CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 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 Officers Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Raul Alvarez
Employee Groups: Various City employee groups including but not limited to MPMA, MFMA, MMMA, MSA, MPOA, MCEA, MFA, MMPA, MEMA, SMART-TD, and unrepresented employees.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Danielle Venegas vs. City of Montebello, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV42563
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Henry R. Velasquez vs City of Montebello
Case No: ADJ13048344
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation in two cases related to personnel matters
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
6. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - SYLVIA TAKEYAMA
7. ASHIYA MONTEBELLO STUDENTS
8. FIRE ACADEMY AND ORIENTATION PINNING
9. MONTEBELLO GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT UPDATES - SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
10. SOLAR ROOF HVAC PRESENTATION
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
11. RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING CHARGES ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider approving the attached Resolution No. 24-47 establishing the updated residential solid waste collection and recycling rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Attachment A) per the 2020 settlement agreement between Arakelian Enterprises (dba Athens Services) and the City of Montebello; and,
2. Direct staff to forward the Resolution to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the revised charges on the property tax rolls.
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-43 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024–25 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL NATASHA LANE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 AND LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 24-43 (Attachment A) confirming the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer’s Report (Attachment B) for the Annual Natasha Lane Landscape Assessment District No. 2005-1; and
2. Authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Assessment; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-44 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024–25 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL NATASHA LANE SEWER AND STORM WATER June 26, 2024: City Council Meeting Page 5 of 9
PUMP ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 AND LEVYING SUCH ASSESSMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 24-44 (Attachment A) confirming the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Engineer’s Report (Attachment B) for the Annual Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Assessment District No. 2005-2; and,
2. Authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Assessments; and.
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. INTRODUCE AND WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2477 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA NO. 01-24) BETWEEN PREMIER MEDIA SOUTHWEST LLC AND THE CITY OF
MONTEBELLO TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF A NEW DOUBLE FACED 14’ X 48’, OFF PREMISES DIGITAL DISPLAY SIGN WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 75 FEET, PURSUANT TO MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.62.105 ET SEQ. (OFF-PREMISES DIGITAL DISPLAY SIGNS), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2601 VIA CAMPO, MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2477 approving the Development Agreement (DA No. 01-24) between the City of Montebello and Premier Media Southwest LLC for the property located at 2601 Via Campo, Montebello, CA 90640; and
2. Determine and Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 - Class 32 as it meets the required conditions and none of the limitations set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply; and
3. Take such additional and/or related action that may be desirable.
REGULAR BUSINESS
15. ADOPT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DOG PARK AT ACUÑA PARK (CP 922) AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH BID ADVERTISEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Environmental Assessment pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
2. Adopt plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate for the construction of a dog park at Acuña Park (CP 922); and
3. Authorize staff to proceed with advertising for construction bids; and,
4. 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.
16. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3894 WITH TRANSTRACK SYSTEMS, AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3903 WITH REMIX TECHNOLOGIES, AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3978 WITH OPTIBUS, FOR TRANSIT ANALYSIS, SCHEDULING, AND REPORTING
SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 3894 with Transtrack Systems, Inc. (Transtrack), for a one- year (1-year) term, to extend end-user software licenses and support services for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) reporting, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $30,568; and June 26, 2024: City Council Meeting Page 6 of 9
2. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3903 with Remix Technologies, LLC, a subsidiary corporation under Via Transportation, Inc. (Remix), for a 1-year term, to extend end-user software licenses and support services for transit analysis, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $30,000; and
3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 3978 with Optibus, Inc. (Optibus), for a 1-year term, to extend end-user software licenses and support services for transit scheduling, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $70,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments listed above on the city’s behalf; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3733 WITH LPM CONSULTING INC. TO PROVIDE MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’ SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 3733 with LPM Consulting Inc. (LPM Consulting), for an additional two-year (2-year) term, to provide monitoring and oversight services for Montebello Bus Lines’ (MBL) Substance Abuse Program; for a total not-to-exceed amount of $50,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 on the city’s behalf; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. ACCEPTANCE OF GOLF COURSE RENOVATION PROJECT PHASE 2 (CP NO. 894-2) – NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Golf Course Renovation Project Phase 2 (CP No. 894-2) as completed by American Landscape, Inc.; and,
2. Approve the final contract amount with American Landscape, Inc. for the construction of the Project in the amount of $10,954,901 including change orders; and
3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget (Attachment A); and
4. Authorize the 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 American Landscape, 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.
19. APPROVE LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT TO MASTER RETAINER AGREEMENT NO. 4000 WITH KOA FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES PROPOSAL FOR OLYMPIC BLVD COMPLETE STREET FEASIBILITY STUDY (CP 905)
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 Olympic Boulevard Complete Street Feasibility Study (CP 905) for a not-to-exceed amount of $609,365; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget by increasing appropriations by $309,365 in Account No. 201- 30-330-6040.80 (RMRA, Public Works, Engineering, Contract Services Engineering Services) 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.
20. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO AGREEMENT 3892 WITH ION SECURITY SYSTEMS, LLC TO PROVIDE
CITYWIDE MONITORING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS OF SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 3892 between the City of Montebello and Ion Security Systems, LLC for a One (1) Year Extension; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment; and, June 26, 2024: City Council Meeting Page 7 of 9
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
21. ADOPT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 7 VARIOUS INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT 851 – FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5247(024) AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH BID ADVERTISEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Environmental Assessment pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
2. Adopt the one hundred percent completed plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate for Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 7 Capital Project 851 – Federal Project No. HSIPL-5247(024); and
3. Authorize staff to proceed with a bid advertisement for construction; and,
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desired.
22. APPROVE LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT TO MASTER RETAINER AGREEMENT NO. 3999 WITH MARK
THOMAS AND COMPANY FOR DESIGN OF THE DOWNTOWN SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. C-06-8701-110
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council
1. Approve a Letter of Engagement to Master Retainer Agreement No. 3999 between the City of Montebello and Mark Thomas and Company (Consultant) for the design of the Downtown Sewer Infrastructure Improvement Project No. C-06-8701-110 for a not-to-exceed amount of $518,907 payable from Measure M and Measure R fund reserves; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget by increasing appropriations by $118,907 in Account No. 222-30-330-6040.96 (Measure M, Public Works, Engineering, Contract Services Engineering Design Service) and $400,000 in Account No. 220-30-330-6040.96 (Measure R, Public Works, Engineering, Contract Services Engineering Design Service) and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Letter of Engagement.
23. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-45 APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE(S) TO THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 24-45 appointing one primary board member and two alternate board members representing the City of Montebello on the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
24. APPROVE UTILIZING SERVPRO GLOBAL DISASTER RECOVERY TEAM TO PROVIDE ON-CALL
EMERGENCY CLEAN-UP SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve utilizing SERVPRO Global Disaster Recovery Team to provide on-call emergency clean-up and related services on an as-needed basis; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 4207 with SERVPRO Global Disaster Recovery Team; and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
25. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); and June 26, 2024: City Council Meeting Page 8 of 9
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
26. APPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 24-19 FOR REPLACEMENT AND
INSTALLATION OF TWO LED SIGNS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize issuing a Request for Proposals ("RFP”) No. 24-19 for replacement and installation of two Light Emitting Diode (LED) signs – one located at City Park and the other located at the Montebello Civic Center; and,
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
27. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-49 TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TO OBLIGATE FUNDING FOR A MOBILE HYDROGEN FUEL CELL FUELING STATION, AN ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND NON-REVENUE RELIEF VEHICLES.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-49 to authorize submitting an application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to obligate funding for a mobile hydrogen fuel cell fueling station, an asset management system, and non-revenue relief vehicles; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
28. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 12, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
29. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-46 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JUNE 26, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:...
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-46 approving the Warrant Register dated June 26, 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
1. Vacant and blighted commercial properties ordinance.
2. Rain barrel giveaway program in conjunction with water district for water conservation and emergency preparedness.
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor Pro Tem
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• Scarlet Peralta, Mayor
1. Re-establishing City of Montebello's 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
2. Congratulations Transit Planner - Alfredo Machucha recognized by the American Planning Association – Los Angeles on for his work on Montebello’s FMLM Plan.
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on July 24, 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 23, 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