CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
Danielle Romero, Mayor Pro Tem
Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
Salvador Melendez, 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 City Clerk Services
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
Kimberly Guillen
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)
Molinari v. City of Montebello
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP02304
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
2. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH — DR. LISA IBAÑEZ
3. PROCLAMATION FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
4. CEREMONIAL CHECK PRESENTATIONS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 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 January 14, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 4 of 9
and City Council.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. 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. Designate the Mayor as the representative to the Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee and the Mayor Pro Tempore as the alternate representative; and
3. Designate the Mayor as the representative to the Board of Directors of Sanitation District No's. 2 and 15 of Los Angeles County, and Mayor Pro Tempore as the alternate representative; and
4. Appoint or reappoint a representative to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
6. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-04 APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 860 TRUCK WAY (APN 6350-021-027)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-04 approving the purchase of real property located at 860 Truck Way, Montebello, California 90640, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,200,000; and
2. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and authorize staff to continue negotiating the final form as long as no change to purchase price or description of property being purchased, which final agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney’s office; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Walter B. Baker and Marla Baker, and any related documents reasonably necessary to complete the purchase in accordance with the final agreement; and
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted operating budget to increase appropriations by $2,200,000 in Account No. 600-90-900-7060 (Transit Fund, Transit Administration, Acquisition); and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FIRE STATION 56 REMODELING PROJECT (CDBG) (CP 923) – NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Fire Station 56 Remodeling Project (CDBG) (CP 923) by Certified Roofing Applicators, Inc.; and
2. Approve the final contract amount with Certified Roofing Applicators, Inc., in the amount of $779,070 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 $38,954 due to Certified Roofing Applicators, 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.
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8. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-01 DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO
FOR THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CAL OES) PUBLIC
ASSISTANCE GRANT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-01 Designating Authorized Agents for the City of Montebello for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Public Assistance Grant; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
9. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NOS. 4439 AND 4440 WITH HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS
AND ASSOCIATES (HDL COMPANIES) FOR TRANSACTION AND USE TAX AND SALES TAX AUDIT AND
INFORMATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4440 with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL Companies) for Transaction and Use Tax Audit and Information Services related to Measure H; and
2. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4439 with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL Companies) for Sales Tax Audit and Information Services (Bradley Burns Sales Tax); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE FOR THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UTILIZING SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (AQMD) FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve purchase of one (1) vehicle for the Planning and Community Development Department using AQMD funds; and,
2. Approve purchase of this vehicle utilizing the exemption in Montebello Municipal Code Section
3.20.050(D) since the acquisition of this vehicle would be impractical and uneconomic to procure through the standard bidding process to maintain the public safety for the proper operation of the City’s Parking Enforcement Division; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the vehicle purchase; and,
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations by $63,000 in Account No. 245- 99-6082 (Air Quality Management District, Vehicle Purchases); and
5. Declare the vehicles to be replaced as surplus and authorize the City Manager to dispose of them as per the City’s Municipal Code and related administrative policies; and,
6. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. WAIVE SECOND READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2486 AMENDING MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.08, TITLE 5 DEALING WITH BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS TO LIFT THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ENACTED ON MARCH 24, 2021
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2486 Amending Sections 5.08.010, 5.08.020,
5.08.030, 5.08.050 and 5.08.060 of Chapter 5.08, Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Montebello Municipal Code; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4001 WITH ALLTECH INDUSTRIES INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4001 with Alltech Industries, Inc. for the provision of Crossing Guard Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment to the Agreement on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4215 WITH MCA CONSULTANTS FOR SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4215 between the City of Montebello and MCA Consultants to increase contract compensation by $30,000; 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.
14. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4193 WITH PACIFIC COAST ELEVATOR
CORPORATION (AMTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES) FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4193 between the City of Montebello and Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation, DBA Amtech Elevator Services, to increase compensation for contract year 2025 – 2026 by $30,000; and
2. Amend the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations by $30,000 in Account 100- 30-510-6040.60 (General Fund, Public Works, Building Maintenance, Contract Services-Building Maintenance/Repairs); 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.
15. AWARD AGREEMENT NO. 4448 TO MONARKA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, DBA EXPRESS SIGN & NEON, FOR THE LED SIGN CITY HALL PROJECT (CP 933)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Agreement No. 4448 to Monarka Development Corporation for LED Sign City Hall Project (CP 933) as the most responsive, responsible bidder for the amount of $92,860; and
2. Approve a construction contingency of $7,140 should any necessary change orders be required; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk’s Office to release all other bidders’ bonds; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract agreement and all change orders in good faith; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. AWARD AGREEMENT NO. 4449 TO CARTER ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC. (DBA PAVEMENT REHAB COMPANY) FOR THE CITYWIDE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ENHANCEMENTS (CP 939)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Construction Contract Agreement to Pavement Rehab Company for the Citywide ADA Enhancements Project (CP 939) as the most responsive, responsible bidder for the amount of $1,234,000; and
2. Approve a fifteen percent (15%) construction contingency in the amount of $185,100; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk’s Office to release all other bidders’ bonds; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction agreement and all change orders in good faith; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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17. ADOPT SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SB1 RUBBERIZED ASPHALT STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (CP 944) AND PROCEED WITH 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. Adopt construction specifications for Fiscal Year 2025-26 SB 1 Rubberized Asphalt Street Enhancement Project (CP 944); and
3. Authorize staff to proceed with bid advertisement for construction; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-03 APPROVING A PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-03 approving a Proposition A Local Return Fund Exchange Agreement with the City of Pico Rivera to exchange $3,000,000 (Fiscal Year 2023-24 – $1,200,000 and FY 2024-25 – $1,800,000) of Pico Rivera’s Proposition A Local Return funding for $2,250,000 from the City of Montebello’s Transit Enterprise Fund; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute the Fund Exchange Agreement on the City’s behalf; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted budget to increase appropriations by $2,250,000 in Account No. 600-90-900-7051 (Transit, Administration, Prop A Exchange) for the City’s portion (expense) of the fund exchange; and
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted budget to increase revenues by $3,000,000 in Account No. 600- 99-4098 (Transit, Transit Miscellaneous Revenue) for Pico Rivera’s portion (revenue) of the fund exchange; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
19. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4430 WITH GEO-COMM INC. FOR MAPPING AND GIS SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4430 with Geo-Comm for mapping services; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations by $50,000 in Account Nos. 265- 80-834-6010.40 (Grants, Police COPS Technology Equipment Program, Machinery and Equipment- Computer Software [Expenditures]) and 265-99-4198.25 (Grants, Non-Departmental Misc.Grants-COPS Technology Equipment Program [Revenue]; and
4. Take such additional related action that may be desirable.
20. WAIVE SECOND READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2485, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE
MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE PROHIBITION OF SMOKING TO INCLUDE PLACES
OF EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC SPACES AND OUTDOOR AREAS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Waive Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2485, amending Chapter 8.32, entitled Smoking, of the Montebello Municipal Code (“MMC”), to expand the prohibition of smoking to include places of employment, public spaces and outdoor areas, in order to protect public health and the environment; 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), which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, considering that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that amending chapter 8.32 of the MMC will have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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21. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-02 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JANUARY 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-02 approving the Warrant Register dated January 14, 2026.
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.
• Danielle Romero, Mayor Pro Tem
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
1. Partnership with Baby2Baby
Requesting Council consensus to establish a partnership between the City of Montebello and Baby2Baby to support and promote equitable access to diapers, infant formula, and other essential necessities for families in our community.
2. Programming for Young Adults
Requesting Council consensus to include and expand programming and activities specifically designed to engage and support young adults within our community.
• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on January 28, 2026, 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, January 11, 2026, 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.
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• CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED AGENDA