CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Peralta called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present were Mayor Peralta, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Tamayo, and Councilmember Torres. City Clerk Jimenez and City Treasurer Matanga were also present.
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager Raul Alvarez, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Senior Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen, Management Analyst Samantha Nevarez; Department Directors: Michael Solorza, Joseph Palombi, Cesar Roldan, David Sosnoswki, Chief Pelaez and Chief Espinosa were present.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman announced the Closed Session Item. He further stated that there was an item that came after the posting of the agenda that required immediate direction.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez to add Closed Session Item 1b.; the motion was approved unanimously.
Item No. 1b.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Montebello vs. Carl's Jr. Restaurants, LLC
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. Case No. 2STCV44248
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
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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 Perlalta recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 6:03 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session item and Item 1b:
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
Mayor Peralta reconvened the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
All five members were present to discuss all Closed Session items. City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman provided the following report to the City Council: Item No. 1, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken, and nothing further to report; Item No. 1b, the City Council unanimously accepted the settlement that was offered by Carl's Jr. to reimburse the City a total of $170,000, for payments made on behalf of a worker's compensation matter and directed the City Manager to execute the Settlement Agreement.
INVOCATION
Led by City Clerk Jimenez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Torres.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
City Manager announced the following changes to the agenda:
Item No. 4 was moved to the following meeting.
Item No. 6 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for a presentation by the City Treasurer Matanga.
Mayor Peralta changed the order of the agenda to the following:
• Presentations
• Public Comments
• Item No. 8 will be pulled from the Consent Calendar for Council discussion. • Regular Business
• Consent Calendar
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
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2. CARE SOLACE PRESENTATION
Anita Ward, Chief Growth Officer from Care Solace, provided a presentation on the trends.
Councilmember Torres asked about the calls they'd received, noting that some were members residing in different zip codes. He further asked about advertising on Montebello Buses and including pamphlets.
Assistant City Manager Salazar stated that the City has not advertised on the buses but has advertised through other outlets. However, the City does anticipate creating additional advertising materials.
Councilmember Torres asked about the services that have been provided to individuals without insurance.
Chief Growth Officer Ward stated that the program connects those individuals with cost-beneficial providers.
3. FIRE ACADEMY AND ORIENTATION PINNING
Presented by Mayor Peralta and Fire Chief Pelaez.
4. RECOGNITION OF NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
This Item was moved to a future meeting.
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.
Mayor Peralta suggested decreasing the speakers' time to two minutes per individual to allow all speakers an opportunity to address the City Council. There were no objections from the Council to change the time.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged twelve(12) members of the public wishing to address the City Council. Speakers were provided two minutes to address the City Council, and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
City Manager Alvarez introduced the new Public Works Director, Cesar Roldan. He also announced the upcoming Budget Workshops and invited the community to participate. Lastly, he announced the upcoming Traffic and Safety Commission Meeting.
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.
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Mayor Peralta reconvened the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Director of Planning and Community Development Joe Palombi provided an overview of the item.
Councilmember Torres asked about the financial obligations for ADA access.
Director Palombi stated that there are no developmental changes to the site. Therefore, there were no financial obligations for ADA access.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Item No. 6 was pulled for a presentation by the City Treasurer, and Item No. 8 was previously discussed and approved.
Mayor Peralta pulled Item Nos. 11 and 14.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, that Items No. 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15-18 be approved; the motion passed unanimously.
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).
City Treasurer Matanga provided a presentation of the item.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged seventeen (17) members of the public wishing to address the City Council. Speakers were provided two minutes to address the City Council, and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.
The Council spoke in support of the Resolution.
Councilmember Torres requested that the Resolution be updated to reflect the current number of deaths from 24,000 to 25,000.
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Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Peralta, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Peralta announced a recess at 8:42 p.m.
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.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Mayor Peralta requested a presentation of the item.
Director of Parks and Community Services, David Sosnowski, provided an overview of the item.
Mayor Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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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.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Mayor Peralta requested a presentation of the item.
Fire Chief Pelaez provided an overview of the item.
Mayor Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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)
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.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
17. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF HOME/CDBG PROGRAMS (RFP NO. 24-4)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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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.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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).
Mayor Peralta stated that she attended the US Mayors Conference and had the opportunity to speak to Mayors from across the nation to discuss similar issues that other communities are facing.
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
Mayor Peralta asked for a moment of silence for Dora Baca Haro.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 2024, ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.
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