -profit organization, for the nation’s premier annual event, Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving! Health Fair. The event is scheduled for November 2021; consensus was received unanimously.

Councilmember Peralta invited the public to attend the Montebello Farmers Market.

4. Mayor Pro Tem Torres
a. Transit Ad Hoc Committee Report.
b. Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission – Erika Cabrera Moriyama.

Mayor Pro Tem Torres provided a brief summary of the Transit Ad Hoc Committee Meeting. He announced his appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Erika Moriyama.

5. Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne stated that she met with Pico Rivera Mayor and discussed the closure of Pico Rivera Golf Course. She invited Pico Rivera residents to the Montebello Golf Course at the Montebello resident rate.

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne also thanked City Staff including the Police Department and Fire Department for a well-organized and memorable Downtown Street Fest.

ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Jimenez adjourned in the memory of U.S. Army Sergeant William Sanchez who passed away on August 23, 2021. Councilmember Melendez m otioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Torres. Motion carried unanimously an d the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 2021 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

____________________________________________
Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION COMMENTS
1 Angelina Padilla
From: mde4peace <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 1:54 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Montebello City Council Meeting-Wednesday, August 24, 2021

To: Montebello City Council, staff et al.

From: Margot Eiser, citizen, person, resident, taxpayer, voter Re: Comments to be read aloud during meeting and entered into public record.

Closed Session Item 1-Threat to PUBLIC services or FACILITIES.

There is a danger to our PUBLIC GOLF COUSE which must be addressed and removed!

Point of information. According to the California Surplus Lands Act, only affordable housing is supposed to be built on actual Surplus Land.

More significantly for this officially designated park poor city, land can be designated as surplus to be used for Open Space Purposes including PUBLIC RECREATION , enjoyment of scenic beauty or conservation or use of natural resources. Thus it makes no sense to even considerTop Golf's , a private for profit corporation, proposal to build expensive indoor driving range BUILDINGS on OUR publicly owned GOLF COURSE which would decrease the amount of open space available for recreational purposes!

Please include this in your discussion of this important matter!

Responses would be appropriate and appreciated.

2 P.S. It's not the world that is screwed up, it's horrible, mean, greedy, cruel people lying, stirring up divisiveness and war mongering for profit causing all the problems!

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CITY OF MONTEBELLO

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA 90640
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.

ROLL CALL – Members present were Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Torres , Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Peralta. City Clerk Jimenez and Treasurer Gutierrez were also present.

STAFF PRESENT – City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager René Bobadilla, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Deputy City Clerk Alicia Fernandez, Assistant to Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES)
City Clerk’s Office acknowledged two (2) public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne recessed into closed session at 5:38 p.m. to consider the following closed session items:

1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with City Manager, Police Chief, City Attorney and other related City officials.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Agency Negotiators: René Bobadilla
Significant exposure to litigation in one matter which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed under Government Code Section 54956.9(e)
September 1, 2021: Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 6:35 p.m. During Closed Session the City Council received a briefing and presentation on Items 1 and 2; no final action was taken, nothing further to report. City Attorney also notated that Agency Negotiators from Item No. 2 should be deleted.

OPEN SESSION

PRESENTATIONS

3. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT/CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS OVERVIEW AND DISCUSSION – Presented by Director of Finance, Michael Solorza where he provided the City Council an overvi ew of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF), unmet needs, planned projects, and the next steps.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne motioned to approve the recommended use of CSLFRF for the project categories o f IT Network Backbone for $4,100,000; IT Productivity Software for $1,500,000; Fleet Replacement/Upgrades for $6,850,000; and Sewer Maint/Capital Repairs for $4,150,000, as listed on page 28 of the presentation, seconded by Councilmember Melendez; motion approved unanimously.

4. ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM ORDINANCE – Presented by Planning Manager, Jessica Serrano, where she provided an overview on the public process, the proposed Art in Public Places Program, examples of public artwork, proposed Art in Pu blic Places Advisory Committee, the fee structure as originally proposed, and a fee structure revised per City Council direction.

Councilmember Jimenez suggested holding off on this project.

Councilmember Melendez suggested having a conversation with t he City’s Chamber of Commerce on how this project would impact the business communities. He also suggested holding off until more feedback is received from community.

Mayor Pro Tem Torres expressed his concerns about the fee impacts on businesses and the possibility of how the fees can be reliev ed. He stated that he would be supporting moving forward with this item if City Council can decide on the two issues he expressed.

Councilmember Peralta agreed that although there is a concern about the fees, she is open to taking a look at the way the fees can be restructured or working with waiving fees for those that will be impacted negatively with the fees. She is in support of moving forward with this project.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne expressed her concerns ab out burdening businesses with the fees and recommended tabling this item.

September 1, 2021: Special Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3

Councilmember Melendez made a motion to table this item for further discussion at a later date once staff can present further information, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez; motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne adjourned the meeting in memory of the 13 brave American soldiers who were killed oversees in an attack. The soldiers are as follows:

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, TX Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole Gee, 23, of Roseville, CA
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, 31, of UT
Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss, 23, of Corryton, TN
Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, CA
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, 20, of Jackson, WY Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, 20, of Norco, CA Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page, 23, of Omaha, NE Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario, 25, of Lawrence, MA
Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, IN Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, 20, of Wentzville, MO Navy Hospital Corpsman Max Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, OH

Councilmember Jimenez motioned to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

_____________________________________________
Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION COMMENTS
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: mde4peace <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 10:56 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comments for Special City Council Meeting, September 1, 2021- Submitted 10:55 a.m. September 1, 2021
To: City Council, city staff et al
From: Margot Eiser, resident. Contact information already on file and utilized.

Re: Comments to be read aloud and entered into the public record. Because of current circumstances limiting access to communication, getting direct responses to each would be appropriate and appreciated.

Re:

Closed Session Item 1
Please let us the citizenss, people, residents, tax payers, voters know what besides the one I brought up last time, are the other ongoing threats to OUR public services and facilities which you are again discussing in closed session.

Closed Session Item 2
Objecting that no information is given about this matter and the reason for the alleged threat of litigation. I am concerned because though it could result in negative consequences for us the people, it is being discussed and negotiated in closed session by a highly paid city employee instead of by you, the city council, who are supposed to represent us, the people! The agenda of a previous city council meeting of the city of Los Altos, California, indicates that the City Council itself were the ones to deal with this specific issue and other closed session items. We need to know the subject of the discussion in our city and have input on how it is resolved. ---
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CITY OF MONTEBELLO

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA 90640
CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m.

ROLL CALL – Members present were Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Torres, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Peralta. City Clerk Jimenez and Treasurer Gutierrez were also present.

STAFF PRESENT – City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager René Bobadilla, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Deputy City Clerk Alicia Fernandez, Assistant to Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (30 MINUTES)
The City Clerk’s office called six (6) members of the public wishing to address the City Council.

The speakers were provided three minutes to address the City Council and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

The City Clerk’s office acknowledged six (6) public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

OPEN SESSION

REGULAR BUSINESS

1. CONSIDERATION OF REORGANIZATION FOR THE POSITION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilmember Melendez, Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne, and Councilmember Jimenez were in support of the reorganization for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pro Tem Torres and Councilmember Peralta were not in support of the reorganization for the position of Mayor Pro Tem.

October 27, 2021 – Special City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2

Councilmember Melendez made a motion to remove Mayor Pro T em Torres from his current position, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez. A roll call vote was taken and motion passed by 3-2.

MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Jimenez APPROVED: 3-2-0-0

AYES: Cobos-Cawthorne, Jimenez, Melendez
NOES: Torres, Peralta
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

Councilmember Melendez made a motion to nominate Councilmember Jimenez for the position of Major Pro tem, a second was not needed. No further nominations w ere received and nominations were closed. Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne asked for a motion to confirm Councilmember Jimenez’ appointment as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Melendez made a motion to confirm the appointment, motion seconded by Councilmember Jimenez. A roll call vote was taken and motion passed by 3-2.

MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Jimenez APPROVED: 3-2-0-0

AYES: Cobos-Cawthorne, Jimenez, Melendez
NOES: Torres, Peralta
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne adjourned to the Regular Meeting at 6:24 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 27, 2021 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

_____________________________________________
Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

ITEM NO. 1 - CONSIDERATION OF

REORGANIZATION
1 Angelina Padilla
From: Adriana Tachiquin <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:24 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Today's Special Meeting
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I have been a resident of Montebello for 42 years and I am voicing my disagreement with Mayor Kimberly Cobo's attempting to remove Mayor Pro Tem David Torres. As a citizen of this community I am asking that David is allowed to finish his role. I think it's extremely important that he continues to voice his opinion and calling out certain issues and/or council members for their lack of putting the city first.

I am also asking for our voices as residents to be continued to be heard. Our voices our votes are what matters.

Why is there urgency to take our voices away? What is the Mayor scared of that she no longer wants to be transparent? We need to know what is going on and we as citizens need to be able to oppose any procedures that council is attempting to change.

I also urge Mayor Cobo's to start thinking for herself as opposed to her mother making and influencing decisions made. I didn't vote for your mother. I voted for you because I trusted you would do right for our city.

You lost all future votes in my household and I am positive that I am not the only resident that feels this way.

Sincerely,
Adriana Tachiquin
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From: Catherine Salaiz <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:48 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: 10/27
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I would like to voice my concern over the possible removal of David Torres as Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Torres has done an exemplary job serving our community, I believe he is the Council Member that addresses our concerns and is always available to our community members.

Thank you for your time.
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From: Elias Rangel <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 9:14 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Disagree with Notice of Special Meeting Scheduled for 10/27 Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
The topic of a reorganization specifically with the intent to change current Mayor Pro Tem seems hasty and unsubstantiated.

From my knowledge and experience current Mayor Pro Tem, David Torres, is an amazing and caring individual with the approach and perspective to have a positive and lasting affect on the City of Montebello. As someone who has lived in Montebello for 20+ years
his opinion and forward thinking is something we need more of. Please consider this my opposition to any sort of early reorganization of said position.

Best,
Elias Rangel
Proud Montebello Resident
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Pat Duran <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 3:23 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Citizen comments and concerns of today's meeting City of Montebello
I com
pletely disagree with the removal of
David Torres for Montebello’s Mayor for 2022.

David is an amazing person, and his skills are far
the best for the job.

If this is for personal reasons, then this should be dismissed.

If this is for political reasons, or for political gain, then David Torres should remain as Mayor Pro Term.

Marta Perez
Citizen of Montebello
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1 Angelina Padilla
From: dede <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:55 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: special meeting
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Good evening,
I would like to comment the special meeting of reorganization of Mayor.

Why the rush to a special meeting for the re‐organization of Mayor, Is it because you do not agree on everything, This Council has made some questionable decisions that are not the will of the people, I am sure you have be en told that rushing into decisions that will affect our city is not wise.

You each have been voted in to make decisions and bring forth the wishes of the people of this City. Not your own wishes!
Figure it out like grown ups and pl ease stop the back bitting!!! Delia & Danny Delgado
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From: Julian Cepeda <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:33 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comment Regarding Reorganization of Mayor Pro Tem Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Good afternoon,

I am writing today in support for Mayor Pro Tem David Torres. He has been an excellent leader in the community and has always put his responsibility as an elected representative first. I hope the council chooses to keep David Torres in his position as Mayor Pro Tem and elects him as Mayor at the scheduled reorganization later this year.

Thank you for your time,
Julian Cepeda

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CITY OF MONTEBELLO

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M I N U T E S
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 AT 10:00 A.M.

MONTEBELLO SENIOR CENTER
115 S. TAYLOR AVENUE
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA 90640

OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.

ROLL CALL – Members present were Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Peralta; City Clerk Jimenez was also present. Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez arrived at 10:14 a.m.

STAFF PRESENT – City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager René Bobadilla, Deputy City Clerk Alicia Fernandez, Assistant to Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen, and Records Coordinator Angelina Padilla.

REGULAR SESSION

PUBLIC HEARING

1. CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT (“CVRA”) PUBLIC HEARING 2 City Attorney, Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, presented a PowerPoint on CVRA.

Demographer, Claudio Gallegos, presented a PowerPoint on the districting process.

City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman acknowledged one (1) public comment submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Deputy Director Michael Chee walked around the room as various members of the Public requested to comment and address the City Council on this item.

November 13, 2021: Special City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2

Councilmember Torres expressed his concerns in moving forward with the districting process without an outside committee. He also stated that he p ersonally is not in support of districting but as a Councilmember he would rather the City use money, which would be used if challenging the CVRA lawsuit, to benefit the City and community; however, if the City’s legal counsel believes the City can challenge the lawsuit he is open to consider litigation.

Councilmember Peralta stated that as a resident she is opposed for districting because as a Councilmember she wants to help the entire community, but understands that the law is not on the City’s side and is in support of moving forward with a fair and equitable process. She stated that she is opposed to rushing through the district process and doesn’t feel that a district map should be adopted by March of 2022.

Councilmember Jimenez stated that she cannot state whether she is in support or opposed to districting process as it’s a learning process for everyone and there is a lot of missing information.

Councilmember Melendez stated that unfortunately the law is not in the City’s favor and the City has to provide the burden of truth that it’s not discriminating against the Asian community and if the City challenges this litigation it could cost millions of dollars. He stated that if the community would like to challenge the lawsuit and spend those millions of dollars then Council can make that consideration . Councilmember Melendez stated that he welcomes the feedback from the public as we have future Public Hearings.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne stated that a ping wa s sent out to thousands of members of the community through the My Montebello application and only a room filled of people attended the hearing. She also stated that she prefers the districting process continues until after the state and county re-districting process is completed in order to save money.

After City Council discussion, a motion was not made on this matter.

City Clerk Jimenez asked for the public to submit their email information to receive information about future Public Hearings.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Melendez motioned , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 12:23 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13, 2021 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

____________________________________________
Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS
1 Angelina Padilla
From: William Moreno <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 12:02 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Fwd: REDISTRICTING
Attachments: MONTEBELLO DISTRICTS PROPOSAL.Moreno11.8.21.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Melendez, Salvador <[email protected]>, Scarlet Peralta <[email protected]>, René Bobadilla <[email protected]>, David Torres <[email protected]>, Angie Jimenez <[email protected]>

Greetings: I won't be in town for the meeting so here is my stab at 4 Districts (and one at-large).

I don't support adding more council members since we're small and it can make consensus more difficult.

Thank you.

Montebello District Proposal

1. My assumption is that we keep the same number of 5 Council members;

2. That Council members must live in the district they represent;

3. This proposal gives two reps each for North and South Montebello.

4. I’ve added “historic” terms to distinguish the 4 districts.

District 1 Historic South Montebello

1. South of WHITTIER to WASHINGTON

2. East to BLUFF ROAD

3. West to CITY LIMITS
District 2 South Montebello
South of WASHINGTON to the 5 Freeway
East to BLUFF ROAD
West to CITY LIMITS
District 3 Historic North Montebello
South of BEVERLY BLVD (inclusive) to WHITTIER BLVD (inclusive) East to BLUFF ROAD
West to GARFIELD/CITY LIMITS
District 4 North Montebello Hills
North of BEVERLY to the 60 (and adjacent)
2 East to CITY LIMITS
West to CITY LIMITS
#5 ‐ At Large
One At‐Large Council Person who represents the entire city.

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Montebello District Proposal

1. My assumption is that we keep the same number of 5 Council members;

2. That Council members must live in the district they represent;

3. This proposal gives two reps each for North and South Montebello.

4. I’ve added “historic” terms to distinguish the 4 districts.

District 1 Historic South Montebello

1. South of WHITTIER to WASHINGTON

2. East to BLUFF ROAD

3. West to CITY LIMITS
District 2 South Montebello
• South of WASHINGTON to the 5 Freeway
• East to BLUFF ROAD
• West to CITY LIMITS
District 3 Historic North Montebello
• South of BEVERLY BLVD (inclusive) to WHITTIER BLVD (inclusive) • East to BLUFF ROAD
• West to GARFIELD/CITY LIMITS
District 4 North Montebello Hills
• North of BEVERLY to the 60 and adjacent
• East to CITY LIMITS
• West to CITY LIMITS
#5 - At Large
One At-Large Councilperson who represents the entire city.

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CITY OF MONTEBELLO

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M I N U T E S

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA 90640

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.

ROLL CALL – Members present were Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Peralta. City Clerk Jimenez and Treasurer Gutierrez were also present.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
City Clerk’s Office acknowledged two (2) public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne recessed into C losed Session at 5:1 4 p.m. to consider the followin g Closed Session Item:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Threat of litigation – One matter related to the CVRA

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One matter

January 19, 2022 – Special City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 7: 14 p.m. During Closed Session the City Council received a briefing on Items 1 and 2; no final action was taken and there was nothing further to report.

OPEN SESSION - NONE

ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Melendez motioned to adjourn the meeting , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 2022 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

_____________________________________________
Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION COMMENTS
1 Angelina Padilla
From: Alberto Pimentel <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 2:24 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Special Meeting Public Comment (If Possible, Please Read Publicly) Good evening,
My name is Dr. Alberto Pimentel Jr and I am submitting this public comment in support of a transition from an at-large election system to a district-based election system. I have spoken to a majority of the city council members to express my desire for the City of Montebello to adhere to the California Voting Rights Act and also, to prioritize the inclusion and representation of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in future elections. Recently, I authored an article titled, “Defining DEI in Montebello’s Future Elections” in the Montebello Reporter. In this article, I addressed the transition to a district-based election system from a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion angle. I won’t repeat the article’s arguments in this public comment but I will use the remaining minutes to advocate for greater public outreach, specifically focused on the benefits of a district-based election system and also, increased efforts to engage the AAPI community.

The misinformation campaigns on popular social media pages have misrepresented the benefits of districting and have shown the prejudices held by some of our fellow residents. To combat this ill- informed propaganda, I believe the City of Montebello must commit itself to financially investing in educating residents about the CVRA and districting through additional public meetings, mailers, etc.

In addition, the confidence and comfort of residents with this transition to a district-based election system is contingent on the messaging shared by our elected officials. Therefore, rather than attempting to discredit an attorney or arguing that we have sufficient diversity on council, a unified approach in support of districting is necessary.

In closing, the California Voting Rights Act is an extension of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.

We celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday a few days ago and as you may know, Dr. King was a strong advocate for the Voting Rights Act and on his birthday, it was comforting to see members of the city council share his beautiful and powerful words. That being said, please remember this, “a right delayed is a right denied”.

Thank you.

Alberto Pimentel Jr, Ed.D, M.P.A, M.A
P: 323.309.3439
E: [email protected]
Instagram: @Soctalkwiththedoc

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From: Montebello-Pico Rivera Democrats <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 2:31 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comment for the Special City Council Meeting from the MPR Democrats On behalf of the Montebello-Pico Rivera Democrats, we present this public comment in full support of a district-based election system.

We strongly believe a district-based election system will create a pathway toward achieving inclusion and representation for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) residents and the greater community overall in future local elections.

We strongly encourage the Montebello City Council to adhere to the laws established in the California Voting Rights Act and foster equal possibilities for all residents. We prompt the City of Montebello to commit itself to greater outreach efforts and further educate Montebello residents on the transition from the current at- large election to a district-based election system.

In speaking with several members of the City Council, we have heard their concerns and would like to offer our assistance in expanding outreach efforts. The outreach efforts are not the sole responsibility of the city's staff and council, therefore, we offer our support and availability in engaging the community and promoting civic interest in the matter of redistricting.

We call upon our elected council to stand up for equal access and opportunity for minority groups previously disenfranchised. We urge the council to approve and continue with the process for a district-based election system that supports diversity and inclusion for all.

Now is not the time to let outreach concerns limit future progress. An abstention or opposition to the item for a district-based election system is a huge step back in the progress of our City and a crutch to the growth of our community. Please do not stand in the way of progress but lead Montebello into a new era of opportunity.

-Montebello-Pico Rivera Democratic Club

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CITY OF MONTEBELLO CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

M I N U T E S

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD

MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA

OPENING CEREMONIES

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.

ROLL CAL L – Members present were Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Torres, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Peralta. City Clerk Jimenez and Treasurer Gutierrez were also present.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The City Clerk’s office acknowledged one (1) public comment submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comment is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M.

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 5:44 p.m. to consider the following closed session items:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One matter related to California SWRCB compliance

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: René Bobadilla, Nicholas Razo
July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 16

Employee Groups: Various City employee groups including but not limited to MPMA, MFMA, MMMA, MSA, MPOA, MCEA, MFA and unrepresented employees.

3. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with City Manager, Police Chief, City Attorney and other related City officials.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Application of San Gabriel Valley Water Company (U337W) for an Order Authorizing the Purchase of the City of Montebello’s Water System Assets and related Approvals. PUC Application 20-10-004

5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(1)
NASA Services, Inc. v City of Montebello; Case No. 21STCP01969

Items 5a. and 5b. were added after the agenda was posted, as there was an immediate need to take action, pursuant to Gove rnment Code Section 54954.2(b)(2 ). It was motioned by Councilmember Melendez, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, that the items be added; motion approved unanimously.

5a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Amelia Nava v. City of Montebello
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV08949

5b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 112-132 S. 6th Street
Agency’s Negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Cesar Chavez Foundation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 6:47 p.m. During Closed Session the City Council received a briefing on Item s 2 and 5 there was no direction or action taken. Items 1, 2, 4, 5a., and 5b. will be discussed after Council orals.

REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 P.M.

INVOCATION – Alex Vargas

FLAG SALUTE – Jraven Booth Ayala

CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA – CITY MANAGER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne asked to that Item 6 of the agenda be corrected to reflect NAVY instead of ARMY.

July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 16

PRESENTATIONS

6. RECOGNITION OF JRAVEN BOOTH AYALA – ACCEPTANCE INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY NAVY – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne

7. RECOGNITION OF JUVENILE ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH – ZACHARY BOOTH AYALA – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne

8. PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne

9. CALIFORNIA VOTER RIGHTS ACT UPDATE – Presented by City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES)
The City Clerk’s office called three (3) member of the public wishing to address the City Council.

Speakers were provided three minutes to address the City Council and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

The City Clerk’s office acknowledged fourteen (14) public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Director of Parks and Recreation, David Sosnowski, provided an update of future upcoming activities and events.

PUBLIC HEARING

10. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE BILL WALTERS NAMING OF A FACILITY

City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman requested that this item be continued to August 11, 2021 or a date thereafter.

It was moved by Councilmember Melendez, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council continue this item to August 11, 2021 or a date thereafter; m otion carried unanimously.

NOTE: This Public Hearing will be continued to the City Council Meeting of August 11, 2021 or at a date thereafter as determined by the City Council.

11. PUBLIC HEARING TO AP PROVE RESOLUTION NO. 21-65 TO ADOPT THE PARK S MASTER

PLAN AND FACILITIES NEEDS ASSESSMENT

The City Clerk’s office acknowledged one (1) public comment submi tted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comment is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Director of Recreation and Community Development, presented the Parks Master Plan and Facilities Needs Assessment to the City Council.

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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Torres, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Approve proposed Resolution No. 21 -65 to adopt the Parks Master Plan and Facilities Needs Assessment; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

12. PUBLIC HEARING TO CO NSIDER ADOPTION OF R ESOLUTION NO. 21-56 CONFIRMING THE FY 2021 –2022 ENGINEER’S REPO RT FOR THE ANNUAL NA TASHA LANE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 AND LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS

The City Clerk’s office acknowledged one (1) public comment submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comment is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

It was moved by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by C ouncilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 21 -56 (Attachment A) confirming the FY 2021 -2022 Engineer’s Report (Attachment B) for the Annual Natasha Lane Landscape Assessment District No. 2005-1; and
2) Authorize the Levying of the FY 2021-2022 Assessments; and 3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

13. PUBLIC HEARING TO CO NSIDER ADOPTION OF R ESOLUTION NO. 21-57 CONFIRMING THE FY 2021–2022 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL NATASHA LANE SEWER AND STORM WATER PUMP STATION ASSESSM ENT DISTRICT NO. 200 5-2 AND LEVYING SUCH

ASSESSMENTS

The City Clerk’s office acknowledged one (1) public comment submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comment is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

It was moved b y Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by C ouncilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 21 -57 (Attachment A) confirming the FY 2021 -2022 Engineer’s Report (Attachment B) for the Annual Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Assessment District No. 2005-2; and 2) Authorize the Levying of the FY 2021-2022 Assessments; and 3) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

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OLD BUSINESS

14. APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COMPREHEN SIVE MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEE N THE CITY AND THE M ONTEBELLO POLICE MAN AGEMENT

ASSOCIATION, A RESOL UTION ADOPTING A COM PREHENSIVE MEMORANDU M OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEE N THE CITY AND THE M ONTEBELLO FIRE MANAG EMENT

ASSOCIATION, A RES OLUTION ADOPTING A C OMPREHENSIVE MEMORAN DUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEE N THE CITY AND THE M ONTEBELLO MID -MANAGEMENT

ASSOCIATION, A RESOL UTION ADOPTING A COM PREHENSIVE MEMORANDU M OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEE N THE CITY AND THE M ONTEBELLO SUPERVISOR S’

ASSOCIATION, A R ESOLUTION ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE MEMORA NDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEE N THE CITY AND THE M ONTEBELLO POLICE OFF ICERS’

ASSOCIATION, A RESOL UTION ADOPTING A COM PREHENSIVE MEMORANDU M OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEE N THE CITY AND THE M ONTEBELLO CITY EMPLO YEES’

ASSOCIATION, AND A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COMPREHEN SIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEE N THE CITY AND THE M ONTEBELLO FIREFIGHTE RS’

ASSOCIATION

Director of Human Resources, Nicholas Razo, presented the Staff Report to the City Council.

It was moved by Councilmemb er Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember M elendez that the City Council:

1) Approve Resolution No. 21 -29 adopting a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Montebello Police Management Association; and
2) Approve Resolution No. 21 -30 adopting a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Montebello Fire Management Association; and 3) Approve Resolution No. 21 -31 adopting a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Montebello Mid-Management Association; and 4) Approve Resolution No. 21 -32 adopting a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Montebello Supervisors’ Association; and 5) Approve Resolution No. 21 -33 adopting a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Montebello Police Officers’ Association. 6) Approve Resolution No. 21 -67 adopting a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Montebello City Employees’ Association. 7) Approve Resolution No. 21 -68 adopting a Comprehensiv e Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Montebello Firefighters’ Association.

MOVED: Jimenez SECONDED: Melendez APPROVED: 4-1-0-0

AYES: Cobos-Cawthorne, Peralta, Jimenez, Melendez
NOES: Torres
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 16

REGULAR BUSINESS

15. APPROVE EXECUTION OF A CITY SERVICES REQU EST WITH THE LOS ANG ELES COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR ANNUAL SEW ER MAINTENANCE SERVI CES (FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22) PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY C ONSOLIDATED SEWER

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

It was moved by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Counci lmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a City Service Request with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works’ Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District (CSMD) in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 for annual sewer system maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2021-22; and,
2) Amend, the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 budget by increasing appropriations by $600,000 i n Account No. 100-30-340-6040.10, General Fund, Public Works, Sewer Operations, Other Contract Services; and,
3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

16. CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2440 A/B SETTING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE CITY OFFICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH AB 571

City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman presented the Staff Report to the City Council.

It was moved by Councilmember Melendez, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2440 A as shown below.

1) Adopt Ordinance No. 2440 B establishing a “no limit” campaign contribution limit for candidates for elective City office; or
2) Adopt O rdinance No. 2440 A establishing a maximum campaign contribution limit of $5,000 or other amount per year for candidates for elective City office; or 3) Take no action and allow the State default campaign contribution limits to apply to elections for elective City office.

Motion carried unanimously.

17. REVIEW OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE A MENDING AND RESTATIN G THE RULES OF ORDER

AND PROCEDURE FOR TH E CONDUCT OF ALL CIT Y COUNCIL AND SUCCES SOR AGENCY

MEETINGS, PROCEEDINGS, AND BUSINESS

City Manager Bobadilla presented the Staff Report to the City Council stating that the intent of this item is to receive feedback from the City Council to bring back at a future meeting.

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Mayor Pro Tem Torres asked for clarification between an Ordinance, Resolution, and Administrative Policy. City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that some cities do adopt such policies as an Ordinance while others use a Resolution.

Councilmember Melendez asked to clarify Staff’s recommendation. City Manager Bobadilla stated that the action is to receive and file and Staff welcomes feedback from the City Council regarding this matter. Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne stated that this item would bring all previous Resolutions and combine them as one Ordinance. Mr. Bobadilla confirmed that best practices from other cities were also incorporated into the Ordinance to make sure that there is uniformity in the City’s protocols and standards. Furthermore he explained how the time, minutes, and items in question by Mayor Pro Tem Torres can all change at the City Council’s direction. City Attorney Alvarez -Glasman suggested that the City Council individually submit their suggestions/recommendations to either the City Manager, City Attorney, or City Clerk’s office; and the matter can be revisited and be brought to Council.

Councilmember Melendez made a motion to receive and file the Ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, that the City Council:

1) Review and discuss rescinding Resolution Nos. 89 -70, 06 -22, 11 -89, and 19 -124 and adopting the proposed Ordinance amending the Rules of Order and Procedure for the Conduct of City C ouncil Meetings at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

18. CONSIDERATION OF APP OINTMENT FOR TWO (2) VACANT SEATS ON THE TRAFFIC

COMMITTEE

The City Clerk’s office acknowledged one (1) public comment submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comment is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne made a motion , seconded by Councilmember Jimenez , that the City Council table this item to a future meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

19. CONSIDERATION OF APP OINTMENT FOR TWO (2) VACANT SEATS ON THE FISCAL

ACCOUNTABILITY AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

The City Clerk’s office acknowledged one (1) public comment submitted to the City’s p ublic comment email address. Said comment is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne made a motion , seconded by Councilmember Jimenez , that the City Council table this item to a future meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
One member of the public submitted a written comment on Item No. 29. Items No’s. 33 and 34 were pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Torres. Councilmember Melendez motioned that Item No’s. 20-28, 30-32, 35-40 be approved, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez; motion carried unanimously.

20. FUTURE MEETING CANCELLATION

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on September 22, 2021

21. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21 -71 IN SUPPORT OF CITY OF SOUTH GATE ANNUAL

CONFERENCE CALLING UPON THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE

NECESSARY FUNDING FOR CUPC TO FULFILL ITS OBLIGATION TO INSPECT RAILROAD LINES

TO ENSURE THAT OPERATORS ARE REMOVING ILLEGAL DUMPING, GRAFFITI AND

HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS THAT DEGRADE THE QU ALITY OF LIFE AND RESULTS IN

INCREASED PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS FOR COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS THAT

ABUT THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve the proposed Resolution.
2) Take such additional or alternative action that may be desirable.

22. REPORT OF EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR AT TAYL OR RANCH PARK BY THE LOS ANGELES

COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Receive and file the City Manager’s report of an emergency sewer repair at Taylor Ranch Park by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District pursuant to Montebello Municipal Code Section 3.20.140 and Public Contracts Code Section 22050; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

23. CITYWIDE CATCH BASIN CONNECTOR PIPE SCREEN (CPS) INSERTS INSTALLATION PROJECT (CP NO. 877) - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) for the Citywide Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen (CPS) Inserts Installation Project (CP No. 877); and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to publish the Notice Inviting Bids (Attachment A); and 3) Approve the Notice of Exemption (Attachment B) for the subject project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Exemption with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder; and
July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 16

4) Approve the Total Project Budget (Attachment C).

24. VARIOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CP 872 – NOTICE OF COMPLETION

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Accept the Various Street Improvements Project, (CP 872) – FY 2018-2019 as completed by Sequel Contractors, Inc.; and
2) Approve the final contract amount for Sequel Contracto rs, Inc. in the amount of $503,967, including change orders; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder; and
4) Authorize the City Manager to release the retention payment due to Sequel Contractors, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and
5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

25. VARIOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CP 873 – NOTICE OF COMPLETION

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Accept the Various Street Improvements Project, (CP 873) – FY 2018-2019 as completed by Sequel Contractors, Inc.; and
2) Approve the final contract amount for Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $759,441; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; and
4) Authorize the City Manager to release the retention payment due to Sequel Contractors, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and
5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

26. APPROVAL OF THE FISC AL YEAR 2021 -22 ANNUAL PLAN FOR T HE LOS ANGELES REGIO N

MEASURE W (SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM) EXPENDITURES

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Plan for Los Angeles Region Measure W (Attachment A) that programs expenditures for the fiscal year.

27. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-58 APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021- 22 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 – THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 16 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-58 Approving the List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Funded by Senate Bill 1 – The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

28. SECOND READING OF OR DINANCE NO. 2439 FOR THE AMENDED AND REST ATED

STATUTORY DEVELOPMEN T AGREEMENT WITH M&M AT MONTEBELLO, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED L IABILITY COMPANY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1345 N.

MONTEBELLO BOULEVARD TO ALLOW THE EXISTIN G WAREHOUSE STRUCTURE (FORMER COSTCO BUILDING) TO BE USED AS A “LAST-MILE DELIVERY FACILITY” (SUCH AS AMAZON)

AND RESERVING THE RE MAINDER OF THE PROPE RTY (COMPRISED OF AP PROXIMATELY

3.63 ACRES) FOR A FU TURE MIXED -USE RETAIL AND/OR RE SIDENTIAL DEVELOPMEN T

WITH PARKING FACILIT IES THAT WILL BE SUB JECT TO AND CONDITIO NED UPON FUTURE

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSES AND DISCRETIONARY LAND USE APPROVALS BY THE CITY

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Hold the second reading of Ordinance No. 2439 approving an Amended and Restated Statutory Development Agreement by and between the City of Montebello (“City”) and M&M at Montebello, LLC, a California limited liability company to allow the existing warehouse structure (former Costco building) to be used as a “Last-Mile Delivery Facility” (such as Amazon) and reserving the remainder of the subject property for a future mixed- use retail and/or residential development with parking facilities that will be subject to and conditioned upon future environmental analyses and discretionary land use approvals by the City; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

29. ADOPT CITY RESOLUTIO N NO. 21 -62/SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 21 -01

APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 310 W. WHITTIER BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE T HE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEME NT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO; ADOPT CITY RESOLUTION NO. 21-63/SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 21-02 PURSUANT TO SURPLUS LAND ACT

The City Clerk’s office called one (1) member of the public wishing to address the City Council.

Speaker was provided three minutes to address the City Council and said speaker card is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Mayor Pro Tem Torres motioned, seconded by Jimenez that the City Council approve Staff’s recommendations as shown below; motion carried unanimously.

Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Torres that the Successor Agency approve Staff’s recommendations as shown below; motion carried unanimously.

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council / Successor Agency to the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Montebello adopt City Resolution No. 21-62/Successor Agency Resolution No. 21-01:

July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 16 1) Approving the Successor Agency’s disposition of the real property located at 310 W.

Whittier Boulevard in the City of Montebello, California identified as Los Angeles County Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 6346 -022-900, 6346-022-901, 6346-023-900, and 6346 -023-901 for $8,300,000; and
2) Approving the form and material terms of the Purchase and Sal e Agreement, and authorize the Executive Director (i.e. City Manager) and Agency Counsel (i.e. City Attorney) to finalize negotiations and the agreement (provided that no material changes to the purchase price or property are made); and
3) Authorize the Execu tive Director to execute the final Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Montebello and Sonic Vet LLC, and any related documents necessary to reasonably complete the proposed disposition in accordance with the final agreement; and 4) Take such additional, related, action that may be necessary to implement the approved transaction.

Councilmember Jimenez motioned to adjourn the Successor Agency portion of the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Peralta.

30. APPROVE FIFTH AMENDM ENT TO AND REINSTATE MENT OF THE MEMORAND UM OF

UNDERSTANDING WITH P LAINS EXPLORATION AN D PRODUCTION COMPANY (AGREEMENT NO. 2207)

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approving the Fifth Amendment to and Reinstatement of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Plains Exploration and Production (“PXP”) (Agreement No. 2207); and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU between the City of Montebello and Plains Exploration and Production (“PXP”) and any related documents; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

31. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-64 AMENDING THE BUDG ET TO THE FISCAL YEA R 2021-2022

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN T O INCORPORATE ADDITI ONAL COMMUNITY DEVEL OPMENT

BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-64 amending the budget to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Annual Action Plan to incorporate additional CDBG funding; and
2) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

32. APPROVE THREE (3) AMENDMENTS TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS NOS. 3718 (DA 23-19), 3654 (DA 07-19), AND 3721 (DA 27-19)

July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 16 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve, in substantially the form as presented, three (3) Amendments to Cannabis Business Development Agreement Nos. 23-19, 07-19, and 27-19 (collectively referred to as the “Amendments”) for the operation of commercial cannabis activities in the City of Montebello, and authorize the City Attorney’s Office to make final and technical edits or revisions, if any, prior to execution; and
2) Condition the approval of the three (3) Amendments on the respec tive owner(s) and operator(s) clearing the requisite background checks, providing all exhibits to the development agreement amendments and missing information, if any, to the City of Montebello in a form acceptable to the City Attorney’s Office no later th an August 27, 2021, and on a case -by-case basis, authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development or his designee discretion to provide the applicant(s) additional time if necessary in light of the current COVID-19 logistical limitations; and 3) Adopt findings contained herein exempting the three (3) Amendments from further CEQA review under CEQA Section 15301, and direct staff to prepare and file the applicable Notices of Exemption for each project recommended for approval; and 4) Take such additiona l, related action that may be desirable, and/or provide the City Attorney’s office and/or staff with additional or alternative directive(s).

33. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-66 FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT’S BEACON PROGRAM

Mayor Pro Tem Torres pulled this item for a clarifying question regarding City’s designated contact.

Mayor Pro Tem Torres motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta that the City Council:

1) Adopt Resolution No. 21 -66 supporting the City of Montebello’s participation in the Institute for Local Government’s Beacon Program; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously

34. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE GENERATOR AND BACKUP BATTERY SYSTEM FOR F IRE

DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION SITE

Mayor Pro Tem Torres pulled this item for a clarifying question regarding downtime that could affect public safety and what revenues and expenditures look like in terms of those operations.

Mayor Pro Tem Torres motioned, seconded by Peralta that the City Council:

1) Authorize the City Manager to approve the emergency purchase of a replacement backup generator for the City of Montebello Fire Department’s Communication Site located at the Montebello Reservoir; and
July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 16 2) Forego the formal bidding procedure per Montebello Municipal Code (MMC) 3.20.050, requiring a super-majority (four-fifths) approval by the City Council of this item; and 3) Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 budget by increasing ap propriations by $128,480 in the General Fund, Account No. 100 -85-880-6010.10 (Fire Department, Communications, Machinery and Equipment) and $47,520 in the Transit Fund, Account No. 600 -90-900- 6010.10 (Transit Administration, Machinery and Equipment); and, 4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously

35. APPROVE ESTABLISHING A SOLE -SOURCE BLANKET PURCH ASE ORDER WITH AMERI CAN

MOVING PARTS, NAPA AUTO PARTS, NEW FLYER PARTS, AND WAYNE ELECTRIC COMPANY

TO PURCHASE MAINTENANCE-RELATED BUS PARTS AND VEHICLE FLEET PARTS

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve establishing a sole-source blanket purchase order with American Moving Parts, for the total not -to-exceed amount of $65,000, to purchase maintenance-related bus parts for Montebello Bus Lines (MBL) and vehicle fleet parts for the Montebello Fire Department (MFD) for Fiscal Year 2021-22; and
2) Approve establishing a sole-source blanket purchase order with Napa Auto Parts, for the total not-to-exceed amount of $85,000, to purchase maintenance -related bus parts for the Fiscal Year 2021-22; and
3) Approve establishing a sole-source blanket purchase order with New Flyer Parts, for the total not-to-exceed amount of $185,000, to purchase maintenance-related bus parts for Fiscal Year 2021-22; and
4) Approve establishing a sole -source blanket purchase order with Wayne Electric Company, for the total not -to-exceed amount of $75,000, to purchase maintenance - related bus parts for the Fiscal Year 2021-22; and
5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

36. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-59 AUTHORIZING THE U SE OF TRANSIT FUNDIN G FROM THE

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT TO SUPPORT THE FARELESS SYSTEM INITIATIVE PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-59 authorizing Montebello Bus Lines (MBL) to participate in the Fareless System Initiative Project (FSI); and
2) Authorize the submission of a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to use funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to support the FSI; and
3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 16 37. APPROVE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH ENTERPRISE INTEGRATION PARTNERS, LLC TO

RENEW AND PURCHASE I NTERNATIONAL BUSINES S MACHINES CORPORATI ON ANNUAL

SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION AND SUPPORT LICENSES

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

Councilmember Melende z motioned, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Approve a sole source purchase with Enterprise Integration Partners, LLC, (EIP) for the total not-to-exceed amount of $118,757, to renew fifteen (15) and purchase thirty (30) new Interna tional Business Machines Corporation (IBM) annual software subscription and support licenses; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

38. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-60 AUTHORIZING THE S UBMISSION OF AN APPL ICATION TO

THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION TO RE CEIVE CORONAVIRUS RE SPONSE AND

RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FUNDING FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-60 authorizing the submission of an application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to receive Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations funding for operating assistance in the amount of $1,000,000 (49 U.S.C.

Section 5307 CRRSA Act funding); and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

39. APPROVAL AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3452 WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT

SERVICES FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 3452 with All City Management Services for School Crossing Guard Services; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City; and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the proposed Resolution approving the Warrant Register dated March 10, 2021.

July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 16 40. PAYMENT OF BILLS: RESOLUTION NO. 21-71 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JULY 28, 2021

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez that the City Council adopt the proposed Resolution approving the Warrant Register dated July 28, 2021.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED IF NECESSARY

COUNCIL ORALS
Council member announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meetings reports.

1. Councilmember Melendez – None

2. Councilmember Jimenez
a. CWA – Carpenters: provided an update.
b. Day of the Dead events: asked for Council consensus to give Staff direction to either form a committee or work with the Parks and Recreation Department to create a Day of the Dead community alter; consensus was received.

3. Councilmember Peralta
a. Thank you to the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters for their suppor t at our City Service Saturdays: extended her appreciation for the work done. b. Partnership with Vetcare Mobile Clinic for monthly/quarterly low -cost pet vaccine services to our community: asked Council consensus to ask Staff to work with Vetcare on launching these services throughout Montebello with first clinic launching in September; consensus was received.
c. Consideration of a one-time Pet Fair in September to launch the 1st Vetcare Mobile Clinic series: asked for consensus from Council to consider a Pet Fair; consensus was received. d. Development of a Montebello Community Workforce Agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council: Provided an update on the latest process and requesting consensus for staff and legal counsel to analyze the CWA agreement, work w ith the parties involved, receive council input, and present their report, feedback, and recommendations at a future council meeting; consensus was received.

4. Mayor Pro Tem Torres
a. Assumption of liability for Rio Hondo Channel volunteer clean up events – asked for City Council Consensus requesting that the City study and find out what liability issues there would be for any volunteer group that would like to organize a cleanup event.

Councilmember Melendez clarified if a memo with that information would be sufficient; consensus was received unanimously.

5. Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne
a. Military Task Force-Recognition Program – asked for consensus to establish a Task Force to coordinate a variety of displays to acknowledge Veterans; consensus was received unanimously.
b. Update on Montebello Cares nonprofit formation – provided an update.

July 28, 2021: City Council & Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 16 City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman recessed back into Closed Session at 9:38p.m. to discuss Item No’s. 1, 3, 4, 5a., and 5b.

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 10:30 p.m. During Closed Session the City Council received a briefing on Items 1, 3, and 4 and there was no direction or action taken. City Council authorized a settlement authority consistent with the terms as expressed in Closed Session for Item No. 5a.; no final action was taken and nothing further to report. City Council received a briefing on Item No. 5b., direction was provided and this matter will return back at a future date; nothing further to report.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10: 27 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Peralta motioned to adjourn the meeting.

THE MINUTES OF JULY 28, 2021 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022.

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CLOSED SESSION COMMENTS
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Margot Eiser <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:29 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 to be read out loud for each of the stated items and entered into the public record. Responses and and answers to questions should be given if not at the meeting than afterward in an easily accessed format. And please explain why my calls to a City Council member and a department head were not returned? Is it not allowed for them to speak with the residents?

To:

Montebello City Council, Staff, Commissioners and Committee Members From:

Margot Eiser
Resident of city.
323 728 7066
Thanking you in advance for your answers and attention to these important matters.

Closed Session
Item 4.

You must acknowledge that the people of Montebello did not want the Montebello Water Company to be sold. We wanted the city to do what was necessary to repair the system and work out a financially responsible way to run it so that Montebello could have a functioning water company and bring income to the city! This disregard of what we, the people want is wrong and must be remedied and not be done in the future.

Public Orals
The City Council has not been providing voters sufficient information nor answering questions about all the aspects involved with several important issues and has been making many significant decisions without giving us, the citizens, people, residents, tax payers a chance to let them know what we want and need. An example is that we were led to believe that Golf Pro was going to be responsible only for managing the various functions of our publicly owned GOLF COURSE for the benefit of the city. You did not let us know that Golf Pro would be able to propose changes which would destroy this special, long time landmark and historically valuable place by eliminating 9 holes and putting up phony driving range buildings instead of refurbishing the existing driving range. Such an intrusion is unnecessary and must be stopped because it would destroy this precious open space in our city, deprive golfers of exercise and recreation in fresh air and degrade the actual function and value and attractiveness of the GOLF COURSE to people from all over. Note that there is already dancing and food and alcohol available at the Quiet Cannon and probably prostitution at the Parasitic Hiltons. We do not need nor want any more venues for these.

SPEAKER CARDS

GENERAL

COMMENTS

GENERAL COMMENTS
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Sotelo, Brissa <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:31 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comment on Rio Hondo Channel
Good Evening Members of the City Council,
I want to personally thank the members that have taken the time to continue to listen to the residents of the city as well as those that make use of the Rio Hondo Channel Public Space.

I especially want to thank councilmembers Sal Melendez and David Torres for working so hard to ma ke this a safe environment to enjoy and feel safe in. This work has not been easy and it isn’t perfect but what is appreciated is the time and commitment you have taken to listen and act. Councilmember Melendez, our city Manager and staff, I want to thank you for working diligently wit
h the offices of Senator Archuleta in secure a safe, durable wrought iron fence and continuing to stay on top of this so that it is installed.

Councilman Torres, I applaud you for trying to think of outside the box to keep this space clean and engaging community members and the county.

I do want to express that while keeping this space clean is important, it is equally important that we are safe in doing so.

There is still some debris but a lot of the items have cleared. WE need to make sure those clea ning are prepared and safe in doing so, so I ask that professional are considered in doing this sort of job.

Thank you,
Brissa Sotelo‐Vargas
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1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Mia Thompson <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 9:41 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Montebello Alzheimer Support
Dear Mr. Jimenez,
My name is Mia and I am contacting you on behalf of Alzheimer Support (https://www.alzheimersupport.com/memory-care/california/). Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists Montebello families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Through our free search tool and database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families in need of care for their loved ones can locate licensed care homes and communities in the Montebello area that are best equipped to provide care for their loved ones. I was wondering, would it be possible for you to let your residents know about Alzheimer Support via your website at https://www.cityofmontebello.com/quickfaq.html?
I would really appreciate it if you could do that. Thank you very m uch in advance. I am looking forward to
hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Mia
AlzheimerSupport.com
Your caregiving journey will be made easier
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#2
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Carrie Scott <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 3:26 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: New Legislation Undermines Local Control
Dear Local Elected Official,
I’m writing to make you aware of a proposal by the California state legislature which would significantly undermine local control.

I appreciate your consideration and thank you for your efforts to help end California’s housing crisis.

Regards,
Carrie Scott
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******Attached is a list of names that submitted the same comment.****** General Comments - New Legislation
# Name
1 Elizabeth Sawyer-Cunningham
2 HT Johnson
3 Fernand Ocamp
4 Paul Edmunds
5 Conrad Damann
6 Jeffrey Robinson
7 Mary Moskal
8 Caroline Hernandez
9 Janey Byerly
10 Kathy Perez
11 Nicholas Toth
12 Sheri Ault
13 Dennis Sellers
14 Lisa Alatorre
15 Shirley Posey
16 Sally Azernitzky
17 Laurie Gunn
18 Connie Maroshek
19 Romona Nale
20 Diane Carson-Huff
21 John Castaneda
22 Ron Babock
23 Jake Falcon
24 Maria Alvarado
25 Cheryl White
26 Cherie Shefton
27 Ilene Fernandez
28 Regina Polikaitis
29 Lucy Ochoa
30 Michael Rapp
31 Luz Martin
32 Aida Marina
33 Regina Homan
34 Susan Brisby
35 Alex Rodriguez
36 Dennis Sheer
37 Paul Florez
38 Susan Shoemaker
39 Ruby Martin
40 Frank Cedillo
41 Monica Shanklin
42 Gary Norman
43 Leonard Greenburg
44 Delbert Davis
45 Brian David
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: JOE JACKSON <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:23 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: VOTE NO CONFIDENCE in George Gascon
I just read that a Mayor in another LA County City, Justin Massey of Hermosa Beach, was recently assaulted simply for chastising a man for littering in the neighborhood. Sadly this seems to be the direction LA County is heading after the recent policies enacted by George Gascon. I am a life‐long citizen of Los Angeles County, and I’ve never been in fear of crime affecting my family until Gascon took office. I’m asking you to place a “NO CONFIDENCE” vote on Mr. Gascon.

Within minutes of being sworn in, Mr. Gascon made drastic changes that he did not disclose when campaigning that are letting violent and dangerous criminals back out onto our streets! In addition, Gasco n filed briefs in appellate court supporting violent criminal defendants. His policies are reducing the ability of his prosecutors throughout Los Angeles County to keep our streets safe for its citizens. George Gascon fooled the voters of LA County and must be removed from office.

There are rallies being held throughout the Southlan d of the families who have lost loved ones to violent crime. Not only those who are those awaiting trial or sentencing for violent crime face now much reduced sentences, those convicted felons who are currently in prison are being released and are returning to the streets.

Please stand with those of us of all different ra
ces, genders, ages and political parties who just want to keep LA County safe. Please stand with the various law enforcement officers who work so hard to protect its citizens. Please stand with those who are the victims of violent crime and their families by placing a VOTE of NO CONFI DENCE in GEORGE GASCON.

Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Jackson
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#4
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Steven Childs <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 4:21 PM
To: [email protected]; comment, ccpublic
Subject: Feeding Coyotes in Montebello
I wanted to bring a serious public safety issue to the attention of the city of Montebello. I had recently found out an animal rehabilitation group had been feeding coyotes medicine laced food to treat them for mange. While it might seem, on its face, a good thing to do, there are serious public safety risks associated with feeding wildlife, coyotes in particular.

I have reached out to the city where I live and brought this to their attention. It is against Municipal code to feed wildlife in the City of Duarte. In the city of Montebello, this would seem to violate Municipal Code 17.90. My city wrote Wildlife Care of Southern California a letter asking them to stop this activity, sending them a Notice of VIolation. (attached).

Montebello Chapter 17.90 - PROHIBITION OF FEEDING OF WILDFOWL, PIGEONS, DUCKS,

SQUIRRELS, FERAL CATS, WILD DOGS AND UNLICENSED ANIMALS WHICH ARE NOT

PERSONAL PETS
Sections:

17.90.010 - Purpose.

The large numbers of wildfowl, pigeons, ducks, squirrels, feral cats, wild dogs and unlicensed animals which are not personal pets of an owner in the city have, at present, become a nuisance, causing defacement, deterioration, litter, and damage to public and private property. The ordinance codified in this chapter seeks to prohibit feeding of wildfowl, pigeons, ducks, squirrels, feral cats, wild dogs and unlicensed animals which are not personal pets of an owner on public streets and public and private property, and thereby discourages the maintenance and breeding of in wildfowl, pigeons, ducks, squirrels, feral cats, wild dogs and unlicensed animals which are not personal pets of an owner in the city.

(Ord. No. 2408, § 2, 10-10-2018)

17.90.040 - Violation and penalty.

Any person violating any of the provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter is guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars for the first violation; a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for the second violation of the same section of this chapter within one year; and a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars for each additional violation of the same section of this chapter within one year.

(Ord. No. 2408, § 2, 10-10-2018)

Several studies, along with informational campaigns by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife make it clear intentional feeding leads to habituated wildlife and increased conflicts between wildlife and people.

CDFW will not enforce state law 251.1 Harassment of Wildlife (below). I'm assuming they are only interested in catching this group in the act. I wanted to bring this up to the City of Montebello because, like my city (Duarte), I'm sure you are unaware of these activities.

Anna Reams and her rehabilitation group Wildlife Care of Southern California have been feeding coyotes #5
2 throughout Southern California to treat them for mange. They are doing this outside of their care facilities (in the field). The numbers of coyotes and the cities they were treated in can be found in their End Of Year reports.

Between 2018 and 2020, Wildlife Care of SoCal has admitted to feeding 4 coyotes in Glendora. There might be more but CDFW has lost the 2019 End of Year report.

The head of Wildlife for the California Department of Fish & Wildlife has made it clear that feeding wildlife, even if it's to treat them for mange, is illegal. (YouTube video attached).

CDFW Law enforcement branch says it's illegal. Considering there would likely have to be a witness since it's a misdemeanor, it seems they are only willing to enforce this rule by catching this group in the act.

Memorandums of Understanding between CDFW and Anna Reams/Wildlife Care of Southern California are the only documents giving this group authority to rehabilitate wildlife. Between Title 14 (Fish & Game Code) and the MOU's, there are no exemptions provided giving this group authority to feed wildlife medicine laced food outside of their care facilities. (MOUs attached) Their MOUs require them to follow Title 14 rules and regulations. This activity is a violation of FGC 251.1 (Harassment of animals), which is in Title 14.

If you ask Captain Patrick Foy (CDFW Law Enforcement PIO) about feeding wildlife he'll say it's illegal. 916 651-6692. The head of Wildlife Stafford Lehr said it was illegal (youtube video). If you ask Lt. Kent Smirl who is in charge of CDFW's Keep Me Wild Program, the program used to educate the public regarding public safety animals, he'll tell you feeding wildlife is illegal. 714 448-4216. He'll also tell you feeding is one of the primary factors leading to conflict between animals and people.

I've attached Wildlife Care of SoCals End of Year reports for 2018 and 2020. CDFW has lost the 2019 record.

The records show "coyotes treated in the field for mange."

In this article Lt. Kent Smirl said feeding wildlife is a midemeanor violation. https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-0321-coyote-awareness-meeting-20140320- story.html

Feeding leads to habituation
https://www.newportbeachindy.com/coexisting-with-coyotes/

(CDFW) Capt. Rebecca Hartman said. “When coyotes are fed, either intentionally or unintentionally by food being left out, they can become a public safety threat.” https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-town-high-alert-coyotes-attack-children/story?id=32355667

Animal Rehabilitation Group Feeding coyotes in the field to treat them for mange:

Wildlife Care of Southern California
c/o Anna Reams
352 Genial Court
Simi Valley, CA 93065
805-428-7105

Head of CDFW Law Enforcement
Chief David Bess
[email protected]

Head of Wildlife CDFW
Stafford Lehr
[email protected]
3 The current point of contact for Wildlife Rehabilitation at CDFW Victoria Monroe
[email protected]

Thank you for your attention to this matter, it is greatly appreciated.

Steven

Mobile: 626 407-8826

California Code of Regulations Title 14

§251.1. Harassment of Animals

Except as otherwise authorized in these regulations or in the Fish & Game Code, no person shall harass, herd or drive any game or nongame bird or mammal or furbearing mammal. For the purposes of this section, harass is defined as an intentional act which disrupts an animal’s normal behavior patterns, which includes, but is not limited to breeding, feeding, or sheltering.

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Steven Childs
P.O. Box 783
Duarte, CA 91010

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR

THE PURPOSE OF WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into this 30th day of March 2020, by and between the California Department of Fish and wildlife and (Hereinafter referred to as the Permittee) and expires on March 31, 2023.

Anna Reams
Wildlife Care of Southern California
352 Genial Court
Simi Valley, CA 93065
WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Permittee has expressed interest in, and proven the ability to rehabilitate native sick, injured, or orphaned game birds, protected nongame birds, resident small game mammals, furbearing, and nongame mammals, reptiles, and amphibians; and,
WHEREAS, the Department would like rehabilitation work be done on the previously mentioned species; and,
WHEREAS, the Department frequently takes possession of the previously listed birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals and lacks facilities for their care; and, WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to coordinate a program of rehabilitation of these animals by means of this MOU,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed and understood as follows:

Unless otherwise stipulated in this MOU, the Permittee may possess and provide care for sick, injured, or orphaned game birds, protected nongame birds, resident small game mammals, nongame mammals, furbearing mammals, reptiles and amphibians pursuant to Section 679 Title 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR); the Third Edition 2000 National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association/International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation; and the conditions listed below. The Permittee may not rehabilitate “big game mammals” listed pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 3950, which include elk, adult deer, wild pigs, antelope, bighorn sheep, bear or mountain lions.

Wildlife caging shall comply with the 2000 Wildlife Rehabilitation and Care Standards. Copies of sections 679, Title 14, CCR and lists of fully protected, threatened and endangered wildlife species are attached and become part of this MOU.

POSSESSION AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. This MOU does not authorize the Permittee or any representatives of the Permittee to possess or capture for rehabilitation purposes, any healthy wildlife from the wilds of this State. This prohibition also applies to animals that are deemed nuisance wildlife that are trapped by pest control agencies or operators. Orphans of nuisance animals may be rehabilitated and released in accordance with the provisions of this MOU, the Fish and Game Code, and other laws but not the nuisance parent animal.

2. The Permittee shall construct, and at all times maintain, visual barriers between different species and along frequently traveled paths and walkways used by the Permittee and volunteers to avoid habituation and minimize stress on wildlife undergoing rehabilitation.

5. Childs - Attachment 1

3. No domestic animals shall be allowed to intermingle or come into contact with wildlife undergoing rehabilitation. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, keeping chickens outside of wildlife cages and allowing domestic dogs or cats to live or intermingle with wildlife being rehabilitated inside residences, garages, or other structures.

4. Chemical Immobilization of free ranging wildlife is strictly prohibited.

5. Exotic animals prohibited by Section 671, CCR T-14 may not be possessed pursuant to this MOU.

6. The Permittee shall not initiate rescue efforts for any bear, mountain lion or other big game animals. The Permittee shall notify the Department immediately, or on the next working day, if the Permittee receives any endangered, threatened, fully protected, big game mammal (excluding mule deer fawns), mountain lion, or exotic prohibited species listed in Section 671, Title 14, CCR. The Permittee shall notify the Department by calling: the Wildlife Investigations Lab (WIL) at telephone (916) 358- 2790; the nearest Department regional office: or the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator at (916)261-5236, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. If reporting is on the weekend or after hours, leave messages so contact can be made the next business day, or contact enforcement 1888-DFG CALTIP (1-888-334-2258).

7. All wildlife, carcasses, or parts of wildlife possessed under the provisions of this MOU shall remain the property of the people of the State of California through the Department; the Permittee is granted only temporary custody of such wildlife and must exhibit/surrender such wildlife or part upon demand made by any officer of the Department.

8. The Permittee shall report any suspected incident of wildlife poisoning or any increase in mortality of housed wildlife suspected to be caused by an infectious, contagious disease to the Wildlife Investigations Lab in Rancho Cordova at telephone number (916) 358-2378 (for nongame mammals), (916)358-1194 (game mammals), (916) 358-1662 (birds), or the wildlife rehabilitation coordinator (916)261-5236 as soon as, practical. A permittee must obtain Department approval before submitting any carcass to a diagnostic lab, other than the Wildlife Investigations Lab. Copies of lab results shall be forwarded to WIL once received by the rehabilitation facility.

FAWNS

9. Adult deer cannot be possessed or rehabilitated. Fawn rehabilitators shall not rehabilitate fawns from out of their assigned area (different deer herds) unless separate enclosures are used. Enclosures must be far enough apart to ensure there is no exchange of saliva, urine, and feces, and to reasonably ensure airborne transmission cannot occur. Any questions regarding deer herd boundaries in your area can be referred to the WIL at telephone number (916) 358-1194 or the wildlife rehabilitation coordinator at (530) 357-3986. In the unusual event that an out of state fawn is transported into this state, the fawn shall be isolated from native fawns and immediate transport shall be arranged to send the fawn back to the original state where it came from or humanely euthanized. The Permittee shall report any deer fawn brought to a rehabilitation facility from out of the area (including out- of-state deer fawns) to WIL within 24 hours.

10. Fawns shall not be rehabilitated at a facility that has permanent captive deer residing at the facility.

11. Fawn rehabilitators who have 12 or more releasable fawns at the end of the season must contact the wildlife rehabilitation coordinator at 916-261-5236 thirty days prior to release to discuss intended release sites.

12. The Permittee shall not transfer or donate any wildlife or carcasses or parts of wildlife possessed under the privileges of this MOU without first receiving approval from the Department.

13. Wildlife carcasses shall be disposed of by burial or incineration, used as food for other wildlife, or disposed using other means approved by the Department. Disposal of wildlife carcasses shall be in accordance with local, city and county codes.

RELEASE OF WILDLIFE

14. Upon the recovery of a sick or injured wildlife specimen, or determination that an orphaned specimen is ready for release, the Permittee shall release the animal in a suitable habitat near where the animal originated (as close as possible to original location and within a ten mile radius). The release of any wildlife on private property requires permission of the landowner. The release of wildlife on U. S. Forest Service, BLM, National, State, County, City Park, or State reserve property requires the permission of the State or Federal agency that manages that property.

15. Opossums, Eastern Gray Squirrels, Red Fox Squirrels, Rock Pigeons, Eurasian Collared Doves, House Sparrows and European Starlings, although not native to California, may be rehabilitated and released pursuant to the conditions listed in this MOU. However, these animals adversely compete with native California wildlife to their detriment and the Department recommends euthanasia rather than release. Red Foxes shall not be released back into the wild unless determined to be a native Red Fox.

16. The Permittee shall not display or exhibit any native orphaned, injured or diseased wild animal which is possessed for care or treatment under the authority of this MOU, nor shall the Permittee allow any other person to do so. Upon approval from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator, animals undergoing rehabilitation may be photographed or filmed briefly for press releases or educational films that promote wildlife conservation.

Permittees and volunteers shall follow the media contact conditions in Appendix A.

Wildlife Rehabilitators should always wear appropriate gloves when handling any wild animal.

NON-RELEASABLE

17. Any wildlife rehabilitator who wishes to exhibit non-releasable injured or orphaned animals originating in the wilds of California will be required to obtain a Native Species Exhibiting Permit, as per California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 671.1 (b)(7).

Non-releasable birds require additional permission/permit from the USFWS.

a. Only wildlife determined to be permanently injured or non- releasable due to imprinting or habituation and is suitable for public exhibition will be considered for non-releasable status. That determination shall be made by the Department (contact the wildlife rehabilitation coordinator 916-261-5236). A veterinarian shall prepare a written document describing the permanent injury that qualifies the animal as non-releasable.

A copy of the veterinarian’s document shall be forwarded to the Department within 7 days of the veterinarian’s classification.

b. In the unusual event that an animal is brought into a center imprinted or severely habituated, the Department shall be notified within 72 hours after the determination has been made. If an animal becomes imprinted or severely habituated during the rehabilitation process, the animal shall be either, transferred to another rehabilitation center (other than the responsible rehabilitator), euthanized or transferred to a Department-approved Native Species Exhibiting Permitee.

EDUCATIONAL WILDLIFE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO 2012 AND HELD UNDER

A WILDLIFE REHABILIATION PERMIT

18. This section only applies to non-releasable educational wildlife approved for possession by the Department prior to January 1, 2012.

a. The Permittee shall maintain all non-releasable educational wildlife in accordance with the caging and care provisions listed in sections 671.2 and 671.3, Title 14, CCR, unless otherwise authorized by the Department.

b. Exhibitors, including the Permittee, wishing to use wildlife for educational purposes must be either licensed or registered as an exhibitor by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (a "licensed" exhibitor is one receiving compensation; a "registered" exhibitor receives no compensation).

c. Educators shall display animals a reasonable distance between the audience and the animal (a minimum of four feet is recommended). The educator shall maintain control of the animal at all times during exhibition.

d. Gloves shall be worn when displaying any wild animal.

e. The Permittee shall not allow the public to contact live animals.

f. In a continuing effort to maintain dignity to wildlife, educators shall not use display techniques that promote a “pet” type of relationship between the handler and the animal (i.e., refer to the animals using endearing terms like “cute”, or allow animals to crawl or climb on the handler or in the clothing or pockets of the handler). All exhibitions shall focus on wildlife conservation and natural history.

g. Any photographs of educational wildlife on brochures or websites, etc. shall not portray the animals as “pet-like”: i.e., inside homes, playing with toys, displayed with domestics, eating unnatural foods, etc.

ANNUAL REPORTS

19. The Permittee shall provide the Department with an annual report by January 30th of each year. The Department has created an Annual Year End Report Form (FG540 Rev 11/06).

The use of this form is not mandatory, but the Permittee must include, at a minimum, all information described below in every annual report. Contact the rehabilitation coordinator for a copy of the form. The Department will send a copy of the form to each permittee prior to January 30th of each year. If the Permittee fails to submit an annual report by January 30th of each year, this MOU may be revoked. The annual report shall contain the following information listed below:

a. A complete list of all wildlife received by the Permittee during the reporting period. The report shall include a statistical summary of all the required information as stated in the minimum standards for Wildlife Rehabilitators, Third Edition, 2000, pages 14-17.

b. A complete inventory of all non-releasable wildlife approved prior to January 1, 2012.

Any animals acquired after 2012 shall be reported on a Native Species Exhibiting Permit Inventory. The Annual Report shall include:

1. All deletions to the previous year’s inventory of non-releasable wildlife.

2. A description of each animal’s impairment which makes it non- releasable.

3. The date the animal was classified non-releasable.

4. The location of where the animal is being held.

c. The Permittee shall provide a current and accurate record of all satellites/volunteers.

The name, address and phone number is required for any volunteers in possession of wildlife at a location other than the address of the permittee (satellites). Only the name is required for volunteers who care for wildlife at the permittees address.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

20. The Permittee may transfer raptors to a licensed California falconer for rehabilitation purposes if the falconer is an official volunteer or your organization. Such raptors shall be maintained by the falconer and used in accordance with all California and federal falconry laws and regulations and the wildlife rehabilitation laws and regulations.

21. The Permittee shall keep wildlife rehabilitation records available for inspection for five years following the end of the calendar year covered by the records. These records include complete and accurate records of all wildlife received, including the date received, type of injury or illness, disposition, and date of disposition. After five years the permittee may dispose of wildlife rehabilitation records.

22. The Permittee may not retain any animal obtained under this permit for more than 180 days without additional authorization from the Department’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator.

23. If the Permittee cares for/ rehabilitates migratory birds, the Permittee must have a valid Federal Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Permit issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

24. Every paid staff member or volunteer of a wildlife rehabilitation organization who physically handles wildlife shall read this MOU and sign a document affirming he or she understands and shall abide by the terms and conditions of the MOU. Each Permittee shall maintain the affirmation documents where wildlife is possessed and make such documents available to the Department upon request.

25. This MOU does not authorize the Permittee to use traps to capture wildlife. If trapping is required to capture an animal, you must obtain permission by local Department personnel to trap wildlife for rehabilitation purposes on a case by case basis.

SATELLITES

(Definition of satellite: a location where rehabilitation is performed other than the address listed on this MOU)

26. Each volunteer maintaining a satellite facility shall keep a copy of the signed MOU.

27. In order to qualify as a satellite facility, the proposed facility shall pass an inspection, following the same standards as the main rehabilitation facility. The inspection shall be completed by the Permittee or a representative of the Permittee, prior to approving the volunteer to animals at the satellite facility, unless otherwise authorized by the Department.

If a satellite facility violates any term of this MOU, the Fish and Game Code, or any regulation adopted pursuant to the Fish and Game Code, the Permittee’s MOU could be revoked. A New Volunteer Form (FG541 Rev 11/06) has been created by the department for this process. Contact the statewide coordinator for a copy of the form. Use of the form is not mandatory.

28. Satellites must be within a reasonable distance to the organization they are affiliated. It is recommended that satellites stay within the same region or county of the organization they are volunteering for. Contact Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator for permission to rehabilitate animals for an organization other than the local /nearest organization.

This MOU is valid through March 31, 2023 but it may be terminated upon the mutual agreement of the Department and the Permittee. The Department may immediately suspend or revoke this MOU if the Department determines that the Permittee (including any representative, staff, volunteer, or satellite of the Permittee) has not complied with a term or condition of this MOU, any provision of the Fish and Game Code, or any regulation adopted pursuant to the Fish and Game Code. The Permittee may appeal suspension or revocation of this MOU by filing a written request with the Fish and Game Commission (Commission) no later than thirty days after receipt of the Department’s notice of suspension or revocation. Upon the termination, suspension, or revocation of this MOU, and regardless of whether the Permittee has timely appealed to the Commission, all animals possessed under the privileges of this MOU shall be immediately transferred, surrendered, or humanely euthanized as directed by the Department.

The Permittee agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person or property in connection with the performance of this MOU.

This MOU has been executed by and on behalf of the parties hereto as to the day and year first written.

The Permittee shall notify the Department in writing within ten days of a change in the address of the facility, or if there is a change in the facility’s director or president. The notification shall include the name of the person who will be replacing the original signer of this MOU, and such notification shall become part of the original MOU.

By signing this signature page the permittee is agreeing to comply to all of the conditions in this MOU and with the provisions of Section 679, Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations.

3.30.20 _______________________________ ______________________________ Nicole Carion Date Permittee Signature Date Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator
Wildlife Investigations Lab ______________________________ CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Print Name

_____________________________
Organization Name

Appendix A

Media Contact Conditions

1. Request the media entity to use videos or photographs you have previously taken, instead of allowing them to visit the facility and take new photos or videos. If the media entity/representative would like to take their own pictures or footage, ask them to be brief and not touch or talk to the wildlife.

2. Make an effort to stay out of any pictures and videos. If the rehabilitator or other human is in contact with the wild animal, it may promote “pet-like” images.

3. Always ask the media to photograph the animal in a manner that portrays it as a wild animal and not as a pet.

4. If you have to be in the photo or video, do not handle the animals in a pet like manner, For example, during the shoot, do not allow animals to crawl on you, suckle your fingers, drink out of a bottle while being coddled, sit in your pocket, etc.

5. Please clear any media “events” with the Department’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator (and you may want to notify the USFWS if you are using a federally permitted bird(s)) in advance.

6. Do not allow the media or other members of the public to handle wildlife!

7. Keep the focus of the story about wildlife, their natural history, conservation, and how to live in harmony with wildlife.

8. Do not present wildlife in unnatural settings, e.g., having human toys or people food in the picture or presenting animals wandering around your house or on top of desks or computers.

Many rehabilitation centers have education animals and these conditions for media contacts should also be followed when doing an educational presentation.

Anna Reams State Permit #R5-00-
WCR-17 Wildlife Care Of So Cal
352 Genial ct Simi Valley ca 93065
805-428-7105
Wildlife Care of So Cal Total Released Transferred Died Euthanized 553 349 31 90 45
Coyotes treated in the ﬁeld for
mange.
27 #3 Glendale, Granada Hills, #6 in
Altadena, Los Feliz, Castaic, #3
Santa Clarita, Porter Ranch, 2
Northridge, Bakersﬁeld, #3 Val
Verde, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch,
#3 Chatsworth,
Anna Reams State Permit #R5-00-
WCR-17 Wildlife Care Of So Cal
352 Genial ct Simi Valley ca 93065
805-428-7105

5. Childs - Attachment 2
Signature Anna Reams, Director
Anna Reams State Permit #R5-00-
WCR-17 Wildlife Care Of So Cal
352 Genial ct Simi Valley ca 93065
805-428-7105
Pending DOA
30 5
Wildlife Care of So Cal
Coyotes treated in the ﬁeld for
mange.
#3 Glendale, Granada Hills, #6 in
Altadena, Los Feliz, Castaic, #3
Santa Clarita, Porter Ranch, 2
Northridge, Bakersﬁeld, #3 Val
Verde, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch,
#3 Chatsworth,
Anna Reams State Permit #R5-00-
WCR-17 Wildlife Care Of So Cal
352 Genial ct Simi Valley ca 93065
805-428-7105
Signature Anna Reams, Director
Anna Reams State Permit #R5-00-
WCR-17 Wildlife Care Of So Cal
352 Genial ct Simi Valley ca 93065
805-428-7105
Permittee: Federal Permit
#MB813649-0
Anna Reams State Permit
#R5-00-
WCR-17
352 Genial Ct
Simi Valley, CA 93065 Phone: (805)
581-3911
Home
Wildlife Care of So Cal 2018
New Acquisitions: ANNA REAMS SIMI VALLEY
Species Total Released Euthanized
Bat Myotis 4 1 2
Bobcat 3 2
Canadian Goose 1
Coot 1
Coyote 18 13 2
Crow 40 30 7
Desert Kit Fox 2 1
Dove Morning 10 9
Finch 7 6
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !19
Hawk, Cooper's 5 1
Hawk Sharpshin 1 1
Hawk Red tail 4
Hummingbird Anna’s 3 1
Kestrel 1
Opossum 108 101 3
Owl Barn Owl 4 3
Screech Owl 1 1
Towhee 1 1
Phoebe 1
Raccoon 18 16
Raven 9 5 3
Rabbit (Cotton Tail) 13 8 2
Black Crowned Sparrow 2 2
Skunk 15 10 3
Swan 1
Vireo 1 1
Woodpecker 1
Quail California 2
Total 277 209 26
Total disposition
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !29
Died DOA Transferred Pending transferred 1 1 Placed Monterey Zoo
1 CWC California Wildlife Center
1 2 1 CWC
3 1
1 1
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !49
1 3 Ojai
2 1 1 Ojai
2 Placed Placerita nature Center 1
4 1 Ojai Raptor
1 1 1 placed Monterey zoo
1 2 1
2 1
1 2
25 5 7 2 2 Placed ([Non releasable) 274
CWC California Wildlife Center
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !59
Ojai Raptor
SM Squirrel Mender
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !69
Permittee: Federal Permit #MB813649-0
Anna Reams State Permit #R5-00-WCR-17
352 Genial Ct
Simi Valley, CA 93065 Phone: (805) 581-3911
Wildlife Care of So Cal Satellite James Hunter 2018 New Acquisitions:

Species Total Released Euthanized Died DOA
Acorn Woodpecker 1 1
Crow 6 3 1 2
Dove Morning 25 17 6 2
Dove ring neck 3 2
Duck Mallard 6
Duck Ruddy 1 1
Finch (Lesser Gold finch) 4 3 1
Flicker 1 1
Finch (House) 21 16 5
Grosbeak 1 1
Hawk, Cooper's 8 1
Hawk red Tail 1 1
Hummingbird (Anna’s) 16 5 2 8
Mockingbird 3 2 1
Owl Barn owl 1
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !14
Owl Great Horned 1
Opossum 76 61 1 13
Pelican 1
Pigeon Band tail 1 1
Raven 6 5 1
Rabbit (Cotton Tail) 2 1
Raccoon 2 2
Sparrow 15 8 1 6
Scrub Jay 1 1
Skunk 1
Squirrel (Tree) 5 2
Swallow Cliff 1 1
TowHee 1 1
Warbler 1 1
Total 212 121 17 50
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !24
Transferred Pending Location
1 6 CWC
CWC
7 Ojai Raptor
Ojai Raptor
1 CWC
1 Ojai Raptor Center
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !34
1 Ojai Raptor Center
1 1 CWC
1 Cwc
1 3
21 3
CWC California Wildlife Center
ORK Ojai Raptor Center
CW Camarillo Wildlife
CC Coast n Canyon
OPS Opossum Society/Leslie Rink
SBW South Bay Wildlife
PHumanePasadena Humane
IBRC International Bird RRCenter 0
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !44
Permittee: Federal Permit #MB813649-0
Anna Reams State Permit #R5-00-WCR-17
352 Genial Ct
Simi Valley, CA 93065 Phone: (805) 581-3911
Wildlife Care of So Cal Satellite Dora 2018
New Acquisitions:

Species Total Released Euthanized Died DOA
Opossum 27 17 10
Raccoon 37 2 2 5
Total 64 19 2 15
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !14
Transferred Pending Location
1 3 24Cwc
3 25
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !34
CWC California Wildlife Center
ORK Ojai Raptor Center
CW Camarillo Wildlife
CC Coast n Canyon
OPS Opossum Society/Leslie Rink
SBW South Bay Wildlife
PHumanePasadena Humane
IBRC International Bird RRCenter 0
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !44
Permittee:

Anna Reams
352 Genial Ct
Simi Valley, CA 93065
State Non Releasable
Species Date Acquired
Bobcat M 2006
Barn Owl M 10/17/00
Screech Owl M 10-17-98
Crow #2 6/28/05
Screech Owl 5/1/08
Coyote M pup 2008
Raven 1/1/08
Barn Owl M (Baby) 2009
Coyote F 1/1/11
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !16
2018
Nature of Injury
Heart Murmur/Luxated Pattela/Habituated
car hit/ Fx wing
car hit/ Fx wing
Imprint
Head Trauma
deformed leg (amputated)
fx ulna @ the wrist
(Maggots)Deaf in one ear
Neurologica/head traumal
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !36
Federal Permit #MB813649-0
State Permit #R5-00-WCR-17
Phone: (805)581-3911
cell 805-428-7105
Purpose
Surrogate "
Passed away 17 years old) 2017 "
1-17-2017 /Passed away (19 years old) ; ( "
Education/surrogate (Luna 2014 passed ) "
Education
Surrogate/Education 352 genial ct. Simi Valley
Surrogate 325 Glenwood pl Burbank ca
/Released 325 Glenwood pl Burbank ca
Surrogate/education 352 genial st Simi Valley
Wildlife Care of Ventura County
Annual Report for Year Ending: December 31, 2006
Page ! of !56
Pending Federal + State Form
Common Name # Nature of Injury
Pending 2018
Desert Kit Fox 1Young
Raven 1Injured legs
Raccoon 24Juveniles
Ring Neck dove 1Injured wing
Opossum 1Juvenile
Hummingbird 1Injured wing
Pending 2017
Bobcat 2young
Coyotes 4Mange/young pups 4-5mths
Crows 6Feather Damage/juveniles
Still Pending 2006
Crows 2Fractured wing
Raccoons 11Juveniles
Mockingbirds 3wing fracture / toe infection / fx leg
Opossum 1juvenile
Still Pending 2006
Proposed Disposition
Disposition 2019
Release
Release
Release
Release
Release
Release
DISPOSITION 2018
Released
Released
Released
Still Pending 2006
Released
Released
Released
Released
Still Pending 2006
Notice of Violation
06/30/2021
Animal Rehabilitation Group
Anna Reams
352 Genial CT
Simi V
alley, CA 93065
Subject Location:

Duarte, CA 91010
Case #: CE21-4110
Dear Anna Reams,
A resident recently notified us of your group feeding wildlife to treat mange. A check of your annual records indicates you fed 3 coyotes within the City of Duarte. We appreciate your noble effort to help wildlife within our community, however feeding wildlife within our City limits is strictly prohibited. Per Fish and Game, feeding wildlife outside of your rehab center is also prohibited and therefore does NOT provide exemption within the City of Duarte. For the future, please refrain from feeding wildlife within the City of Duarte. Please see the section(s) listed below for further information:

Codes Description Corrective Action

8.04.865 No person shall feed or in any manner provide food for one or more non- domesticated mammalian wildlife, including but not limited to bears, deer, mountain lions, coyotes, raccoons, opossum, mice, rats, skunks, squirrels, or feral cats. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), this section shall not apply to the feeding of any non-domesticated mammalian by the owner of such animal when the non-domesticated mammalian is kept under a valid certificate or permit issued by the State of California Department of Fish and Game.

Refrain from feeding wildlife to
avoid citations.

Pursuant to the DMC, the Code Violations on your property constitute misdemeanors punishable by a $ 1,000 fine and/or six months in the county jail (DMC §§ 1.04.090-1.04.100, 9.32.150, 19.154.070). Each day the violation continues constitutes a new and separate offense for which the full misdemeanor penalty may be imposed (DMC § 1.04.100). Alternatively, or in addition to criminal action, the City could seek compliance by pursuing an administrative action and or filing a civil action including but not limited to:

Administrative Citations being issued with fines ranging from $100 to $1000 for each offense, if applicable a revocation of the business and a prohibition on a re-application for a business license for up to a period of five years at the location, the City executing an Abatement and Lien, and or the submitting of a Sub- Standard Lien against the property with the Los Angeles County Recorder (DMC §§ 1.08.040, 9.32.140,

19.154.070, 19.154.080). Finally you should be aware that if the City prevails in any legal action, the City could be awarded attorneys’ fees (DMC §§ 9.32.160, 19.154.100).

If you desire a conference to discuss this situation, please contact me at the number listed below.

Respectfully
,
___________________
Larry Breceda
Public Safety Manager
626-359-5671 Ext. 315

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Anna Reams State Permit #R5-00-WCR-17

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Euthanized
Died
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Coyotes treated in the ﬁeld for mange.

Anna Reams State Permit #R5-00-WCR-17

Wildlife Care Of So Cal 352 Genial ct Simi Valley
ca 93065 805-428-7105
Permittee:

Federal Permit #MB813649-0
Anna Reams
State Permit #R5-00-WCR-17
352 Genial Ct

Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: (805) 581-3911
Wildlife Care of So Cal
Anna Reams
Simi Valley
2020
New Acquisitions:

Species
Total
Released
Euthanized
Died
DOA
Transferred
Bat
1 1
Blackbird
1 1
Blue Bird
1 1
Adult Bobcat
4 1 Mange
1 Mange
2 Baby Bobcat
3 1
Coopers hawk
4 1
1 1
1 Coyote Pup
17 15
1 1
Coyote Adult
6 2
3 1
Crow
61 46
5 8
2 Dove Morning
7 2
3 2
Finch (Lesser Gold finch)
2 2
Finch (House)
3 2
1 Grey Fox
1 1
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Great Horned Owl
2 2
Hawk Red Tail
6 1
5 Hummingbird (Anna’s)
2 2
Heron Green back
1 1
Kestrel
1 1
Mallard Duck
6 6
Owl Barn
5 1
1 3
Opossum
102
86 5
4 7
Pigeon
Porwhill
1 1
Raven
17 12
3 1
Rabbit (Cotton Tail)
16 5
6 2
3 Raccoon Adult
9 3
1 5
Raccoon Baby
13 9
1 3
Sea Gull
1 1
Screech Owl
3 3
Skunk
10 9
1 TowHee
2 1
1 Total
308
199
33 32
12 29
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Pending
Location
#2 Captive Bred and released / Minnesota Wild Cat Sanctuary/Captive Bred 2 Total Bobcats #5
Ojai Raptor Center
Coyote Total # 23
Mange #3
Sent state /salmonella testing
Possible distemper
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Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center
1 Raccoon total 22
Glenn Elis
Ojai Raptor Center
Non releasable/Placed Wildlife Experience
3 CWC
California Wildlife Center
ORK
Ojai Raptor Center
CW
Camarillo Wildlife
CC
Coast n Canyon
OPS
Opossum Society/Leslie Rink
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SBW
South Bay Wildlife
PHumane
Pasadena Humane
IBRC
International Bird RRCenter
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Permittee:

Federal Permit
#MB813649-0
Anna Reams
State Permit #R5-00-
WCR-17
352 Genial Ct

Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: (805) 581-3911
Home (805428-7105
cell
Wildlife Care of So Cal
Satellite
2020
New Acquisitions:

James Hunter
Burbank
Species
Total
Released
Euthanized
Died
DOA
Transfer
red
Crow
5 2
2 1
Coopers hawk
2 2
Dove Morning
9 4
1 3
Dove Ring Neck
1 1
Finch
1 1
Gold Finch
1 1
Hummingbird Anna’s
2 2
Opossum
14 10
3 Owl Barn Owl
2 1
1 Scrub Jay
2 1
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1 4
Seagull
1 1
Vulture
1 1
Pigeon Band Tail
5 1
1 3
Raven
2 2
Total
48 24
5 12
5 Total disposition
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2 4
Pending
transferred
Ojai Raptor
1 1
Ojai Raptor
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California Wildlife Center
Ojai Raptor
2 48
CWC California Wildlife
Center
Ojai Raptor
SM Squirrel Mender
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Permittee:

Federal Permit #MB813649-0
Anna Reams
State Permit #R5-00-WCR-17
352 Genial Ct

Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: (805) 581-3911
Wildlife Care of So Cal
Satellite
Dora
2020
New Acquisitions:

Species
Total
Released
Euthanized
Died
DOA
Transferred
Pending
Opossum
14 14
Raccoon
53 50
3 Total
67 64
CWC
ORK
CW
CC
OPS
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SBW
PHumane
IBRC
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Location
California Wildlife Center
Ojai Raptor Center
Camarillo Wildlife
Coast n Canyon
Opossum Society/Leslie Rink
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3 4
South Bay Wildlife
Pasadena Humane
International Bird RRCenter
0 Wildlife Care of Ventura County
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Pending
Federal + State Form
Common Name
#
Nature of Injury
Pending 2020
Bobcat
1 Juvenile
Bobcat
1 Juvenile
Raven
1 Captive
Mourning dove
1 Cat Caught
Opossum
1 Young
Pending2019
Raccoons
10 Juveniles
Barn Owl
1 Head Trauma
Still Pending 2006
Proposed Disposition
Release
Release
Release
Release
Release
DISPOSITION 2020
Released
Released
Still Pending 2006
Permittee:

Anna Reams
352 Genial Ct

Simi Valley, CA 93065
State Non Releasable
2020
Species
Date Acquired
Nature of Injury
Bobcat M
2006
Heart Murmur/Luxated Pattela/Habituated
Screech Owl
5/1/08
Head Trauma
Raven
1/1/08
fx ulna @ the wrist
Coyote F
1/1/11
Neurologica/head traumal
Crow
6/8/05
Imprint
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Federal Permit #MB813649-0
State Permit #R5-00-WCR-17
USDA 93-C-1144
Phone: (805)581-3911
cell 805-428-7105
Purpose
Surrogate
352 genial ct
Education
352 genial st Simi Valley
Surrogate
325 Glenwood pl Burbank ca
Surrogate/education
352 genial st Simi Valley
Surrogate
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C ALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR

THE PURPOSE OF WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
T
his Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into this 31th day of March, 2017, by and between the California Department of Fish and wildlife and A
nna Reams
Wildlife Care of Southern California
352 Genial Court
Simi Valley, CA 93065
805-428-7105

(Hereinafter referred to as the Permittee) and expires on March 31, 2020.

W
ITNESSETH:

W
HEREAS, the Permittee has expressed interest in, and proven the ability to rehabilitate native sick, injured, or orphaned game birds, protected nongame birds, resident small game mammals, furbearing, and nongame mammals, reptiles, and amphibians; and,
W
HEREAS, the Department would like rehabilitation work be done on the previously mentioned species; and,
W
HEREAS, the Department frequently takes possession of the previously listed birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals and lacks facilities for their care; and, W
HEREAS, the parties hereto desire to coordinate a program of rehabilitation of these animals by means of this MOU,
NO
W, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed and understood as follows:

POSSESSION AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

2. Exotic animals prohibited by Section 671, CCR T-14 may not be possessed pursuant to

5. Childs - Attachment 5
this MOU.

3. The Permittee shall not initiate rescue efforts for any bear, mountain lion or other big game animals. The Permittee shall notify the Department immediately, or on the next working day, if the Permittee receives any endangered, threatened, fully protected, big game mammal (excluding mule deer fawns), mountain lion, or exotic prohibited species listed in Section 671, Title 14, CCR. The Permittee shall notify the Department by calling: the Wildlife Investigations Lab (WIL) at telephone (916) 358- 2790; the nearest Department regional office: or the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator at (530)357-3986, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. If reporting is on the weekend or after hours , leave messages so contact can be made the next business day, or contact enforcement 1888-DFG CALTIP (1-888-334-2258).

4. All wildlife, carcasses, or parts of wildlife possessed under the provisions of this MOU shall remain the property of the people of the State of California through the Department; the Permittee is granted only temporary custody of such wildlife and must exhibit/surrender such wildlife or part upon demand made by any officer of the Department.

5. The Permittee shall report any suspected incident of wildlife poisoning or any increase in mortality of housed wildlife suspected to be caused by an infectious, contagious disease to the Wildlife Investigations Lab in Rancho Cordova at telephone number (916) 358-2378 (for nongame mammals), (916)-358-1194 (game mammals), (916) 358-1662 (birds), or the wildlife rehabilitation coordinator (530) 357-3986 as soon as, practical. A permittee must obtain Department approval before submitting any carcass to a veterinarian or diagnostic lab, other than the Wildlife Investigations Lab, for necropsy. Copies of lab results shall be forwarded to WIL once received by the rehabilitation facility.

FAWNS

6. Adult deer cannot be possessed or rehabilitated. Fawn rehabilitators shall not rehabilitate fawns from out of their assigned area (different deer herds) unless separate enclosures are used. Enclosures must be far enough apart to ensure there is no exchange of saliva, urine, and feces, and to reasonably ensure airborne transmission cannot occur. Any questions regarding deer herd boundaries in your area can be referred to the WIL at telephone number (916) 358-1194 or the wildlife rehabilitation coordinator at (530) 357-3986. In the unusual event that an out of state fawn is transported into this state, the fawn shall be isolated from native fawns and immediate transport shall be arranged to send the fawn back to the original state where it came from or humanely euthanized. The Permittee shall report any deer fawn brought to a rehabilitation facility from out of the area (including out- of-state deer fawns) to WIL within 24 hours.

7. Fawns shall not be rehabilitated at a facility that has permanent captive deer residing at the facility.

8. Fawn rehabilitators who have 12 or more releasable fawns at the end of the season must contact the wildlife rehabilitation coordinator at (530) 357-3986 thirty days prior to release to discuss intended release sites.

9. The Permittee shall not transfer or donate any wildlife or carcasses or parts of wildlife possessed under the privileges of this MOU without first receiving approval from the Department.

10. Wildlife carcasses shall be disposed of by burial or incineration, used as food for other wildlife, or disposed using other means approved by the Department. Disposal of wildlife carcasses shall be in accordance with local, city and county codes.

RELEASE OF WILDLIFE

11. Upon the recovery of a sick or injured wildlife specimen, or determination that an orphaned specimen is ready for release, the Permittee shall release the animal in a suitable habitat near where the animal originated (as close as possible to original location and within a ten mile radius). The release of any wildlife on private property requires permission of the landowner. The release of wildlife on U. S. Forest Service, BLM, National, State, County, City Park, or State reserve property requires the permission of the State or Federal agency that manages that property.

12. Opossums, Eastern Gray Squirrels, Red Fox Squirrels, Rock Pigeons, Eurasian Collared Doves, House Sparrows and European Starlings, although not native to California, may be rehabilitated and released pursuant to the conditions listed in this MOU. However, these animals adversely compete with native California wildlife to their detriment and the Department recommends euthanasia rather than release. Red Foxes shall not be released back into the wild unless determined to be a native Red Fox.

13. The Permittee shall not display or exhibit any native orphaned, injured or diseased wild animal which is possessed for care or treatment under the authority of this MOU, nor shall the Permittee allow any other person to do so. Upon approval from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator, animals undergoing rehabilitation may be photographed or filmed briefly for press releases or educational films that promote wildlife conservation.

Permittees and volunteers shall follow the media contact conditions in Appendix A.

Wildlife Rehabilitators should always wear appropriate gloves when handling any wild animal.

NON-RELEASABLE

14. Any wildlife rehabilitator who wishes to exhibit non-releasable injured or orphaned animals originating in the wilds of California will be required to obtain a Native Species Exhibiting Permit, as per California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 671.1 (b)(7).

Non-releasable birds require additional permission/permit from the USFWS.

a. Only wildlife determined to be permanently injured or non- releasable due to imprinting or habituation and is suitable for public exhibition will be considered for non -releasable status. That determination shall be made by the Department (contact the wildlife rehabilitation coordinator 530-357-3986). A veterinarian shall prepare a written document describing the permanent injury that qualifies the animal as non-releasable.

A copy of the veterinarian’s document shall be forwarded to the Department within 7 days of the veterinarian’s classification.

EDUCATIONAL WILDLIFE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO 2012 AND HELD UNDER

A WILDLIFE REHABILIATION PERMIT

15. This section only applies to non-releasable educational wildlife approved for possession by

the Department prior to January 1, 2012.

d. Gloves shall be worn when displaying any wild animal.

e. The Permittee shall not allow the public to contact live animals.

ANNUAL REPORTS

16. The Permittee shall provide the Department with an annual report by January 30 th of each year. The Department has created an Annual Year End Report Form (FG540 Rev 11/06).

b. A complete inventory of all non-releasable wildlife approved prior to January 1, 2012.

Any animals acquired after 2012 shall be reported on a Native Species Exhibiting Permit Inventory. The Annual Report shall include:

1. All deletions to the previous year’s inventory of non-releasable wildlife.

2. A description of each animal’s impairment which makes it non- releasable.

3. The date the animal was classified non-releasable.

4. The location of where the animal is being held.

c. The Permittee shall provide a current and accurate record of all satellites/volunteers.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

17. The Permittee may transfer raptors to a licensed California falconer for rehabilitation purposes. Such raptors shall be maintained by the falconer and used in accordance with all California and federal falconry laws and regulations.

18. The Permittee shall keep wildlife rehabilitation records available for inspection for five years following the end of the calendar year covered by the records. These records include complete and accurate records of all wildlife received, including the date received , type of injury or illness, disposition, and date of disposition. After five years the permit tee may dispose of wildlife rehabilitation records.

19. The Permittee may not retain any animal obtained under this permit for more than 180 days without additional authorization from the Department’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator.

20. If the Permittee cares for/ rehabilitates migratory birds, the Permittee must have a valid Federal Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Permit issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

21. Every paid staff member or volunteer of a wildlife rehabilitation organization who physically handles wildlife shall read this MOU and sign a document affirming he or she understands and shall abide by the terms and conditions of the MOU. Each Permittee shall maintain the affirmation documents where wildlife is possessed and make such documents available to the Department upon request.

22. This MOU does not authorize the Permittee to use traps to capture wildlife. If trapping is required to capture an animal, you must obtain permission by local Department personnel to trap wildlife for rehabilitation purposes on a case by case basis.

SATELLITES

(Definition of satellite: a location where rehabilitation is performed other than the address listed on this MOU)

23. Each volunteer maintaining a satellite facility shall keep a copy of the signed MOU.

24. In order to qualify as a satellite facility, the proposed facility shall pass an inspection, following the same standards as the main rehabilitation facility. The inspection shall be completed by the Permittee or a representative of the Permittee, prior to approving the volunteer to animals at the satellite facility, unless otherwise authorized by the Department.

is not mandatory.

25. Satellites must be within a reasonable distance to the organization they are affiliated. It is recommended that satellites stay within the same region or county of the organization they are volunteering for. Contact Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator for permission to rehabilitate animals for an organization other than the local /nearest organization.

This MOU is valid through March 31, 2020. The MOU may be revoked upon the request of the parties signed hereto or upon a finding by the Department that the Permittee, or any representative, has not complied with the terms and conditions of this MOU, the Fish and Game Code, or any regulation adopted pursuant to the Fish and Game Code. The Permittee may request a hearing before the Commission to appeal a revocation. Upon cancellation of this MOU, all animals possessed under the privileges of this MOU shall be transferred or humanely euthanized as directed by the Department.

This MOU has been executed by and on behalf of the parties hereto as to the day and year first written.

By signing this signature page the permittee is agreeing to comply to all of the conditions in this MOU and with the provisions of Section 679, Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations.

_______________________3.31.17 ______________________________ Nicole Carion Date Permittee Signature Date Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator
Wildlife Investigations Lab ______________________________ CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Print Name

_____________________________
Organization Name

Appendix A

Media Contact Conditions

2. Make an effort to stay out of any pictures and videos. If the rehabilitator or other human is in contact with the wild animal, it may promote “pet-like” images.

3. Always ask the media to photograph the animal in a manner that portrays it as a wild animal and not as a pet.

5. Please clear any media “events” with the Department’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator (and you may want to notify the USFWS if you are using a federally permitted bird(s)) in advance.

6. Do not allow the media or other members of the public to handle wildlife!

7. Keep the focus of the story about wildlife, their natural history, conservation, and how to live in harmony with wildlife.

8. Do not present wildlife in unnatural settings, e.g., having human toys or people food in the picture or presenting animals wandering around your house or on top of desks or computers.

Many rehabilitation centers have education animals and these conditions for media contacts should also be followed when doing an educational presentation.

1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Vasyl Ghanimian, LCSW, SEP <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 6:20 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Cc: Joanna Barreras
Subject: Written Public Comment for Montebello City Council Meeting to be Held on July 28, 2021
Attachments: Vasyl Ghanimian - Public Comment for Montebello CC Meeting 07.28.2021.pdf Hello,
I am a resident and business owner in Montebello who is formally submitting my written public comment for the Montebello City Council Meeting to be held on July 28, 2021. My verbal comment will be a shortened summary of the information included in my lengthy written comment. I have CC'ed a mentioned stakeholder within the written comment.

Sincerely,
Vasyl Ghanimian, LCSW, SEP
(562) 445-4364
[email protected]
https://www.vgtrinityhealth.com/
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#6

1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Irene A. <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2021 10:19 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Montebello Golf Course
Hello,
I am a Montebello resident concerned about changes to our local golf course. From what I understand, Montebello Golf Course is in the process of becoming a TopGolf. This will commercialize the golf course and reduce the hole capacity.

Montebello Golf Course is a historic location for the city of Montebello. Let's preserve the golf course and duck pond for residents and visitors. Too many historic spots in Southern California are taken down and sold for corporate interests. It is also a great place to walk and enjoy the natural beauty. The golf course brings joy to so many people. Golfers have established many memories here. The City of Montebello needs to save the golf course and duck pond as they are. Why commercialize and bring more traffic to the area? There is also potential for disruptive behavior to a nearby residential area. Being that the natural preserve near the Montebello mall has been destroyed, why continue to demolish landmark places in Montebello?
Thank you,
Irene
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#7
Ms. Kimberly A. Cobos-Cawthorne, Mayor/Chairperson
City Hall
1600 W. Beverly Blvd.

Montebello, CA 90640
Dear Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne,
On behalf of the more than 58,000 members of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, I write to commend your hard work and urge you to take the next step in placing the proposed Montebello Community Workforce Agreement on the City Council’s agenda.

If the experiences of the past year have taught us anything, it’s that we can’t afford to return to the business as usual that left so many of our essential workers behind. As we emerge from this global pandemic, it’s time for a more holistic approach to building in the city of Montebello that works for all residents— one that rewards developers who play by the rules, respects labor standards, and expands work opportunities and careers for young people.

We urge you to seize this opportunity and take action to pass policies that ensure those seeking to build in the City of Montebello are doing so in responsible and economically sustainable way. Now is the time to put the City of Montebello on course for a better future by adopting a Community Workforce Agreement.

Sincerely,
Dan Langford
Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
#8
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Jose Amador <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:26 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Oral 3D in regards CWA
Dear Mayor & Council-members,

My name is Jose Amador I'm a Special Representative for the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters. The Southwest Carpenters and all trades are here for the City of Montebello. Community Wealth is about second chances and new opportunities, It's about investing in our people so we can ensure they have a place in our community, this investment preserves the wealth in our communities, creates better careers, and put all residents on a path to economic security. Simply by using local assets to fuel the local economy holistically, so the wealth stays local.

We urge the City Council to support a prequalification process for general contractors and subcontractors to:

1. Work with local apprenticeship programs to promote skilled, trained, and certified standards for local hire in the City of Montebello.

2. Provide vacation pay, pension benefits, and quality family healthcare and that’s important now more than ever.

3. Have a record of compliance with labor laws and no history of fraudulent business practices.

Having any career with middle-class wages and benefits permits a family to provide for their children so they may have an education for a better future.

The Southwest Carpenters are professional housing and local policy writers and we offer our partnership to help you understand that you as a City Council can customize a Community Wealth and Health agreement and begin to provide a pathway for your community to thrive here in the City of Montebello. Thank you

Jose Amador
Special Representative
Southwest Carpenters Local 721
10015 Rose Hills Road
Whittier, Ca 90601
Office: (562) 695-0571
Fax: (562) 695-1159
Cell: (213)364-0070
[email protected]

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#9
1 Guillen, Kimberly (Admin)
From: Soleil Hernandez <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:01 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Rio Hondo Channel Clean-Up
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council:

The Rio Hondo Channel is a recreation space used for walking, running, and biking by people and pets of all ages. I have been sad to see the high amount of illegal dumping that happens there. I understand it is an ongoing battle, and that the city and the county have taken many steps to address issues there. Sadly, it is not enough.

Trash is dumped daily, and clean up efforts offer only temporary relief.

That is why I am excited to see and participate in a resident-driven movement to clean up the area. I want to step up for my community where there is a need, and with the city's help volunteers can be empowered to take ownership and responsibility for keeping our own natural resources clean.

I understand that there are concerns about dangers in the area. They have been explained to me and I can see why there may be some hesitancy to endorse such a project. However, I believe with strict safety measures, rules, and guidelines, that volunteers can have a safe and fun experience while changing our community for the better.

Please vote in favor of directing the city to research liability coverage for a Rio Hondo Channel volunteer cleanup.

Sincerely,
Soleil Hernandez (Youth Commissioner of Montebello)
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1. Marlene Ramirez
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From: ArLene <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:04 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Clean up the Rio Hondo in Montebello
Dear Mayor and City Council,
For too long now, the citizens of Montebello have dealt with the piles and miles of trash that is strewn across the Rio Hondo channel which runs through Montebello.

A group of citizen volunteers is READY and WILLING to take on the clean up efforts since it seems to be the only solution to keeping the area clean.

As a resident of Montebello, I am requesting that the City council do whatever is needed to support the efforts of the volunteers. You have the power/authority to remove obstacles that may hamper this effort.

Please use that power/authority to show support to your constituents (volunteers) so that together, we can help keep the Rio Hondo channel a clean place for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you.

Arlene Andrade
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From: Canchola, Ken <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:32 AM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comment 7/28/2021
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council:

That is why I am excited to see and participate in a resident‐driven movement to clean up the area. I have seen the success of movemen
ts like this first hand, in our local parks. The movement was called “Pick N Stroll” with Council Member Torres. I enjoy stepping up for my community where there is a need, and with the city's help volunteers can be empowered to take ownership and responsibility for keeping our own natural resources clean.

I un
derstand that there are concerns about dangers in the area. They have been explained to me and I can see why there may be some hesitancy to endorse such a project. However, I believe with strict safety measures, rules, and guidelines, that volunteers can have a safe and fu n experience while changing our community for the better.

Please vote in favor of directing the city to research liability coverage for a Rio Hondo Channel volunteer cleanup.

Sincerely,
Ken Canchola
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From: Joanna Barreras <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 1:03 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Coverage for Rio Hondo Channel volunteer cleanup Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council:

The Rio Hondo Channel is a recreation space used for walking, running, and biking by many people, including my five-year-old son and me. It saddens us to have such a great place with so much potential look like it does. I understand it is an ongoing battle, and that the city and the county have taken many steps to address issues there. Sadly, it is not enough. Trash is dumped daily, and clean-up efforts offer only temporary relief.

That is why I am excited to see and participate in a resident-driven movement to clean up the area. I want to step up for my community where there is a need, and with the city's help, volunteers can be empowered to take ownership and responsibility for keeping our own natural resources clean.

Please vote in favor of directing the city to research liability coverage for a Rio Hondo Channel volunteer cleanup.

Sincerely,
Joanna Barreras
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From: Margot Eiser <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:29 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 to be read out loud for each of the stated items and entered into the public record. Responses and and answers to questions should be given if not at the meeting than afterward in an easily accessed format. And please explain why my calls to a City Council member and a department head were not returned? Is it not allowed for them to speak with the residents?

To:

Montebello City Council, Staff, Commissioners and Committee Members From:

Margot Eiser
Resident of city.
323 728 7066
Thanking you in advance for your answers and attention to these important matters.

Closed Session
Item 4.

PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS
ITEM NO. 11, 12, & 13
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From: Margot Eiser <[email protected]>
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To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 to be read out loud for each of the stated items and entered into the public record. Responses and and answers to questions should be given if not at the meeting than afterward in an easily accessed format. And please explain why my calls to a City Council member and a department head were not returned? Is it not allowed for them to speak with the residents?

To:

Montebello City Council, Staff, Commissioners and Committee Members From:

Margot Eiser
Resident of city.
323 728 7066
Thanking you in advance for your answers and attention to these important matters.

Closed Session
Item 4.

Public Hearing
Item 11
Please do not approve Resolution No. 21-65. Do not approve this. The public was not notified in advance that there would be a Public Hearing. We have not been provided with enough information 2 nor sufficient time to allow us to review the proposed Master Plan and give pertinent suggestions about what facilities are needed at OUR parks. Please postpone the decision and provide easily accessible information and sufficient time for us to review it and before bringing it to the agenda again.

Item 12 and 13
Before making any decisions about this, please let us, the people, residents, taxpayers and voters, know before any other actions are proposed, what is the actual location and function of Natasha Lane, who owns it, and how much does it cost to maintain all the various Assessment Districts or does the city actually earn money from it?

Items 18 and 19
In order to best serve the needs and wants of the people, it is imperative that all new members of these Commissions be RESIDENTS of the city because we who live here know what we want and need to safely deal with traffic and to properly oversee and invest our city's financial resources. For example of why this is necessary, a city employee was unaware of the need for at least one prominent speed limit sign before the blind curve Garfield Avenue from Via Campo to Via San Delarro, makes along the Golf Course. He was unaware of how many times speeding cars have crashed into cars parked on the west side which caused severe damage and some injuries. The mayor was also made aware of this and so far there has been no speed limit nor an extra pedestrian crossing ahead sign put up though there are already many actually excess speed limit and warning signs along the east side of North Bound Garfield Avenue between Beverly Blvd. and Via Campo.

Item 29
Before making any decision please let us know what is the current use of the property at 320 W.

Whittier Blvd. Is the city buying or selling the property. Where would the money come from and what would the property be used for if purchased? It is troubling that the city constantly claims to have a lack of money for various projects yet could come up with money to purchase property!!!!

REGULAR SESSION

COMMENTS FOR
ITEM NO. 18 & 19
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From: Margot Eiser <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:29 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 to be read out loud for each of the stated items and entered into the public record. Responses and and answers to questions should be given if not at the meeting than afterward in an easily accessed format. And please explain why my calls to a City Council member and a department head were not returned? Is it not allowed for them to speak with the residents?

To:

Montebello City Council, Staff, Commissioners and Committee Members From:

Margot Eiser
Resident of city.
323 728 7066
Thanking you in advance for your answers and attention to these important matters.

Closed Session
Item 4.

Item 29
Before making any decision please let us know what is the current use of the property at 320 W.

SPEAKER CARDS
ITEM NO. 29

CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMENTS FOR
ITEM NO. 29
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From: Margot Eiser <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:29 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Public Comments for Montebello City Council meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2021 to be read out loud for each of the stated items and entered into the public record. Responses and and answers to questions should be given if not at the meeting than afterward in an easily accessed format. And please explain why my calls to a City Council member and a department head were not returned? Is it not allowed for them to speak with the residents?

To:

Montebello City Council, Staff, Commissioners and Committee Members From:

Margot Eiser
Resident of city.
323 728 7066
Thanking you in advance for your answers and attention to these important matters.

Closed Session
Item 4.

Item 29
Before making any decision please let us know what is the current use of the property at 320 W.

CITY OF MONTEBELLO

JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING

M I N U T E S

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD

MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA

OPENING CEREMONIES

CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.

ROLL CALL – Members present were Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Peralta. City Clerk Jimenez and Treasurer Gutierrez were also present.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The City Clerk’s Office called two (2) members of the public wishing to address the City Council Speakers were provided three minutes to address the City Council and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M.

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 5:48 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session Items:

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1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with City Manager, Police Chief, City Attorney and other related City officials.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Threat of litigation – one matter related to the CVRA; second matter (facts need not be disclosed pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1))

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
a. G. Salazar vs. City of Montebello (Workers’ Compensation Claim Number: ADJ10380397) b. NASA Services, Inc. vs. City of Montebello (Case No. 21STCP01969)

Item 4a. was added to the agenda as subsequent need matter pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2). It was motioned by Councilmember Melendez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez that the item be added; motion approved unanimously.

4a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager René Bobadilla

Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 6:55 p.m. During Closed Session the City Council received a briefing from the City Attorney on Item No’s. 1, 2- first matter, and 3 no final action was taken and there was nothing to report. It was noted that the added Item No 2 – second matter and Item No. 4 would be discussed after council orals.

REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 P.M.

INVOCATION – Officer David Park

FLAG SALUTE – Senator Bob Archuleta

CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA – CITY MANAGER – None

PRESENTATIONS

4. RECOGNITION OF CITIZEN OF THE MONTH – WALLACE TAKATA – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne

5. RECOGNITION OF OFFICER DAVID PARK – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne

6. RECOGNITION OF MONTEBELLO ROTARY – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne

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7. CHECK PRESENTATION FOR THE RIO HONDO COASTAL SPREADING GROUNDS FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – SENATOR BOB ARCHULETA, DISTRICT 32 – Presented by Senator Bob Archuleta

8. RECOGNITION OF MCDONUTS – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne

9. RECOGNITION OF MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne

10. RECOGNITION OF ALZHEIMER DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH – Presented by Mayor Cobos- Cawthorne

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA AND AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES) The City Clerk’s Office had nine (9) members of the public address the City Council Speakers were provided three minutes to address the City Council and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

The City Clerk Office acknowledged nine (9) written public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

PUBLIC HEARING

11. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-91 APPROVING CASE NO. PC-2021-0002-PD- SPR-PMP – AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRECISE PLAN OF DEVE LOPMENT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 -15 (PD 2- 15) TO ALLOW A MIXED -USED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 1 12-132 SOUTH 6 TH STREET AND 501 -525 EAST WHITTIER

BOULEVARD

Director of Planning and Community Development, Joseph Palombi, presented the staff report
.

Steven Hernandez, Director of Business Management from the Cesar Chavez F oundation spoke during the hearing and addressed any issues that were presented in opposition.

During the Public Hearing, two (2) members of the public addressed the City Council.

The City Clerk’s office acknowledged one (1) public comment submitted to the City via mail.

Said comment is on file at the City Clerk’s Office.

Councilmember Melendez spoke in support of the project and asked for more community outreach.

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Councilmember Torres asked Mr. Hernandez to clarify some details of the project.

Councilmember Peralta provided a brief statement in support of the project.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne spoke in favor of the project.

Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez that the City Council:

1) ADOPT attached Resolution No. 21 -91 approving Case No. PC -2021-0002-PD-SPR-PMP, an amendment to the Precise Plan of Development for Planned Development District (“PD”) No. PD 2-15, with conditions; and
2) DETERMINE and FIND that the foregoing actions will not include substantial changes and/or cause significant effects to the environment as described in Section 15162(a) of the CEQA Guidelines, nor result in any new or increase the significance of environmental impacts beyond those identified in the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) (Case No. ENV No. 102 -21-MND), and therefor e ADOPT AND APPROVE the attached Addendum to the MND for the proposed project.

Motion approved unanimously.

12. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-92 APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (VTTM) NO. 82725 TO SUBDIVIDE LOTS 21, 61, 65 AND 68 ESTABLISHED BY VTTM NO. 70420 (COMMONLY REFE RRED TO AS THE “A -MAP”) AND FIND AND D ETERMINE THAT VTTM NO. 82725 IS CA TEGORICALLY EXEMPT F ROM THE CALIFORNIA E NVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) P URSUANT TO SECTI ON 15182(C) OF THE C EQA GUIDELINES AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65457

City Attorney Alvarez -Glasman acknowledged three (3) public comments submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comments are on file at the City Clerk’s office. The

During the Public Hearing, one (1) member of the public addressed the City Council.

Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez that the City Council:

1) ADOPT the Resolution approving VTTM No. 82725; and
2) DETERMINE and FIND that this action is consistent with the previously certified Environmental Impact Report for the Montebello Hills Specific Plan Project and, therefore, exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to California Government Code Section 65457(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15182, which expressly exempt residential projects undertaken to implement, and that is November 10, 2021: Joint City Council and Successor Agency Page 5 of 14 Regular Meeting Minutes

consistent with, an approved specific plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified, and California Public Resources Code Section 21083.3(a) and (b); and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

REGULAR BUSINESS

13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH CESAR CHAVEZ CO RPORATION AND KU & ASSOCIATES, INC., PERTAINING TO THAT C ERTAIN PURCHASE, SALE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3935 FOR THE P ROPERTIES LOCATED AT 112, 114, 116, AND 121 SOUTH 6TH STREET AND 132 SOUTH 6TH STREET, CITY OF MONTEBELLO

City Attorney Alvarez -Glasman acknowledged one (1) public comment submitted to the City’s public comment email address. Said comment is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Vice Chair/ Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Boardmember/ Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Approves the application of Cesar Chavez Foundation (“CCF”) for an Amended Precise Plan of Development at Agenda Item # 11, then staff recommends the City Council/Successor Agency also approve the attached Assignment Agree ment with CCF and Ku & Associates, Inc. (“K&A”), giving CCF the right (subject to closing conditions) to purchase and develop the certain City -owned properties with a mixed- use affordable housing project: 112, 114, 116, and 121 South 6th Street and 132 Sou th 6th Street, City of Montebello (the “City Properties”).

Motion carried unanimously by the Successor Agency and the City Council.

Mayor adjourned the Successor Agency Meeting at 8:51 p.m.; motion carried unanimously.

14. AB 361 FINDINGS

Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

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Motion carried unanimously.

15. INTRODUCTION AND FIR ST READING OF ORDINA NCE NO. 2444 AMENDIN G THE

MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH TH E BY -DISTRICT ELECTION PROCESS OF

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne asked that this Item be continued at the next Regular City Council Meeting to gather the Community Input at the Public Hearing scheduled on November 13, 2021, seconded by Councilmember Melendez.

Motion carried unanimously.

1) Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2444 (Attachment A) establishing a by -district elections process for the election of City Council Members of the City of Montebello (“City”); and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

16. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT FOR A ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GREATER LOS

ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne requested to change the recommended term limit to a four year term due to the change in leadership.

Councilmember Melendez spoke in favor of the item.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Discuss and appoint one (1) representative to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District for a two-year four-year term; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

17. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 3934 TO MARK THO MAS & COMPANY, INC. TO PREPARE THE SYSTEMIC SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT (RFP. NO. 21-19)

Councilmember Torres asked Director of Public Works, James Enriquez, to clarify some details of the project.

Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

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1) Award a Professional Services Agreement No. 3934 to Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. to prepare the Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) for an amount not -to-exceed $249,776; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and 3) Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 budget by incre asing appropriations by $25,000 in Measure R Funds (Account No. 220 -99-7116) and $225,000 in Grants Funds (revenue, Account No. 265-99-4198.85, Grants, Miscellaneous Grants – SSAR Grant); and 4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

18. QUARTERLY TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

City Treasurer Rafael Gutierrez presented the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report to Council.

Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2021.

Motion carried unanimously.

19. REVIEW AND APPROVE T HE STATE AUDITOR REQ UIRED CORRECTIVE ACT ION PLAN, VERSION 1.0

Director of Finance, Michael Solorza, presented the Corrective Action Plan Report to Council.

Councilmember Torres expressed his concern to view Request for Proposals (RFP) and Contracts after they have been approved by City Council. He requested that Staff provide copies to City Council of the final documents.

Councilmember Melendez thanked Staff for their continued effort to correct the Financial Audit.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne thanked Director Solorza.

City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that Staff would follow-up on access to view the RFPs.

Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

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1) Review the attached Corrective Action Plan, Version 1.0, as required to be developed by the State Auditor as the City’s response to Report 2021-807; and 2) Approve the Corrective Action Plan, Version 1.0 and direct staff to submit the report to the State Auditor; and
3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

20. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-93 ESTABLISHING HOLIDAYS FOR EMPLOYEES I N THE CITY’S SERVICE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022

Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez that the City Council:

1) Approve the Resolution no. 21-93 establishing ten (10) holidays for employees in the City’s service for the next calendar year commencing January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, in accordance with Section 2.60.340(A) of the City of Montebello’s Municipal Code; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No’s. 25 and 31 were pulled by Councilmember Torres. Item No. 22 was pulled by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne. Councilmember Melendez motioned to approve Item No’s. 21, 23, 24, and 26- 30, seconded by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne; motion carried unanimously.

21. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-89 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR SPECIFI ED GRANT

FUNDS FOR THE RIO HO NDO COASTAL SPREADIN G GROUNDS FENCE REPLACEMENT

PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Adopt Resolution No. 21 -89 approving the application for Specified Grant Funds in the amount of $935,000 from the State Department of Parks and Recreation for the Rio Hondo Coastal Spreading Grounds Fence Replacement Project; and 2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

22. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 3803 WITH

WEST & ASSOCIATES FOR THE BEACH STREET P AVEMENT AND STORM DR AIN REHABILITATION PROJECT (PHASE 2) – CP NO. 882

Director of Public Works, James Enriquez, provided a presentation of the item.

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Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne spoke in favor of the project.

Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta that the City Council:

1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 3803 with West & Associates for the Beach Street Pavement and Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project (Phase 2) – CP No. 882 for an additional amount not-to-exceed $46,700; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1; and 3) Take such additional or alternative action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

23. APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FLOORING AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

HEADQUARTERS THROUGH A CALIFORNIA MULTIPL E AWARD SCHEDULES (CMA S)

AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve the purchase and installation of flooring for the Police Department Headquarters by Mohawk Commercial, Inc. in an amount not -to-exceed One Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($172,260); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order on behalf of the City utilizing California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) Contract No. 4-20-00-0085C; and 3) Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 budget by increasing appropriations by $172,260 in Account 100 -99-929-7115-100.399.47 (General Fund, Taylor Ranch, Building Improvements, Police Department Building and Technology Project); and 4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

24. CONSIDERATION OF A “SOLE SOURCE” DETERMINATION IN ANTICIPATION OF AWARDING

A DESIGN -BUILD CONTRACT FOR T HE MONTEBELLO GOLF C OURSE DRIVING RANGE PROJECT; ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-94 MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATING THERETO

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) It is recommended that the City Council review this report and the attached legal opinion (Attachment B), and based on the information presented adopt the attached Resolution No. 21 -94 (Attachment A) setting forth facts and findings justifying sole source contracting for the award of design-build contracts for the proposed Montebello Driving Range Project.

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25. APPROVE THREE (3) AMENDMENTS TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS NO. 3676 (DA 14-19), 3678 (DA 16-19), AND 3680 (DA 18-19)

Councilmember Torres expressed concern of the application deadline.

Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Approve, in substantially the form as presented, three (3) Amendments to Cannabis Business Development Agreements No. 3676 (DA 14-19), 3678 (DA 16-19), and 3680 (DA 18-19) (collectively referred to as the “Amendments”) for the operation of commercial cannabis activities in the City of Montebello, and authorize the City Attorney ’s Office to make final and technical edits or revisions, if any, prior to execution; and 2) Condition the approval of the three (3) Amendments on the respective owner(s) and operator(s) clearing the requisite background checks, providing all exhibits to the development agreement amendments and missing information, if any, to the City of Montebello in a form acceptable to the City Attorney’s Office no later than December 10, 2021, and on a case -by-case basis, authorize Director of Planning and Community Development Joseph Palombi discretion to provide the applicant(s) additional time if necessary in light of the current COVID-19 logistical limitations; and 3) Adopt findings contained herein exempting the three (3) Amendments from further CEQA review under CEQA Sec tion 15301, and direct staff to prepare and file the applicable Notices of Exemption for each project recommended for approval; and 4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable, and/or provide the City Attorney’s office and/or staff with additional or alternative directive(s).

Motion carried unanimously.

26. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A BLANKET PURCHASE O RDER TO LIFE -ASSIST, INC. FOR PUB LIC

SAFETY MEDICAL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Approve issuing an annual bla nket purchase order to Life -Assist, Inc. for public safety medical supplies in an initial amount that shall not exceed $90,000 annually through Fiscal Year 2025 - 26; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to approve up to an additional $25,000 in expenditures to Life-Assist, Inc. per fiscal year, for a maximum (potential) not -to-exceed amount of $115,000 annually; and
3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

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27. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 3936 TO A AND A FLEET PAINTING INC.,

FOR VEHICLE BODY REPAIR AND PAINTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Award a Professional Services Agreement No. 3936 to A and A Fleet Painting Inc., for a three-year term with the option for renewal of up to two (2) additional, one-year terms, with the City of Montebello for the Vehicle Body Repair and Painting Services Request for Quote, No. 21-55; and
2) Authorize the City Manager, and/or his designee, to take action necessary to execute and finalize the agreement on behalf of the City of Montebello (City); and 3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

28. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-88 TO AUTHORIZE SUBM ITTING AN APPLICATIO N TO THE

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS

FACILITIES PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-88 to authorize submitting an application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for funds under the Grants for Bus es and Bus Facilities Program; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

29. PAYMENT OF BILLS: RESOLUTION NO. 21 -90 APPROVING THE CIT Y WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED NOVEMBER 10, 2021

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21 -90 approving the Warrant Register dated November 10, 2021.

30. AWARD OF TWO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL &

ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE RENOVATION PROJECT ( RFP. NO. 22 -1) AND FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 3937

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1) Award a Professional Services Agreement No. 3937 to Sportfive for Architectural & Engineering Services for the design of the Montebello Municipal Golf Course Renovation Project (RFP No. 22-1) in an amount not-to-exceed $1,238,290; and 2) Award Task Order No. 1 via an Engagement Letter under Master Retainer Agreement No. 3919 with AIM Consulting Services for Program Management Services for a not -to- exceed-fee of $382,720; and
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3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City; and 4) Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 budget by increasing appropriations by $1,238,290 in Account No. 610 -99-6040.80 (Golf Course, Engineering Services); and $382,720 in Account No. 610-99-6040.95 (Golf Course, Other Professional Services); and 5) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

31. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 2202 WITH

MCA CONSULTANTS FOR THE SOLID WASTE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Councilmember Torres asked Director Enriquez to clarify some details of the agreement.

Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez that the City Council:

1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2202 with MCA Consultants for solid waste program management services in the annual amount not-to- exceed $75,000 for a term expiring on June 30, 2024; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City; and 3) Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 budget by increasing appropriations by $15,000 in Account No. 265-3000-2019-023-6040.10 (Grants, Used Oil Payment Program, FY 2019 - 20), OPP, Other Contract Services; and $15,000 in Account No. 265 -3010-2018-065- 6040.10 (Grants, CA Beverage Co ntainer Recycling, FY 2018 -19), Recycling Program, Other Contract Services; and,
4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Motion carried unanimously.

AB 1234 TRAVEL REPORTS – None

COUNCIL ORALS
Council member announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meetings reports.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne asked the Council to provide full statements for Council Orals to abide the Council Conduct Ordinance.

1. Councilmember Melendez
a. Redistricting – Letter of Support
Councilmember Melendez asked for consensus from Council to participate in writing letters of support regarding the redistricting of California.

City Manager Bobadilla provided additional details.

Consensus was received unanimously.

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Councilmember Melendez requested to add the following item to his orals:

b. City Council Municipal Code 2.08.010 – Reorganization of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

Councilmember Melendez asked for consensus to reaffirm the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem at the next Regular City Council Meeting.

APPROVED: 3-2-0-0

AYES: Cobos-Cawthorne, Jimenez, Melendez
NOES: Torres, Peralta
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

2. Councilmember Peralta - None

3. Councilmember Torres
a. Financial Reports
Councilmember Torres cited policies from the Montebello Investment Policy approved by Council on the June 23, 2021.

b. Vaccine Mandate
Councilmember Torres did not speak on this item.

c. Council Procedures
Councilmember Torres cited policies from the Council Procedures Ordinance and expressed his concerns.

d. Districting
Councilmember Torres requested to add Oral “d” to his list. He invited the public to attend the Districting Public Hearing on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

4. Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez - None

5. Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne - None

City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman recessed into Closed Session at 9:56 p.m.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne reconvened the meeting at 10:51 p.m. During Closed Session the City Council received a briefing from the City Attorney on Item No. 2 – second matter and Item No. 4 no final action was taken and there was nothing to report.

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ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne invited the public to the Veteran’s Day Event and the Districting Public Hearing.

Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Peralta Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 10:52 p.m.

THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2021 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23 rd DAY
OF FEBRUARY 2022.

____________________________________________
Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION

SPEAKER CARDS

AGENDA & NON AGENDA

COMMENTS
1 Fernandez, Alicia
From: Salazar, Arlene
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 4:02 PM
To: Fernandez, Alicia; Guillen, Kimberly (Admin); Angelina Padilla Subject: FW: Public Comment Submission

From: Joe Cervera [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 3:27 PM
To: Bobadilla, Rene <[email protected]>; Salazar, Arlene <[email protected]>; Caltitla, Zoraida <[email protected]>
Subject: Public Comment Submission

I am requesting that this comment be read in its entirety and on the record.

My name is Joe Cervera and I am a lifelong resident of Montebello. I have seen many city councils and council members come and go. Unfortunately, I believe I have been misled by our former Mayor Pro Tem, David Torres. I was a huge supporter of David Torres and was excited to learn about his appointment to Mayor Pro Tem last year. At that time, I was looking forward to his eventual appointment to the position of Mayor but recently, my support for David Torres has withered away. I have many concerns about Councilman Torres and one of the most alarming concerns is his sudden departure from the L.A. City Attorney's Office. Although Councilman Torres has made it appear as if his departure was 100% his idea, I have reason to question his motives. Why would someone leave a position that pays them $80,000 a year plus benefits (that's a compensation package over $100,000)? I have reason to believe that the story behind his departure is not as innocent as he has presented it to be. I am demanding that Councilman Torres explain, in detail, the reasons for his sudden departure from the L.A City Attorney's Office. Also, if the reasons for his departure might cause issues for our beloved city, I request that Councilman Torres fully disclose all of this information and consider resigning from his seat on the council.

Thank you, Joe Cervera

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From: Salazar, Arlene
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 4:00 PM
To: Fernandez, Alicia; Guillen, Kimberly (Admin); Angelina Padilla Subject: FW: Public Letter for City Council Meeting

From: Joey Marquez [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 3:57 PM
To: Salazar, Arlene <[email protected]>; Bobadilla, Rene <[email protected]>; Caltitla, Zoraida <[email protected]>
Subject: Public Letter for City Council Meeting

Please read this entire heartfelt letter on the record.

Honorable council members,
Misogyny and sexism plague all aspects of our society. Sexual harassment is a common occurrence in the workplace for many women. The practice of mansplaining is an experience that haunts the interactions that women have with men. As I watch the council meetings, I have been shocked by Councilman Torres and the disrespect he has shown to our Mayor Kimberly Cobos-Cawthorne. He has spent his time bullying her and mansplaining to her in public. He has attempted to take over meetings with his own personal agendas and has taken every opportunity to share misinformation. Personally, I am glad that our Mayor had the courage to stand up to this bully and have him removed from the Mayor Pro Tem position. She made a very important decision and stood up for women everywhere when she determined that his removal was necessary. Bravo Mayor, bravo! Thank you Mayor for protecting Montebello and as you mentioned, it was needed because of legal matters.

Make Montebello Great Again, mayor!

Your friend, Jose "Joey" Marquez

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From: Joshua Lurssen <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 6, 2021 9:36 PM
To: comment, ccpublic
Subject: FROM: [email protected] FROM: JOSHUA. PURPOSE: EMAIL:

PROTECTION AND FIDELITY. ONLY-- BENEVOLENCE... REMEMBER. AMERICAN STANDARD VALUE: DATE : TUEADAY, NOVEMBER 2021 & TIME : 11 : 43. PM.

ATTENTION: LETTER INBOX.

Follow Up Flag:

Follow up
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TRUE HOMO COPS AM SURROUNDED BY UNSAFE SCHOOLS AND UNSAFE NEIGHBORHODS BY PEP RALLYS THAT GO BUMP AT NIGHT WHEN I AM SURROUNDED BY PROPOSITION 8 AND PROPSITION 16 AND PROPSITION 47 AND PEOPSITION 64 POLICE IN THEE MEXICAN HILLS AT THE MAYORS POLICE STATION.

E PUBLIUS UNUM E NOVOUS ORDOUS PROPOSITION 8 AND PROPOSITION 16 AND PROPOSITION 47 AND PEOPSITION 64 FOR THIS ZIP CODE 90241/5. I AM AGAINST THESE TERRORISTS SUPPORTERS. AND THEIR GUILT ANTOGONISTS AND LIASON TROUSERS LAUNDRY.

I HEARD THERE IS A RED HERRING AND RED CARDINALS IN THIS CITY BECAUSE OF PREJUDISM AND ENVIOUS JEALOUSY SINCE CIRCA ERA 2008. I KNEW A GIRL WHO PASSED

AWAY IN A TRUCK FOR DRINVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND WERE THROWN OVER A TURN ON TYRANNY.

I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD TWO OTHER SIMILAR INCIDENTS.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/grist.org/cities/how-suburban-sprawl-causes-segregation-and-isolates-the- poor/amp/

Tariffs loiters and frontier believes its his his city district in 90241/5. Sex sells and proposition 8 and proposition 16 and 47 and proposition 64 and propsition 12. And unicef asked for a favor to place their indian flag at the abortion clinic for sell. Peddler and panhandler and loiterer and solicitor. Utility abuser and gentrification over dispute of more anti-depressants. And abuses for negligence. Edison and time warner and Verizon and ATT are monitored?? Its their drawings on floor that have them dreaming that daca and unicef are working for the stars on the boulevard

ariffs loiters and frontier believes its his his city district in 90241/5. Sex sells and proposition 8 and proposition 16 and 47 and proposition 64 and propsition 12. And unicef asked for a favor to place their indian flag at the abortion clinic for sell. Peddler and panhandler and loiterer and solicitor. Utility abuser and gentrification over dispute of more anti-depressants. And abuses for negligence. Edison and time warner and Verizon and ATT are monitored?? Its their drawings on floor that have them dreaming that daca and unicef are working for the stars on the boulevard

2 IF YOU EVER HEARD OF GUARD BLOCKERS PEOPLE ARE HERE IN THESE ENVIOUS PREJUDISTS CITIES ARE FULL OF BIGOTRY. IT.IS A. FACT. I HAVE HEARD IN THE MARKET THAT PEOPLE DO NOT LIKE BLACK PEOPLE. I HAVE HEARD ASAINS SAY THEY DO NOT RESPECT BLACK PEOPLE. THAT IS WHEN I SHOWED UP TWENTY YEARS AGO-- PEOPLE ARE THE SAME MUTES WHO NEVER CHANGE. THEY REMIND OF PRISCILLAS GUY WHO DOESNT ACT MATURE OR A KIND ENOUGH ABOUT WOMYN. I FIND TO SAY IN MARKETS THAT THEY RATHER SEX WITH BABIES THAN KEEP THEIR DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE WHEN THEY DECLARE A WARSTORY. I HEARD THE SAME PEOLE SOUND OFF BECAUSE THEY HATE PEOPLE. IRONIC THAT THEY SAY THEY STEAL SHOES FROM PEOPLE ON THE BUS AND COMMIT CRIME FOR THE SUBURBAN LACK LUSTERS. WHAT A REASON TO GROW UP.

On Sat, Nov 6, 2021, 19:13 Andrea Oviedo <[email protected]> wrote:

Ephesians 6:10-20
New International Version
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord(A) and in his mighty power.(B) 11 Put on the full armor of God,(C) so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,(D) but against the rulers, against the authorities,(E) against the powers(F) of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.(G) 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,(H) so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,(I) with the breastplate of righteousness in place,(J) 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.(K) 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,(L) with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.(M) 17 Take the helmet of salvation(N) and the sword of the Spirit,(O) which is the word of God.(P) 18 And pray in the Spirit(Q) on all occasions(R) with all kinds of prayers and requests.(S) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying(T) for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me,(U) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly(V) make known the mystery(W) of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador(X) in chains.(Y) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

On Sat, Nov 6, 2021, 5:25 PM Joshua Lurssen <[email protected]> wrote:

I DO NOT FIND THEN SANE. THEIR AS HEAVY AS NO BRAINS. THEY SOUND OFF AS BRAINACS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THEIR SARCASM. NOR THEIR NARCISSTIC BEHAVIOUR. THEY CARRY A LOT OF FALSE PRIDE. THEY REMIND ME OF PRICILLAS GUY WHO SAID IN CONVERSATION ABOUT OBJECTION. I HAVE HEARD THAT DOWN THE STREET. I HAVE HEARD IT UP THE STREET. IN MARKETS. OBSCURE HOW PEOPLE ALWAYS FROWN IN SUBURBS BECAUSE THEY LOOK LIKE BIGOTRISTS AND PREJUDISTS. THEY SOUND NARCISSTIC. IN SCHOOL THEY HAVE THEN TOO. I REMEMBER BECAUSE THEY OPEM COMPUTERS AND WATCH GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS IN FRONT OF THE TEACHER. I REMEMBER. PEOPLE LIKE THAT ARE IMMATURE. I BELIEVE THOSE JOCKS STILL FRET INSIDE THEIR HEAD BECAUSE OF FALSE LONELY PRIDE. THEY EVEN HAD A CHARLES MANDON LIVING DOWN THE STREET. HE DID POWERFUL DRUGS AND MOCKS HIS FAMILY. HIS FAMILY MOCKS HIM. I HEARD THE TWO SCHOOLS FIGHT ALL THE TIME. I DO NOT KNOW WHY. THESE PEOPLE AROUND ARE PREJUDIST AND SOUND OFF LIKE BIGOTRY. IN HIGHSCHOOL I HEARD THAT PEOPLE WERE

MURDERED IN THE BACK OF A TRUCK BECAUSE THE BALL PEOPLE WERE ENVIOUS THAT PEOPLE WER ARGUING 3 ABOUT SOMETHING. THIS TIME I FOUND A CAR ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOTS. BE CAUTIOUS AT NIGHT. THESE PEOPLE SAY ONE THING AND NEXT THEY SOUND LIKE TERRORISTS. THEY EVEN LOOK LIKE MUSLIMS. ROGAIN PEOPLE AND BRUT DOG COLOGNE PEOPLE. IT IS A FACT!!

On Sat, Nov 6, 2021, 20:13 Joshua Lurssen <[email protected]> wrote:

IF YOU EVER HEARD OF GUARD BLOCKERS PEOPLE ARE HERE IN THESE ENVIOUS PREJUDISTS CITIES ARE FULL OF BIGOTRY. IT.IS A. FACT. I HAVE HEARD IN THE MARKET THAT PEOPLE DO NOT LIKE BLACK PEOPLE. I HAVE HEARD ASAINS SAY THEY DO NOT RESPECT BLACK PEOPLE. THAT IS WHEN I SHOWED UP TWENTY YEARS AGO-- PEOPLE ARE THE SAME MUTES WHO NEVER CHANGE. THEY REMIND OF PRISCILLAS GUY WHO DOESNT ACT MATURE OR A KIND ENOUGH ABOUT WOMYN. I FIND TO SAY IN MARKETS THAT THEY RATHER SEX WITH BABIES THAN KEEP THEIR DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE WHEN THEY DECLARE A WARSTORY. I HEARD THE SAME PEOLE SOUND OFF BECAUSE THEY HATE PEOPLE. IRONIC THAT THEY SAY THEY STEAL SHOES FROM PEOPLE ON THE BUS AND COMMIT CRIME FOR THE SUBURBAN LACK LUSTERS. WHAT A REASON TO GROW UP.

On Sat, Nov 6, 2021, 19:13 Andrea Oviedo <[email protected]> wrote:

On Sat, Nov 6, 2021, 5:25 PM Joshua Lurssen <[email protected]> wrote:

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ITEM NO. 11 - RESO. 21-91, AMENDMENT TO

PRECISE PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov

November 10, 2021

Rene Bobadilla, City Manager
City of Montebello
1600 W. Beverly Boulevard
Montebello, CA 90640

Re: 6th Street Grand Project – Letter of Support and Technical Assistance Dear Rene Bobadilla and City Council:

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) understands that the Montebello City Council will be considering amendments to the Precise Plan of Development for Planned Development District (PD 2-15) and approval of Site Plan Review and Parking Management Plan (PC-2021-0002-PD-SP-PMP) at its November 10, 2021 City Council meeting. The amendment and approvals will allow the construction, use, and maintenance of Cesar Chavez Foundation’s (CCF) 6th Street Grand project (Project). The purpose of this letter is to affirm requirements under State Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code, § 65915) and to express HCD’s support for the Project.

HCD understands that the proposed Project is a mixed-use, affordable housing project consisting of two phases. Phase I is proposed to be a 100-percent affordable, 63-unit housing project for families and victims of domestic violence who are experiencing homelessness, including individuals earning between 30- to 60-percent area median income (AMI). Phase II is a proposed mixed-use project providing 69 residential units, 35-percent of which will be affordable to those earning 60 percent AMI.

As described in the Staff Report dated October 19, 2021, the Project does not strictly meet Montebello Municipal Code (MMC) requirements pertaining to density, maximum number of bedrooms, maximum coverage, open space, parking, unit sizes, setbacks (front and sides), and trash enclosures. Affordable housing projects; however, are entitled to concessions, incentives, and waivers from local development standards in many instances under State Density Bonus Law (SDBL). To facilitate development of this affordable housing project, CCF is invoking SDBL, seeking an increase in density and lot coverage and reductions in parking, unit sizes, and front and side yard setbacks. It has also requested relief from current standards through an amendment to the existing Planning Development District.

SDBL affords significant inducements to developers to include affordable housing as part of their projects in the form of “concessions or incentives” and “waivers or reductions of development standards.” (Gov. Code, § 65915, subds. (d) and (e).) The number of required incentives or concessions is based on the percentage of affordable units in the project. (Gov.

Code, § 65915, subd. (d)(2).) Unlike incentives and concessions, waivers are unlimited, and their purpose is to remove developments standards that have the effect of physically precluding the construction of the density bonus project.

Because Phase I of the project proposes 100 percent of its units to be affordable to very low-

Rene Bobadilla, City Manager

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