CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 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 Torres, and Councilmember Tamayo.
City Clerk Jimenez and City Treasurer Matanga were also present. Councilmember Jimenez arrived at 6:06 p.m.
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager Raul Alvarez, Assistant City Manager Arlene Salazar, Senior Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen, Deputy City Clerk Nelly Ochoa, Department Directors Michael Solorza, David Sosnowski, Cesar Roldan, Joseph Palombi, Ramon Figueroa, Fire Chief Pelaez and Acting Director Soria were present.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Alvarez Glasman announced the 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.
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney shall provide a briefing on the item listed for Closed Session as follows:
Mayor Peralta recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
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Agency Negotiators: Raul Alvarez
Labor group: Montebello Police Officers Association
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
Mayor Peralta reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
All five members were present to discuss all Closed Session items. City Attorney Alvarez Glasman provided the following report to City Council: Item No. 1, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken, direction was provided to the agency negotiator, and nothing to further to report; Item No. 2, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken, direction was provided to the agency negotiator and nothing further to report.
INVOCATION
Led by City Clerk Jimenez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Treasurer Matanga.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
None.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND INTERSEX (LGBTQI+)
PRIDE MONTH
Presented by Mayor Peralta.
4. PROCLAMATION FOR JUNETEENTH - FREEDOM DAY
Presented by Mayor Peralta.
5. PROCLAMATION FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AWARENESS DAY Presented by Mayor Peralta.
6. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL SCLERODERMA AWARENESS MONTH Presented by Mayor Peralta.
7. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL GUN AWARENESS DAY
Presented by Mayor Peralta.
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 June 12, 2024: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8
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 ten(10) 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.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
City Manager Alvarez announced that the Adventist White Memorial Ad Hoc met to discuss the partnership and long-term plans.
Director of Public Works Cesar Roldan announced the upcoming Montebello Boulevard Grade Separation Project and provided important dates for street closures and details about the Ground Breaking Ceremony.
Acting Director of Transportation John Soria announced upcoming changes in the bus schedule due to the ACE Project.
Director of Parks and Recreation David Sosnowski announced the upcoming events, which included Stride for Pride, Independence Day Spectacular, and the Heritage Festival.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 24-40 adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating and capital budgets for all funds; and,
2. Approve Resolution No. 24-41 adopting the compensation plan, table of organization and job classifications for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and,
3. Approve Resolution No. 24-42 establishing a Fiscal Year 2024-25 appropriations limit per Government Code Section 7190 (Gann Limit); and,
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Director of Finance Michael Solorza provided a presentation of the item, which included priority projects, an overview of the general fund revenue, the transit budget, and the capital improvement program.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez inquired about the funding for the pavement improvement project and whether it was allocated to specific streets. He further inquired about the variance in Public Works.
Director Roldan and Director Solorza provided clarification.
Councilmember Jimenez inquired about park safety and a police substation in the south. She expressed concern about the need for a substation.
City Manager Alvarez informed the Council that funding had been allocated for park rangers. However, the Council did not provide a directive to allocate funding for a substation.
Councilmembers Torres, Tamayo, and Mayor Peralta spoke in support of the proposed budget. They highlighted changes to the budget that will positively impact the community.
Mayor Peralta inquired about the justice assistance grant. Director Solorza provided clarification. She further asked if there was funding for new software to register for recreation classes.
Director Sosnowski stated that there wasn't but suggested that if the Council decides to pursue it, issuing an RFP to find June 12, 2024: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8
another provider would be the best approach.
Councilmember Torres asked staff to provide an analysis of the park bureau in a year to determine crime rates and safety needs.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Councilmember Tamayo, to approve the item; the motion passed by the following vote:
MOVED: Torres SECONDED: Tamayo APPROVED: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Melendez, Tamayo, Torres, Peralta
NOES: Jimenez
ABSTAIN: None
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.
Councilmember Torres pulled Item No. 18. Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, that Item Nos. 9-17 and 19-20 be approved; the motion passed unanimously.
9. ANNUAL APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT POLICY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-39 approving the Investment Policy Statement for the City and Successor Agency as required by Government Code Section 53601 et al.; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
10. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3937 WITH SPORTFIVE GOLF, LLC FOR
ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL
GOLF COURSE RENOVATION PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 3937 with SPORTFIVE Golf, LLC for additional architectural and engineering services in the amount not-to-exceed $59,450; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-34 APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROJECT LIST FOR SENATE BILL 1 "THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017" FUNDED PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-34 approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 project list for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 funded projects; and
2. Authorize staff to submit the resolution and project list to the California Transportation Commission (CTC); and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
12. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4205 WITH MCA CONSULTANTS TO
IMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) SB1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4205 to MCA Consultants to provide SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program services for a three (3) year term in a total not-to-exceed amount of $167,713; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
13. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO AGREEMENT 3871 WITH JAIRO’S PLUMBING, INC. TO PROVIDE
CITYWIDE ON-CALL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 3871 between the City of Montebello and Jairo’s Plumbing, Inc. for a One (1) Year Extension; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment; and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
14. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT 4123 WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. TO PROVIDE
CITYWIDE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4123 between the City of Montebello and Johnson Controls to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $320,000 to $400,000; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
15. RECEIVE AND FILE AND ADOPT THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO’S FINAL SYSTEMIC SAFETY ANALYSIS
REPORT PROGRAM (SSARP) AND LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN (LRSP)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file and adopt the City of Montebello’s final Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) and Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) prepared by Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
16. APPROVE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) HAZARD MITIGATION
GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve receipt of $209,800 in grant funding awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); and
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2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by increasing appropriations by $209,800 in Account No. 265- 85-858-6040.10 (Grants, Fire, FEMA-HMGP, Other Contract Services [Expenditures]) and Account No. 265-99-4198.16 (Grants, FEMA-HMGP [Revenue]); and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
17. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4206 WITH GEORGE HILLS TO PROVIDE
GENERAL LIABILITY THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4206 with George Hills for an initial three (3) year term in the amount that shall not exceed $291,500 over the three years; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 4206; and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
18. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4115 WITH CARE SOLACE, INC.,TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH COMMUNITY BASED COUNSELING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4115 between Care Solace, Inc., (“Care Solace”) and the City of Montebello to continue providing assistance to residents with finding community-based counseling; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 between Care Solace and the City of Montebello; and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Torres suggested setting a target of one thousand users to continue the program and increasing the target the following year.
Councilmember Tamayo expressed her discomfort with setting a target of one thousand users and suggested that further analysis be provided.
Councilmember Torres motioned, seconded by Mayor Peralta, to approve the item with the suggested target.
MOVED: Torres SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Melendez, Jimenez, Torres, Peralta
NOES: Tamayo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
19. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 22, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
20. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-38 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JUNE 12, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-38 approving the Warrant Register dated June 12, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, 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).
None.
COUNCIL/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor Pro Tem
1. Implement a vacant property registration program.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez requested Council consensus to implement a vacant property registration program. He further stated that he spoke with City Manager Alvarez, who confirmed that a current program exists. He further suggested that the City should collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Torres supported the idea. He further stated that he drafted an Ordinance to implement an ongoing list of vacant properties and gathered data from surrounding cities that have a similar program.
Mayor Peralta also supported the idea.
Consensus was received.
• Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
• David N. Torres, Councilmember
• Scarlet Peralta, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
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ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on June 26, 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, June 9, 2024, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Peralta motioned to adjourn in memory of Rolando Walter Wolovich. The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 2024, ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 26TH DAY OF JUNE 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