CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023 AT 5:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
David N. Torres, Mayor/Chairperson
Scarlet Peralta, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson
Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember/Member
Salvador Melendez, Councilmember/Member
Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember/Member
CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
René Bobadilla
CITY TREASURER
David Matanga
CITY ATTO
RNEY/AUTHORITY
COUNSEL
Arnold M.
Alvarez-Glasman
CITY CLERK/SECRETARY OF AUTHORITY
Christopher Jimenez
DEPARTMENT HEAD
S
Assista
nt 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
Director of Public Affairs and Technology
Arlene Salazar
Fernando P
elaez
Paul Espinosa
Michael Solorza
Nicholas Razo
Joseph Palombi
James Enriquez
David Sosnowski
Adrianna Kendricks
Michael Chee
AMENDED
January 11, 2023: City Council, Public Financing Authority, and Successor Agency Meeting
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COVID-19 NOTICE: The City Council rescinded the Declaration of the Local Emergency and the continuation of teleconferencing open meetings pursuant to AB 361 by adopting Resolution No. 22-21 on Wednesday,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/Public Financing Authority/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting ("Council"/"PFA/SA") 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.montebelloca.gov, 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/SA or who otherwise disrupts the orderly conduct of the Council/PFA/SA’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/PFA meetings, you may address the City Council/PFA 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, January 11, 2023 by 3:00 p.m. These comments will be submitted to all members of the City Council/PFA/SA 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/SA. Any requests to provide public comment which is submitted after the deadlines indicated above will not be submitted to the City Council/PFA/SA, 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: Agendas, Minutes, and Videos.
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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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Two matters
REGULAR SESSION NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
3. RECOGNITION OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS, POLICE EXPLORERS, AND FIREFIGHTERS
4. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - DR. CARLOS MANUEL HARO
5. HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA AND AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES) At this time, the general public may address the City Council/PFA 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/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.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
PUBLIC HEARING
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6. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-01 APPROVING A PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO THE FY 2020-21 CDBG/HOME ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REALLOCATE
CDBG-CV FUNDED ACTIVITIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Substantial Amendment Number 2 to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Action Plan Amendment; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-01 approving Substantial Amendment Number 2 to the FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan Amendment; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
7. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN ENERGY SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ALLIANCE BUILDING SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTE: This Public Hearing will be continued to the City Council Meeting of January 25, 2023 or at a date thereafter as determined by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. REVIEW OF CURRENT COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, AGENCIES, AD HOC AND TASK
FORCE COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and take action to fill assignments to various Boards, Agencies, Ad Hoc and Task Force Committees; and
2. Designate the Mayor as the representative to the Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee, and the Mayor Pro Tempore as the alternate representative; and
3. Designate the Mayor as the representative to the Board of Directors of Sanitation Districts No's. 2 and 15 of Los Angeles County, and designate an alternate member of the City Council as the alternate; and
4. Approve and fill assignments to the Financial Reporting Ad Hoc; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-03 APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE(S) TO THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-03 appointing James Enriquez, Public Works Director, as the primary board member and Rita Montalvo, Assistant Director, as the alternate board members representing the City of Montebello to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority.
10. CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES – TWO (2) AT-LARGE SEATS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Fill the two (2) City Council vacancies either by appointment or by calling a special election within 60- days of December 14, 2022, the date on which the vacancies occurred; or
2. Repeal by Ordinance that portion of the Montebello Municipal Code section 2.08.050(G) that established a temporary seven-member City Council.
11. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2459, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2443; CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY STARTING TIME ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY January 11, 2023: City Council, Public Financing Authority, and Successor Agency Meeting
COUNCIL MEETINGS AND ESTABLISH STUDY SESSION TO REVIEW NEWLY PROPOSED RULES OF ORDER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Introduce the attached Ordinance repealing previously adopted Ordinance 2443;
2. Temporarily adjust the starting time of City Council, Public Finance Authority and Successor Agency meetings;
3. Set a time to conduct a Study Session to review the proposed changes to the City Council/Authority/Agency Meeting Rules of Order offered by Mayor Torres; or
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-04 REINSTATING MAYOR TORRES’ COUNCIL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution reinstating Mayor Torres’ Council rights and privileges; or
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2460, REPEALING
VARIOUS EXCEPTIONS OF BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PROFESSIONAL/SPECIAL SERVICES AND STANDARDIZATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3.20.050 AND
3.21.025 OF THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Introduce the attached Ordinance amending Montebello Municipal Code sections 3.20.050 and
3.21.025 to repeal various exceptions of bidding procedures for professional and special services; and standardization of goods and services; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. APPROVE THE 2023 DATES FOR SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSIONS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed 2023 calendar year dates establishing Special City Council Study Sessions
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.
15. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3886 - SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
PROVIDER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 extending Agreement No. 3886 for an additional one-year (1-year) term to provide services for the City's Summer Food Service Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
16. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PAYMENTS TO INTER-AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS INTEROPERABILITY (ICI) SYSTEM AUTHORITY THROUGH THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS,
INC. UNDER THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Authorize payments to Interagency Communications Interoperability Authority (ICI System) through the City of Glendale for required radio maintenance and infrastructure repair services provided by Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) for the duration of the six year agreement, and
2. Authorize the total contract expenditures not to exceed $1,747,339 to account for the System Upgrade Agreement (SUA), Advance Series Package, and Master Site/DSR, and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17. ADOPT SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO'S. 23-01 AND 23-02 APPROVING OF FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (23-24 ROPS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
1. Adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. 23-01 adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (23-24 ROPS); and
2. Adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. 23-02 adopting the Successor Agency's administrative budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal year; and
3. Direct staff to submit all required resolutions and related documents to the State of California's Department of Finance per Assembly Bill 26, Senate Bill 107 and all related redevelopment dissolution statutes and guidelines; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. EMERGENCY PLUMBING REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS – CITY MANAGER'S FINAL REPORT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the City Manager’s final report of the emergency procurement of plumbing repairs at various locations as prescribed in Montebello Municipal Code Section 3.20.50; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget by increasing appropriations by a total of $99,969 in the Measure A Fund (Account No. 221-70-720-6040.45, Measure A, Parks and Recreation, Parks Maintenance, Sewer Maintenance); and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-02 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JANUARY 11, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-02 Approving the Warrant Register dated January 11, 2023.
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. • Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
1. Jerry Griffin - follow up with staff on placing a framed image of the late Mr. Griffin at every fire station to honor his memory and help bring awareness to the members in the Montebello Fire Department during bullying prevention, mental health, suicide prevention month.
2. Formal Apology - ask for Council consensus to hold Mr.Torres accountable for his actions and behavior toward the employees he harassed and intimidated by offering a formal apology for the damage he caused them before considering reinstating his privileges.
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• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember:
1. Requesting Council consensus for a Resolution condemning the illegal blockade of Artsakh.
2. Safety concerns on 6th Street and Whittier Blvd.
• Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember:
1. Request for status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
2. Comments during City Council meetings should focus on issues and not be personalized. • Scarlet Peralta, Mayor Pro Tem
1. Reinstate Traffic & Safety Commission.
2. Reinstate Civil Service Commission.
a. Develop a Traffic & Safety Q&A and Directory.
• David N. Torres, Mayor
1. Requesting Council consensus directing staff to procure and install chairs in Council Chambers.
2. Requesting Council consensus directing staff to address audio issues in Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on January 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. which can be live streamed at https://www.montebelloca.gov (Click on Live Stream).
I, Alicia Fernandez, Senior Deputy City Clerk for the City of Montebello hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted on or before Sunday, January 8, 2023 5:00 p.m.
Alicia Fernandez, Senior Deputy City Clerk