CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Scarlet Peralta, Mayor
Salvador Melendez, Mayor Pro Tem
Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
David N. Torres, Councilmember
CITY MANAGER
Raul Alvarez
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 Planning/Community Development
Director of Public Works
Director of Recreation and Community Services
Director of Transportation
Arlene Salazar
Fernando Pelaez
Paul Espinosa
Michael Solorza
Joseph Palombi
Cesar Roldan
David Sosnowski
Adrianna Kendricks
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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:
Pursuant to Section 54957.95 of the Government Code, the presiding member of the legislative body conducting a meeting, or their designee, is authorized to remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting.
Any such removal will be preceded by a warning to the disruptive individual by the presiding member of the legislative body or their designee that the individual’s behavior is disrupting the meeting and that the individual’s failure to promptly cease their disruptive behavior may result in their removal.
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Navarro vs. City of Montebello, et al.
Case No. ADJ13310066, ADJ2613081, ADJ2548565, ADJ15539383, ADJ7472140, ADJ7964720, ADJ2654347, ADJ10708805, ADJ3507314, ADJ6779197, ADJ12495501, ADJ2613081, ADJ10708805, ADJ6773842
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
2. CARE SOLACE PRESENTATION
3. FIRE ACADEMY AND ORIENTATION PINNING
4. RECOGNITION OF NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
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.
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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
5. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-05 SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF THE ARMENIAN
GENOCIDE MARTYRS MONUMENT AS A CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL LANDMARK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 24-05 Supporting the Designation of the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument as a California State Historical Landmark; 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.
6. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2023 (Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24).
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-01 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE SECTION 3363.5 EXTENDING THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM TO
VOLUNTEERS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-01 Adopting California Labor Code Section 3363.5 Extending Coverage of Volunteers by the City of Montebello’s Workers’ Compensation Program.
8. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-06 FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE IN GAZA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Consider the adoption of Resolution No. 24-06 for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
9. WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2471 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.24 "CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS"
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2471 (Attachment "A") to amend Municipal Code Chapter 12.24; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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10. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP 24-10) FOR MASTER PLAN AND
DESIGN OF PARK AT THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP 24-10) for Master Plan and Design of a Park at the Montebello Municipal Golf Course; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4174 FOR GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES (RFP NO. 24-1) TO TROON GOLF
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4174 to Troon Golf for an amount not to exceed One Million Nine Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars ($1,946,478) for the initial year of a five-year (5-year) term for Golf Course Management, Maintenance and Operation Services at the Montebello Golf Course; 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. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by increasing appropriations by a total of $1,946,478 in Account No. 610-99-6040.10; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-07 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (OES) EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) GRANT
PROGRAM AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-07 authorizing the City Manager to execute the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program Application; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) GRANT PROGRAMS DIRECTORATE (GPD) FISCAL YEAR 2023 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTER
GRANT PROGRAM (AFG)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve submission of a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Grant; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
14. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT PROPOSAL APPLICATION FOR THE LISTOS CALIFORNIA (LC)
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM ADMINSITERED BY THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal-OES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the submission of a grant proposal application to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES) for the Listos California (LC) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Support Grant Program ; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS (CAL ICH) ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING PROGRAM ROUND 3, ROLLING APPLICATION (ERF-3-R)
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve submission of a grant proposal for the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the California Interagency Council on Homelessness Encampment Resolution Funding Program, Round 3, Rolling Application (ERF-3-R); and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2473 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.44 “TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION” OF THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE AND DEFINE THE
ROLES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Waive the Second and Adopt Ordinance No. 2473 amending Chapter 2.44 “Traffic and Safety Commission” of the Montebello Municipal Code to update and define the roles, duties, and responsibilities of commission members; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
17. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF HOME/CDBG PROGRAMS (RFP NO. 24-4)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Advanced AVANT-GARDE Corporation (“Avant Garde”) in an amount not-to-exceed $276,760 over the course of a two (2) year term for Professional Support Services for the Administration of HOME/CDBG Programs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed Professional Services Agreement with Advanced AVANT-GARDE Corporation; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
18. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-04 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JANUARY 24, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-04 approving the Warrant Register dated January 24, 2024.
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 Code Section 53232.3(d).
COUNCIL/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
• David N. Torres, Councilmember
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor Pro Tem
• Scarlet Peralta, Mayor
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CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on February 14, 2024, 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, January 21, 2024, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Senior 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