CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
David N. Torres, Mayor
Scarlet Peralta, Mayor Pro Tem
Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
CITY MANAGER
René Bobadilla
CITY TREASURER
David Matanga
CITY ATTORNEY
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman
CITY CLERK
Christopher Jimenez
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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
Director of Public Affairs and Information Technology
Arlene Salazar
Fernando Pelaez
Paul Espinosa
Michael Solorza
Nicholas Razo
Joseph Palombi
James Enriquez
David Sosnowski
Adrianna Kendricks
Michael Chee
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NOTICES
This City Council Meeting ("Council") 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 Resolution No. 23-17, adopted on February 22, 2023: Speakers shall not engage in willful conduct which interrupts the meeting or interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Any speaker who becomes boisterous while addressing the Council or who otherwise disrupts the orderly conduct of the Council business shall be called to order by the Mayor. If the conduct continues, the Mayor may bar the speaker from speaking and/or attending the meeting. Any disruption of the meeting shall be addressed in a manner consistent with AB 1100. The sergeant-of-arms shall enforce the rules of decorum and remove and/or arrest any person upon the direction of the Presiding Officer, or upon his or her own discretion, as applicable.
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 only the day of the meeting.
Speakers will be required to fill out a speaker card provided at the door and submit it to City Clerk staff prior to each Public Comment announcement period. Staff will number and call each speaker card in the order received. Closed Session begins at 6:00 p.m. and Regular Session begins immediately thereafter; if there is no Closed Session, Regular Session will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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 - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, the public may submit a speaker card to the City Clerk staff for Closed Session items, prior to the beginning of this statement. Speakers will be called in the order received. 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 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 and City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney shall provide a briefing on the item listed for Closed Session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation in one matter related to a claim presented by Infrastructure Engineering
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Consideration of initiation of litigation in one case
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
a. Concerned Residents v. City of Montebello – Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP00290 b. Neighbors for Elections Now v. City of Montebello – Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV01567
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: René Bobadilla, Nicholas Razo
Employee Groups: Various City employee groups, including but not limited to MPOA & MPMA
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
6. RECOGNITION DANIEL CASTILLO-LALYRE FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC DECATHLON 2023
7. SGVCOG MONTEBELLO PROJECT UPDATE
8. MCAP QUARTERLY REPORT UPDATE
9. STATE OF POLICE SERVICES
10. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
11. COVID-19 MEMORIAL DAY, MARCH 6, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES)
At this time, the public may submit speaker card(s) to the City Clerk staff, for both agenda and non-agenda items, prior to the beginning of this statement; Public Hearing items do not require a speaker card.
The City Council will address non-agenda items during this section and speakers will be called in the order received. Those persons not accommodated during this 30-minute period will have an opportunity to speak under “Public Comments – Continued”, after all scheduled matters have been considered. Public Hearing, Regular Business and/or Consent Calendar items will be addressed at the time that matter of business is heard, in the order received.
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 and City Council.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
REGULAR BUSINESS
12. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); 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 member wishes to discuss, including any items the public submitted speaker cards for, 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.
13. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2463 AMENDING SECTIONS 2.30.010 AND
2.30.130 OF THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REINSTATE THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND CHAPTER 2.44 OF THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REINSTATE THE TRAFFIC AND
SAFETY COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2463, with waiver of a full reading, to amend Sections 2.30.010 and 2.30.130 of the Montebello Municipal Code to reinstate the Civil Service Commission and Chapter 2.44 of the Montebello Municipal Code to reinstate the Traffic and Safety Commission; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
14. NOTICE OF COMPLETION – ANNUAL CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM CDBG PROJECT (FY 2020-21), CP NO. 885
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Annual Concrete Repair Program, Community Development Bock Grant (CDBG) Project (CP No. 885), as completed by CT&T Concrete Paving Inc.; and
2. Approve recommended “Changes in Work” for the project (Attachment A) in the amount of $193,069; with the final contract amount with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. of $373,320; and
3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget and Expenditures including change orders (Attachment B); and
4. Authorize the City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder (Attachment C); and
5. Authorize the City Manager to release the retention payment of $18,666 due to CT&T Concrete Paving 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.
15. TOLA STREET PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT – SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Set the Public Hearing Date for the City Council meeting on April 10, 2023 to consider the designation of a Preferential Parking District; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP NO. 23-9) FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE BROWNFIELD AREA/CHAPIN ROAD
LANDFILL AND PERFORM ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS AS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Issuing a Request for Proposals ("RFP") and authorize solicitation of proposals for a qualified Environmental Engineer or firm to conduct a comprehensive review of the Brownfield Area/Chapin Road Landfill and perform additional analysis as needed; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4079 FOR PARKS AND RECREATION GUIDE PRODUCTION (RFP NO. 23-5) TO MCGREGOR SHOTT, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4079 to McGregor Shott, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) annually for Parks and Recreation Guide production; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions necessary to execute and finalize an agreement on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, NO. 4080, WITH R&S OVERHEAD DOORS OF COMMERCE, INC., FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND DOOR REPAIR SERVICES AT THE
TRANSPORTATION FACILITY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve Professional Services Agreement, No. 4080, with R&S Overhead Doors of Commerce, Inc. (R&S Overhead Doors), for a three-year (3) term, for a total not-to-exceed amount of Eighty-Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy-Three Dollars ($85,273), for preventative maintenance and door repair services at the City of Montebello Transportation Facility; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to approve change orders for up to fifteen percent (15%) of the total agreement amount; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-22 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO TO APPLY TO THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) FOR FUNDING TO PURCHASE ZERO-EMISSION BUSES
UNDER THE LOW OR NO EMISSION GRANT PROGRAM AND THE GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS
FACILITIES PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-22 authorizing the City of Montebello to apply to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for funding to purchase zero-emission buses under the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program), in the amount of $6,925,000; and
2. Authorize the City of Montebello to apply to the FTA for funding to purchase zero-emission buses under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Bus and Bus Facilities Program); in the amount of $6,925,000; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
20. APPROVAL OF STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) FUNDS UTILIZATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the use of grant funding awarded to the Police Department by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) through Homeland Security Grant Program directly to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in the amount of $57,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the subrecipient agreement; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and increase appropriations by $57,000 in Account No. 265- 8016-2021-6010.10 (Grants, SHSP, FY 2020-21, Machinery & Equipment [expenditures]), and $57,000 in Account No. 265-99-4198.12 (Grants, Misceaneous Grants - SHSP [revenue]); and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
21. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-23 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED MARCH 22, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-23 approving the Warrant Register dated March 22, 2023.
22. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 11, 2023 CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT REGULAR MEETING; JANUARY 18, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; JANUARY 25, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; AND JANUARY 25, 2023 CITY
COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY JOINT REGULAR MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said minutes as written.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CONTINUED
AB 1234 TRAVEL REPORTS
Members will provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency as required by Government March 22, 2023: City Council Meeting Page 7 of 7
Code Section 53232.3(d).
COUNCIL/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
• Scarlet Peralta, Mayor Pro Tem
• David N. Torres, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on April 10, 2023 at 6:00 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, March 19, 2023 no later than 6:00 p.m.
Alicia Fernandez, Senior Deputy City Clerk
EXIHIBIT - CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA *Please note, the attached exhibit is a draft version that is to be used for reference purposes only; agenda items, information, and dates are subject to change. The exhibit will be placed at the end of the Agenda Packet.
• City of Montebello Forecasted City Council Agenda