CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 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 Torres, and Councilmember Tamayo. City Clerk Jimenez and City Treasurer Matanga were also present.
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager Raul Alvarez, Senior Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Guillen, Deputy City Clerk Nelly Ochoa, and all Department Directors David Sosnowski, Cesar Palombi, Joseph Palombi, Ramon Figueroa, Acting Director John Soria, Police Chief Paul Espinosa, and Fire Chief Fernando Pelaez.
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 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. INSURANCE LIABILITY CLAIM
Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Arlene Salazar
Agency claimed against: City of Montebello, et al.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation in one case
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Prologis, Inc. v. LA County Metropolitan, et al. (24STCP02014)
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 Arnold Alvarez-Glasman provided the following report to City Council: Item No. 1, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken, and nothing to further to report; Item No. 2, a briefing was provided to City Council, City Council provided direction to the agency's negotiator, no action was taken and nothing further to report; Item No. 3, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken and nothing further to report; Item No. 4, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken and nothing further to report; Item No. 5, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken 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
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6. MONTEBELLO YOUTH LEADERSHIP CLUBS 11-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Presented by Mayor Peralta.
7. CHECK PRESENTATION TO VARIOUS CITY ORGANIZATIONS (YMCA, LIONS CLUB, ROTARY, ASHIYA
SISTER CITY, STEPANAKERT SISTER CITY, MONTEBELLO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, MONTEBELLO
CHAMBER)
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 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 eight(8) 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 invited the community to join the 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony before the start of the City Council Meeting. He also announced the new Tesla Development Site in Montebello, which includes a showroom, maintenance facility, and a pick-up location for pre-ordered vehicles. He thanked the Director of Planning and Community Development, Joseph Palombi, and his team for their hard work in bringing this new business to the community.
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 and Mayor Peralta pulled Item No. 13.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, that Item Nos. 8-12 and 14-18, be approved; the motion passed unanimously.
8. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2021 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT THROUGH AGREEMENT NO. 4222 WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES' CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4222 with the County of Los Angeles’ Chief Executive Office (CEO) to accept previously awarded pass through public safety grant funding; and,
2. Accept grant funding of $57,000 from the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), which was previously awarded in 2021, to purchase public safety equipment; and,
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget by increasing appropriations by $57,000 in Account No. 265- 85-866-6040.10 (Grants, Fire, State Homeland Security Program, Other Contract Services [expenditures]) and $57,000 in Account No. 265-99-4198.18 (Grants, State Homeland Security Program [revenue]); and,
4. Take such additional, related action(s) that may be desirable.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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9. ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-67 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAFE CLEAN
WATER MUNICIPAL FUNDS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 24-67 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Safe Clean Water Municipal Funds Transfer Agreement with Los Angeles County Flood Control District; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
10. APPROVE EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER FOR A.O. REED & CO, LLC TO REPLACE THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT SERVER ROOM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve by a four-fifths vote of the City Council an emergency purchase order with A.O. Reed & Co.
LLC for emergency replacement of the Police Department Server Room Air Conditioning system per Montebello Municipal Code Section 3.20.050; and,
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget by increasing appropriations by $54,534 in Account No. 100-80- 840-6040.60 (General Fund, Police Department, Headquarters Rehab-Repair, Contract Services Building Maintenance/Repairs); and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
11. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) PLANNING GRANT AWARD AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CALTRANS RELATED TO THE
GRANT AWARD
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing receipt of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Award for four hundred forty-two thousand six hundred and fifty dollars ($442,650) including authorizing the required local match of fifty-seven thousand three hundred fifty dollars ($57,350); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant documents and any amendments thereto, to deliver all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Grant Award, and to negotiate and enter into a contract with Caltrans related to the grant award on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional and/or related action that may be necessary.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
12. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CAL OES) FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the submission of a grant application for the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Fiscal Year 2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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13. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-72 APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE MONTEBELLO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-73 APPROVING THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO COMPENSATION
PLAN, TABLE OF ORGANIZATION, AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-72 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and the Montebello Police Officers Association (MPOA) regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-73 approving the City of Montebello compensation plan, table of organization, and job classifications; and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Torres and Mayor Peralta spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Torres, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
14. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-68 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE 2024 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM – ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-68 authorizing submission of an application to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for grant funding from the 2024 Sustainable Communities Program – Active Transportation and Safety (SCP Grant); and,
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
15. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-69 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SUBMIT A CLAIM FOR
FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT THROUGH THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND AND THE STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-69 authorizing the Director of Finance to submit a claim for funding provided by the Transportation Development Act through the Local Transportation Fund and the State Transit Assistance Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
16. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-70 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FUNDS PROVIDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB1)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-70 authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents required to obtain funds provided by Senate Bill 1 (SB1); and,
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
17. APPROVE ANNUAL BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Authorize issuing Blanket Purchase Orders/ Purchasing authorization amounts to various vendors for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to an additional $25,000 in expenditures for each vendor, if necessary, during the same fiscal year; and,
3. Take such additional, related action(s) that may be desirable.
Councilmember Jimenez motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
18. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-64 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED AUGUST 28, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-64 approving the Warrant Register dated August 28, 2024.
Councilmember Jimenez 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).
None.
COUNCIL/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor Pro Tem
• Angie M. Jimenez, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Councilmember
• David N. Torres, Councilmember
• Scarlet Peralta, Mayor
1. Requesting Council Consensus to direct staff to explore the creation of a small business theft and vandalism fund through CDBG funding.
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1. Consensus was received to direct staff to explore the creating of a small business theft and vandalism fund through CDBG funding.
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on September 11, 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, August 25, 2024, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Peralta adjourned in memory of long-time Montebello residents Edward Castillo Soto and Robert Tapia.
Councilmember Jimenez adjourned in the memory of Richard Alatorre.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez motioned, seconded by Mayor Peralta to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 28, 2024, ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 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