CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022 AT 5:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Kimberly A. Cobos-Cawthorne, Mayor/Chairperson
Angie M. Jimenez, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson
Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember/Member
Salvador Melendez, Councilmember/Member
David N. Torres, Councilmember/Member
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
René Bobadilla, City Manager
CITY TREASURER
Rafael Gutierrez
CITY CLERK/SECRETARY OF
AUTHORITY
Christopher Jiemenez
DEPARTMENT HEADS
CITY ATTORNEY/AUTHORITY
COUNSEL
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman
Assistant City Manager
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Director of Finance
Director of Human Resources
Director of Planning/Community Development
Director of Public Works
Director of Recreation and Community Services
Director of Transportation
Arlene Salazar
Fernando Pelaez
Paul Espinosa
Michael Solorza
Nicholas Razo
Joseph Palombi
James Enriquez
David Sosnowski
Lupita Ibarra
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NOTICES
COVID-19 NOTICE: The City Council rescinded the Declaration of the Local Emergency and the continuation of teleconferencing open meetings pursuant to AB 361 by adopting Resolution No. 22-21 on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. This City Council Meeting/Pubic Financing Authority Joint Regular Meeting (“Council”/ “PFA”) will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, California. The meeting will be live streamed and can be watched on the City’s website and YouTube Channel via the following link: https://www.cityofmontebello.com/government/live-streaming.html, and may also be viewed on Spectrum Public Access Channel 3 for all Spectrum cable subscribers.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) any person with a disability who requires special accommodations in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Administration Office at (323) 887-1437 Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please call 48 hours prior to the meeting to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-
35.104 ADA Title II 1203). If you require translation services, please contact the City Clerk’s office 72 hours before this meeting. Si necesita servicios de traducción, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal 72 horas antes de esta reunión. 如果您需要翻译服务，请在会议前 72 小时联系市书记员办公室
RULES OF DECORUM:
As Established by Ordinance 2443, adopted on October 27, 2021: Signs, placards, banners, horns, noise-making devices, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. All persons attending a public meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting.
No member of the audience shall willfully interrupt the orderly conduct at the meeting, this includes clapping or otherwise speaking from their seats. The presiding officer shall direct the removal of any individual whose willful interruption renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting. In the event the removal of the individual or individuals willfully interrupting the meeting does not restore order, the presiding officer may order the meeting room cleared and continue in session. Speakers shall not engage in willful conduct which interrupts the meeting or interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Any person who becomes boisterous while addressing the Council/PFA or who otherwise disrupts the orderly conduct of the Council/PFA's business shall be subject to removal from the Chambers after being admonished by the presiding officer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
In-Person: For those interested in participating during the Public Comment period(s) or public testimony period for Public Hearings of the City Council meetings, you may address the City Council in person the day of the meeting.
Speakers will be required to fill out a speaker card provided at the door and turn it into the Deputy City Clerk prior to each Public Comment announcement period. Staff will number and call each speaker card in the order received.
Closed Session begins at 5:00 p.m. and Regular Session begins no later than 6:00 p.m.
Via Email: The public may also submit emailed comments via the City’s email address:
[email protected], up until the day of the meeting, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 by 3:00 p.m. These comments will be submitted to all members of the City Council/PFA and may not be read aloud but will be entered into the record of the proceedings to the extent they relate to matters listed on the posted agenda or otherwise address matters/issues within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council/PFA. Any requests to provide public comment which is submitted after the deadlines indicated above will not be submitted to the City Council/PFA, with the exception of non-agenda written item comments which will be held over for the next regularly scheduled meeting.
AGENDA MATERIALS: The agenda and/or agenda packet are available for public inspection at City’s website at: https://www.cityofmontebello.com/council-agendas.html.
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IN CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS, PLEASE TURN OFF, OR MUTE, ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, the general public may address the City Council/PFA on Closed Session Items. Please be aware that the maximum time allotted for members of the public to speak on Closed Session Items shall not exceed three (3) minutes per person. State Law prohibits the City Council/PFA from taking action or entertaining extended discussion on a topic not listed on the agenda. Please show courtesy to others and direct all of your comments to the Mayor.
CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M.
The City Attorney shall provide a briefing on the item listed for Closed Session as follows:
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 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: René Bobadilla, Nicholas Razo
Employee Groups: MEMA
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 701 West Whittier Boulevard, Montebello
Agency Negotiator: René Bobadilla, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
REGULAR SESSION NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
5. EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE PRESENTATION
6. RECOGNITION OF RUN MONTEBELLO RUN
7. RECOGNITION OF BEVERLY HOSPITAL NEW CATH LAB PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA AND AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES) At this time, the general public may address the City Council on both non-agenda and agenda items. Please be aware that the maximum time allotted for members of the public to speak shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. State Law prohibits the City Council from taking action or entertaining extended discussion on a topic not listed on the agenda.
Please show courtesy to others and direct all of your comments to the Mayor.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2453 – ASSEMBLY BILL 481 ESTABLISHING
A MILITARY USE POLICY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 2453 establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy in compliance with Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”); and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine. Any items a Councilmember wishes to discuss should be designated at this time. All other items may be approved in a single motion. Such approval will also waive the reading of any ordinance.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-71 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE MONTEBELLO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION/MASTER CONTROL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-72 TO APPROVE UPDATING THE COMPENSATION PLAN AND TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-71 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello (City) and the Montebello Executive Management Association (MEMA); and
2) Approve an Amendment of the Table of Organization/Master Control adding the position of Director of Public Affairs – Information Technology; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 22-72 updating the Compensation Plan and Table of Organization; and
4) Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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10. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2452 UPDATING MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.16 – DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Waive Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2452 Amending Montebello Municipal Code Chapter
2.16.020 – Director of Finance, Powers and Duties; and
2) Take such additional, related action(s) that may be desirable.
11. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2022.
12. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-68 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SUBMIT A CLAIM FOR
FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT THROUGH THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND AND THE STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-68 authorizing the Director of Finance to submit a claim for funding provided by the Transportation Development Act through the Local Transportation Fund and the State Transit Assistance Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and
2) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
13. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT NO. 22-16 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND
THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG) TO FUND THE MONTEBELLO
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Montebello and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to receive funding up to $50,000 for the Montebello Community Assistance Program (MCAP); and
2) Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget by increasing appropriations by $50,000 in expenditure Account No. 265-85-852-6040.10 (Grants, Fire, SGVCOG Homeless Grant, Outside Contracts) and $50,000 in revenue Account No. 265-99-4109.94 (Grants, Miscellaneous Grants, SGVCOG Homeless Grant); and
3) Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
14. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-70 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED AUGUST 24, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-70 approving the Warrant Register dated August 24, 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).
COUNCIL ORALS
Council member announcements; requests for future agenda items; conference/meetings reports.
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• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
• Angie M. Jimenez, Mayor Pro Tem
• David N. Torres, Councilmember
• Kimberly A. Cobos-Cawthorne, Mayor
a. Montebello Fire , MCAP, Montebello Police and Building and Safety
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. which can be live streamed at www.cityofmontebello.com (Click on Live Stream).
I, Alicia Fernandez, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Montebello hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted on or before Sunday, August 21, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.
Alicia Fernandez, Senior Deputy City Clerk