CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 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)
Rojas vs. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ17161758, ADJ17161759
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Topgolf Site
City’s Negotiators: Raul Alvarez, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Topgolf Montebello
Under negotiation: Terms of Lease
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
3. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - KATHLEEN RABAGO
4. NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
5. AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
6. ARMENIAN HISTORY MONTH
7. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
8. NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
9. HUMAN RESOURCES PROTOCOL PRESENTATION BY LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE April 10, 2024: City Council Meeting Page 4 of 7
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
PUBLIC HEARING
10. RESOLUTION NO. 24-21 ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”), CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2023050665) AND APPROVING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (“MMRP”) AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS; RESOLUTION NO. 24-22 ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO GENERAL PLAN AND ADOPTING THE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN; INTRODUCE AND WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2474 APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN MONTEBELLO SPECIFIC PLAN AND ZONE CHANGE.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-21 adopting environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), certifying the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2023050665), and approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”), and adopting the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations related to the Montebello 2040 General Plan Update, Downtown Montebello Specific Plan, and Zone Change; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-22 adopting an update to the City of Montebello General Plan (“2040 General Plan”) and adopting the City of Montebello Bicycle Master Plan and finding the Bicycle Master Plan exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.20(a)(1) and categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(h) (Class 4 - Minor Alterations of Land – creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way); and
3. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2474 approving the Downtown Montebello Specific Plan, related Zone Change, and an amendment to the Zoning Map; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. REVIEW OF CURRENT COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND AGENCIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and take action to fill assignments to various Boards and Agencies; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-26 REVISING AND UPDATING FEES FOR THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO'S
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-26 revising fees for the City of Montebello's Municipal Golf Course; and April 10, 2024: City Council Meeting Page 5 of 7
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. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD AND CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 24-16 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities; and
2. Approve Resolution No. 24-17 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to render full services to the City relating to a General Municipal Election to be held and conducted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; and
3. Approve Resolution No. 24-18 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with other Los Angeles County and State of California elections to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code; and
4. Approve Resolution No. 24-19 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; and
5. Approve Resolution No. 24-20 providing for a procedure for determining by lot a tie among candidates at the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election in accordance with Elections Code Section 15651.
14. APPROVE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO TO FUND STATE COMPLIANCE
MEASURES WITH THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP AND THE
COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS PERMIT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to fund the overages associated with the Los Angeles County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit’s compliance measures of the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group and the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP); and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by increasing appropriations by $23,785 in Account No. 229-30- 315-6040.10 (Measure W, Public Works, Stormwater, Outside Contracts); and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. APPROVE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4190 TO COLLICUTT ENERGY
SERVICES TO PROVIDE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4190 to Collicutt Energy Services to provide generator maintenance and repair services for an initial three (3) year term in a not-to-exceed amount of $251,168; and
2. Reject all other proposals; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of Six (6) 2070 traffic signal controllers from Los Angeles County Department of Public Works; and
2. Authorize staff to approve Los Angeles County Department of Public Works City Service Request No. 271404; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by increasing appropriations by $65,000 in Account No. 222-30- 300-6010.10 (Measure M, Public Works, Administration, Machinery and Equipment); and,
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-24 TO APPLY TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE
PROTECTION'S URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-24 authorizing the appropriate City staff member to execute and sign the document and to work with TreePeople to submit the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Urban Forestry Program application; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-25 GRANTING AN EASEMENT ON CITY-OWNED LAND, 1060 S
GREENWOOD AVE, TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (SCE) FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY
PURPOSES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No.24-25 (Attachment B) granting an easement on City-owned land, 1060 S.
Greenwood Ave., to Southern California Edison Company (SCE) for electrical utility purposes; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, to sign the Grant of the easement to Southern California Edison (SCE) on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 27, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
20. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-23 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED APRIL 10, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-23 approving the Warrant Register dated April 10, 2024.
21. APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY "PUBLIC POWER UP" PROGRAM FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AT CITY HALL
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve participation in the Los Angeles County "Public Power Up" Program for the acquisition of electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve participation and sign any necessary interest forms; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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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.
• David N. Torres, Councilmember
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor Pro Tem
1. Firework Stand Ordinance for 2024
• Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
• Scarlet Peralta, Mayor
1. Requesting Consensus for the City of Montebello to arrange a First Responders Appreciation Luncheon to recognize our Fire and Police personnel.
2. Earth Day Activities
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on April 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., which can be live- streamed at https://www.montebelloca.gov (Click on Live Stream).
I, Nelly Ochoa, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Montebello, hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted on or before Sunday, April 7, 2024, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Nelly Ochoa, 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