CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 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 meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
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 John Lam, Assistant City Manager Angelica Palmeros, 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.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Led by City Treasurer Matanga.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Arielle Zendan.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
None.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
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1. PROCLAMATION OF LIBRARY LOVER'S MONTH
Presented by Mayor Tamayo.
2. PROCLAMATION FOR AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Presented by Mayor Tamayo.
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 eight(8) 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
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
3. ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2491 AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MONTEBELLO
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO INTERIM ZONING CONTROLS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
DATA CENTERS CITYWIDE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2491 amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Montebello Municipal Code, establishing interim zoning controls applicable to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centers; and
2. Take such additional and/or related action that may be desirable.
Director Palombi provided a brief presentation of the item.
Councilmember Alonzo spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Tamayo thanked staff for the presentation and spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Melendez also spoke in support of the item. He inquired whether there are plans to permanently restrict AI data centers once the urgency ordinance sunsets. He further suggested the possibility of placing a ballot measure before voters, similar to the approach taken by the City of Monterey Park.
Director Palombi explained that the urgency ordinance is initially effective for 45 days.
City Attorney Lam stated that the ordinance may be extended for an additional 10 months and 15 days. If further analysis is required at that time, the City may extend the moratorium for up to one additional year, for a total of two years, as permitted by law. This timeframe would allow the City sufficient opportunity to determine next steps.
Councilmember Peralta thanked the organizers and activists from Monterey Park for sharing information and engaging in discussions with the City. She expressed support for the urgency ordinance.
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Mayor Tamayo also spoke in support of the urgency ordinance.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged eight(8) members of the public wishing to address the City Council. Speakers was/were provided three minutes to address the City Council and said speaker card(s) is/are on file at the City Clerk’s office.
Councilmember Melendez asked if the ordinance could be changed so that it reads data centers and not Artificial intelligence data centers, so it catches a broader coverage.
Director Palombi stated that there is no issue with amending the ordinance. He noted that while the ordinance does not specifically define “data centers,” it is intended to prohibit all data centers.
City Attorney Lam confirmed that the ordinance may be amended using broad terminology to ensure it captures both AI data centers and smaller data centers that may not involve artificial intelligence. He added that further analysis and recommendations would be left to the Planning staff.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Councilmember Alonzo, 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 Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, that Item No’s. 4-10 be approved; the motion passed unanimously.
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-07 APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE(S) TO THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-07 appointing one primary board member and two alternate board members representing the City of Montebello to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA); and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
5. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4175 WITH YUNEX LLC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MAITNENANCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4175 between the City of Montebello and Yunex LLC to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement by $90,000; and
2. Amend the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations by $39,240 in Account No. 200-30-310-6040.50 (Gas Tax – Public Works – Streets – Contract Services-Street Maintenance); 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 passed unanimously.
6. AWARD AGREEMENT NO. 4457 WITH KTU&A INC FOR THE MONTEBELLO MOBILITY HUB
CONNECTIVITY FEASIBILITY STUDY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Award Agreement No. 4457 with KTU&A Inc., (KTUA), to conduct a Mobility Hub Connectivity Feasibility Study in response to Request for Proposals No. 26-07 (RFP No. 26-07), for a total not-to-exceed amount of $449,974 for a three-year (3-year) term; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and finalize Agreement No. 4457; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to an additional ten percent (10%) of the total not-to-exceed amount; and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
7. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS WITH ANY PROMO INC, THE ARTCRAFT GROUP INC, AND 4AP HOLDINGS INC. FOR PURCHASE OF TRANSIT RELATED PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve establishing a blanket purchase order (PO) with Any Promo Inc. (Any Promo), for a total not-to- exceed amount of $100,000, to purchase promotional items; and
2. Approve establishing a blanket PO with The Artcraft Group Inc. (Promotions Now), for a total not-to- exceed amount of $100,000, to purchase promotional items; and
3. Approve establishing a blanket PO with 4AP Holdings Inc. (4AllPromo), for a total not-to-exceed amount of $100,000, to purchase promotional items; and
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted budget to increase appropriations by $300,000 in Account No. 600-90-900-6025 (Transit, Transportation Administration, Advertising/Printing Services); and
5. Take any additional related actions as deemed necessary.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
8. APPROVE INCREASES TO THE PURCHASE ORDER NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNTS FOR AFTERMARKET
PARTS COMPANY LLC, CUMMINS PACIFIC LLC, GILLIG LLC, MUNCIE TRANSIT SUPPLY, RUSH TRUCK
CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA INC, AND WAYNE HARMEIER INC FOR TRANSIT RELATED EQUIPMENT AND
SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an increase to the total not-to-exceed (NTE) amount, from $250,000 to $400,000, for a blanket purchase order (PO) with Aftermarket Parts Company LLC (Aftermarket Parts), to purchase maintenance-related bus parts, for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
2. Approve an increase to the total NTE amount, from $60,000 to $80,000, for a blanket PO with Cummins Pacific LLC (Cummings Pacific), to purchase maintenance-related bus parts, for FY 2025-26; and
3. Approve an increase to the total NTE amount, from $49,000 to $75,000, for a blanket PO with Gillig LLC (Gillig), to purchase maintenance-related bus parts, for FY 2025-26; and
4. Approve an increase to the total NTE amount, from $25,000 to $100,000, for a blanket PO with Muncie Transit Supply (Muncie Transit), to purchase maintenance-related bus parts, for FY 2025-26; and
5. Approve an increase to the total NTE amount, from $80,000 to $100,000, for a blanket PO with Rush Truck Centers of California (Rush Truck Centers), to purchase maintenance-related bus parts, for FY 2025-26; and
6. Approve an increase to the total NTE amount, from $80,000 to $100,000, for a blanket PO with Wayne Harmeier Inc (dba Wayne Electric), to purchase maintenance-related bus parts, for FY 2025-26; and
7. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted operating budget to increase appropriations by $311,000 in Account No. 600-90-915-6080.50 (Transit, Transportation, Corporate Shops - Vehicle Maintenance/Expenses Bus Parts).
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
9. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) VEHICLES FROM MONTEBELLO AUTO GROUP LLC (MONTEBELLO CHEVROLET) FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve establishing a purchase order (PO) with Montebello Auto Group LLC (Montebello Chevrolet) for a total not-to-exceed amount of $131,411 to purchase one (1) 2025 Silverado 1500 Regular Cab WT Long Bed, one (1) 2026 Equinox LT, and one (1) 2026 Blazer EV; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to an additional ten percent (10%) or $13,142 of the total purchase amount; and
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted operating budget by increasing appropriations by $144,553 in Account No. 600-90-915-6082 (Transit, Administration, Corporate Shop, Vehicle Purchases); and
4. Authorize the disposal of surplus vehicles in accordance with the City's surplus property policy; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
10. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-08 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-08 approving the Warrant Register dated February 11, 2026.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion passed 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).
None.
COUNCIL/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
• Danielle Romero, Mayor Pro Tem
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
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CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on February 25, 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, February 8, 2026, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Director of City Clerk Services
Assistant City Manager Palmeros announced that the City has been awarded a $2.4 million grant through Congresswoman Sanchez’s Office—$1 million for the Fire Department’s Wildlife Station and $1.4 million for the Police Department to upgrade its communication system.
She also announced the upcoming Community Budget Meeting.
Mayor Tamayo motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 2026, ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 11TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 25, 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