CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Melendez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present were Mayor Melendez, Mayor Pro Tem Tamayo, Councilmember Peralta, and Councilmember Romero.
City Clerk Jimenez and City Treasurer Matanga were also present.
Councilmember Alonzo arrived at 6:03 p.m.
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager Raul Alvarez, Assistant City Manager Angelica Palmeros, Deputy City Clerk Nelly Ochoa, and Department Directors Kimberly Guillen, Michael Solorza, Joseph Palombi, Ramon Figueroa, John Soria, David Sosnowski, Cesar Roldan, Fire Chief Pelaez, and Police Chief Lopez were present.
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 Melendez recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
F. Tucker-Schuyler v. City of Montebello
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Case No. ADJ10561152, ADJ10561411, ADJ10562671
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A. Martinez v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ16723987, ADJ16723988
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
J. Cisneros v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ18100540
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
E. Jimenez v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ16487448, ADJ7213165, ADJ8349918, ADJ4197522, ADJ8467039, ADJ4015621
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Awilda Perez vs. City of Montebello
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV38433
6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Melendez reconvened the meeting at 7:02 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, 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 to further to report; Item No. 4, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken, and nothing to further to report; Item No. 5, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken, and nothing to further to report; Item No. 6, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken, and nothing to further to report.
INVOCATION
Led by City Clerk Jimenez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Treasurer Matanga.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
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None.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
7. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - ARMANDO BERNAL
Presented by Mayor Melendez.
8. PROCLAMATION FOR PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Presented by Mayor Melendez.
9. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Presented by Mayor Melendez.
10. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Presented by Mayor Melendez.
11. PROCLAMATION FOR RAIL SAFETY MONTH
Presented by Mayor Melendez.
12. LEEAF BUSINESS BOOST PROGRAM GRADUATES
Presented by Director and Co-Founder, Elianne Rodriguez, and Senior Community Program Manager, Kat Ramseyer, Montebello Business Boost Program.
13. CALTRANS AUDIT
Director of Public Works Cesar Roldan provided a presentation of the item. The presentation included information regarding Caltrans's policies and procedures, internal policies and procedures, and the resident engineer academy.
City Manager Alvarez informed the City Council of the importance of this update, noting that the City had previously fallen out of good standing with Caltrans due to how federal and state funds were administered. Moving forward, the City is now in good standing and will be able to continue receiving funding.
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 five(5) 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 announced the promotion of Director of City Clerk Services, Kimberly Guillen. City Manager Alvarez congratulated the Department of Finance on receiving the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for the sixth consecutive year. He also expressed his appreciation to Director Michael Solorza for his leadership in guiding the department and overseeing the process.
The Director of Recreation and Community Services, David Sosnowski, announced the upcoming 9/11 Memorial Event at City Hall, along with the Annual Car Show scheduled for September 13 at the Golf Course.
REGULAR BUSINESS - NONE
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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 Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Alonzo, that Item No’s. 14-20, be approved; the motion was approved unanimously.
14. ACCEPT AWARD OF $50,000 FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRST DISTRICT SUPERVISOR HILDA
SOLIS FOR THE CITY'S HUMANITARIAN SERVICES PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept funding in the amount of $50,000 from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors – First District (Supervisor Hilda L. Solis) to support the City’s Humanitarian Services Program for families impacted by immigration raids; and,
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget by increasing appropriations by $50,000 in Account No. 299-20- 299-6040.10 (Humanitarian Assistance Program Fund, Other Contract Services [Expenditures]) and Account No. 299-99-3998 (Humanitarian Assistance Program Fund, MIsc Revenue [Revenue]); and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Alonzo, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
15. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4379 WITH GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY FOR BUS TIRE LEASE
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. 4379 with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear Tire), for a three-year (3-year) term with the option for renewal of up to two (2), additional one-year (1-year) terms, for Tire Lease Services (Request for Proposals No. 25-14); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and finalize Agreement No. 4379 with Goodyear Tire on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to an additional ten percent (10%) of the total amount for each fiscal year; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Alonzo, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
16. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-81 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) TO ACCEPT MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’
PARTICIPATION IN THE ZERO EMISSION TRANSIT CAPITAL PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-81 approving an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to accept Montebello Bus Lines’ (MBL) reduced allocation amount of $1,180,848 from the Zero Emission Transit Capital Program (ZETCP), effective June 26, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU on the City’s behalf; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be reasonable and necessary.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Alonzo, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
17. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4381 WITH PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA (PCAM), LLC FOR
METROLINK RAIL FEEDER SHUTTLE SERVICE
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. 4381 with Parking Company of America, LLC for a three-year (3-year) term with the option for renewal of up to two (2) additional one-year (1-year) terms, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,703,179, for the Metrolink Rail Feeder Shuttle Service (Montebello LINK) Request for Proposals No. 25-11; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and finalize Agreement No. 4381 with the Parking Company of America, LLC (PCAM) on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to an additional ten percent (10%) of the total amount for each fiscal year; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Alonzo, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
18. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-82 DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY TO BE “SURPLUS LAND” PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA SURPLUS LAND ACT AND DIRECTING THE
RELEASE OF A NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 25-82 declaring certain City-owned property, more particularly described in Exhibit A, as “Surplus Land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(b); and
2. Authorize the Director of Planning and Community Development to prepare and transmit a written Notice of Availability for the Property in compliance with Government Code Section 54222; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary actions to carry out the intent of this Resolution and ensure compliance with the Surplus Land Act; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Alonzo, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
19. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 13, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; AUGUST 27, 2025, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Alonzo, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
20. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-80 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-80 approving the Warrant Register dated September 10, 2025.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Alonzo, to approve the item; the motion was approved 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).
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Mayor Melendez, Councilmember Romero and Councilmember Peralta reported attending the California Contract Cities Conference in Oceanside; Councilmembers attended various informational seminars.
Mayor Pro Tem Tamayo attended the Gateway Cities Conference.
COUNCIL/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Danielle Romero, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Mayor Pro Tem
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on September 24, 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, September 7, 2025, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Melendez adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 2025, ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 24TH DAY OF
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SEPTEMBER 2025.
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