CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 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
Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
Danielle Romero, Councilmember
CITY MANAGER
Raul Alvarez
CITY TREASURER
David Matanga
CITY ATTORNEY
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman
CITY CLERK
Christopher Jimenez
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Acting 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
Director of Transportation
Angelica Palmeros
Fernando Pelaez
Luis Lopez
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
L. Jackson v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ12995926, ADJ12995927, ADJ12995928
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
R. Genberg v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ13552398, ADJ13553882
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
F. Tucker-Schuyler v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ10561152, ADJ10561411, ADJ10562671
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE, DISMISSAL, RELEASE
Government Code Section 54957
One matter to review on appeal from a decision of the Civil Service Commission
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
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5. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE MONTH
6. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH
7. PROCLAMATION FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
8. PROCLAMATION FOR ARMENIAN HISTORY MONTH
9. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
10. BLUFF ROAD UPDATE
11. ATHENS RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE 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
REGULAR BUSINESS
12. REVIEW OF CURRENT CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, AGENCIES, AD HOC AND
TASK FORCE COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and take action to fill City Council assignments to various Boards, Agencies, Ad Hoc Committees and Task Force Committees; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
13. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2482 ADDING CHAPTER 12.27 - "PUBLIC DOG PARK FACILITIES" - AND AMENDING CHAPTER 12.24 - "CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS" - OF TITLE 12 OF THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 2482 (Attachment A) to add Chapter 12.27 ("Public Dog Park Facilities") to Title 12 ("Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places") and amend Chapter
12.24 ("Conduct in Public Parks") of the Montebello Municipal Code; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COMMUNITY BUDGET FORUM AND BUDGET SURVEY
FEEDBACK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the presentation on Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Budget Forum and Budget Survey feedback results; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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15. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-24 TO AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 LOW-CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTING MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’ LINE 20 FREE FARE PROJECT TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-24 to authorize submitting Authorized Agent and Certifications and Assurances forms required to receive Fiscal Year 2024-25 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funding for Montebello Bus Lines’ (MBL) Line 20 Free Fare Project; and
2. Authorize submitting MBL’s Line 20 Free Fare Project to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and
3. Take such additional, related action as 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. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO 25-25, APPROVING THE CANCELATION OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS ON APRIL 23, JULY 9, AND JULY 23
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-25, approving the cancelation of regularly scheduled City Council meetings on April 23, 2025; July 9, 2025; and July 23; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NOS. 4282, 4283, 4284 FOR CITYWIDE GRANT WRITING SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 25-02
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreements for grant writing service with Townsend Public Affairs for $60,000 (Agreement No. 4282), Blais & Associates LLC for $70,000 (Agreement No. 4283), and Advanced Avant Garde Corporation for $70,000 (Agreement No.4284) in response to Request for Proposals (RFP) No 25-02; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements; and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4299 TO UNITED STORM WATER, INC. FOR
FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF FULL CAPTURE STORM DRAIN TRASH DEVICES ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY-OWNED CATCH BASINS (CP 931)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4299 to United Storm Water, Inc. for the Fabrication and Installation of Full Capture Storm Drain Trash Devices on Los Angeles County-Owned Catch Basins (CP 931) in the amount of $144,056 plus a 25% construction contingency of $36,014 for a total amount of $180,070; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget by increasing appropriations by $92,000 in Account 229-30-315- 6040.46 (Measure W, Public Works, Stormwater, Contract Services Storm Drain Maintenance); and
3. Authorize the City Clerk’s Office to release all other bidders’ bonds; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and approve any change orders in good faith; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. ACCEPTANCE OF THE IN-WATER POOL LIGHT REPLACEMENT AT GEORGE HENSEL AQUATIC CENTER – NOTICE OF COMPLETION (NOC)
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the in-water pool light replacement at George Hensel Aquatic Center (“Aquatics Center”) as completed by Horizon Mechanical Contractors of California; and,
2. Approve the final contract amount with Horizon Mechanical Contractors of California in the amount of $86,488; 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 release of the retention payment ($4,324) due to Horizon Mechanical Contractors of California 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.
20. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4214 WITH FLO-SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION
OF SEWER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4214 between the City of Montebello and Flo-Services Inc to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $40,000 per year; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget by increasing appropriations by $40,000 in Account No. 100-30- 340-6040.45 (General Fund, Public Works, Sewer Operations, Contract Services Sewer Maintenance); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
21. APPROVE CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR THE 2024 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY, MONTEBELLO CYCLESAFE BRIDGE PROJECT (CP 930)
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. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
22. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4131 WITH A & A FLEET PAINTING, INC. TO EXTEND THE COMPLETION DATE FOR THE BUS GRAPHICS DECAL REPLACEMENT
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4131 with A & A Fleet Painting, Inc. (A & A Fleet), to extend the completion date for one year (1-year), for Bus Graphics Decal Replacement Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
23. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4300 WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (PH-005641)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4300 with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for Public Health Services (PH-005641); and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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24. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 26, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
25. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-23 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED APRIL 09, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-23 approving the Warrant Register dated April 09, 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
1. I would like to seek consensus to include the Montebello sports organizations as part of the CDBG funding.
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
1. Request for more city wide events to take place in South Montebello
2. Announcement of the winner of the Art Scholarship
• Danielle Romero, Councilmember
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on May 14, 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 was posted on or before Sunday, April 6, 2025, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Senior Deputy City Clerk
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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