CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 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 at 7:00 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)
G. Robles Quintanar v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ18176656
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 602-610 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, California 90640 Agency negotiator: Raul Alvarez, City Manager; Joe Palombi, Director of Community Development Negotiating parties: Primestor
Under negotiation: Both price and terms
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
3. CEREMONIAL CHECK PRESENTATIONS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
4. STATE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 2025
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 January 28, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 4 of 7
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
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. ADOPT SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CHET HOLIFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN (CP 945)
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 plans and specifications for the Chet Holifield Community Garden project (CP 945); and
3. Authorize staff to proceed with bid advertisement for construction; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
6. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-06 APPROVING MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’ FISCAL YEARS 2027-29 SHORT
RANGE TRANSIT PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-06 approving Montebello Bus Lines’ (MBL) Fiscal Years 2027-29 Short Range Transit Plan, including the encompassed recommendations; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
7. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4455 WITH WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO
PROVIDE IN CUSTODY MEDICAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4455 with White Memorial Hospital for the provision of in custody medical services; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and,
3. 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.
8. AWARD AGREEMENT NO. 4451 TO LINCOLN CONCEPTS FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Agreement No. 4451 with Lincoln Concepts, to provide Federal Lobbying Services in response to Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-05 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $492,000, for a three-year (3-year) term with the option for renewal of up to two (2), additional one-year (1-year) terms; and January 28, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 5 of 7
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and finalize Agreement No. 4451 with Lincoln Concepts 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.
9. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025 (Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26); and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10. APPROVE THE USE OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT
RECOGNITION AWARDS AND DEPARTMENT UNIFORM BADGES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the use of $30,000 in Asset Forfeiture funds for costs associated with the purchase of law enforcement recognition awards and uniform badges; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations by $30,000 in Account No. 230-99- 6000.40 (Asset Forfeiture, Supplies - Durable); and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE GRANT
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve submission of an application for the Youth Service Corps Competitive Grant Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager 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.
12. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) for the purchase of interoperable radios, body-worn cameras, and detective vehicle-mounted gun safes; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary application forms; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. APROVE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SOLUTIONS AGENCY (LACAHSA) AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION NOTICE
OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve submission of a grant application to the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) in response to the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for housing production and preservation; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all grant award / NOFA documents; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 12, 2025, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; NOVEMBER 12, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; DECEMBER 09, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; JANUARY 14, 2026, CITY January 28, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 6 of 7
COUNCIL MEETING; JANUARY 14, 2026, CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
15. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-05 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JANUARY 28, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-05 approving the Warrant Register dated January 28, 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.
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
1. Park Restroom Facility Renovations
Request Council consensus to prioritize park restroom renovations and direct staff to evaluate options for prefabricated modular restrooms, upgrades to existing facilities where feasible, and funding strategies leveraging CDBG, grants, and other available resources, and return to Council with a recommended action plan.
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
1. Establish Engineer’s Day in Montebello during National Engineers Week, to highlight the impact of engineering in our community and inspire youth through engaging, hands-on activities.
2. Establish key signature recreational events to be hosted in South Montebello.
• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
• Danielle Romero, Mayor Pro Tem
1. February marks the 35th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. I request a resolution be passed to honor actions of our soldiers.
2. Request for additional lighting at the corner of Howard and Beverly.
3. Request to have all veterans who are active in our city to apply for a banner regardless of current address.
• Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on February 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., which can be live- streamed at https://www.montebelloca.gov (Click on Live Stream).
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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 25, 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. • CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED AGENDA