CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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
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)(1)
I. Valencia v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ14391669, ADJ14392090, ADJ14392864
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
C. Wells v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ383275, ADJ2643641, ADJ1109814, ADJ4198980, ADJ10773345, ADJ14597382, ADJ15692902, ADJ16633877
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
4. HYDROGEN FUEL BUS DEVELOPMENT
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.
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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
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-69 AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-70 APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-69 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Annual Action Plan to incorporate additional CDBG funding; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations by $13,394 in Account No. 255-50- 500-6046 (CDBG, Community Development, Administration); and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-70 approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
6. INTRODUCE AND WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2483 AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH CHAPTER 17.41- VIEWSHED PRESERVATION
OVERLAY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2483, amending Chapter 17 of the Montebello Municipal Code (“MMC”) to establish Chapter 17.41 - Viewshed Preservation Overlay to protect and preserve significant public and private views; and
2. Determine and Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the “Common Sense” exemption set forth under Section 15061(b)(3); and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
REGULAR BUSINESS - NONE
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.
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-86 APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) THROUGH THE
CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP)
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the use of grant funding awarded to the Police Department by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) under the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) in the amount of $147,574 by adopting Resolution No. 25-86; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for grant funds; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and increase appropriations by $72,928 in Account No. 265-80- 832.5010.10 (Grants, Police, CHP Cannabis Tax fund Grant Program, Overtime [expenditures]), $74,646 in Account No. 265-80-832-6082 (Grants, Police, CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, Vehicle Purchase [expenditures]), and $147,754 in Account No. 265-99-4198.86 (Grants, CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program [revenue]):and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
8. AWARD AGREEMENT NO. 4402 WITH CART MART, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX LOW SPEED
VEHICLES (GOLF CARTS)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Agreement, No. 4402 with Cart Mart, Inc (Cart Mart), for a one-year (1-year) term, to purchase six (6) street legal Low Speed Vehicles (Golf Carts), for a total not-to-exceed amount of $120,003; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve purchase change orders up to an additional ten percent (10%) or $12,001 of the total agreement amount; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted operating budget to increase appropriations by $132,004 in Account No. 600-90-915-6082 (Transit, Administration, Corporate Shop, Vehicle Purchases); and
4. Approve disposing of Transit vehicles that are beyond their useful life through an acceptable process such as surplus, transfer to another Department or other method as allowed by existing policies; and,
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4378 WITH ALARM PROGRAM SYSTEMS (APS)
FOR ALARM PERMITTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4378 with Alarm Program Systems, LLC (APS) for Alarm Permitting Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10. APPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 26-05 FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve issuing a Federal Lobbying Services Request for Proposals (RFP No. 26-05); and
2. Approve establishing a blanket Purchase Order (PO) with the existing vendor, Lincoln Concepts, for a total not-to-exceed amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), to continue providing federal lobbying services for a six (6) month term; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT 3892 WITH ION SECURITY SYSTEMS, LLC TO PROVIDE
CITYWIDE MONITORING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS OF SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 3892 between the City of Montebello and Ion Security Systems, LLC for a One (1) Year Term Extension through June 30, 2026; 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.
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12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3878 WITH SHOCKWAVE ELECTRIC FOR THE
PROVISION OF CITYWIDE ON-CALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 3878 between the City of Montebello and Shockwave Electric, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount by an additional Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000); 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.
13. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT 3834 WITH CLEAN SWEEP SUPPLY CO. TO PROVIDE
CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 3834 between the City of Montebello and Clean Sweep Supply Co. for a One (1) Year Extension through June 30, 2026; 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.
14. REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER REMODEL PROJECT (CP 925)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Reject bids received for construction of the Senior Center Remodel Project (CP 925) in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22038(a)(1); and
2. Authorize staff to modify the project scope of work in conformance with all applicable engineering standards; and
3. Authorize staff to re-advertise the Notice Inviting Bid in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22038(a)(1); and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT 3836 WITH WEST COAST ARBORIST FOR CITYWIDE
TREE GRID PRUNING, TREE REMOVALS, TREE PLANTING, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 3836 between the City of Montebello and West Coast Arborists to exercise the first one-year term extension through October 14, 2026, and increase the annual not-to- exceed amount by ten percent (10%) in addition to the five percent (5%) cost of living annual increase; 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.
16. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4403 WITH PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING, INC. FOR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CP 941)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. 4403 between the City of Montebello and Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc for sidewalk improvements project (CP 941) for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000; and
2. Approve use of a cooperative agreement between Public Risk Innovation Solutions and Management (PRISM) and Precision Concrete Cutting as allowed by Montebello Municipal Code Chapter 3.20.050(F) – Cooperative Purchases; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4403 on behalf of the City; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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17. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES AND CHARGING EQUIPMENT FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT UTILIZING SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (AQMD)
FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of four (4) vehicles and electric charging equipment for the Police Department using Air Quality Management District (AQMD) funds; and,
2. Authorize the purchase of the four (4) vehicles utilizing Montebello Municipal Code Section 3.20.050(F) - Cooperative Purchase, through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #032824-OLA (Attachment B); and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the purchase of four vehicles and charging equipment; and,
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations by $200,000 in Account No. 245- 99-6082 (AQMD, Vehicle Purchases) and $45,000 in Account No. 245-99-6010.10 (AQMD, Machinery and Equipment); and,
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. APPROVE ISSUING BUS ADVERTISING SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 26-04
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve issuing Bus Advertising Services Request for Proposals No. 26-04 (RFP No. 26-04); and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
19. APPROVE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE / PARAMEDIC RESCUE SQUAD FROM ELK GROVE AUTO UTILIZING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of one (1) 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab (Model DP4L93) in the amount of $254,032 from Elk Grove Auto; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the purchase of the vehicle plus necessary emergency equipment for the vehicle, with a not-to-exceed amount of $325,488 to accommodate taxes, fees, incidental costs and emergency response equipment; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations by $325,488 in Account No. 255- 85-850-6082 (CDBG, Fire, Fire Administration, Vehicle Purchases); and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
20. APPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO 26-05 FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A ZERO-EMISSION BUS FACILITY UPGRADE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-06 for Design, Engineering and Construction Services for a Zero-Emission Bus Facility Upgrade; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
21. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-85 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SUBMIT A CLAIM FOR
FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AND THROUGH THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND AND THE STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-85 authorizing the Director of Finance to submit a claim for funding provided by the Transportation Development Act and through the Local Transportation Fund and the State Transit Assistance Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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22. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-84 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FUNDS PROVIDED BY SENATE BILL 1
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-84 authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents required to obtain funds provided by Senate Bill 1 (SB1); and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
23. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH IBE DIGITAL FOR PROVISION OF PRINTING
AND COPYING SERVICES, MANAGED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, AND TECHNICAL
STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Proposal submitted by IBE Digital (IBE) for the acquisition and leasing of printing and copying equipment utilized by the City via the Sourcewell cooperative agreement approach, with terms of such acquisition subject to the final negotiation and approval of the City Manager (Attachment D); and
2. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4408 with IBE Digital for Managed Information Technology Services and Technical Staff Augmentation Services as set forth in the proposal submitted by IBE Digital (Attachments B, C, and D); and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
24. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 10, 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. 25-83 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-83 approving the Warrant Register dated September 24, 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’d like to seek consensus to prioritize a cleanup effort along Lincoln Avenue, in particular the area that connects Avenida de La Merced to San Gabriel Boulevard. Residents in the area have raised concerns about debris and overall conditions, and addressing this will help improve safety, appearance, and community pride.
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
1. Discussion and direction to develop a Median Landscape Beautification Plan.
2. Infant changing stations at City Hall and public facilities.
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• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
• Danielle Romero, Councilmember
1. Montebello's first Annual Car show was a success, bringing the community together and highlighting our heritage of iconic Whittier Blvd.
2. National Suicide Awareness Month is more than just a month and we each can reach out to someone to help.
3. Police & Community Resource Center is going to bring safety services to the southside.
• Salvador Melendez, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on October 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., which can be live- streamed at https://www.montebelloca.gov (Click on Live Stream).
I, Kimberly Guillen, Director of City Clerk Services for the City of Montebello, hereby certify that a copy of this agenda has been posted on or before Sunday, September 21, 2025, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Director of City Clerk Services
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