CITY OF MONTEBELLO
ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 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 5:09 p.m.
ROLL CAL L – Members present were Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne, Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez, and Councilmember Torres . City Clerk Jimenez and Treasurer Gutierrez were also present.
Councilmember Peralta and Councilmember Melendez were absent.
STAFF PRESENT – Deputy City Attorney Christopher Cardinale , Director of Public Works James Enriquez, Deputy City Clerk Alicia Fernandez, Assistant to Dep uty City Clerk Kimberly Guillen, and Records Coordinator Angelina Padilla. City Manager René Bobadilla, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, and City Attorney Arnold Glasman were absent.
Deputy City Attorney Christopher Cardinale stated that Staff was requesting to move Closed Session Item Nos. 1, 2, 3 and Regular Session Item No. 8 to the June 8, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Torres motioned and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez ; motion approved unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.
The following closed session items were moved to the June 8, 2022, Regular City Council 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.
June 1, 2022: Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One matter related to SB 1383 compliance
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: René Bobadilla, Nicholas Razo
Employee Groups: SMART-TD
REGULAR SESSION – NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
INVOCATION – City Clerk Christopher Jimenez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Frank Jurado Sr., Citizen of the Month
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA – CITY MANAGER – Director James Enriquez noted that Item No. 8 will be pulled until the next meeting.
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
4. RECOGNITION OF CITIZEN OF THE MONTH – MANNY FRANCO – Presented by Mayor Cobos- Cawthorne
5. RECOGNITION OF AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR EDDIE FRANCO, PLANNING COMMISSIONER – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne
6. RECOGNITION OF AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR FRANK JURADO SR., PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne
7. RECOGNITION OF MONTEBELLO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (117 YEARS) – Presented by Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne
8. CODE ENFORCEMENT UPDATE – Presentation was postponed to June 8, 2022.
9. PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 22/23 – Presented by Director of Finance Michael Solorza. Council asked clarifying questions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA AND AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES) The City Clerk ’s Office called ten (10) 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.
June 1, 2022: Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged four (4) 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
Director of Recreation & Community Services David Sosnowski informed the Council that the Farmer’s Market Series was coming to a conclusion and further stated that yard sales would be allowed within the City on June 3, 4, and 5.
REGULAR BUSINESS
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO’ S. 22 -38 AND 22 -37 ADOPTING MEMORAND A OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE C ITY AND THE MONTEBEL LO POLICE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION (MPMA) A ND THE CITY AND THE MONTEBELLO POLICE OF FICERS
ASSOCIATION (MPOA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution 22 -38 adopting a tentatively agreed upon Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Montebello Police Management Association (MPMA); and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 22 -37 adopting a tentatively agreed upon Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the Ci ty and the Montebello Police Officers Association (MPOA).
This item was postponed to the next Regular City Council Meeting of 6/8/2022.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Torres and Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne pulled Item No. 13 . Councilmember Torres pulled Item No. 16. Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres that Item No’s. 11, 12, 14, and 15 be approved; motion approved unanimously.
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-39 APPROVING THE ENG INEER’S REPORT FOR T HE FY 2022 - 2023 ANNUAL NATASHA LANE LANDSCAPE ASSESSME NT DISTRICT NO. 2005 -1 AND
SETTING A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-39 (Attachment A) approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Engineer’s Report (Attachment B) for the Annual Natasha Lane Landscape Assessment District No. 2005-1 setting a date for a Public Hearing for the regular meeting scheduled on June 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-40 APPROVING THE ENG INEER’S REPORT FOR T HE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 ANNUAL NATASHA LA NE SEWER AND STORM W ATER PUMP STATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 AND SETTING A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING June 1, 2022: Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-40 (Attachment A) approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Engineer’s Report (Attachment B) for the Annual Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Drain Pump Assessment District No. 2005 -2 and setting a date for a Public Hearing for the regular meeting scheduled on June 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
13. AUTHORIZE THE NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR HYRAP STREETS FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PROJECT (CP NO. 897)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) for the HYRAP Streets Fiscal Year 2022-23 Project (CP No. 897); 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 Registrar-Recorder; and 4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Torres asked if there was a comprehensive list of pending street improvement or projects. He also inquired about how streets are selected for renovation.
Director Enriquez provided clarification of the process.
Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez; motion approved by a 2- 1 vote. Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne and Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez voted yes and Councilmember Torres voted no.
14. APPROVAL OF WATER RIGHTS LICE NSE AND AGREEMENT NO . 3986 WITH SAN GABR IEL
VALLEY WATER COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Approve a Water Rights License and Agreement No. 3986 with San Gabriel Valley Water Company (SGVWC) for the lease of 386.50 acre -feet of the City of Montebello’s Fiscal Year 2021 -22 Allowed Pumping Allocation at a rate of $120 per acre -foot and total payment of $46,380; 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.
15. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-36 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2 022-23 CONFIRMATION OF A NNUAL
TAX RATE FOR VOTER APPROVED INDEBTEDNESS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
June 1, 2022: Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6
1) Review and adopt the attached Resolution establishing property tax override rates on voter approved indebtedness for retirement expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2022 -23; and
2) Direct staff to forward the Resolution to the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller within the required time limit; and
3) Direct staff to take whatever additional actions necessary to ensure collection of the property tax override; and
4) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
16. PAYMENT OF BILLS: R ESOLUTION NO. 22 -35 APPROVING THE CIT Y WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED MAY 25, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22 -35 approving the Warrant Register dated May 25, 2022.
Councilmember Torres asked for clarification on the Warrant Demands, clarification was provided.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez; motion approved unanimously.
AB 1234 TRAVEL REPORTS
Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne provided a report on the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities Conference in Las Vegas. Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez and City Treasurer provided their experience at the conference.
COUNCIL ORALS
Council member announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meetings reports.
1. Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez
a. 2nd Annual Stride for Pride 5K Run Montebello Run in partnership with the City of Montebello, Saturday, June 25th
b. East Side Pride Festival in Downtown Montebello, June 25th c. Council Consensus to direct staff to raise a Pride Flag throughout Pride Month, as requested in 2021
Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez announced the 2 nd Annual Stride for Pride 5k and the Pride Festival. She requested Council consensus to raise a Pride Flag. Director Sosnowski informed the Council that the flag was raised.
2. Councilmember Torres
3. Councilmember Melendez
a. De Paul Center/Mercy Housing community outreach concerns
4. Councilmember Peralta
a. Pride Month Recognition and community festivities
b. Request for Pride Flag to be displayed
c. Request Council consensus to have LGBTQ friendly artwork/poetry from the community displayed at City Hall
d. Appointment of Henry Fimbres to the Personnel Advisory Commission June 1, 2022: Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6
e. Thank you to the SGVCOG’s Capital Projects and Construction Committee Members for approving the construction, operation, and maintenance agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and the City of Montebello for the Montebello Boulevard Grade Separation Project
f. Recognition and Congratulations to Boulevard Market for being named Business of the Year for Supervisor District 1 by the Los Angeles County Business Federation
5. Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cobos -Cawthorne adjourned in the memory of John Velasco and Gil Espinosa .
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF JUNE 1, 2022 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2022.
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Alicia Fernandez, Sr. Deputy City Clerk