CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 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.
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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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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. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with City Manager and Police Chief
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 and unrepresented employees.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation in one case
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
4. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL SCLERODERMA AWARENESS MONTH
5. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - MARTIN SOLANO
6. CANNING HUNGER CURB ADDRESS PAINTING 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 June 25, 2025: City Council Meeting Page 4 of 12
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. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-51 CONFIRMING THE FY 2025–26 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. 25-51 (Attachment A) confirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26 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 2025-26 Assessments; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
8. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-52 CONFIRMING THE FY 2025-26 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL NATASHA LANE SEWER AND STORM WATER 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. 25-52 (Attachment A) confirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26 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 2025-26 Assessments; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
9. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-53 VACATING A PORTION OF BLUFF ROAD NORTH
OF MAYNARD ROAD AND RESERVING AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER THE VACATED PORTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF A WATER UTILITY PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE SECTIONS 8320- 8325 AND GRANTING EASEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF CELL, POWER, AND GAS UTILITIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing considering adoption of Resolution No. 25-53 (Attachment A) confirming the vacation of a portion of Bluff Road, north of Maynard Road and reserving an exclusive easement over the vacated portion for the benefit of a Cell, Power, and Gas utilities pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8320-8325; and
2. Authorize permanent easements for the following utility companies: AT&T California, Southern California Edison, and Southern California Gas Company; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
REGULAR BUSINESS
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10. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 25-54 (Attachment A) adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 operating and capital budgets for all funds; and,
2. Approve Resolution No. 25-55 (Attachment B) adopting the compensation plan, table of organization, salary matrix and job classifications for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and,
3. Approve Resolution No. 25-56 (Attachment C) establishing a Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriations limit per Government Code Section 7190 (Gann Limit); and,
4. Approve necessary amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget as outlined in Attachment F; and,
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL,
AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART-TD)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-50 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART-TD); and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-57 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE MONTEBELLO FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (MFA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-57 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and Montebello Firefighters Association (MFA); and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-58 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE MONTEBELLO FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MFMA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-58 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and Montebello Fire Management Association (MFMA); and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE DELEGATED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Determine that the execution of the Delegated Maintenance Agreement shall be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and
2. Approve the Delegated Maintenance Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of Montebello and the State of California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) which identifies specific mission-critical maintenance services to be performed on and around the State right of way within the City’s jurisdictional limits; and \
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and related documents, including any amendments thereto, and to take any and all actions necessary to implement and administer the Agreement; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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15. ADOPT CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BLUFF ROAD FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CP 884) AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &
RECREATION
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 100% completed construction specifications for the Bluff Road Fence Replacement Project (CP 884); and
3. Accept and appropriate the State of California Department of Parks & Recreation funding in the amount of $935,000 for the Rio Hondo Coastal Improvements project (SG-19-087); and
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget by increasing appropriations by $935,000 in Account No. 254- 30-300-6040.10 (Rio Hondo Improve-State Parks, Public Works, Other Contract Services [expenditures]) and $935,000 in Account No. 254-99-4198.27 (Rio Hondo Improve-State Parks, Misc Grants - Rio Hondo Improve-State Parks [revenue]); and,
5. Authorize staff to proceed with bid advertisement for construction; and
6. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 SB 1 ANNUAL YEAR 1 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CP 913) – NOTICE OF COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2023-24 SB 1 Annual Year 1 Street Improvement Project (CP 913) as completed by Hardy & Harper, Inc.; and,
2. Approve the final contract amount with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the construction of the project in the amount of $2,550,047 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 release of the retention payment of $127,502 due to Hardy & Harper, 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.
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.
17. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Recieve and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. ANNUAL APPROVAL OF CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-49 approving the Investment Policy Statement for the City and Successor Agency as required by Government Code Section 53601 et al; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-40 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) FUNDING UNDER THE LOW OR NO EMISSION GRANT PROGRAM AND THE GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’
ZERO-EMISSION BUS FACILITIES AND FLEET TRANSITION PLAN
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-40 authorizing the City of Montebello to apply for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding under (i) the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) and (ii) the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Bus and Bus Facilities Program) [collectively, hereinafter the “Grants”], in the amount of $18,653,940; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
20. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC, AMERICAN MOVING PARTS LLC, CUMMINS CAL PACIFIC LLC, INLAND KENWORTH, INC., AND WAYNE HARMEIER, INC., FOR MAINTENANCE-RELATED BUS, FIRE APARATUS, AND VEHICLE FLEET PARTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve establishing a blanket purchase order (PO) with Aftermarket Parts Company LLC (Aftermarket Parts), for a total not-to-exceed amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($250,000), to purchase maintenance-related bus parts for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
2. Approve establishing a blanket PO with American Moving Parts LLC (American Moving Parts), for a total not-to-exceed amount of One Hundred and Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000), to purchase maintenance-related bus and fire apparatus parts for both Montebello Bus Lines (MBL) and the Montebello Fire Department (MFD) for FY 2025-26; and
3. Approve establishing a blanket PO with Cummins Cal Pacific LLC (Cummins Pacific), for a total not-to- exceed amount of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000), to purchase maintenance- related bus and fleet parts for both MBL and the MFD for FY 2025-26; and
4. Approve establishing a blanket PO with Inland Kenworth, Inc. (Inland Kenworth), for a total not-to-exceed amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), to purchase maintenance-related bus parts for FY 2025-26; and
5. Approve establishing a blanket PO with Wayne Harmeier, Inc. (dba Wayne Electric Company), for a total not-to-exceed amount of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000), to purchase maintenance-related bus parts for FY 2025-26; and
6. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
21. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR
MAINTENANCE-RELATED BUS AND VEHICLE FLEET PARTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve establishing a blanket purchase order (PO) with Rush Truck Centers of California, Inc. (Rush Trucks), for a total not-to-exceed amount of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) to purchase maintenance- related bus and vehicle fleet parts for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
22. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3894 WITH TRANSTRACK SYSTEMS, AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 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. 5 to Agreement No. 3894 with Transtrack Systems, Inc. (Transtrack), for a one- year (1-year) term, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $51,415, to extend end-user software licenses and support services for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) reporting; and
2. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3978 with Optibus, Inc. (Optibus), for a two-year (2-year) term, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $236,640, to extend end-user software licenses and support services for transit scheduling; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the aforesaid amendments on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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23. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4180 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
TO EXTEND THE COMPLETION DATE FOR BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSULTING
SERVICES AND APPROVE ISSUING A BUS STOP INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION AND RELATED
CONSTRUCTION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4180 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn & Assoc.), extending the agreement term by six (6) months from June 30, 2025, to December 31, 2025, for Bus Stop Improvement Project (BSIP) Consulting Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City of Montebello (City); and
3. Approve issuing a Bus Stop Infrastructure Installation and Related Construction Request for Proposals (RFP) in July 2025; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
24. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-46 APPROVING MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’ (MBL) FISCAL YEARs 2025-26 AND 2026-27 FREE-FARE DAY PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-46 approving Montebello Bus Lines (MBL) Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 Free-Fare Day Program; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
25. APPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 25-12 FOR TEMPORARY HYDROGEN REFUELING
STATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve issuing a Request for Proposals No. 25-12 for Temporary Hydrogen Refueling Station (THRS) services; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
26. APPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 25-14 FOR BUS TIRE LEASE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve issuing a Bus Tire Lease Service Request for Proposals (RFP), No. 25-14; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
27. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-47 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION (FTA) AND OBLIGATE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE HYDROGEN FUEL
CELL ELECTRIC BUSES AND NINE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS BUSES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-47 authorizing the City to apply to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and obligate funding for the purchase of three (3) hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) and nine (9) compressed natural gas (CNG) buses; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
28. ADOPT SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDED FIRE STATION 56 ROOF REPLACEMENT (CP 923) PROJECT
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 June 25, 2025: City Council Meeting Page 9 of 12
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 when the following conditions are met: (iii) In the case of non-residential structures, including commercial, industrial. and public buildings: (A) The facilities and improvements are in place and will not be changed in size or capacity by more than 20 percent: and (B) The activity does not involve a change in land use, such as from non-residential to residential, commercial to industrial or from one industrial use to another; and
3. Adopt the 100% completed Specifications for the Construction of the Fire Station #56 Roof Replacement Project at 1166 S. Greenwood Avenue (Capital Project 923); and
4. Authorize staff to proceed with bid advertisement for construction; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
29. ADOPT CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RIO HONDO ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SIGN (CP 924-2, PHASE II)
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 100% completed construction specifications for CP 924-2 Rio Hondo Access Improvement Project Sign; and
3. Authorize staff to proceed with bid advertisement for construction; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
30. AWARD AGREEMENT NO. 4327 TO A.O. REED & CO. FOR CITYWIDE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES (RFP NO. 25-10)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Agreement No. 4327 to A.O. Reed & Co. for the provision of citywide HVAC preventative maintenance and repair services in accordance with RFP No. 25-10 for an initial three (3) year term, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for a not-to-exceed amount of $847,684 for the initial three year term, which includes $247,685 for preventative maintenance and up to $600,000 for as- needed repairs ($200,000 per year); and
3. Authorize a separate one-time encumbrance of $175,000 for HVAC services for the Fire Station #56 Renovation Project (CP 923); and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any future amendments to the agreement, including up to two one-year extensions; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
31. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4354 TO CRAFCO TO PROVIDE SUPPLY AND
DELIVERY OF ASPHALT REPAIR MATERIALS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4354 to Crafco to provide Supply and Delivery of Asphalt Repair Materials for three (3) year term, with two (2) one-year extension options, for a not-to-exceed annual amount of $80,000 ($240,000 total over the initial three-year term); and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
32. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4353 TO HI-WAY SAFETY, INC. TO PROVIDE
SIGNAGE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4353 to Hi-Way Safety Inc. to provide Signage and Traffic Control supplies for a three (3) year term, with two (2) one-year extension options, for a not-to-exceed annual amount of $200,000 ($600,000 total over the initial three-year term); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
33. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3871 WITH JAIRO’S PLUMBING INC. TO PROVIDE
CITYWIDE AS-NEEDED PLUMBING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3871 between the City of Montebello and Jairo’s Plumbing Inc. for a One (1) Year Extension to provide citywide as-needed plumbing services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City;
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
34. APPROVE SOFTWARE SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4212 WITH PLACER LABS, INC. TO PROVIDE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS, CONSUMER VISITATION REPORTS, AND PROJECT
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Software Services Agreement No. 4212 with Placer Labs, Inc. to provide economic development analysis, consumer visitation reports, and project implementation strategies for a total, two-year not-to- exceed amount of $62,000 and a one-year extension option; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Software Services Agreement No. 4212 with Placer Labs, Inc, on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
35. ADOPTION OF FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES (FHSZ) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178 AND THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a second reading by title only; and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 2480 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES,” which adopts the updated Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps prepared by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
36. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-48 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-48 authorizing the submission of an application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to delegate the authority to the Director of Recreation and Community Services to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit documents reasonably-necessary for the completion of the awarded project; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
37. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 14, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; MAY 28, 2025, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve said Minutes as is.
38. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-45 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JUNE 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-45 approving the Warrant Register dated June 25, 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
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
1. Obtain Council consensus to formally request that the City host 'Know Your Rights' workshops and mental health community sessions in collaboration with organizations that specialize in these services.
2. Adoption of a Montebello Contingency Plan: ICE Raids
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
• Danielle Romero, Councilmember
1. Request to address ongoing issue of oversized vehicles on residential streets, which continues despite posted signage.
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on August 13, 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, June 22, 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