CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 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 Human Resources
Director of Planning/Community Development
Director of Public Works
Director of Recreation and Community Services
Acting Director of Transportation
Arlene Salazar
Fernando Pelaez
Paul Espinosa
Michael Solorza
Ramon Figueroa
Joseph Palombi
Cesar Roldan
David Sosnowski
John Soria
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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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Raul Alvarez
Labor group: Montebello Police Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 602, 604, 608 and 610 Whittier Boulevard, Montebello, California Agency negotiators: Raul Alvarez, Joseph Palombi
Negotiating party: Weber Properties
Under negotiation: Price and terms of sale
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of litigation in one case
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
4. NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
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 May 22, 2024: City Council Meeting Page 4 of 7
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 - 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.
5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2476 TO ADD CHAPTER 2.91 FOR ELECTRONIC
AND PAPERLESS FILING OF FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION (FPPC) CAMPAIGN
DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2476 (Attachment A) to add Chapter 2.91 for electronic and paperless filing of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Campaign Disclosure Statements for all City of Montebello elected and appointed officials, City Council candidates, campaign committee, and designated City staff; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
6. APPROVE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4202 TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRECISION CONCRETE, INC. (DBA PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING) FOR SIDEWALK INSPECTION
AND INVENTORY SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award professional services agreement No. 4202 to Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. (DBA Precision Concrete Cutting) for sidewalk inspection and inventory services for a not-to-exceed amount of $88,270; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreement.
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
7. APPROVE SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FROM EXISTING QUALIFIED AND ELIGIBLE CITY OF
MONTEBELLO FRANCHISED SOLID WASTE HAULERS FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to publish a Request for Proposal to obtain residential Solid Waste and Recycling Services; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
8. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF A FUNDING APPLICATION FOR THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize Staff to submit a funding application for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or the Director of Public Works to sign all applicable grant application documents; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF GOLF COURSE RENOVATION PROJECT PHASE 1 (CP NO. 894-1) – NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Golf Course Renovation Project Phase 1 (CP No. 894-1) as completed by Los Angeles Engineering, Inc.; and,
2. Approve the final contract amount with Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. for the construction of the Project in the amount of $5,867,421 including change orders; and,
3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget (Attachment A); and,
4. Authorize the Senior Deputy City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion (Attachment B) with the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder; and,
5. Authorize the City Manager to release the retention payment due to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and,
6. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-33 APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 ANNUAL NATASHA LANE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 AND SETTING A DATE
FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-33 (Attachment A) approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer’s Report (Attachment B) for the Annual Natasha Lane Landscape Assessment District No. 2005-1 and setting a date for the Public Hearing for the regular meeting scheduled on June 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-32 APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 ANNUAL NATASHA LANE SEWER AND STORM WATER PUMP STATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 AND SETTING A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-32 (Attachment A) approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer’s Report (Attachment B) for the Annual Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Assessment District No. 2005-2 and setting a date for the Public Hearing for the regular meeting scheduled on June 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm;
2. Review the draft engineer’s report and comment prior to acceptance; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. APPROVE LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT TO MASTER RETAINER AGREEMENT NO. 4000 WITH KOA FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PLAZA DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Letter of Engagement to Master Retainer Agreement No. 4000 between the City of Montebello and KOA for Engineering Services for the Plaza Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project for a not-to- exceed amount of $109,782; and
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2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by increasing appropriations by $109,782 in Account No. 215- 30-330-6040.96 (Proposition C, Public Works, Engineering, Contract Services Engineering Design Service); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Letter of Engagement on behalf of the City; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-37 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY CALIFORNIA MUSEUM GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 24-37 authorizing the submission of an application for the State of California's Natural Resource Agency California Museum Grant Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit documents necessary for the completion of the awarded project; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2024 (Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24); and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CONFIRMATION OF ANNUAL TAX RATE FOR VOTER APPROVED INDEBTEDNESS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and adopt the attached Resolution establishing property tax override rates on voter approved indebtedness for retirement expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
2. Direct staff to forward the Resolution to the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller within the required time limit; and
3. Direct staff to take whatever additional actions necessary to ensure collection of the property tax override. and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 8, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
17. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-35 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED MAY 22, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-35 approving the Warrant Register dated May 22, 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.
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• Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
• David N. Torres, Councilmember
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor Pro Tem
• Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
• Scarlet Peralta, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on June 12, 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, May 19, 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