CITY OF MONTEBELLO
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Torres called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present were Councilmember Melendez, Councilmember Tamayo, Mayor Pro Tem Peralta, and Mayor Torres.
Councilmember Jimenez arrived at 6:11 p.m. City Clerk Jimenez and Treasurer Matanga were also present.
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Director of Planning and Community Development Joseph Palombi, and Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (30 MINUTES)
At this time, the general public may only address the City Council during this Special Meeting on items which have been described in the notice of this Special meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.3(a). Please be aware that the maximum time allotted for members of the public to speak on shall not exceed three (3) minutes per person. 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.
Mayor
Torres stated that the Public Comment Portion would be a dialogue and that participants would have an opportunity to come up to the podium to speak after the Public Comment Section for additional comments.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged six (6) speaker card(s) submitted to the City Clerk's Office. Said speaker card(s) are on file at the City Clerk’s office.
REGULAR SESSION
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CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA CITY MANAGER
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
1. REVIEW OF BROWNFIELD OVERLAY DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file.
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Director of Planning and Community Development Joseph Palombi provided a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
The presentation covered the current areas of concern; potential damage; maps of the area; the history associated with the Brownfield Area, and objectives for future actions.
Councilmember Jimenez stated that the City should work with a consultant to understand how the City can come to a conclusion to asses the issue and help the residents and businesses affected by the issue. She believes that the residents in the southern area are not aware of what is going on.
Councilmember Melendez thanked everyone who attended the meeting and asked staff if they could clarify what issues could arise from the contaminated land. He further suggested townhall meetings in the southern area to invite the residents and business owners to discuss how to mitigate the issue.
Director Palombi stated that he was not qualified to provide clarification.
Councilmember Tamayo expressed the importance of working with businesses, residents, and the regulating agencies.
Mayor Pro Tem Peralta thanked the staff and the residents for participating in the study session.
Mayor Torres thanked everyone who was involved in understanding the history and current status. Mayor Torres asked clarifying questions, including describing a pre-regulation closed landfill, and the grant funding that was awarded to the City to study the area. Director Palombi provided clarification.
Mayor Torres asked a member of the audience, Mark Cousino, Hazard Management Consultant, clarifying questions regarding quarterly reviews conducted by Los Angeles County. Mr. Cousino provided clarification.
Mayor Torres asked if there was a representative from the Regulatory Agencies - State or Federal Office. Assistant City Manager Salazar stated that there was not.
Mayor Torres welcomed any additional comments from members of the public.
One (1) member of the public made additional comments based on the presentation provided, said speaker card is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that his office sent out correspondence to every business owner in the district to provide outreach for further review and analysis.
Mayor Torres suggested to any regulatory agencies that were watching to comment on the issue. Mayor Torres directed staff to create an RFP for Council consideration to understand what an analysis would entail.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peralta to approve Mayor Torres's direction. The motion was approved unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to a Special City Council Meeting scheduled on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. which can be live streamed at https://www.montebelloca.gov (Click on Live Stream).
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Date and Posted: February 23, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
I, Alicia Fernandez, Sr. Deputy City Clerk for the City of Montebello hereby certify that the foregoing Notice of the Special Meeting was posted at City Hall and the City’s website and delivered to each member of the City of Montebello City Council no less than 24-hours before the start of the Special Meeting.
Alicia Fernandez, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2023 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2023.