CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Tamayo called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in conjunction with the City Council and Successor Agency Meeting.
ROLL CALL
Members
present were Mayor Tamayo, Mayor Pro Tem Romero, Councilmember Peralta, Councilmember Alonzo, and Councilmember Melendez. City Clerk Jimenez and City Treasurer Matanga were also present.
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager Raul Alvarez, Assistant City Manager Angelica Palmeros, Management Analyst Samantha Nevarez, 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.
ANNO
UNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman announ
ced 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.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged one(1) member of the public wishing to address the City Council. The speaker was provided three minutes to address the City Council and said the speaker's card is on file at the City Clerk’s office.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney shall provide a briefing on the item listed for Closed Session as follows:
Mayor Tamayo recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 6:07 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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Molinari v. City of Montebello
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP02304
REGULAR SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Tamayo reconvened the meeting at 7:00 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, direction was provided to the City Attorney's Office no action was taken, and nothing to further to report.
INVOCATION
Led by Cit
y Clerk Jimenez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Brandon Michael Salgado.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
City Manager Alvarez anno
unced the following correction:
• Item No. 6: The purchasing amount listed is incorrect. The correct amount should be $2,220,000.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
2. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH — DR. LISA IBAÑEZ
Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
3. PROCLAMATION FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
4. CEREMONIAL CHECK PRESENTATIONS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
Mayor Tamayo recessed the meeting for a quick break at 7:35 p.m.
Mayor Tamayo reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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.
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The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged ten(10) 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 informed the community that City staff and the Mayor spent three days in Sacramento meeting with various departments and legislators and advocating on behalf of the City. He stated the City hopes to return with positive news from these discussions.
He also announced the upcoming Homeless Count scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, and invited community members to volunteer.
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.
City Manager Alvarez provid
ed a brief overview of the item.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged one(1) member of the public wishing to address the City Council. The speaker was provided three minutes to address the City Council and said speaker card is on file at the City Clerk’s office.
Organization
Council Re
presentative Alternate
Representative
Count
y of Los Angeles Sanitation
Districts Tamayo Romero
Los Ange
les County City Selection
Committee Tamayo Romero
San Gabriel
Valley Council of
Governments Romero Peralta
Capit
al Projects Committee Alameda
Corridor East Authority Romero Peralta
Gateway Ci
ties Council of
Governments Tamayo None
Independent Cities Associa
tion Peralta None
Montebello Chamb
er of Commerce Romero None
League of California
Cities Peralta None
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Los Angeles County Vector Control
District Avik Cordiero
Southeast Area Animal Control
(SEAACA) Romero Alonzo
Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) Peralta Melendez
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the appointments to the Regional Boards; the motion was approved unanimously.
The following appointments were made to the Ad Hocs and Task Force Assignments:
Name of Ad Hoc/ Task Force Members Members
Ashiya Sister City Association Tamayo N/A
Stepanakert Sister City Association Romero N/A
Innovating Commerce Serving
Communities Ad Hoc
Tamayo Romero
Joint School District Ad Hoc Alonzo None
Washington Goldline Coalition Alonzo None
Adventist White Memorial Ad Hoc Melendez Peralta
Economic Development & Workforce
Development Ad Hoc Committee
Peralta Tamayo
Olympics Ad Hoc Committee Melendez Romero
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the appointments to Ad Hocs and Task Force; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Director
Soria provided a brief presentation of the item.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged one(1) member of the public wishing to address the City Council. The speaker was provided three minutes to address the City Council and said the speaker card is on file at the City Clerk’s office.
Councilmember Melendez inquired about the total purchase price and what costs were included, including whether the amount reflected the purchase of the property only, or if it also included anticipated costs for demolition, site preparation, and environmental remediation. Councilmember Melendez also asked whether the proposed acquisition was contingent upon approval of Item No. 18 or if it was a separate action.
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Director Soria responded that the acquisition was not contingent on Item No. 18 and confirmed that sufficient funds are available in the reserve to fund the land acquisition. Director Soria clarified that the proposed dollar amount reflected only the land acquisition. Director Soria further stated that the department is currently identifying vendors to assist with demolition, which is estimated to cost approximately $80,000 to $100,000. Director Soria added that environmental remediation may also be required due to potential asbestos from the previous property.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Director Roldan provided a brief presentation of the item.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Melendez, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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 Mel
endez pulled Item No. 16 for discussion.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve Item Nos. 9-15 and 17-20.
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.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
9. AWARD PROFESSIO
NAL 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:
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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.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Councilmember
Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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:
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.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
13. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4215 WITH MCA CONSULTANTS FOR SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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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.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Councilmember
Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Melendez inquired whether staff had identified all sidewalks requiring ADA upgrades.
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allocated for the current fiscal year will address a portion of the City, but not the entirety, and that the City’s initial focus will be on sidewalk improvements before addressing curb ramps or other ADA-related facilities.
Councilmember Melendez asked whether streets with a higher number of incidents would be prioritized to reduce the risk of future litigation. City Manager Alvarez confirmed that they will be prioritized accordingly.
Councilmember Melendez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Councilmember
Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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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.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved unanimously.
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.
Councilmember
Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, 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).
Mayor Tamayo, Mayor Pro Tem Romero, and Councilmember Melendez attended the Contract Cities Conference, where they received legislative updates, discussed community-related issues, and met with state leaders to advocate for the City’s priorities.
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.
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1. Consensus was received.
2. Consensus was received.
• 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
Mayor Tamayo adjourned the meeting in memory of Mitchell Uyematsu Saisho. Mayor Tamayo adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 2026, ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 28TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026.
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