AMENDED AGENDA
CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 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 SB 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)
One matter related to the Brownfield Overlay Zone
One matter related to Infrastructure Engineering
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Government Code Section 54947(b)(1)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar and Human Resources Director Nicholas Razo Employee Groups: Various City employee groups, including but not limited to MPOA, MPMA, and SMART TD.
4. 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
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
5. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - CAMILLA CHAN
6. ASIAN PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH
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7. NATIONAL PET MONTH
8. MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
9. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
10. NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
11. DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
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. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-28 APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE MONTEBELLO POLICE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MPMA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-28 approving a tentatively agreed to comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and the Montebello Police Management Association (MPMA); and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN FRAMEWORK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Economic Development Action Plan Framework; 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.
14. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP NO. 23-10) FOR LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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15. AUTHORIZE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 23-8 FOR PRINTING AND GRAPHIC
DESIGN SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the issuing of a Request for Proposals (RFP) 23-8 for printing and graphic design services; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 (CP NO. 892) – NOTICE OF COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Annual Slurry Seal Project for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (CP No. 892) as completed by Doug Martin Contracting Company, and
2. Find that the requested “Changes in Work” for the project (Attachment A) have no significant effect on the environment and approve the additional changes in the amount of $33,409. The final contract amount with Doug Martin Contracting Company is $657,193; and
3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget (Attachment B); and
4. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with LA County Recorder (Attachment C); and
5. Authorize the City Manager to release the retention payment due to Doug Martin Contracting Company following the mandatory waiting period from the date of Notice of completion is recorded; and
6. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17. ANNUAL CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM PROJECT FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 (CP NO. 891) – NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Annual Concrete Repair Program Project from Fiscal year 2021-22 (CP No. 891) as completed by CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., and
2. Find that the requested “Changes in Work” for the project (Attachment A) have no significant effect on the environment and approve the changes in the aggregate amount of $274,628. The final contract amount with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. is $1,483,611; and
3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget (Attachment B); and
4. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with LA County Recorder (Attachment C); and
5. Authorize the City Manager to release the retention payment due to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date of Notice of completion is recorded; and
6. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4005 WITH AVENU INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Amendment to Agreement No. 4005 with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC, (Avenu); and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2023 (Third Quarter).
20. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-29 TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND LIMITATIONS UNDER MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.54.040(C)(3) FOR NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS THAT WERE
DAMAGED OR PARTIALLY DESTROYED AS A RESULT OF THE MONTEBELLO TORNADO IN ORDER TO
FACILITATE REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH AFFECTED BUILDINGS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-29, approving a temporary suspension of the limitations under Montebello Municipal Code Section 17.54.040(C)(3) for Non-Conforming Uses/Buildings that were damaged or partially destroyed as a result of the Montebello tornado; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
21. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3444 WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC FOR
CITYWIDE HVAC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 3444 with Johnson Controls for Citywide Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance and Repair increasing the annual contract amount for Fiscal Year 2022-23 by $75,000 to a total of $204,052; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 on behalf of the City; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget by increasing appropriations by $56,250 in Account No. 100-30- 510-6040.60 (General Fund, Public Works, Facilities Maintenance, Building Maintenance/Reparis), and $18,750 in Account No. 600-90-915-6040.60 (Transit, Corporate Shops, Building Maintenance/Repairs), and;
4. Authorize the issuance of an RFP for Citywide HVAC Maintenance and Repair services; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
22. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (SoCalGas) PLANNING GRANTS TO SUPPORT CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve submission of a grant application for the SoCalGas Planning Grants to Support Climate Adaptation and Resiliency; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
23. ACKNOWLEDGE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Acknowledge submission of a grant application in the amount of 2.5 million dollars for the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Fiscal Year 2023 program; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
24. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 27, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; MARCH 1, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; MARCH 13, 2023 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said minutes as is.
25. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-30 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED MAY 10, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-30 approving the Warrant Register dated May 10, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CONTINUED
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AB 1234 TRAVEL REPORTS
Members 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/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
• Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
1. Request Council Consensus to display an LGBTQIA banner.
• David N. Torres, Mayor
1. Request for council consensus to recognize May 26, 2023 as National Poppy Day to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform.
2. Request(s) for certain budget presentations and information.
3. Request for council consensus directing staff to study fees related to fundraising by non-profits and other community organizations in Montebello.
• Scarlet Peralta, Mayor Pro Tem
• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on May 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. which can be live streamed at https://www.montebelloca.gov (Click on Live Stream).
I, Kimberly Guillen, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Montebello hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted on or before Sunday, May 7, 2023 no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Deputy City Clerk
EXHIBIT - CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED 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 Agenda