CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Salvador Melendez, Mayor
Georgina Tamayo, Mayor Pro Tem
David N. Torres, Councilmember
Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
Vacant, Councilmember
CITY MANAGER
Raul Alvarez
CITY TREASURER
David Matanga
CITY ATTORNEY
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman
CITY CLERK
Christopher Jimenez
DEPARTMENT HEADS
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
Director of Transportation
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE, DISMISSAL, RELEASE
Government Code Section 54957
One matter
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Salvador M. Chavez v. City of Montebello
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09331
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Navarro vs. City of Montebello, et al. Case No. ADJ13310066, ADJ2613081, ADJ2548565, ADJ15539383, ADJ7472140, ADJ7964720,
ADJ2654347, ADJ10708805, ADJ3507314, ADJ6779197, ADJ12495501, ADJ2613081, ADJ10708805, ADJ6773842
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
4. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - DARLENE SANCHEZ-FIERRO
5. PROCLAMATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH
6. PROCLAMATION FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
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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
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS CONCERNING THE FIVE- YEAR (2025-2029) CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDS, THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, AND
THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing, receive public input and provide direction to Staff on the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Analysis of Impediments, and Citizen Participation Plan; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
REGULAR BUSINESS
8. CONSIDERATION OF FILLING VACANT COUNCILMEMBER POSITION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution No. 25-02 to fill the City Council Vacancy by one of the following options:
2. Fill the Vacancy by Special Election to be held not less than 114 days from the call of the Special Election; or
3. Fill the Vacancy by Appointment until the next regularly scheduled General Municipal Election to be held November 3, 2026, and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-04 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-73 AND OVERTURNING FINDINGS
MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO THE INVESTIGATION AGAINST COUNCILMEMBER DAVID
TORRES AND CONSIDERATION OF A POLICY RELATED TO INVESTIGATIONS AGAINST ELECTED
OFFICIALS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-04 which rescinds Resolution No. 22-73 and overturn the findings made by the then sitting City Council due to the deficiencies and flaws related to the manner, scope, due process and January 8, 2025: City Council Meeting Page 5 of 7
conclusions of the report and the presentation made by outside counsel to the City Council on May 3, 2022;
2. Consider adopting a policy related to City Council conduct and the process of conducting investigations of complaints against members of the City Council and other elected officials; and
3. 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.
10. RESCIND AWARD AND AGREEMENT NO. 4230 WITH KYA SERVICES LLC FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
FACILITY RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT AND REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION FACILITY RESTROOM RENOVATION SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 24-24 IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22160, ET SEQ.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Rescind award and Agreement No. 4230 with KYA Services LLC (KYA Services) for the Transportation Facility Restroom Renovation Project; and,
2. Reject all bids received for the Transportation Facility Restroom Renovation Services Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 24-24; and,
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-03 TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-03 to authorize submitting an application to California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) for grant funding from the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant (STP Grant) Program; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3698 WITH PCAM LLC, DBA PARKING COMPANY
OF AMERICA, TO EXTEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NECESSARY FOR METROLINK RAIL FEEDER
SHUTTLE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3698 with PCAM, LLC dba Parking Company of America (PCAM) to exercise the third and final one-year (1-year) contract extension for professional services required to support the Metrolink Rail Feeder Shuttle Services; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City of Montebello; and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE BELLA VERDE DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (CP NO. 918) –
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Bella Verde Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CP No. 918) as completed by Copp Construction, Inc, and,
2. Approve the final contract amount with Copp Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,010,979 including change orders; and,
3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget (Attachment A); and, January 8, 2025: City Council Meeting Page 6 of 7
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 release of the retention payment ($50,549) due to Copp Construction, 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.
14. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4272 TO MR. C'S TOWING, INC. TO PROVIDE
POLICE TOWING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4272 for Police Towing Services to Mr. C’s Towing Inc. in accordance with Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-07; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate the final terms and execute the Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 25, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; OCTOBER 9, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; OCTOBER 23, 2024, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; OCTOBER 23,2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; NOVEMBER 13, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; DECEMBER 5, 2024, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; DECEMBER 11, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
16. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-01 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JANUARY 8, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-01 approving the Warrant Register dated January 08, 2025.
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.
• Georgina Tamayo, Mayor Pro Tem
• David N. Torres, Councilmember
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
1. Request consensus to establish an Economic & Workforce Development Ad Hoc Committee.
2. Requesting consensus to direct staff to develop and present a plan to address maintenance and operational issues for public restrooms at our city parks.
3. Traffic & Safety Concerns: Via Ocampo & Findlay Ave.
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor
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CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on January 22, 2025, 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, January 5, 2025, 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