CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 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 Mayor Torres, Mayor Pro Tem Peralta, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Melendez, and Councilmember Tamayo. City Clerk Jimenez and City Treasurer Matanga were also present.
City Attorney Gloria Ramirez, Acting City Manager Arlene Salazar, Senior Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen, Management Analyst Samantha Nevarez, and all Department Directors were present.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Gloria Ramirez announ
ced the items for Closed Session.
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.
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney shall provide a briefing on the item listed for Closed Session as follows:
Mayor Torres recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 6:04 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
a. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Proposed Class Action Settlements
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City of Camden, et al., v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, et al., No. 2:23-cv-03230-RMG City of Camden, et al., v. 3M Company, No. 2:23-cv-03147-RMG
b. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Keller vs. City of Montebello, et al.
Case No: ADJ5593999, ADJ5594000, ADJ5594001
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One matter related to the Brownfield Overlay Zone
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Torres reconvened the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
All five members were present to discuss all Closed Session items. City Attorney Gloria Ramirez provided the following report to City Council: Item No. 1a, a briefing was provided, and the Council approved direction not to opt out of the class action settlement; Item No. 1b, Council received a briefing and approved the proposed settlement on the matter; Item No.
2. Council received a briefing and provided direction to the City Attorney's Office, no action was taken, and nothing further to report.
INVOCATION
Led by City Clerk Jimenez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Treasurer Matanga.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - ACTING CITY MANAGER
Acting City Manager Salazar announced the following corrections: Item No. 21 should state Agreement 4162; Item No. 6 should be Human Rights Month. Human Trafficking Awareness Month will be recognized in January.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
3. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - ABRAHAM LIM
Presented by Mayor Torres.
4. MOVEMBER
Presented by Mayor Torres.
5. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
Presented by Mayor Torres.
6. HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Torres presented the Proclamation for Human Rights Month.
7. ATHENS SERVICES - SERVICE UPDATES
Jessica Alveranga, Government Affairs Director of Athens Services, provided a presentation of the expected changes, including the first compost mulch giveaway, statistics of trash that has been diverted, and bulky items.
Mayor Pro Tem Peralta requested clarification about reporting bulky items.
Councilmember Melendez thanked Government Affairs Director Alveranga for clarifying the new Senate Bill 1383.
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Government Affairs Director Alveranga stated that she would be open to partnering with the Council to provide educational material for social media.
Mayor Torres asked how often lid flippers are done.
Government Affairs Director Alveranga provided clarification.
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.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged thirteen (13) members of the public wishing to address the City Council. Speakers were provided three minutes to address the City Council, and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.
Mayor Torres directed staff to contact several speakers to follow up on their concerns.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Acting City Manager Salazar invited the community to the following events: Veterans Day Memorial Event on November 11, 2023, at Montebello City Park; Winder Wonderland on December 2, at City Hall; and Lunch with the Montebello Police Chief Espinosa on December 6, at the Ark of Montebello.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. WAIVE FIRST READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2466 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION (CASE NO. PC-2023-0012-GPA-ZC-LLA) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 437 N. SPRUCE STREET TO ALLOW ZONING CONFORMITY FOR THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL USES AT THE PROJECT SITE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Uphold the recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zone Change (ZC) Case No. PC-2023-0012-GPA-ZC-LLA to amend the General Plan Designation from Boulevard Commercial to Boulevard Commercial (proposed Lot A) and Low Density Residential (proposed Lot B) and approve a Zone Change (ZC) from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C-1 (proposed Lot A) and R-1 (Single Family Residential) (proposed Lot B) to allow the existing commercial and residential uses at 437 N. Spruce Street, Montebello, California 90640 (the "Project Site") to be properly designated, and make related findings that the proposed project is consistent with the Montebello General Plan; and
2. Waive first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 2466 approving a GPA and ZC (Case No. PC-2023- 0012-GPA-ZC-LLA) for the property located at the Project Site; and
3. Find and determine the GPA and ZC to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) considering that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
No physical changes will occur as a result of the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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Mayor Torres opened the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m.
There were no speakers, and the Public Hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
REGULAR BUSINESS
9. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2467 ADDING THE NEW CITY OF MONTEBELLO LOGO AND ITS VARIATIONS TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.16.010 "CITY LOGO AND CITY SEAL ADOPTED AND ADDED"
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 2467(Attachment “A”) to add the new City of Montebello logo and its variations to Municipal Code Section 1.16.010; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Torres suggested a minor amendment to the City Logo. He asked that the word "Elevate" be removed and further stated that anything that has been printed currently does not require to be changed.
Councilmember Melendez asked if there was any financial impact of changing the logo.
Mayor Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peralta, to approve the litem; the motion passed by the following vote:
MOVED: Torres SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Peralta, Melendez, Tamayo, Torres
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Jimenez
ABSENT: None
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Peralta pulled Item No.21. Members of the Public pulled Item no's. 13, 18, and 21 for comments.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, that Item No’s. 10 -12, 15-20, and 22-26 be approved; the motion passed unanimously.
10. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA’s) AND NECESSARY
ACCESSORIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize Staff to execute an agreement with L.N. Curtis and Sons, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $418,500 for the purchase of 25 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA’s) Harnesses, 52 SCBA cylinders, 85 SCBA Masks, one (1) SCBA Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) System and necessary equipment and accessories; and
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2. Find that the use of the pre-bid Sourcewell contract #032620-LNC conforms with Montebello Municipal Code Chapter 3.20.050 (F) Cooperative Purchase; and
3. Approve the surplus of the unneeded Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA’s) and any associated equipment; and
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by increasing appropriations by $418,500 in Account No. 100- 85-860-6010.60 (General Fund, Fire, Suppression, Machinery and Equipment - Personal Protective Equipment); and
5. Take such additional, related actions necessary.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
11. APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR 2023 LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT (LEMHWA) GRANT FUNDING
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 Justice (DOJ), Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), FY 2023 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects, Grant Award Number 15JCOPS-23-GG- 01727-LEMH, in the amount of $197,250; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and increase appropriations by the following amounts in Account Nos. 265-80-833-5010.10- Grants, Police Department, LEMHWA - Mental Health Wellness, Overtime, $27,250: 265-80-833-6040.10 - Other Contract Services: $146,000, 265-80-833-6010.40 - Machinery and Equipment Computer Software: $24,000, and 265-99-4198.23 - Grants, LEMHWA Mental Health Wellness (Revenue) $197,250; and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
12. MONTEBELLO TORNADO EVENT UPDATE REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and File Montebello Tornado Event Update Report; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
13. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-78 APPROVING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) THRESHOLDS AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 743
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-78 approving a threshold of significance and screening criteria for purposes of analyzing transportation impacts pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) using Vehicle Miles Traveled (“VMT”) as required by Senate Bill 743 and make related findings that the proposed project is consistent with the Montebello General Plan; and
2. Determine and find that the subject is not a project within the meaning of the CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is therefore not subject to CEQA.
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged one(1) member of the public wishing to address the City Council. Speaker was provided three minutes to address the City Council and said speaker card is on file at the City Clerk’s office.
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Mayor Torres requested staff to add suggested ideas and requested a memo.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez; the motion passed unanimously.
14. REPORT OF EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING AND APPROVAL OF
CONTRACTS FOR REQUIRED REPAIR AND REMEDIATION WORK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the City Manager’s report of emergency repairs to the Montebello Police Department headquarters building pursuant to Montebello Municipal Code Section 3.20.140(F) and Public Contracts Code Section 22035; and
2. Determine and find that the repairs, remediation, and purchases are of an emergency nature and are required for use of the first floor of the Police Department Building; and
3. Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute professional service agreements with Office Solutions Business Products & Services LLC (DBA: Blue Space Interiors), Pro Ceramic Tile, Mr. Rooter Plumbing, Western Audio Visual, and Premier Wall Systems for the repair of the first floor of the Montebello Police Department; and
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by increasing appropriations by $500,000 in Account No. 100- 80-840-7115 (General Fund, Police, Headquarters Rehab-Repair, Building Improvements); and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
15. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3798 WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL TO PROVIDE JAIL
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 3798 with Allied Universal for professional services operating the Montebello Police Department’s Type 1 Jail Facility which will exercise the first of the provided two (2) year extensions; and
2. Authorize the Acting City Manager and/or her designee to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
16. AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,100,000 FOR THE MONTEBELLO DOWNTOWN SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget by increasing appropriations in the amount of $2,100,000 in Account No. 263-30-340-6040.45 (Sewer Infrastructure Improvement, Pubic Works, Sewer Maintenance, Contract Services-Sewer Maintenance) and Account No. 263-99-4025.10 (Sewer Infrastructure Improvement, SWRCB-Sewer Infrastructure Improvement) to fund the Downtown Sewer Infrastructure Improvement Project; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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17. APPROVE RECEIPT OF SUBWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CAL- OES) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) GRANT PROGRAM AND
APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve receipt of $2,211,745 in grant funding awarded to the City by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program as a Subaward from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES); and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by increasing appropriations by $2,211,745 in Account No. 262- 85-863-6040.10 (Cal-OES EOC, Fire, Cal-OES, Other Contract Services [Expenditures]) and Account No. 262-99-4198.15 (Cal-OES EOC, Cal-EOS [Revenue]); and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
18. CALL FOR MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 22, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Regular City Council Meeting on November 22, 2023, to begin at 6:00 p.m. for closed session and immediately commence the open meeting at the conclusion of closed session and not wait until 7:00 p.m., or to commence the open meeting at 6:00 p.m. if there are no closed session items; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged two(2) members of the public wishing to address the City Council. Speakers were provided three minutes to address the City Council, and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.
Mayor Pro Tem Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously by the following vote:
MOVED: Peralta SECONDED: Tamayo APPROVED: 3-2-0-0
AYES: Peralta, Tamayo, Torres
NOES: Jimenez, Melendez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
19. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP No. 24-9) FOR A SOURCE CAPTURE
EXHAUST SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 24-9) for a source capture exhaust system; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
20. APPROVE A REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT No. 4161 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND
THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR THE MONTEBELLO FIRE DEPARTMENT
EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a Revenue Sharing Agreement No. 4161 between the City of Montebello and the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) for the Montebello Fire Department Educational and Training Programs; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
21. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND QUIET CANNON MANAGEMENT (QCM) TO INCLUDE PAYMENT OF PRIOR INVOICES AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Montebello and Quiet Cannon Management, Inc. (QCM) related to the payment of invoices for “Campus Host Services” at Quiet Cannon for the period of July 2019 through September 2023; and
2. Approve the payment of invoices for landscape services of the surrounding areas at the Quiet Cannon for the period of January 2022 through September 2023; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by increasing appropriations by $338,318 in Account No. 610- 66-6040.10 (Golf Course, Quiet Cannon Perimeter, Other Contract Services); and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged two(2) members of the public wishing to address the City Council. Speakers were provided three minutes to address the City Council and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.
Mayor Pro Tem Peralta requested clarification of Section 2 of the agreement regarding the landscape services of the agreement. She further stated that given the lack of a contract agreement, she does not feel comfortable paying the invoices from 2019-2023.
Councilmember Melendez agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Peralta's comments.
Councilmember Tamayo asked if there was an agreement
Acting City Manager Salazar provided clarification of the master agreement and amendments.
Mayor Peralta motioned to approve staff recommendation no. 2 and give staff direction to negotiate recommendation no. 1; seconded by Councilmember Melendez; motion passed unanimously.
22. APPROVE SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF A FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TRAFFIC LASER SCANNER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a sole-source purchase order with Faro Technologies, Inc, for the total not-to-exceed amount of $65,000 to procure a laser scanner used for traffic accident 3-D reconstruction; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
23. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT AT 115 S. TAYLOR AVENUE
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Plans and Estimate for the Construction of the Senior Center Renovation Project at 115 S.
Taylor Avenue; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to publish the Notice Inviting Bids (Attachment A); and
3. Approve the Notice of Exemption (Attachment B) for the subject project and authorize the City Clerk to file the notice of Exemption with Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
24. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 4160 WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS FOR WASHINGTON BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM (TSSP)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. 4160 (Attachment A) with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for the Washington Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP); and
2. Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by allocating unprogrammed funds in fund 215 (Proposition C) by increasing appropriations by $559,800 (Account No. 215-99-7116, Proposition C, Improvements other than Building); and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
25. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 11, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
26. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-79 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED NOVEMBER 08, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-79 approving the Warrant Register dated November 08, 2023
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CONTINUED
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged two(2) members of the public wishing to address the City Council. Speakers were provided three minutes to address the City Council, and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.
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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).
None.
COUNCIL/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Scarlet Peralta, Mayor Pro Tem
• Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
• David N. Torres, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on November 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., which can be live- streamed at https://www.montebelloca.gov (Click on Live Stream).
I, Kimberly Guillen, Senior Deputy City Clerk for the City of Montebello, hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted on or before Sunday, November 5, 2023, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem Peralta motio
ned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
THE
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 2023 ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 10TH DAY OF JANU
ARY 2024.
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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
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To: City Clerk
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(Note: Please send all of my comments to all councilmembers and staff) So, I didn't have a chance to attend the 7/20/2023 special council meeting and I wasn't aware that the final plan of the Montebello Moves project was about to be approved and I have some comments to make about regarding the final plan:
For line 10, when did the extension to CSULA happen? Because I just want to say that I strongly support the line 10 extension from ELAC to CSULA but when I looked at the bus tracker app(myStop app) it shows that the line runs on Cesar Chavez between Atlantic and Eastern instead of Floral between Atlantic and Eastern that was shown on the proposed map.
In my opinion, I think it would be better to run on Floral between Atlantic and Eastern because Cesar Chavez already has a bus line which is Metro line 70 on Caesar Chavez.
For line 30, if the line is extended to South Pasadena, consider running on Garfield and Mission between Huntington and Fair Oaks replacing former Metro line 176 in order to avoid duplication with Metro lines 179(Huntington) and 260(Fair Oaks/ Huntington).
For lines 60&70, I strongly oppose cutting line 60 that serves Passons Bl and the San Gabriel River Parkway because it is the bus route that serves the major attraction including Pico Rivera City Hall, El Camino HS, Rivera Park, Magee Academy of Arts and Sciences, Rivera ES, and Rivera MS. Cutting this line would have a hard impact on students getting around on Passons Bl as well as other people who are running errands using this bus line. My solution is to either keep the current line 60 as is or merge lines 60 and 70 to become the new line 70 running between Montebello and Pico Rivera. If 60 and 70 is merged into new line 70, then please keep all the existing bus stops that were previously served by line 60 and add a new bus stop at Beverly Rd/Rosemead Bl (before intersection) so that there are more connections with other buses at Rosemead Bl/Beverly Rd with new line 70 traveling between Montebello and Pico Rivera. Either keeping line 60 or merging lines 60&70 to become new line 70 would eventually help serve the needs of the people who needed to get around on Passons Bl for errands or going to school.
Option 1-retaining existing line 60 as is map
Option 2-Map of merger of line 60 and 70 to become new line 70 In
regards to line 70, please retain the loop that runs on Mines, Montebello, Washington, and Maple east of the Montebello Metrolink Station.
For line 90, retain existing route because going though Lincoln and Via Paseo is within the residential area and so keeping Beverly Bl segment would be closer to business and commercial places.