AMENDED
CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation in three potential cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Raul Alvarez
Labor Groups: MFA, MFMA, MCEA, MMMA, MSA, MMPA, MEMA, SMART-TD
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS HERITAGE MONTH
4. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PET MONTH
5. PROCLAMATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
6. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
7. PROCLAMATION FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
8. PRESENTATION BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HECTOR DE LA TORRE FROM THE GATEWAY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
9. UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM PRESENTATION
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10. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET OVERVIEW
11. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) OVERVIEW
12. LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA (LRA) & WILDFIRE RISK MITIGATION UPDATE BY CAPTAIN RICH SNYDER (RET.)
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
13. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR THE
RAIN BARREL GIVEAWAY PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Expense Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Montebello and the Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD) for reimbursement of up to $30,000 to support the Rain Barrel Giveaway Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents or amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; 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.
14. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4296 WITH LEXIPOL LLC FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY PLATFORM
ACCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. 4296 (Attachment B) with Lexipol LLC for the implementation of a Local Government Policy Platform, including full policy review and integration services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to executive Agreement No. 4296; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3798 WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, L.P. (DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES) FOR THE PROVISION OF JAIL SERVICES
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 3798 with Allied Universal Security Services for a two-year term extension to provide Jail Services through June 30, 2027; and,
2. Increase the not-to-exceed amount of the agreement to $528,500 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and $554,900 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment; and,
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4323 FOR THE WASHINGTON CORRIDOR
TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES/MULTIMODAL CONNECTIVITY SPECIFIC PLAN CONSULTING
SERVICES TO THE ARROYO GROUP
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4323 to The Arroyo Group for the Washington Corridor Transit-Oriented Communities/Multimodal Connectivity Specific Plan Consulting Services based on proposals received and evaluation ratings conducted pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 25-08; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget by increasing appropriations by $442,650 in Account No. 253- 50-593-6040.95 (Sustainable Transportation Planning, Community Development, Other Professional Services [expenditures]) and $442,650 in Account No. 253-99-4198.17 (Sustainable Transportation Planning, Miscellaneous Grants - Sustainable Transportation Planning ([revenue]); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents related to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Montebello and The Arroyo Group, in a form approved by the City Attorney’s office; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17. APPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 25-13 FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A
CITYWIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-13 for Professional Consulting Services to prepare a Citywide Historic Context Statement and conduct a comprehensive Citywide Historic Resources Survey to assist the City in developing a Citywide Historic Preservation Program; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CONFIRMATION OF ANNUAL TAX RATE FOR VOTER APPROVED INDEBTEDNESS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and adopt the attached resolution establishing property tax override rates on voter approved indebtedness for retirement expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and,
2. Direct staff to forward the resolution to the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller within the required time limit; and,
3. Direct staff to take whatever additional actions necessary to ensure collection of the property tax override; and,
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. APPROVE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 2207 AND REINSTATEMENT OF THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH PLAINS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve the Sixth Amendment to and Reinstatement of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Plains Exploration and Production (“PXP”) (Agreement No. 2207); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU between the City of Montebello and Plains Exploration and Production (“PXP”) and any related documents; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
20. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-33 VACATING A PORTION OF BLUFF ROAD AND RESERVING AN
EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER THE VACATED PORTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF A WATER UTILITY PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 8320-8325
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-33 vacating a portion of Bluff Road and reserving an exclusive easement over such portion for the benefit of San Gabriel Valley Water Company (SGVWC); and
2. Hold a Public Hearing at a future City Council meeting as required by Streets and Highways Code §§ 8320–8325, for the proposed vacation and easement reservation; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
21. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-37 GRANTING AN EASEMENT ON CITY-OWNED LAND, 1600 W. BEVERLY
BOULEVARD, TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) COMPANY FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY
PURPOSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CHARGING STATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-37 (Attachment A) granting an easement on City-owned land, 1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, to Southern California Edison (SCE) Company for electrical utility purposes associated with the installation of charging stations; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Grant of the easement to Southern California Edison Company on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
22. ADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR CENTER BASEMENT REMODEL AT 115 S. TAYLOR AVENUE (CP 925) AND AUTHORIZE 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. Approve Level of Environmental Review Determination via the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA):
Categorically Excluded per 24 CFR 58.35(a), and subject to laws and authorities at §58.5: (3) Rehabilitation of buildings and improvements; and
3. Adopt the completed plans and specifications for the Senior Center Basement Remodel at 115 S. Taylor Avenue Capital Project No. 925; and
4. Authorize staff to proceed with solicitation of bids for construction; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
23. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-36, APPROVING THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED
REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (GWMA) AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE
OF POWER AUTHORITY AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-36, approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement, as presented; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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24. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3869 WITH PMC PLUMBING INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3869 between the City of Montebello and PMC Plumbing Inc. for a One (1) Year Extension; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
25. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4268 WITH REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC.
DBA “VERRA MOBILITY SYSTEMS”
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4268 with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. DBA “Verra Mobility Systems” for provision of services related to the City's Red Light Photo Enforcement Program; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
26. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4324 WITH SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG) FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD COYOTE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4324 with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) for the Neighborhood Coyote Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions necessary to execute and finalize an agreement on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
27. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 3944 WITH AXON ENTERPRISES INC. FOR BODY WORN CAMERAS (BWC) AND MOBILE AUDIO VIDEO (MAV)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 3944 with Axon Enterprises Inc. for Body Worn Cameras (BWC), Mobile Audio Video (MAV) Equipment and Supporting Software; and
2. Extend the current agreement with Axon by one year as allowed by the original agreement terms through December 8, 2027; and
3. Increase the annual not-to-exceed amount of Agreement No. 3944 by $50,000 (to $195,951 each year); and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
28. AUTHORIZE INCREASING THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize an increase to the existing Blanket Purchase Order with Adamson Police Products in the amount of $34,000; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
29. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4326 WITH THE CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT, INC., TO CONDUCT BUS BUILD INSPECTIONS FOR THREE HYDROGEN FUEL CELL
ELECTRIC BUSES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve Agreement No. 4326 with the Center for Transportation and the Environment, Inc. (CTE), for a total not-to-exceed amount of Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000), to conduct bus build inspections for three (3) hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) associated with the City of Montebello’s Zero- Emission (ZE) Bus Facilities and Fleet Transition Plan; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to approve change orders up to ten percent (10%) of the total not-to-exceed amount; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4326 on the City’s behalf; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
30. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-32 APPROVING MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’ 2025 TITLE VI PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-32 approving Montebello Bus Lines’ (MBL) 2025 Title VI Program; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
31. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-34 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED MAY 28, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:...
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-34 approving the Warrant Register dated MAY 28, 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
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
• Danielle Romero, Councilmember
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on June 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., which can be live- streamed at https://www.montebelloca.gov (Click on Live Stream).
I, Nelly Ochoa, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Montebello, hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted on or before Sunday, May 25, 2025 no later than 6:00 p.m.
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Nelly Ochoa, 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