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Dwelling, single-family attached —— ——
Dwelling, multi-family P P
Live/work Unit P P
Transitional housing P P
Emergency shelter —— ——
Lodging: Hotel, B&B inn CUP CUP
8 Accessory Residential Uses
Accessory dwelling unit P P
Home occupation P P
9 Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
Museums, art galleries, and libraries P P
Athletic club/gymnasium, religious facility, and
recreational centers CUP CUP
Open Space P P
Studios for arts, dance, music, martial arts P P
Health/fitness facility CUP CUP
Community garden P P
School, public P P
School, private (trade schools, colleges) CUP CUP
Theater, cinema, performing arts, outdoor community
events CUP CUP
Art lounges or theaters with alcohol sales CUP CUP
Recreation, entertainment uses CUP CUP
Bowling alleys, billiards parlors, indoor
racquetball/pickleball courts. CUP CUP
Farmers market, certified P P
10 Other Uses
Alcohol sales (on-and off-sale outlets) CUP CUP
Vending machine (regular and reverse) P P
Secondhand stores —— ——
Day care center — child CUP CUP
17.22.240 Development Standards- Mixed-Use Zone
Development Standards- Table 17.22.240 contains development standards applicable to the C-1 and C-2 zones. The standards are intended to assist property owners and project designers in understanding the city’s minimum requirement and expectations for high quality development. The following applies to the requirements of Table 17.22.240.
A . Minimum and Maximum Density. The minimum and maximum density standards are appliable to developments that include residential uses.
B. Intended use. Intended use is established the primary focus for development maximizing the land use intent.
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C. Accessory Structures. Include parking structures, trash enclosures and similar supporting structures.
Refer to Table 17.22.240, Mixed-Use Zone Development Standards, for specification not shown here.
Table 17.22.240: Development Standards for Mixed - Use Zone Development Standards C-1 C-2
Density
Minimum 20 du/ac 25 du/ac
Maximum 40 du/ac 60 du/ac
Floor Area Ratio
Minimum 0.3 FAR 0.3 FAR
Maximum 2.00 FAR 3.0 FAR
Intended use
Use Type
Neighborhood with
residential horizontal or
vertical
Commercial/ retail with
vertical residential
development or
residential horizontal or
vertical
Minimum 50% of square
footage in mixed-use
development to be
residential
Minimum 50% of square
footage in mixed-use
development to be
residential
Maximum Height
Main structure 50 feet 60 feet
Accessory Structures 25 feet, excluding parking structures Setbacks
Front Minimum: 10 feet
Maximum: 20 feet
Minimum: 0 feet
Maximum: 5 feet
If abutting residential refer to setback requirement
Exhibit 17.22.080
Side Facing Street Minimum: 0 feet
Maximum: 5 feet
Minimum: 0 feet
Maximum: 5 feet
Rear Minimum: 10 feet
Maximum: 20 feet
Minimum: 10 feet
Maximum: 20 feet
If abutting residential refer to setback requirement
Exhibit 17.22.080
Side Minimum: 0 feet Minimum: 0 feet
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Maximum: 5 feet Maximum: 5 feet
If abutting residential refer to setback requirement
Exhibit 17.22.080
Accessory Structures Front: 10 feet
Side/ Rear: 5 feet
Front: 10 feet
Side/ Rear: 0 feet
Open Space
Open space types
include: Side yard,
Courtyard, back yard,
Roof deck
Minimum Area: 15% of total lot area
Minimum dimensions: 20 ft by 20 ft
Parking
Stand- Alone uses Off street parking shall conform to Exhibit 17.52.050 Residential Mixed- Use
Residential: 1 space per unit
Office/ Retail: 1 space per 300 gross s.f. of building
area
Live / Work: 1 space per unit; 1 per every 400 gross s.f.
Restaurants, Cafes, or similar: 1 space per 200 gross
s.f
A parking reduction based upon low parking demand
may be allowed upon the approval of a Low Demand
parking Reduction Agreement by the City.
Landscaping
Setback areas 100% landscaped (except walkways and driveways) D. Building setback requirement. Buildings utilizing the mixed- use standards in the C-1 or C-2 zoned parcels shall provide a transition for height. Tall elements of the building shall increasingly step back after the second floor adjacent to single-family zones. Every 3 feet over 25 feet, the setback shall increase by three feet.
E. Building frontage. New buildings are to be located in close proximity to the street for an improved relationship to the street and pedestrians.
F. Residential and mixed- use projects that provide a minimum of 20% affordable units may be subject to an administrative review plan approval in accordance with the City’s approved objective design standards.
SECTION 4 . (CEQA)
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the proposed ordinance to establish mixed-use development standards to ensure consistency with the goals and policies established by the Montebello 2040 General Plan
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does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed text amendment is consistent with the 2040 General Plan, for which a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) was approved by the City Council on April 10, 2024 (SCH No. 2023050665), in compliance with CEQA Guidelines. The Final EIR evaluated the environmental impacts of implementing the General Plan, Specific Plan, and related zoning updates, and includes adopted findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
If any action, subsection, line, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, either facially or as applied, by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and each and every individual section, subsection, line, sentence, clause, phrase, or word without regard to any such decision.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after approval by the City Council.
SECTION 7. PUBLICATION
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED 11TH DAY OF MARCH 2026.
_______________________________
Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 25th day of February 2026, and was adopted by the City Council of the City of Montebello at its meeting held on the 11 th day of March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT B
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 17.21 - OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS TO TITLE 17 OF THE MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Montebello is a general law city organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Title 17 of the Montebello Municipal Code establishes zoning regulation to implement the City of Montebello General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Montebello General Plan encourages compact, pedestrian oriented development that integrates residential, commercial, civic and employment uses; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has enacted housing laws, including but not limited to the Housing Accountability Act, the Housing Act of 2019, and other related statutes, which require local governments to apply objective design standards to certain residential and mixed-use projects; and
WHEREAS, State law defines “objective standards” as standards that involve no personal or subjective judgement by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of objective design standards will facilitate the timely production of housing, reduce uncertainty for applicants and the public, and ensure compliance with applicable State housing laws; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide clarity, predictability, and transparency in the development review process by establishing objective standards applicable to residential and mixed-use projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the objective design standards set forth in this Ordinance are consistent with the City’s General Plan, promote high-quality architectural and site design, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and
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WHEREAS, The City Council has reviewed the Objective Design Standard Ordinance and finds that its adoption is in the best interest of the City of Montebello and its residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS. The City Council hereby finds that this Ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan ensuring compatibility between the different land uses operating within the designated mixed-use areas. The mixed-use standards are intended to implement goals and policies of the Montebello General Plan by providing opportunities for integrated residential, commercial, office, civic and compatible employment within the city while also promoting a pedestrian oriented environment, infill development, and the revitalization within downtown, corridors, and neighborhoods.
SECTION 3. Chapter 17.21 of the Montebello Municipal Code is hereby established to read as follows:
Sections:
Chapter 17.21.010
17.21.010 PURPOSE
A. Purpose
The purpose of these objective standards is to provide the public, design professionals and decision makers with objective criteria for mixed use and multifamily residential development in the City. The standards aim to comply with requirements in the Housing Accountability Act, including SB 330. SB 330 defines objective design standards as “standards that involve no personal or subjective judgement by a public official and is uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official before submittal of an application.”
B. Applicability
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The objective design standards apply to new construction multifamily and mixed-use developments with more than 2 housing units. The standards shall apply to new additions to existing conforming and non-conforming multi-unit residential and mixed-use developments. These standards also apply to commercial components of mixed-use developments. For development standards in the mixed-use zone, please reference Chapter 17.22 of the Montebello municipal code. In addition to the objective design standards, projects must also comply with applicable development standards in the Montebello Municipal Code.
17.21.020 Applicability
A. These standards apply to all multi-unit residential and mixed-use development in the City with more than 2 housing units, unless the property is within a specific plan, overlay and planned unit development that already implements design standards, in which case those standards shall prevail. The standards shall apply to commercial components of mixed-used developments.
B. These standards shall apply to new additions to existing conforming and nonconforming multi-unit residential and mixed-use developments where new floor area is added.
C. All new developments, alterations and expansions of multi-family residential and mixed-used projects shall be processed under the applicable entitlements applications and shall be subject to the findings applicable in such entitlements.
17.21.030 General Standards
The following are general standards that shall be applicable to new multi-unit residential and mixed-use development:
A. Parking
a. Access to parking:
I. No new parking shall be placed between a building and a street, except where allowed adjacent to a side street in the residential zone.
II. Parking, including parking garages, shall be accessed from the alley to secondary frontage street when possible. The opening of a parking lot or garage on the frontage shall not exceed two lanes in width. b. Tandem parking:
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I. Up to 30 percent of the total required off-street parking spaces may be provided in tandem configuration. The maximum number of spaces permitted in tandem configuration refers to the total individual spaces, not the total number of tandem spaces.
II. Tandem shall be a maximum of two parking spaces in depth.
III. Vehicle movement necessary to move cars parked in a tandem configuration shall not take place on any public street.
IV. Tandem spaces shall be assigned to the same dwelling unit. c. Loading spaces:
I. A minimum of one off-street loading space shall be provided for every mixed-use building over 3000 sq.ft. in gross area.
d. Landscaping:
I. Surface parking areas shall be planted with shade trees at a minimum ratio of one tree for every four spaces in an orchard planting arrangement.
II. Parking areas adjacent to a street or sidewalk shall be screened with landscaping and a decorative wall between 36 and 48 inches in height. e. Lighting:
I. Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be limited to a maximum height of 15 feet or the height of the nearest building, whichever is less.
II. Lighting shall be energy-efficient and shielded or recessed. Each light fixture shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
f. Parking shall have pedestrian walkway access to the entrance of building. g. All end parking stalls shall be abutting landscape planters. h. Parking areas, covered and uncovered, shall be screened from public streets frontages. Screening examples include building placement, landscaping or fencing. Landscaping for screening shall not be less than three feet.
B. Open Space
a. All projects containing a residential component shall include a common open space, no smaller than 15% of the lot area, open from the ground to the sky.
This area shall be open to all residents of a development. The open space shall be located on the first floor, or podium level (on top of parking garage or commercial establishments). It should not be located in the required front setback.
b. Projects complying with the common open space requirement shall not be required to provide private open space for each individual unit.
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c. Residential projects that do not comply with the common open space requirements shall provide for each residential unit a private open space in the form of a balcony, door yard or yard. Private open space shall have a minimum area of 40 square feet with a minimum width of 5 feet.
d. Common open space shall include a combination of paved surfaces and landscaped areas.
e. Common open space shall be used to mitigate heat by incorporating trees, shade structures and gazebos.
f. Common spaces shall encourage gathering by including amenities like playgrounds, outdoor dining areas, and barbeques.
g. All ground floors shall be accessed directly from the sidewalk either directly to each unit or commercial space through an appropriate frontage element, lobby, or open space, such as a court.
C. Materials and colors
a. Glossy and reflective colors and materials are prohibited. b. Multi-unit development consisting of more than five buildings shall provide a minimum of two distinct color schemes, with a single-color scheme dedicated to not less than forty percent of all residential buildings. c. Multi-unit development with ten or more buildings shall provide a minimum of three-color schemes, each color scheme not to exceed thirty percent of all units.
d. Contrasting colors shall be used for trim, windows, doors, and key architectural elements.
e. Affordable units and market rate units within the same development shall be constructed of the same materials and details making the units non- distinguishable from one another.
D. Landscaping and Outdoor Lighting Standards
a. Proposed developments shall incorporate site amenities such as linear planting beds or seat walls, street furniture, enhanced paving surfaces, public art, lighting etc., where appropriate. The features should be architecturally comparable with the style, color, and material of the principal building on the lot and those in the immediate area.
b. Plant species should be selected based on their sustainability for an urban environment, cleanliness, and ability to survive in a healthy state despite constrained growing conditions. Ease of maintenance should be considered.
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c. The majority of plant materials shall consist of drought tolerant and/or native plants with minimum water requirements.
d. The use of canopy trees for shading and cooling is encouraged where appropriate, particularly in publicly accessible open spaces and plazas, to mitigate the urban heat island effect. Where canopy trees are used, site design should provide sufficient sized tree pits or planting beds and appropriate planting mediums to provide for healthy tree growth.
e. Decorative water features shall re-circulate water and, where available, shall use recycled water.
f. Site lighting should be shielded by permanently attached light fixtures so that light sources are not visible from a public right-of-way and to prevent off-site glare.
E. Walls and Fences
a. The style of walls shall be the same or similar to the architectural style of the project.
b. Both sides of all perimeter walls and fences shall be architecturally treated, except for trash enclosures. The interior of trash enclosures shall be painted with high durability paint.
c. Perimeter and property line walls shall consist of decorative concrete masonry unit (CMU) with a stucco finish, brick, or stone veneer, slump stone, or split face with pre-cast concrete, block, stone or brick trim cap. Interior walls, fences, and gates shall consist of wrought iron, wood, plastic/wood composites, brick and stone materials. Unfinished concrete mansard unit (CMU), chain link fences, barbed wire, razor wire, electric wire, and similar types are prohibited under all conditions.
d. The maximum height of walls and fences shall be 6 feet.
F. Utilities, mechanical equipment and trash enclosures
a. All utility equipment shall be located outside of any pedestrian path-of-travel walkway. All utility equipment shall be placed adjacent to alleyways, within parking areas, rear or side yard, or building “notch-outs” and screened from public view.
b. If ground mounted mechanical equipment cannot be placed at the rear side of a building away from the street frontage, it shall either be placed on the ground and screened with landscape or placed on the roof and screened with
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architectural materials such as roof or parapet consistent with the overall architectural style.
c. All electrical equipment, electrical meters, and junction boxes shall be placed within a utility room. If the utility room is not reasonable, then all equipment has to be designed as an integral part of the building development. d. Trees and shrubs shall be placed a minimum of five feet away from the water meter, gas meter, or sewer laterals. Ten feet away from utility poles and minimum three feet away from fire hydrants.
e. Trash enclosures: Trash, recycling, organic waste, and green bins and dumpsters shall be housed in a covered refuse closure with a gate that screens trash.
f. Trash enclosures shall be finished with the same primary wall material and color as the nearest building within the development.
g. Trash enclosures shall have both a vehicular access gate with concrete apron, and a pedestrian entrance. Gates shall be opaque in color. h. Trash enclosures shall include interior dusk to dawn lighting for safety and security.
G. Entries
a. The main entrance, or entrances, shall be emphasized and oriented to the street or major plazas or open space. Secondary entries may be from parking areas, the rear of buildings or interior open spaces.
b. Building entrances shall connect to public streets, parking areas, and publicly accessible open spaces using pedestrian pathways or sidewalks. For larger sites with multiple buildings, building entrances shall be oriented to face internal open spaces, paseos and recreation amenities.
c. When residential and commercial uses are combined in the same structure, separate entrances shall be provided for each use.
H. Architectural style and Character
a. Buildings shall incorporate architectural elements of Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Contemporary, or other style approved by the Planning and Community Development Director or his/her designee.
b. Architectural styles shall be applied consistently on all building elevations.
I. Building Massing and Articulation
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a. Buildings of three stories in height or more shall be designed to differentiate a building’s base from the rest of the structure. These two areas shall correspond, for example, retail or lobbies. For buildings that are single use, the first floor shall be differentiated.
b. Differentiation shall be archived through color, texture/material change, variations in projections, or decorative details such as columns or arcades. c. Stairways shall be designed as a part of the overall architecture of the building, complementing the buildings’ mass and form. Exterior stairwells shall be solid, prefabricated metal stairs are prohibited.
J. Frontage Types
a. Front yard
I. Front yards may be visually continuous with adjacent yards with a common landscape, or enclosed by a low fence, wall or hedge. On sloping sites, front yards may be raised above the level of the adjacent sidewalk and supported by a low retaining wall at a property line with steps providing access between the sidewalk and the yard. Porches, stoops balconies, and bay windows may encroach into front yards.
II. Front yards and continuous planters between the curb and sidewalk along the primary and side streets shall be landscaped.
III. Paved areas shall be limited to walks and driveways.
IV. Fencing defining the front yard shall not exceed four feet as measured from the adjacent sidewalk.
b. Porch
I. Porches may be provided on buildings that are set back from the primary/ side street property lines and may encroach into the front yard and side street yard.
II. Porches may be enclosed with insect screens if recessed from the exterior wall plane and if visibility is maintained from the sidewalk.
III. Porches shall be designed according to the following requirements:
Dimensions Minimum Maximum
Depth (clear) 6 ft. -
Width (clear) 12 ft. -
Height: ceiling (clear) 8 ft. 12 ft.
Height: floor above
ground
12 in. 3 ft.
Height: fence or
hedge
- 3 ft.
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c. Door yard
I. A dooryard is an elevated or at grade garden or terrace that is located in the front yard setback and enclosed by a low wall near or at the property line.
II. For elevated dooryards, access shall be from stairs or ramp.
III. Walls or fences shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building in their design, material and finishes.
IV. Dooryards shall be designed according to the following dimensional requirements:
Dimensions Minimum Maximum
Depth (clear) 7 ft. -
Height above grade 0 ft. 3 ft.
Fence or railing may
extend to height
required by building
code.
- -
d. Stoop
I. A stoop shall be a stair or landing leading directly from the sidewalk to the building entrance. Stoops shall be the frontage types for ground floor housing that is near the street.
II. The exterior stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the adjacent sidewalk. The landing may be covered or uncovered. Landscaping shall be placed on the side of the stoop.
III. Stoops shall be designed according to the following dimensional requirements:
Dimensions Minimum Maximum
Depth: Landing (clear) 4 ft. 10 ft.
Width (clear) 4 ft. 10 ft.
Height: floor above
grade
12 in. 3 ft.
Height: Fence or
hedge
- 3 ft.
e. Shopfront
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I. Storefronts are large openings in a building façade that are enclosed with large transparent windows and doors that provide direct at grade access to ground floor commercial and retail uses. The architectural elements of shopfronts include large windows, doors with glass, transom windows, and a solid base.
II. Optional elements include awnings, canopies, signage, lighting and cornices.
III. Storefront glass shall be clear without reflective coating or dark tinting.
Lightly tinted glazed less than 15%, low emissivity, is acceptable.
IV. Shopfronts shall be designed according to the following dimensional requirements:
Dimensions Minimum Maximum
Height (clear) 10 ft. 16 ft.
Distance to bottom of
awning
8 ft. 10 ft.
Width of storefront
bays
10 ft. 15 ft.
Glass area % of
ground floor wall
70 90
f. Gallery
I. Galleries are facades with ground floor colonnades that support a cantilevered shed roof or deck that covers the sidewalk. Galleries contain ground floor storefronts, making them ideal for retail use. Railing on top of the gallery is only required if the gallery roof is accessible as a deck.
II. Along primary frontages, the gallery columns shall correspond to Shopfront openings. Galleries shall be a minimum if two bays wide.
III. Galleries shall be designed according to the following dimensional requirements.
Dimensions Minimum Maximum
Depth (clear) 10 ft. 16 ft.
Width (clear) 20 ft. 80 ft.
Width: single bay
(clear)
10 ft. 16 ft.
Height (clear) 12 ft. 16 ft.
Distance from face of
curb (clear)
2 ft. -
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g. Arcade
I. Arcades are facades with a ground floor colon made that supports the upper stories of the building, or for one-story buildings, the roof. Arcades contain ground-floor shopfronts, making it ideal for retail or restaurant use.
II. Along primary frontages, the Arcade shall correspond to shopfront openings. Arcades shall be a minimum of two bays wide.
III. Arcades shall be designed according to the following dimensions:
Dimensions Minimum Maximum
Depth (clear) 10 ft. 16 ft.
Width (clear) 20 ft. 80 ft.
Width: single bay
(clear)
10 ft. 16 ft.
Height (clear) 12 ft. 16 ft.
Distance from face of
the curb (clear)
2 ft. -
h. Balcony
I. A balcony is a platform enclosed by a wall on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor door.
II. Balcony design character, palettes of material, and approach to detailing shall be consistent and compatible with the building’s style.
III. Balconies of traditionally styled buildings shall have visible supports in the front of projecting beams or braces. Balcony railings on traditional buildings shall be made of wood, wrought iron, steel bar, or tube faithfully simulating true wrought iron.
IV. Balconies on modern styles buildings may simply project. Modern buildings may also use galvanized or painted steel, aluminum, and cable railing components. Vinyl substitutes shall be avoided. i. Bay window
I. A large window or series of windows projecting from the outer wall of a building and forming a recess within.
II. Bay windows shall be a maximum of ten feet wide and shall have a height that is equal to or greater than their width.
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III. Bay windows shall be placed a minimum of two feet from any building corner and a minimum of three feet from any other window bay.
IV. Bay windows shall consist of at least 75% transparent fenestration. j. Awning
I. A cloth cover fastened to a building or structure and supported by a frame that is used to protect pedestrians from the sun or rain.
II. Awnings shall be a of simple shed form, made of code-compliant-fire- resistant canvas or materials of similar appearance. Materials that are shiny stiff and synthetic shall be avoided.
III. Each awning shall correspond to a storefront.
IV. Upper floor awnings may be provided. Each individual awning shall cover no more than one shopfront or window opening. Signage is not allowed on upper floor awnings.
V. Awnings shall be positioned so that signage is not obstructed.
VI. Awning colors and patterns shall be coordinated with the overall design of the building. As appropriate awnings colors may vary between adjacent buildings.
VII. Internally illuminated and backlit awnings and any associated light diffusers are prohibited.
k. Canopy
I. A flat, metal awning that extends perpendicularly from the building and parallel to the sidewalk. The canopy’s frame is connected to the wall and spanned by a variety of materials, including metal lattice, and metal slats.
II. Canopies shall be of a simple form, made of metal and/or glass III. Canopies shall be supported either from the below by metal brackets, or from above by rods, wires, or chains that affix to the wall.
IV. Canopies may extend across multiple storefronts.
V. Canopies shall be positioned so that signage is not obstructed.
VI. Canopies shall be coordinated with the overall design of the building, all canopies on a single building shall be consistent in their design, color and material.
K. Parklet
a. A parklet size shall include one or more street parking spaces.
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b. Parklets must be located at least one parking space away from an intersection or street corner.
c. Parklets are allowed on streets with a speed limit of 25 mph or less. d. Parklets must include a platform/deck that flushes with the sidewalk, unless the parklet is designed to be terraced. Parklets must end on sidewalks, and any furniture, heaters, and landscape may not spill into sidewalks. e. Stable and sturdy traffic barriers must be installed on all three sides open to roadway traffic. The barrier must have a minimum height of 36 inches and maximum height of 42 inches.
f. To allow for water flow, Parklets must provide a drainage channel that is a minimum of 3 inches tall and 2 feet wide, along the entire length of the parklet, adjacent to the curb.
g. Parklet design and construction will be subject to Public Works approval. The design must be flexible to allow for any roadway or utility maintenance. Public Works and Planning and Community Development have the right to close a parklet from use to perform maintenance work on adjacent infrastructure.
L. Pocket Park
a. The maximum size of a pocket park shall be 0.25 acres. b. Pocket parks shall prioritize the needs of surrounding neighborhoods. This may include adding seating, play or fitness equipment, open lawn space, dog run, community gardens, ecological/educational displays, and community bulletin boards.
c. Pocket parks may be designed to serve as stormwater retention and infiltration areas.
M. Solid Waste Standards
a. Location, access and design criteria: the location of all solid waste collection and/ or storage spaces shall meet the following criteria:
I. To the extent possible, collection/storage location shall be accessed from an alley. Where an alley is not present, collection/storage locations may be accessed from the street. Collection/ storage locations from corner lots shall be accessed from the side street.
II. The collection/ storage spaces shall be located to minimize visual noise, and odor impacts to adjacent building occupants both on the subject lot and an adjacent lot.
III. Outdoor trash enclosures or collection rooms with a structure shall not be located on the street-facing façade of the structure. Outdoor trash
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enclosures shall not be located between the building’s face and the street.
IV. The design of outdoor trash enclosures and exterior facing elements of collection/ storage area attached to, or within a building/ structure, shall complement the architectural features of the building or development they serve. The incorporation of landscaping around trash enclosure is encouraged as a part of a successful design. All outdoor trash enclosures shall include a solid roof to minimize or prevent spill or trash contaminants from entering the stormwater system.
V. The property owner or manager shall maintain both the interior spaces and surrounding exterior areas and keep them clean and free of graffiti, trash, residue, debris and leaks.
b. GHG Emissions Reductions Standards
i. Gas or propane shall not be allowed in residential development. ii. All residential development will provide outdoor electrical outlets to accommodate the use of electric landscape equipment.
iii. New development shall install at least one electric vehicle charging station on the specific project site, or through coordination with the City in other public parking areas within the City.
SECTION 4. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
1. The City shall enforce the provisions of this ordinance through its Planning and Community Development Department and Building and Safety Division.
Unauthorized development that causes significant harm to protected views may be subject to fines, penalties, or removal of the offending structures or obstructions.
2. The City may also issue notices of violation to property owners who fail to comply with view protection requirements.
3. The City shall provide a right to action for property owners who suffer losses (e.g., reduced property value) to either demand for the removal of the obstruction or monetary damages.
SECTION 5 . CEQA.
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the proposed ordinance to adopt objective design standards to ensure consistency with the goals and policies established by the Montebello 2040 General Plan does not have
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the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed text amendment is consistent with the 2040 General Plan, for which a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) was approved by the City Council on April 10, 2024 (SCH No. 2023050665), in compliance with CEQA Guidelines.
The Final EIR evaluated the environmental impacts of implementing the General Plan, Specific Plan, and related zoning updates, and includes adopted findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY
If any action, subsection, line, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, either facially or as applied, by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and each and every individual section, subsection, line, sentence, clause, phrase, or word without regard to any such decision.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after approval by the City Council.
SECTION 8. PUBLICATION
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED 11TH DAY OF MARCH 2026.
_______________________________
Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 25th day of February 2026, and was adopted by the City Council of the City of Montebello at its meeting held on the 11th day of March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT C
ORDINANCE NO. 2489
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.74 OF THE
MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE SITE PLAN
REVIEW STANDARDS
WHEREAS, the City of Montebello (“City”) is a general law city, incorporated under the laws of the State of California, with the power to make and enforce within its jurisdictional limits all local, police, sanitary, land use, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws of the state; and
WHEREAS, the City currently regulates the Site Plan Review Standards under Chapter 17.74 of the Montebello Municipal Code (“MMC”). The primary objective of Chapter 17.74 - Site Plan Review (“SPR”) is to minimize or preclude potential adverse impacts to the public interest or on abutting properties and adjacent residential, commercial and industrial neighborhoods, resulting from the design or layout of a proposed development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 17.74 of the MMC in an effort to better align the level of regulatory review with the scale, complexity, and potential impacts of development, as well as to support and encourage the development of affordable housing; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporated into this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Chapter 17.74 of the Montebello Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (new language is underlined, while removed language is stricken):
Chapter 17.74 SITE PLAN REVIEW
17.74.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the site plan review is to minimize or preclude potential adverse impacts to the public interest or on abutting properties and adjacent residential,
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commercial and industrial neighborhoods, resulting from the design or layout of a proposed development.
17.74.020 Authority to approve development plan.
The planning commission shall have the authority, subject to the procedure and limitations set forth herein, to review and approve, approve with conditions or deny approval of a development plan through a site plan review process.
17.74.030 When required.
A. A site plan review is required for all residential projects resulting in three ten or more dwelling units and for all commercial and industrial projects involving the construction of five thousand 25,000 square feet or more of building area. A separate site plan review is not required for projects which require the approval of a conditional use permit.
B. Exceptions: Administrative review of qualifying residential projects. Applications for residential or mixed-use projects with at least 20 percent of the residential units reserved for lower income households, may be exempt from discretionary review processes, as long as such plans do not require any zoning change, variance, or General Plan amendment.
17.74.040 Application—Form—Fee.
Submittal of corrected construction plans for a building permit plan check shall be considered an application for a site plan review. The application shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council.
17.74.050 Application—Accompanying maps and data.
A. An application for a site plan review shall include construction plans and a plot plan of the subject property showing proposed buildings, and any adjacent existing buildings or improvements as well as finished grade and floor elevations for a distance of at least twenty feet beyond the boundaries of the proposed development.
B. In addition, an application shall include a location map showing the subject property as well as the surrounding areas along with a list of names and addresses of all surrounding property owners as set forth in Chapter 17.78 of this code, and any other data as may be required by the director of planning to adequately present the application to the planning commission. This resubmittal shall be considered application for a site plan review by the planning commission.
17.74.060 Application—Hearing.
The director of planning shall set the request for a site plan review for a public hearing before the planning commission in the manner specified in Chapter 17.78 of this code.
17.74.070 Application—Required findings.
Before any site plan review shall be granted, all of the following findings must be made:
A. That the proposed design for improvement complies with all requirements of the Montebello Municipal Code;
B. That the proposed design for improvement is consistent with the general plan; C. That the proposed design for improvement will not have any significant adverse impact on the surrounding properties or on the general public welfare.
17.74.080 Development plan—Conditions of approval.
The commission may approve a development plan subject to a site plan review with such conditions as the commission finds are warranted by the circumstances involved.
These conditions may include the dedication and development of streets adjoining the property and other improvements. All such conditions shall be binding upon the applicants, their successors and assigns; shall run with the land; shall limit and control the issuance and validity of a building permit and certificate of occupancy; and shall restrict and limit the construction and location of all structures within the development.
17.74.090 Application—Determination.
Within twenty days after completion of the public hearing, the planning commission shall announce its findings on the request unless the review period is extended with the consent of the applicant. The commission may approve, conditionally approve or deny a development plan subject to the site plan review process based on the evidence submitted and its own study and knowledge of the circumstances.
17.74.100 Development plan—Notice of decision.
Not later than seven days following the planning commission's action in approving or denying a development plan subject to the site plan review process, a notice shall be mailed to the applicant at the address shown on the application plans and to any other person requesting a copy. Such notice will state the planning commission's decision and all conditions of approval, if any, pursuant to that decision.
17.74.110 Development plan—Modification.
Any condition imposed upon the approval of a development plan subject to a site plan review may be modified or eliminated, or new conditions may be added; provided, that the granting body shall first conduct a public hearing in the same manner as required for the granting of the original application. No such modification shall be made unless the commission or council finds that such modification is necessary to protect the public interest and/or adjacent or abutting properties; or, in case of deletion of an existing condition, that such action is necessary to permit reasonable development of the site.
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17.74.120 Appeal and effective date.
The provisions of Chapter 17.78 of this code, regarding appeal of the commission's action and the effective date of approval, shall apply.
17.74.130 Expiration of development plan approval.
The approval of a development plan to the site plan review process shall expire when the building permit application for the development expires, unless otherwise specified by the planning commission.
17.74.140 Development plan—Denial—Refiling.
Where a development plan subject to the site plan review process is denied by the planning commission, or by the city council upon appeal of the decision of the planning commission, the application may be refiled within one year of such decision only if the basis for the denial as contained in the minutes of the planning commission or city council action is addressed by a revised plan. Any application may be refiled in the same form after one year of the planning commission or city council decision.
SECTION 3. CEQA. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the proposed ordinance amending the City’s site plan review standards in Chapter 17.74 of the MMC would not have the potential to degrade the environment quality or result in significant environmental impacts. The proposed text amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the Montebello 2040 General Plan, for which a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) was approved by the City Council on April 10, 2024 (SCH No. 2023050665), in compliance with CEQA Guidelines.
The Final EIR evaluated the environmental effects of implementing the General Plan, Specific Plan, and related zoning updates, and includes adopted findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any action, subsection, line, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, either facially or as applied, by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and each and every individual section, subsection, line, sentence, clause, phrase, or word without regard to any such decision.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after approval by the City Council.
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED 11TH DAY OF MARCH 2026.
_______________________________
Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 25th day of February 2026, and was adopted by the City Council of the City of Montebello at its meeting held on the 11th day of March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT D
ORDINANCE NO. 2490
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO,
CALIFORNIA, TO REZONE IDENTIFIED PROPERTIES TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN AND THE OPPORTUNITY SITES IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Montebello (“City”) is authorized under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution and California Government Code Section 65800 et seq. to regulate the use of land through zoning regulations is a general law city organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Montebello adopted the 2040 General Plan by on April 10, 2024, following public hearings and environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and
WHEREAS, the City of Montebello 2040 General Plan establishes updated land use designations, policies, and development standards intended to guide long-term growth, promote housing opportunities, support economic development, and ensure orderly and compatible land use patterns throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65860 requires that zoning regulations be consistent with the adopted General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City’s existing zoning map and zoning classifications for certain parcels are no longer consistent with the land use designations adopted in the Montebello 2040 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Montebello 2040 General Plan includes land use designations that accommodate residential, mixed-use, industrial, commercial, and public uses at densities and intensities sufficient to support the City’s long-term housing, employment, and infrastructure needs; and
WHEREAS, the rezoning is consistent with the City’s adopted Housing Element, and implements the Opportunity Sites identified therein; and
WHEREAS, the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element, certified the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”), relies in part on zoning consistency and rezonings to ensure adequate capacity to accommodate the City’s assigned Regional Housing Needs Allocation (“RHNA”); and
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WHEREAS, the rezoning of certain parcels is necessary to implement the policies and programs of the Montebello 2040 General Plan, including but not limited to housing production, affirmatively furthering fair housing, neighborhood compatibility, and transit- supportive development; and
WHEREAS, the parcels proposed for rezoning are identified in Exhibit A of this Ordinance and are being rezoned to zoning designations consistent with the corresponding Land Use Designation identified in the 2040 General Plan as well as the sites identified in the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that the rezoning of the parcels identified herein furthers the public interest, promotes the general welfare, and is consistent with the Montebello 2040 General Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and made a part of the findings in support of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS. The City Council hereby finds and determines that this Ordinance is consistent with the Montebello 2040 General Plan and serves to ensure consistency between the City’s zoning regulation and the 2040 General Plan Land Use Designations. The rezoning established by this Ordinance is consistent with the City’s adopted Housing Element and implements the Housing Overlay Opportunity Sites identified therein. The rezoning will implement goals and policies of the Montebello General Plan by providing opportunities for integrated residential, commercial, office, civic and compatible employment within the city while also promoting a pedestrian oriented environment, infill development, and revitalization within downtown, corridors, and neighborhoods.
SECTION 3. The proposed rezoning of certain properties to ensure consistency with the land use designations established by the Montebello 2040 General Plan and the opportunity sites identified in the City’s Housing Element is hereby established to read as follows:
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SECTION 4 . (CEQA.)
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the proposed ordinance to rezone certain properties to ensure consistency with the land use designations established by the Montebello 2040 General Plan and the opportunity sites identified in the City’s Housing Element does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed rezoning amendment is consistent with the 2040 General Plan and Downtown Montebello Specific Plan, for which a Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) was approved by the City Council on April 10, 2024 (SCH No. 2023050665), in compliance with CEQA Guidelines. The Final EIR evaluated the environmental impacts of implementing the General Plan, Specific Plan, and related zoning updates, and includes adopted findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
The 2040 General Plan includes the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was previously adopted and certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and was also analyzed within the Final EIR. The proposed zoning text and map amendments are within the scope of the certified Final EIR and do not result in new or more severe impacts.
No further environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15168.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
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If any action, subsection, line, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, either facially or as applied, by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and each and every individual section, subsection, line, sentence, clause, phrase, or word without regard to any such decision.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after approval by the City Council.
SECTION 7. PUBLICATION
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED 11TH DAY OF MARCH 2026.
_______________________________
Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 25 th day of February 2026, and was adopted by the City Council of the City of Montebello at its meeting held on the 11 th day of March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT E
ATTACHMENT F
ITEM # 18
CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Raul Alvarez, City Manager
BY: Fernando Pelaez, Fire Chief
Andrew Kim, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: APPROVE INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER WITH FIRE
APPARATUS SOLUTIONS FOR FIRE TRUCK REPAIRS
DATE: March 11, 2026
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an increase of $100,000 to the existing purchase order with Fire Apparatus Solutions for repair and replacement of MOntebello Fire Department's Truck 755 aerial swivel assembly and other necessary repairs through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are available within the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to support the requested purchase order increase. No additional appropriations are required.
Fire Apparatus Solutions provided a formal repair estimate totaling $40,426. The Fire Department’s existing purchase order has nearly reached its authorized not-to-exceed limit from prior repair work. Staff is requesting approval to increase the existing purchase order by $100,000 to ensure sufficient funding for the aerial swivel replacement, associated component repairs, required third-party aerial certification testing, and any additional repairs that may be identified through the end of the current fiscal year.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Truck 755 is a 2003 American LaFrance 100-foot aerial tiller that serves as the Fire
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Department’s reserve aerial apparatus and is placed into service when the Department’s primary ladder truck is out of service for maintenance or repairs. Due to extended delivery delays of the Department’s replacement aerial apparatus, the reserve truck has been placed into service more frequently and for longer durations than originally anticipated.
As a result, Truck 755, which is now over 20 years old, has experienced increasing mechanical issues. Most recently, the apparatus developed operational deficiencies affecting aerial rotation and safe ladder operation. Vendor diagnostics confirmed failure of the aerial swivel assembly, requiring full replacement.
Truck 755 provides essential aerial capability for multi-story residential and commercial structure fires, elevated rescue operations, master stream fire suppression, and mutual aid aerial coverage. The failure of the aerial swivel directly impacts safe ladder rotation and operational reliability.
Continued operation without repair increases the risk of mechanical failure, creates potential firefighter safety hazards, results in loss of certified aerial capability, and places the City at risk of non-compliance with required annual aerial testing standards. If repairs are delayed, the Department will be required to rely on mutual aid aerial apparatus for elevated operations, which may increase response times and reduce operational redundancy within the City.
Although the initial repair estimate totals $40,426, it is common during aerial swivel replacement to identify additional deficiencies involving hydraulic lines, fittings, wiring, and structural components that cannot be fully assessed until the assembly is removed.
For this reason, staff is recommending approval of a $100,000 increase to ensure sufficient funding is available to complete all necessary repairs and restore Truck 755 to full operational service.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
N/A
ANALYSIS:
N/A
SUMMARY:
Staff is requesting City Council approval to increase the existing Fiscal Year 2025-26 purchase order with Fire Apparatus Solutions by $100,000. This action will ensure completion of necessary repairs to Truck 755 and maintain the City’s aerial firefighting readiness.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None
ITEM # 19
CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Raul Alvarez, City Manager
BY: David Sosnowski, Director of Recreation and Community Services
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-15 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION FOR THE SAN GABRIEL AND LOWER LOS ANGELES
RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY PROPOSITION 4
WILDFIRE AND FOREST RESILIENCE GRANT PROGRAM
DATE: March 11, 2026
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-15 authorizing the submission of an application for the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Wildfire and Forest Resilience 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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the submission of a grant application. The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (“RMC”) Grant Program is made available through the California Resources Agency. The program is currently accepting applications for the Proposition 4 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program. The City is not required to provide any matching funds and will be submitting a project proposal in the amount of $2,000,000. Should the City be successful in receiving grant funds, staff will return to the City Council to appropriate funds.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The RMC was created by California legislature in 1999 and is one of ten conservancies
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within the California Resources Agency. RMC’s territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County and its mission is to preserve open space and habitat in order to provide for low-impact recreation and educational uses, wildlife habitat restoration and protection, and watershed improvements within its jurisdiction.
In November 2024, California votes approved Proposition 4, a $10 billion Climate Bond designed to safeguard communities and natural resources against the impacts of climate change. Applications are now being accepted to utilize this grant funding. Eligible projects should create, expand, and/or improve public open space throughout the region by improving access, habitat quality, water security, and wildfire resilience. Up to $2,000,000 in funding per project is available.
Staff is proposing improvements to Chet Holifield Park. The project proposal will include renovation of the parking lot area, restrooms, and picnic area. Improvements will additionally include irrigation and landscaping installation. The proposed improvements are included as a part of the City’s Parks Master Plan and demonstrate community support for several elements included in this project proposal.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
N/A
ANALYSIS:
N/A
SUMMARY:
That the City Council approve Resolution No. 26-15 to authorize submission of an application for the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Grant Program and authorize the City Manager to conduct negotiations and execute and submit all documents reasonably necessary on behalf of the City to complete the awarded project.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attachment A - Resolution No. 25-16
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 26-15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SAN GABRIEL
AND LOWER LOS ANGEL ES RIVERS AND MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY
PROPOSITION 4 WILDFIRE AND FOREST RESILIENCE GRANT PROG RAM
FOR THE CHET HOLIFIELD PARK RENOVATION PROJECT
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drough t Preparedness , and Clean Air Bond Ac t of 2024 (Proposition 4), which provides funds for the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) Wildfire and Forest Resilience Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the RMC has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program in its jurisdiction, setting up necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the RMC require the Applicant ’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of the Application before submission of said Application; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO HEREBY RESOLVES, FINDS, AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Approve the filing of an application for funds for from the RMC Wildfire and Forest R esilience Grant P rogram for the Chet Holifield Renovation Project under the Safe Drinking Water, Wild fire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (Proposition 4).
SECTION 2. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project that is being submitted for funding consideration.
SECTION 3. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
SECTION 4. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed and understands the General R equirements and General Policies of the RMC Proposition 4 Grant Program Guidelines.
SECTION 5. Appoints the Director of Recreation and Community Services as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-15
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF MARCH 2026.
_____________________________
Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ________________________________ Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF MONTEBELLO )
I, Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26-15 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Montebello, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 11th day of March 2026 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of said City which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
DATE:
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
ITEM # 20
CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Raul Alvarez, City Manager
BY: John Soria, Director
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-13 TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY BUS OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE FOR FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5307 – 15% DISCRETIONARY CAPITAL FUNDS AND 1% ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT
FUNDS
DATE: March 11, 2026
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-13 to authorize the submission of an application for Fiscal Year 2027 to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Bus Operations Subcommittee (BOS) for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 - 15% Discretionary Capital Funds and 1% Associated Transit Improvement (ATI) Funds; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City of Montebello is applying for two funding opportunities through the FY 2027 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Program. The first request, under the 15% Discretionary Capital Funds, seeks $4,700,000 (including the required 20% non- Federal match) to acquire three (3) hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs). The second request, funded through the 1% Associated Transit Improvement (ATI) Funds, requests $950,000 (including the required 20% non-Federal match) to support essential replacements and enhancements identified in the Bus Stop Improvement Project (BSIP) analysis.
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All procurement for hydrogen FCEBs and BSIP enhancements will be incorporated into the City's annual budget development for subsequent fiscal years. In addition, each phase of the procurement process will be presented to the City Council for thorough review and approval to ensure transparency and accountability and adherence to the City's procurement policies.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The Bus Operations Subcommittee (BOS) consists of 17 voting members (Attachment A) and operates under the authority of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). Represented by Montebello Bus Lines (MBL), the City is an active participant in the BOS, which provides technical support and serves as a forum for regional operators to address transportation policies, funding programs, and operational challenges. On February 18, 2026, the BOS invited voting members to apply for the FY 2027 FTA Section 5307 funding programs, specifically the 15% Capital Discretionary Funds and the 1% ATI Funds (Attachment B).
15% Capital Discretionary Funds
The 15% Capital Discretionary Funds prioritize the replacement of buses exceeding the 12-year Useful Life Benchmark (ULB), facility upgrades, and projects supporting alternative fuels, transit centers, and farebox technology. These funds aim to modernize fleets while improving the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of transit operations.
Specifically, the program emphasizes the adoption of new technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
If awarded, staff will utilize these funds to purchase three (3) hydrogen FCEBs. These zero-emission vehicles will significantly reduce the City’s carbon footprint and improve local air quality. Hydrogen fuel cell technology provides a clean alternative to diesel while maintaining the high performance and range required for MBL operations. This initiative directly aligns with MBL’s Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan.
1% ATI Funds
The 1% ATI funds support projects across six categories: bus stop amenities, signage, pedestrian and bicycle access, landscaping, and historic preservation. These initiatives focus on enhancing transit infrastructure—such as shelters and accessibility—and preserving historic mass transit assets.
On February 28, 2024, the City Council awarded Professional Services Agreement No. 4180 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the BSIP. This project includes a comprehensive assessment and inventory of all MBL bus stop infrastructure. If awarded, the ATI funds will be used to replace signage, benches, and trash receptacles based on the findings of this analysis.
Since the City is eligible for both the 15% Discretionary Capital and 1% ATI funding, staff recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-13 (Attachment C). This resolution authorizes the City to apply for these funds, which will allow MBL to advance the City’s commitment to sustainable electrification and innovative transit technology.
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ENVIRONMENTAL:
N/A
ANALYSIS:
N/A
SUMMARY:
Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-13 to authorize the submission of an application for FY 2027 to the Metro BOS for FTA Section 5307 - 15% Discretionary Capital Funds and 1% ATI Funds; and take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attachment A – BOS Member Agencies
2. Attachment B – FY27 FTA Section 5307 – 15% Discretionary Capital Funds and 1% ATI Funds Guidelines
3. Attachment C – Resolution No. 26-13
ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
The Bus Operations Subcommittee shall consist of seventeen (17) voting members and ex-officio members selected as follows:
a. Included Operators of Los Angeles County [one (1) vote each]:
• Arcadia Transit
• Claremont Dial-A-Ride
• Commerce Municipal Bus Lines
• Culver City Municipal Bus Lines
• Foothill Transit**
• Gardena Municipal Bus Lines
• LACMTA Operations
• La Mirada Transit
• Long Beach Transit
• Los Angeles Department of Transportation*
• Montebello Bus Lines
• Norwalk Transit System
• Redondo Beach Wave
• Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus
• Torrance Transit System
b. Eligible Operators of Los Angeles County [one (1) vote each]:
• Antelope Valley Transit
• Santa Clarita Transit
c. Non-Voting Members (Ex-Officio)
• MTA – Approved Transportation Zone(s)1
* Asterisk represents that those operators are either receiving partial or full formula funding under the eligible operator criteria.
1 MTA approved Transportation Zone(s) shall become Included Operators and eligible to vote once provisions for eligibility have been achieved per established guidelines.
1 BOS
Bus Operations Subcommittee
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Date: February 18, 2026
To: BOS Members
From: John Xie, BOS Secretary
RE: FY2027 Appropriations of FTA Section 5307 – 15% Discretionary Capital and 1% Associated Transit Improvement (ATI) Funds
In 2026, BOS Working Group review ed and considered potential modification of the priorities, application process, forms and scoring sheets associated with the FY 2027 FTA Section 5307 – 15% Discretionary Capital and 1% Associated Transit Improvement (ATI) Funds project process.
The draft guidelines were discussed during the BOS meeting of February 17, 2026. BOS discussed bus price survey cost methodology during the FY 2023 review process and confirmed the bus price value is total bus cost: base pricing, options, ADA expenses and taxes.
During the 20 23 application process, BOS approved annual funding to the California Transit Training Consortium (CTTC) for a three -year annual allocation for FY2024 ($360,000), FY2025 ($360,000) and FY2026 ($360,000). The CTTC will resubmit a request for the next application period. The CTTC funding allows for BOS members to benefit from the Maintenance Training program at no cost to the transit agency. Long Beach Transit submits the application as the lead agency and allocates the funds directly to CTTC. The CTTC allocation is awarded first from the annual 15% funding.
BOS members voted to approve the application packet at the February BOS Meeting. The packet includes: p rinciples, priorities, application procedures and updated bus pricing survey (Attachment A); and project description and justi fication templates (Attachment B ) and the required Transit Agency Certification Sheet. As has been done in the past, the project proposals will be evaluated based o n approved principles, priorities and eligibilities. No amendments are proposed to Principles, Priorities, Application Procedures and Application Templates.
Due to this year’s Metro Board schedule, the schedule for the application and award process is accelerated, to March with approvals at the March BOS meeting, as follows:
February 17, 2026 Principles and Application packet approved at BOS February 18, 2026 Final Principles and Application Packet emailed to BOS members
March 11, 2026 – 5:00 PM
(Wednesday)
PROJECT PROPOSALS DUE via email to
[email protected]
LATE submissions will be DISQUALIFIED
March 13, 2026
(Friday)
Agencies’ Proposals and Scoring Sheets emailed to BOS
members for evaluation
March 24, 2026
(BOS Meeting)
Agency presentation and final scoring; award amount
recommendation
Please submit your project proposal(s) in accordance with Application Procedures outlined in the application packet. If you have any questions and/or require additional information, please contact John Xie at 626-931-7261 or [email protected]. Thank you all for your participation and contributions to this process.
ATTACHMENT A
1 FTA Section 5307
15% Discretionary Capital and 1% Associated Transit Improvement (ATI) Funds
The following principles shall be applied to project applications for both funding sources:
Principles:
1. Qualifying agencies may submit only one project per funding category.
2. Qualifying agencies may submit separate applications for the same project in both the 15% and 1% categories, for eligible expenditures. The eligible expenditures shall be identified, and the funding amount shall be estimated in both project applic ations by category.
3. In order for a project to be eligible for funding, it must receive a score of 70 or higher.
4. No one agency is eligible to claim more than 50% of the available funding for in either funding source.
5. Multi-agency cooperation on projects is encouraged.
6. Overmatching on projects is encouraged.
7. Discretionary capital funds originating from federal urbanized area formula funds for Urbanized Area 2 (UZA 2) shall be recommended for allocation only for projects that are located within, operate within and/or generate National Transit Database (NTD) data, and therefore federal revenues for UZA 2. Agencies with projects located in or operated outside of UZA 2, that also provide direct service to operations within UZA 2 will b e considered for funding only in proportion to their UZA 2 operations. ex: 80% of a route is allocated to UZA x, with the remaining 20% of the route allocated to UZA 2 (as reported to NTD for annual reporting purposes). Through this process, o nly 20% of t he total bus cost will be considered for funding at the federal approved percentage.1
8. Any BOS member agency who is unable to send a voting representative to the scoring meeting may submit their scores for inclusion in the scoring process.
9. BOS shall re-evaluate these principles, priorities and procedures on an annual basis.
1 For example, if a commuter bus reports 50% of its NTD data in UZA 2 and 50% of its NTD data in another UZA, an applicant may only request 50% of the needed funding from UZA 2’s discretionary funds. Similarly, UZA 2 discretionary funds cannot be used to build/expand facilities in support of local fixed route services operating outside UZA 2, but may be used to build/expand facilities in proportion to their need to support operations within UZA 2.
ATTACHMENT A
2 SECTION 5307 – 15% DISCRETIONARY CAPITAL FUNDS
The following priorities (not in any order) will be used to determine 15% Discretionary Capital Funds project eligibility:
• Bus Purchases
o Replacement of existing buses that are at least 12 years old or have exceeded their life expectancy. Per SCAQMD Fleet Rule 1192, only alternative fuel vehicles which do not rely on dies el fuel may be purchased for operation within the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Hybrid-electric and dual-fuel technologies that use diesel fuel are not considered alternative fuel technologies. Replacement buses have first priority within this category.
o Service enhancement buses – lesser priority within this category. • Mechanical rehabilitation of existing buses in order to extend the life of the bus for at least another 6 years.
• Bus Operation, Maintenance & Administration Facility – new or replacing existing facility at least 50 years old . Structural rehabilitation or expansion of existing facility in order to extend the life expectancy at least another 25 years; or modifications to existing facility to accommodate alternative fuel infrastructure.
• New alternative fuel or zero emission infrastructure projects (i.e. charging stations). • Transit center projects.
• Regional farebox technology projects which adhere to FTA procurement requirements. • Metro may be eligible to receive up to 50% of the 15% Discretionary Capital funding total upon submission of a qualifying project.
ATTACHMENT A
3 BOS Survey - Average Bus Prices for FY2027 Funds
Updates were made to the bus price survey conducted with adjustments made for recent procurements. BOS member agencies were requested to submit information on recent transit vehicle purchases (bus type, number purchased and vehicle costs including base cost, options, ADA, and taxes). The average of the total vehicle prices by vehicle type is based on the survey results, the CalACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative Agreement, DGS2, recent vehicle purchases, and escalated 4.78% cost increases due to supply chain issues . Transit vehicle requests are capped using the average prices below:
Vehicle Type Agencies Purchases # of
Vehicles
Weighted
Average Note
Paratransit Minivan (Class D) 1 1 25 $128,239 RTA
Paratransit Cutaway, Gasoline 1 1 25 $166,754 RTA
Paratransit Cutaway CNG (Type C) 2 2 8 $209,393 VVTA
Trolley Bus Gasoline 1 1 10 $300,106 Torrance Transit Paratransit Minivan (Electric) 1 1 1 $78,917 LADOT I.C.E. 40' CNG Bus 2 2 24 $921,896 2 Agencies
40' H2 Fuel Cell 1 1 2 $1,561,765 Torrance Transit
30’ Electric Bus 1 1 5 $964,863 City of El Monte
35’ Electric Bus 1 1 2 $1,294,109 SLO Transit
40' Electric Bus 8 8 74 $1,348,743 8 Agencies
40' Electric Double Decker 1 1 12 $1,758,000 Foothill Transit 40' Electric Commuter Bus 1 1 1 $1,097,010 LADOT I.C.E. 60’ Electric Bus 1 1 16 $2,138,681 Omnitrans
2 DGS: California Department of General Services Zero Emission Contract
ATTACHMENT A
1 SECTION 5307 – 1% ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT (ATI) FUNDS While the “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act” (FAST) ended the requirement for recipients to expend 1% of their funding for Associated Transit Improvements, BOS agrees that it is critical to remain focused on enhancing public transportation services.
The Los Angeles region is primed to grow transit ridership and is currently working to develop innovative solutions that address customer needs based on a better understanding of the changes in the region’s demographics, travel options and patterns. Dedicated funding to address these changes and implement future solutions that attract customers to ride more by ret aining current customers, reclaiming past customers, and recruiting new customers, is critical to the success of transit in the County.
Therefore, in Los Angeles County, Associated Transit Improvements will continue to be funded with 1% of the regional FTA 5307 funding total upon submission of a qualifying project during the competitive process. Metro may be eligible to receive up to 50% of the total allocation of 1% funds.
Project priority and eligibility for 1% Associated Transit Improvement funds are numbered by priority and include the following:
1. Bus Stop Amenities including: bus shelters and furnishings, accessibility improvements, tables, benches, trash receptacles and street lights
2. Signage, including electronic systems
3. Pedestrian access and walkways and other enhanced access to mass transportation for persons with disabilities
4. Bicycle access, including bicycle storage facilities and installing equipment for transporting bicycles on mass transportation vehicles
5. Landscaping and other scenic beautification of transit-associated facilities
6. Historic preservation, rehabilitation and operation of historic mass transportation buildings, structures and facilities (including historic bus and railroad facilities)
ATTACHMENT A
2 APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The Transit Agency Certification Form must be completed, signed by your agency’s designee, and submitted along with the Project Description and Justification Forms. Each Project and Justification Forms must be sent in ADOBE PDF format. Send separate Project PDF documents for the 15% forms and the 1% categories.
Agencies may submit separate applications for the same project in both the 15% and 1% categories, for eligible expenditures.
The FY2027 fund allocations for FTA Section 5307 15% Capital Discretionary and 1% set aside for A ssociated Transit Improvements ( ATI) Funds have not been released at this time. The estimated available funding will be based on the FY2026 funds of $47,132,886 and $3,173,932 respectively. These fund estimates will be adjusted when the official funding marks are made available by the time of the fund award recommendation , scheduled for March 24, 2026.
Agencies shall submit projects in accordance with federal guidelines.
In order to be considered, your project proposal must be submitted via email by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Any proposals received after the deadline will be deemed disqualified. Since there is a good chance that the clock s on our Outlook systems may have minor discrepancies, it is recommended that you submit the proposal(s) about 15 minutes before 5:00 PM on the due date. Please try to limit proposals to no more than two pages while concisely addressing issues.
Please submit projects by e-mail only to: John Xie
Foothill Transit
[email protected]
626-931-3369
You will receive an e-mail confirmation upon receipt of your application(s).
ATTACHMENT A
3 Evaluation and Award Procedures:
A package of scoring sheets and projects from certified agencies will be emailed to BOS members on Friday, March 13, 2026. BOS members will review all of the projects , except their own, and score them according to the approved criteria prior to the March 24, 2026 BOS meeting. At the BOS meeting, all the agencies that have submitted projects will have an opportunity to provide a three-minute presentation on each project and answer any questions regarding the agency’s project(s).
Each agency will submit a final score on each project. Each agency’s project is compared to the other project applications, therefore, only one agency shall receive the highest overall score for the 15% and the 1% applications, and each application shall receive its own unique score for the 15% and 1% categories. After the highest and lowest scores for each project are omitted to eliminate any inconsistencies , each project will receive an average score and will be placed in rank order. In order for a project to be eligible for funding, it must score 70 points or higher.
BOS members will discuss the projects and allocate available funds based on the scoring of the principles and project priorities herein. Priority for funding shall be given in scoring order, and no one project may receive more than 50% of the associated funding pot. It may occur that projects are not funded in their entirety.
Should the project submittals exceed availab le funds for either the 15% Discretionary Capital Funds or 1% Associated Transit Improvement (ATI) Funds, awards will be made according to an agreed upon scoring procedure by BOS members. After all projects have been scored and funds allocated, any remaining funds available will be allocated in the following order:
1. Increase funding levels (percent of project funded) to eligible projects already funded.
2. Begin funding projects that fell below the 70% eligibility threshold.
3. Conduct a second round of applications for award.
This order will also pertain to any projects that are interrupted and will not be completed due to unforeseen reasons. Once consensus is reached among BOS members and a vote to accept the allocations is conducted, the recommended award amounts will be forwarded to the Metro Board for approval.
ATTACHMENT A
4 5307 Discretionary Application Scoring Guidelines
The 5307 Discretionary Application Process under BOS is an annual competitive procedure to award funds to the Municipal Operators for various capital transit projects. Please consider the following criteria when evaluating the projects to determine your scores for the applications.
1. Scoring:
a. Each agency’s project is compared to the other project applications. There should only be one agency who receives the highest overall score for the 15% and the 1% applications.
b. Each application should receive its own unique score when compared to another application in either the 15% or 1% funding categories.
2. Project Need
Rank the projects against each other comparing the vehicle ages, mileage, and lifetime of the vehicles. Consider how the agency uses its 5307 funding – i.e., vehicles, preventive maintenance, facilities, etc. Does the project meet the agency’s Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan guidelines?
3. Leveraging:
Leveraging funds describes the applicant’s ability to provide a higher local match than the required 20%. Projects with a higher local contribution allow BOS the potential to fund a higher number of projects with the available funds.
4. Project Readiness:
Examples of Project Readiness may include an explanation in which plans and specifications are nearly complete or complete. For example, bus purchases may score higher if the agency has plans through a joint procurement/cooperative agreement or is on an existing bus purchase contract with options. Transit amenities projects may include an explanation that describes the progress of the plans and specifications; plans that are nearly 100% complete should score higher than projects that have completed specifications that are less than 100%. Scoring should be incrementally lower based on the status of the completion of the specifications.
5. Benefit to Transit Users
Rank the project’s contributions to transit benefits. For example: Does the project improve air quality? Does the project directly benefit users or provide an indirect benefit (such as air quality, reduces congestion, etc.) Does the project support or improve regional coordination or connections? Does the project increase transit ridership?
FTA Section 5307
15% Discretionary Capital and 1% Associated Transit Improvement (ATI) Funds
TRANSIT AGENCY CERTIFICATION FORM
(Please circle YES or NO for each question)
1. Is your agency a current FTA grantee? YES NO
2. Does your agency file NTD reports with the federal government? YES NO
3. Does your agency have lapsing 15% and 1% funds which are not already in obligated grants, programmed in the TIP, or in a TIP project already submitted to Metro? YES NO
4. If your agency receives full funding from other sources for the same project, do you a gree to return excess funds to the “pot” for reallocation? YES NO
5. Has your agency sold or traded any transit specific funds for non-transit funds resulting in an overall loss of transit funds to the agency in the last two fiscal years? YES NO
6. If your project is a bus purchase, does your project comply with the SCAQMD Fleet Rule 1192 which is required for any transit bus operated within the LA UZA region? YES NO
AGENCY CERTIFICATION:
I certify that the above statements are true and accurate and that my agency’s applications for FTA 5307 15% Discretionary Capital and/or 1% Associated Transit Improvement Funds demonstrate viable projects for which match funding has been identified.
_____________________________________
Printed Name and Title
_____________________________________ ________________________________ Signature Date
BOS Review By: Date:
_______________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENT B
Project Description
1 FY 2027 SECTION 5307
15% CAPITAL DISCRETIONARY FUND
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION TEMPLATE
Due by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM to John Xie at [email protected]
AGENCY:
PROJECT SHORT TITLE: ________________________________________________
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION / NEED: (45 points) _____
Projects requesting vehicles should minimally answer the following:
• How old is the vehicle being replaced and how many miles will it have on it at the time of replacement?
• Do they meet FTA end of life cycles?
• Were the vehicles purchased new or used? If used, how old were they at the time of purchase? • Describe how you use your CAP 5307 funds.
Projects requesting facilities should minimally answer the following:
• How old is the facility being replaced?
• What is the size of the facility being planned?
• Describe the need for additional facility space. If requesting a fueling facility, describe the current fueling situation.
• Is the agency switching fuel paths?
PROJECT READINESS: (20 points)
• Is the project in an agency-approved SRTP? Provide TIP Project number and TIP year. • If funding request is for vehicles, when is vehicle delivery expected? • If funding request is for a facility: Has the facility been designed? • Has it completed preliminary engineering?
• Has it undergone an environmental review (EIR)?
• Is there any community opposition to the project?
COST EFFECTIVENESS & LEVERAGING: (20 points)
• What other funding pots have you applied for to pay for this project? (e.g. Federal Appropriations or Call for Projects)
• How much unobligated FTA 5307 15% funds does your agency have? • What are the plans for obligating those funds in a grant? • What other unobligated capital funds do you have?
• How are you planning to spend those funds?
• What other competitive funding has already been awarded for this project, and what is the dollar value of the award/s?
BENEFIT TO TRANSIT USERS: (15 points)
Describe any benefits to the region through this project’s implementation. How will this project improve the regional transit network?
PROJECT COST AND FUNDING REQUEST:
A minimum of 20% Local Match is required.
ATTACHMENT B
Project Description
2 Priority # ____
FY 2027 SECTION 5307
1% ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT (ATI) FUNDING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION TEMPLATE
Due by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM to John Xie at [email protected]
AGENCY: _____
PROJECT SHORT TITLE:________________________________________________
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION / NEED: (45 points)
• Why is the agency performing the project?
• What is the need for the project?
PROJECT READINESS: (20 points)
• Is the project in an agency-approved SRTP?
• Provide TIP Project number and TIP year.
• When is the project expected to be completed?
COST EFFECTIVENESS & LEVERAGING: (20 points)
• What other funding pots have you applied for to pay for the project? • What other competitive funding has already been awarded for this project, and what is the dollar value of the award/s?
• How much unobligated FTA 5307 1% funds does your agency have? • What are the plans for obligating those funds in a grant? • What other unobligated capital funds do you have?
• How are you planning to spend those funds?
BENEFIT TO TRANSIT USERS: (15 points)
Describe any benefits to the region through this project’s implementation. Include relevant connectivity to other transit systems, light rail, etc.
PROJECT COST AND FUNDING REQUEST:
A minimum of 20% Local Match is required.
ATTACHMENT _C_
RESOLUTION NO. 26-13
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATIONS FOR FY 2027 FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5307 – 15% DISCRETIONARY CAPITAL FUNDS AND 1% ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT FUND
COMPETITIVE GRANTS
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has the authority to award federal financial assistance for transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the grant or cooperative agreement for federal financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant and may require the applicant to provide the local share of the project cost; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has or will provide all annual certifications and assurances to the Federal Transit Administration required for the project; and WHEREAS, the Bus Operations Subcommittee (BOS) is responsible for approving eligible projects for both Section 5307 – 15% Discretionary Capital Funds and 1% Associated Transit Improvement Funds; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will adhere to the FY 2027 Application Guidelines and submit an eligible project.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO HEREBY RESOLVES, FINDS, AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
APPROVES THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY 2027 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5307 – 15% DISCRETIONARY CAPITAL FUNDS AND 1% ASSOCIATED TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT FUND COMPETITIVE GRANTS
SECTION 1: Approvals and Certifications.
1. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the projects included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the projects; and
2. Certifies that if funding is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the projects; and
3. Delegates the authority to the Director of Transportation or her designees to execute and file with its application for federal assistance grant or cooperative agreement; and
RESOLUTION NO. 26-13
4. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines; and
SECTION 2: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and that the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF MARCH 2026.
_______________________________
Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF MONTEBELLO )
I, Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26-13 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Montebello, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 11th day of March 2026 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of said City which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
DATE:
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
ITEM # 21
CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Raul Alvarez, City Manager
BY: John Soria, Director
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-12 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION
AGENCY FOR 2026 TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL
PROGRAM (TIRCP) CYCLE 8 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE
OF HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC BUSES
DATE: March 11, 2026
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-12 authorizing the submission of an application to the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) for the 2026 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Cycle 8 Grant, to support the purchase of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City of Montebello is applying for funding under the 2026 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Cycle 8 grant. Through this competitive grant opportunity, the City is requesting $15,617,650 (including a 20% non-Federal match) to purchase ten (10) hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs). All procurement for hydrogen FCEBs will be incorporated into the City's annual budget development for subsequent fiscal years. In addition, each phase of the procurement process will be presented to the City Council for thorough review and approval to ensure transparency and accountability and adherence to the City's procurement policies.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2026
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Recently, CalSTA released the 2026 TIRCP Cycle 8 Grant – Call for Projects, which provides competitive grant funding for transformative capital improvements that modernize transit systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase ridership across the state (Attachment A). The TIRCP is funded through the State’s Cap-and- Invest Program, formerly known as Cap-and-Trade, and Senate Bill 1 revenues, which are directed toward projects that reduce vehicle miles traveled, improve air quality, and expand sustainable transportation options.
The TIRCP was established to fund projects that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving mobility and accessibility. The program prioritizes investments that expand and enhance transit services, deploy zero-emission technologies, improve safety, and increase integration across transit networks. Eligible projects include the acquisition of zero-emission buses and the infrastructure necessary to support their deployment, particularly where projects demonstrate increased ridership, operational efficiency, and benefits to disadvantaged and low-income communities.
In alignment with the State’s climate and transportation goals, CalSTA continues to prioritize projects that support the transition to zero-emission fleets and improve system efficiency. FCEBs are recognized as a key zero-emission technology due to their ability to provide longer ranges, faster refueling, and operational flexibility comparable to traditional diesel buses. These vehicles support the State’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, particularly in communities disproportionately impacted by pollution.
The City operates Montebello Bus Lines (MBL) and is committed to advancing its Zero- Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan by improving the sustainability and reliability of its transit fleet. Currently, MBL operates a mixed fleet of transit buses that includes conventional and alternative fuel vehicles. However, a portion of the existing fleet has reached or is nearing the end of its 12-year useful life and must be replaced to maintain service reliability and meet regulatory requirements.
If awarded, staff will utilize these funds to purchase ten (10) hydrogen FCEBs. The acquisition of these zero-emission vehicles will significantly reduce the City’s carbon footprint, improve local and regional air quality, and enhance the long-term sustainability and reliability of public transportation services. Hydrogen fuel cell technology provides a clean alternative to diesel while maintaining the high performance and range required for MBL operations.
Since this initiative directly aligns with MBL’s ZEB Rollout Plan and advances the City’s commitment to sustainable electrification and innovative transit technology, staff recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-12 (Attachment B). This resolution authorizes the City to apply for these grant funds and continue to provide safe and efficient public transportation services.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2026
ENVIRONMENTAL:
N/A
ANALYSIS:
N/A
SUMMARY:
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-12, authorizing the submission of an application to CalSTA for the 2026 TIRCP Cycle 8 Grant, to support the purchase of hydrogen FCEBs; and take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attachment A – 2026 TIRCP Guidelines
2. Attachment B – Resolution No. 26-12
2026 TRANSIT AND
INTERCITY RAIL
CAPITAL PROGRAM
FINAL GUIDELINES
February 23, 2026
ATTACHMENT A
2026 TIRCP FINAL GUIDELINES February 23, 2026
TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM
Contents
Contents
1 Authority and Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 3 2 Background ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 3 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 4 Pre-Application and Post-Award Technical Assistance ....................................................................................... 6 5 Funding ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 6 Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 7 Eligible Applicants ............................................................................................................................................... 7 8 Eligible Projects ................................................................................................................................................... 8 9 Project Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 11 10 Project Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................. 15
10.3 Benefit to Priority Populations .......................................................................................................................... 20 11 Project Selection Process .................................................................................................................................. 22 12 Programming .................................................................................................................................................... 23 13 Allocations and Project Delivery ....................................................................................................................... 24
13.3 Letter of No Prejudice ....................................................................................................................................... 25
13.4 Multiyear Funding Agreement ......................................................................................................................... 26
13.5 Project Delivery Deadline Extensions and Timely Use of Funds ........................................................................ 26 14 Project Reporting .............................................................................................................................................. 27 15 Project Administration ...................................................................................................................................... 29 16 Project Expenditures ......................................................................................................................................... 30 Attachment 1: CCI Funding Guidelines for Administering Agencies ......................................................................... 31 Attachment 2: Quantification Methodology and Co-Benefit Assessment Methodology ......................................... 32 Attachment 3: New Benefit Assessment Tools (BATs) .............................................................................................. 33 Attachment 4: California Transportation Commission – Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Allocation Policy Resolution G-20-61 ........................................................................................................................................... 34
3 February 23, 2026, 2026 TIRCP Final Guidelines
1 Authority and Purpose
The Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) was created by Senate Bill (SB) 862 (Chapter 36, Statutes of 2014) and modified by SB 9 (Chapter 710, Statutes of 2015), to provide grants from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to fund transformative capital improvements that will modernize California’s intercity, commuter, and urban rail systems, and bus and ferry transit systems, to significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. The legislation of these bills is codified in Sections 75220 through 75225 of the Public Resources Code (PRC). Assembly Bill (AB) 398 (Chapter 135, Statutes of 2017) extended the Cap-and-Trade Program that supports the TIRCP from 2020 through 2030. SB 1 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) continues to provide a historic funding increase for transportation with funds directed to the TIRCP from the Public Transportation Account for new programming in this cycle. In 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 840 (Chapter 121, Statutes of 2025) into law, extending the State’s cap-and-t rade program until January 1 , 2046 and renaming it “Cap-and-Invest.”
Section 75224 of th e PRC requires the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to approve a new five-year Program of Projects not later than April 1 of every even year. The 2026 TIRCP grant cycle will program projects starting with the 2026-27 fiscal year and ending with the 2030-31 fiscal year. The new program cycle will include previously awarded and active projects that have not been fully allocated by the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year. The GGRF and SB 1 continue to provide substantial funding available to be programmed toward new projects in the TIRCP. While funding estimates for the program are considered reasonable as of the date of the guidelines, GGRF funds are subject to impacts from market forces and auction proceeds.
These guidelines describe the policy, standards, criteria, and procedures for the development, adoption, evaluation and administration of TIRCP. The guidelines were developed in consultation with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the California Transportation Commission (Commission), the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the Strategic Growth Council (SGC), and will be further informed by input received through workshops, public comments, and written responses.
In addition, AB 102 (Chapter 38, Statutes of 2023) and SB 125 (Chapter 54, Statutes of 2023) amended the Budget Act of 2023 to appropriate General Fund to the TIRCP over the next two fiscal years as well as GGRF funding and Public Transportation Account (PTA) funding over the next four fiscal years to establish the Zero-Emission Transit Capital Program (ZETCP). These funds are addressed separately in the Budget Act of 2023 SB 125 Formula-Based TIRCP and Zero Emission Transit Capital Program Guidelines released in September 2023 on the SB 125 Transit Program website. Further, AB 173 (Chapter 53, Statutes of 2024), SB 108 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2024), and SB 109 (Chapter 36, Statutes of 2024) amended the Budget of Act of 2024 to make adjustments to the timing of the availability of funds for both the TIRCP and the ZETCP.
Please reference the SB 125 Transit Program Website for updated information.
The SB 125 Transit Program Website can be found at: https://calsta.ca.gov/subject-areas/sb125-transit- program.
2 Background
AB 32 (Chapter 488, Statutes of 2006), the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, AB 32 created a comprehensive program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California. AB 32 requires California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, and to maintain and continue reductions beyond 2020. SB 32 (Chapter 249, Statutes of 2016) established a climate goal for California to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
The Cap-and-Trade Program—now referred to as the Cap-and-Invest program—a key element in California’s Climate Change Scoping Plan, implements measures to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals.
It creates a limit on the emissions from sources responsible for 85 percent of California’s greenhouse gas
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emissions, establishes the price signal needed to drive long-term investment in cleaner fuels and more efficient use of energy, and gives covered entities flexibility to implement the lowest-cost options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2012, the Legislature passed and Governor Brown signed into law three bills, AB 1532 (Chapter 807, Statutes of 2012), SB 535 (Chapter 830, Statutes of 2012), and SB 1018 (Chapter 39, Statutes of 2012), that established the GGRF to receive the State’s portions of proceeds from the distribution of allowances via auction and provided the framework for how those auction proceeds will be appropriated and expended. Subsequent legislation, AB 1550 (Chapter 369, Statutes of 2016), modified requirements for expenditures from the GGRF relative to disadvantaged communities and low-income communities and households. State law requires that expenditures from the GGRF be used to facilitate the achievement of greenhouse gas emission reductions. In addition, Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program expenditures must comply with the requirements contained in SB 862 and SB 9, which provide statutory direction for the program.
In 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 840 into law, extending the Sta te’s cap-and trade program until January 1, 2046 and renaming it “Cap-and-In vest.” The statute directs an amount of the revenues deposited into the GGRF to individual funds dedicated to funding clean transportation, housing and community investment, clean air and water, wildfire prevention and resilience, agriculture, clean energy, and climate-focused innovation. The statute provides a continuous appropriation to TIRCP through 2045.
In 20 19 and 2020, Governor Newsom signed two executive orders—E.O. N-19-19 and E.O. N-79-20—both of which empower CalSTA to leverage discretionary state transportation funds to reduce transportation- related Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and to adapt to climate change. E.O. N-79-20 set a deadline of July 15, 2021 for CalSTA to identify specific near-term actions and investment strategies to combat and prepare for climate change, which resulted in the creation of the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI).
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e Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) was developed by CalSTA through a robust stakeholder engagement process and was adopted on July 12, 2021. CAPTI 2.0, which provided an update to the original framework, was adopted in January 2025. CAPTI established a set of guiding principles which serve as a framework for state discretionary transportation investment, and also includes a suite of implementation strategies and actions meant to align transportation infrastructure investments with the overall investment framework. TIRCP is closely linked to CAPTI and serves as a means by which to implement the higher-level policy developed in the plan. The TIRCP Guidelines include updates that work to implement actions listed in CAPTI, particularly Actions S2.1, S2.3, and S7.1. Together, these actions help TIRCP support California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP) implementation, support deployment of ZEV fleets, and better support Pro-Housing policies.
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2.1 Implement the California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP):
Caltran
s provides transit providers a simple and less expensive process to implement contactless payment, benefit eligibility verification, transit scheduling, and production of Real Time General Transit Feed Specification data via the California Mobility Marketplace (camobilitymarketplace.org). Cal-ITP prioritized Automated Passenger Counting, Transit Signal Priority and Charge Management products next in its product pipeline and will make those products available when ready. Caltrans provides technical assistance and support to transit operators as needed to implement these products and services in their service areas. • S
2.3 Accelerate TIRCP Cycles to Support Transit Recovery with Deployment of ZEV Transit/Rail Fleets and Transit/Rail Network Improvements:
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ollaboration with CARB, CalSTA will develop a new Clean Fleet and Facilities Network Improvement project category in the TIRCP to provide additional support and funding to transit agencies needing to replace their aging vehicle fleets with ZEVs, while also working with local
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agencies to improve network efficiency and integration. CalSTA will also offer expanded technical assistance prior to application to support agencies of every size throughout the state. • S
7.1 Leverage Transportation Investments to Incentivize Infill Housing Production:
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will work to use transportation funding to reduce VMT by incentivizing infill residential development and densities appropriate and feasible as allowed by law. Building on the “Pro- Housing” Standard developed by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), competitive funding programs will explore adopting incentives for local policies that tend to support location-efficient and mixed-use housing production, while considering the needs of rural, suburban, and urban jurisdictions and how appropriate policies may differ among those areas. Such local policies may include Housing Element compliance, by-right (nondiscretionary) approval processes for multifamily residential and mixed-use development, zoning to allow for residential and mixed-use developments in non-residential zones, reduced parking requirements for residential development, or expanded density bonuses that exceed state density bonus law. Initially, transportation programs with a statutory linkage or scoring criteria tied to land use efficiency or GHG reductions could adopt these incentives as competitive scoring criteria and enhanced guidance to facilitate interjurisdictional coordination between project proponents and local planning departments. Using the “Pro-Housing” Standard as a framework will allow for statewide applicability and ample flexibility in approaches to meet any new criteria
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ermore, Caltrans developed the Caltrans Investment Strategy (CSIS) in response to CAPTI, which serves as the Department’s investment framework for discretionary funding and evaluates a given project’s alignment to CAPTI. Although CSIS will not serve as an official evaluation criterion for TIRCP Cycle 8, CalSTA intends to implement the CSIS framework beginning in Cycle 9, following a robust public engagement process.
More information on CAPTI can be found at: https://calsta.ca.gov/subject-areas/climate-action-plan
3 Objectives
TIRCP was created to fund transformative capital improvements that modernize California’s intercity rail, bus (including feeder buses to intercity rail services, as well as vanpool and microtransit services that are eligible to report as public transit to the Federal Transit Administration), ferry, and rail transit systems (collectively referred to as transit services or systems inclusive of all aforementioned modes unless otherwise specified) to achieve all of the following policy objectives, as codified in Section 75220(a) of the PRC:
1. Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
2. Expand and improve transit service to increase ridership
3. Integrate the rail service of the state’s various rail operations, including integration with the high-speed rail system
4. Improve transit safety
Additionally, Section 75221(c) of the PRC codifies a programmatic goal to provide at least 25 percent of available funding to projects that provide a direct, meaningful, and assured benefit to disadvantaged communities, consistent with the objectives of SB 535. AB 1550 provides further requirements related to ensuring that 35 percent of the investments meet the needs of priority populations, a term used to cover disadvantaged communities, low-income communities and low-income households. Investments made by TIRCP are expected to collectively meet or exceed the requirements in AB 1550.
Taken as a whole, the increases in transit system ridership and integrations as well as the reduction in vehicle miles traveled, congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, will help deliver a healthier and safer transportation system for communities. Investments are expected to position California to lead in the
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deployment of cutting-edge and zero-emission technologies; test innovative strategies and new approaches to reducing transportation-related fatalities; provide important new capacity in corridors that support growth in jobs and housing; and expand multimodal transportation access and options for all Californians everywhere in California.
4 Pre-Application and Post-Award Technical Assistance
Caltrans, in collaboration with CalSTA, will offer expanded technical assistance prior to application to support agencies of every size throughout California, including assistance in identifying critical elements, documenting increased ridership across the project and the network it serves for agencies pursuing zero emission vehicle purchases. The Caltrans Division of Data and Digital Services can provide supplementary ridership modeling technical assistance for other projects as well as technical assistance gathering requirements for open payments, Real Time schedule information and other passenger-facing technology implementations.
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e awards are publicly announced, the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) Office of Project Development, Management and Delivery will lead grant management of the selected projects, with assistance from the Division of Rail Office of Rail Planning and Implementation to ensure alignment of project scope with the project award. DLA may also coordinate with the Caltrans Office of Equity and Tribal Affairs to ensure integration of efforts to deliver Priority Population benefits in the approved project scope and subsequent programming documents.
Applicant Support Pilot
In order to better understand and address barriers for agencies applying to TIRCP, Caltrans is piloting a support program this cycle to encourage a select group of underrepresented agencies to participate in the TIRCP application process This initiative supports TIRCP's commitment to expand and improve transit service to increase ridership across transit agencies of all sizes and experience levels.
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ction prioritizes agencies historically underrepresented in TIRCP, including those that have not previously been awarded funding as a primary applicant, first-time applicants, and agencies serving rural or underserved regions, while maintaining geographic balance across the state.
Participants receive support that may include, but is not limited to:
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rgeted guidance on requirements, timelines, and resources • O
ptional check-ins to address questions
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idance provided to agencies participating in this pilot will focus on helping navigate the process and connecting agencies to appropriate resources.
This
effort complements—but does not replace—existing TIRCP resources available to all applicants, including workshops, pre-consultation meetings, and published guidance. Participation in the pilot is not required to submit a competitive application and does not affect application scoring. All applications are evaluated using the same competitive criteria. This is a pilot. Insights will inform how we support applicants in future cycles, with the goal of expanding effective practices statewide.
5 Funding
TIRCP receives a portion of the Transportation Improvement Fee revenues established by SB 1 and a continuous appropriation from the quarterly Cap -and-Invest auction proceeds deposited in the GGRF , plus any budget allocations provided by enacted budget bills.
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e TIRCP fund estimate, aw ard fund and the adopted program for TIRCP will be based on anticipated revenue through 2030-31 (as specified in the call for projects, subject to update prior to program
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adoption). Section 75224(d) of the PRC authorizes CalSTA to enter into a multiyear funding agreement with eligible applicants for any duration. CalSTA may use this authority to program funds for a project that would depend on funds received subsequent to the five-year program, primarily intended for projects that have long construction timelines that extend beyond the 2030-31 fiscal year. The goal of such a plan is to allow a project with construction over multiple years to have a commitment of funds programmed over multiple years in order to enter into necessary contracts for construction.
In addition, AB 102 (Chapter 38, Statutes of 2023) and SB 125 (Chapter 54, Statutes of 2023) amended the Budget Act of 2023 to appropriate $4,000,000,000 of General Funds to TIRCP over the next two fiscal years as well as $910,000,000 of GGRF funding and $190,000,000 of PTA funding over the next four fiscal years to establish the Zero-Emission Transit Capital Program (ZETCP). AB 173 (Chapter 53, Statutes of 2024), SB 108 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2024), and SB 109 (Chapter 36, Statutes of 2024) amended the Budget Act of 2024 to make adjustments to the timing of the availability of funds for both the TIRCP and the ZETCP. These funds are addressed separately in the Budget Act of 2024 SB 125 Formula-Based TIRCP and Zero Emission Transit Capital Program ZETCP Guidelines released in January 2025 on the SB 125 Transit Program website.
As provided in statute, CalSTA may revise its approved Program of Projects and/or Program Allocation Plan as necessary, including deletion or delay of projects based on a shortfall of funding or lack of project progress. The Program Allocation Plan will reflect planned multi-year funding amounts for any projects or project elements expected to receive their funding over more than one year, and may be adjusted at any time to address project or program needs and to align allocations with revenues.
All funding awarded in the TIRCP program will be for new projects. Projects that received a previous TIRCP award but have experienced cost increases are not eligible to apply for additional funding for the same previously awarded scope of work.
6 Schedule
2026 TIRCP Cycle 8 Draft Schedule
Release Draft 2026 Cycle 8 Guidelines January 9, 2026
Guidelines Workshops (Virtual) February 12, 2026
• Workshop 1 (focused on Northern California)
• Workshop 2 (focused on Southern California)
Closing Date for Comments on Draft Guidelines * February 18, 2026 CalSTA Publishes 2026 Cycle 8 Guidelines February 23, 2026 Call for Projects February 23, 2026
Optional, time-limited, focused virtual meetings for
applicants to discuss project concepts and quantifications (will be scheduled by request.)
March 2, 2026 - March
13, 2026
Project Applications Due May 18, 2026
CalSTA Anticipated Award Announcement will be no later than September 18, 2026 *Comments can be submitted to: [email protected]
7 Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants must be public agencies, including joint powers agencies, that operate or have planning responsibility for existing or planned regularly scheduled intercity or commuter passenger rail service (and
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associated feeder bus service to intercity rail services), urban rail transit service, or bus or ferry transit service (including commuter bus, vanpool, and micro transit services). Public agencies include local municipalities that operate transit service, construction authorities, transportation authorities, and other similar public entities created by statute.
An applicant assumes responsibility and accountability for the use and expenditure of allocated funds.
Applicants must comply with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Private companies may partner with eligible applicants to propose and deliver projects , but are not eligible themselves.
8 Eligible Projects
Eligible applicants may submit project applications individually or as part of a joint application. In order to be eligible for funding under this program, a project must demonstrate that it will achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions using the CARB quantification methodology and it must also demonstrate an increase in ridership.
As codified in Section 75221(a) of the PRC, projects eligible for funding under the program include, but are not limited to, the following:
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ail capital projects, including intercity rail, commuter rail, light rail, and other fixed guideway projects. Additionally, the acquisition of rail cars and locomotives, and the facilities to support them, that expand, enhance, and/or improve existing rail systems and connectivity to existing and future transit systems, including the high-speed rail system.
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ntercity, commuter, and urban rail projects that increase service levels, increase integration, improve reliability, or decrease travel times, infrastructure access payments to host railroads in lieu of capital investments, efforts to improve existing rail service effectiveness with a focus on improved operating agreements, schedules, and minor capital investments that are expected to generate increased ridership, as well as larger scale projects designed to achieve significantly larger benefits.
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ail, bus, and ferry integration implementation, including:
a. I
ntegrated ticketing and scheduling systems and related software/hardware capital investments (including, but not limited to, integration with bus or ferry operators and the use of contactless payment and General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) implementation through Cal-ITP)
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rojects enabling or enhancing shared-use corridors (both multi-operator passenger only corridors as well as passenger-freight corridors)
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elated planning efforts focused on, but not limited to, delivery of integrated service not requiring major capital investment, such as transit route and scheduling integration (or coordination)
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ther multimodal and service integration initiatives, including active transportation and other access investments which increase transit and rail ridership and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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s rapid t ransit and other bus and ferry transit investments (including autonomous fixed guideway, vanpool, and micro transit services operated as public transit and first-/last-mile solutions both on and off the State Highway system), and to increase ridership and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This includes large scale deployment of zero emission vehicles and the technologies to support them, and capital investments as a component of implementing transit effectiveness studies that will contribute to restructured and enhanced service.
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alSTA intends to fund a small number of transformative projects that will significantly reduce vehicle miles traveled, congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions by: (1) creating a new transit system (2) increasing the capacity of an existing transit system, or (3) otherwise significantly increasing the ridership of a transit system. Significant change will be measured both in percentage terms (percent increase compared to the existing system or corridor) and in total quantity terms (increase in number of riders and passenger miles per day). Benefits from the proposed project may accrue from ridership generated on more than one
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transit system or corridor due to integration, and such benefits may be counted as long as the connected system(s) or corridor has sufficient capacity to carry the increased passenger demand.
Projects related to mitigating the impacts on freight rail services that are caused by growth in passenger rail may also be eligible for TIRCP funding even if they are not directly on the passenger rail corridor. However, they should be included in an application for a project that increases passenger rail ridership.
The a warded projects may include, for example, both lower-cost projects focused on integration, reliability and enhancement of service, and higher-cost capital expansion projects. In addition, CalSTA seeks projects that link housing with key destinations and that improve accessibility to economic opportunities. CalSTA may also make some funding available for demonstration projects that are smaller-scale efforts with great potential to be expanded. Projects may include new approaches to attracting increased ridership such as smart phone mobile ticketing, contactless payment, or other software and hardware solutions to reduce ticketing transaction costs, or a test of a concept related to integrated ticketing, or implementing real time alerts on Google Maps and Apple Maps, as well as intercity rail/transit effectiveness or operational planning as a component of the capital investments in improved, expanded and/or restructured service designed to cost-effectively increase ridership. Research, development and testing of emerging technologies are eligible components of project applications.
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an fleet, facility and network improvement projects that support agencies replacing aging vehicle fleets with Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), and associated hydrogen fueling or charging infrastructure or facility modifications, may also be eligible for TIRCP funding even if not increasing the number of vehicles in the transit agency fleet. Such projects will generally qualify through various efforts that (1) improve network efficiency with transit priority investments that allow savings in vehicle hours operated to be redeployed into increased service on the same or other routes, (2) implement improvements to payments systems that are designed to increase ridership, including implementation of contactless open payment, traveler information through GTFS-Real Time (GTFS-RT),and other services available through Cal-ITP, and/or (3) improve integration with other corridors and/or operators through service restructuring designed to increase network ridership via improved scheduling, schedule coordination or ITS practices. Technical assistance on modeling these efforts is available from Caltrans. Smaller and/or rural agencies that may have difficulty transitioning to electrified fleets without additional support are encouraged to apply and seek technical assistance during the consultation periods highlighted in the project schedule, recognizing that many such agencies have not previously applied to the program. ZEV leases are eligible for TIRCP funding, but benefits modeled must match the duration of the lease.
Addressing the integration of rail and transit referenced in the TIRCP objectives and described in the eligible projects will require attention to network integration amongst rail and transit services. Improving integration will improve connectivity and the seamlessness of the travel experience for users by eliminating points of friction during a public transportation journey, and as a result increase ridership across multiple corridors and/or systems. These points of friction come in many forms, including but not limited to a lack of universal GTFS trip-planning information in real time, poor service design and uncoordinated schedules, incompatible fare and ticketing policies and systems between agencies, and unsafe and inconvenient physical connections between modes. Examples of types of network integration projects include:
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ontactless open payment systems, digital transit discount eligibility verification and real-time traveler information through GTFS to improve system integration and rider connectivity. Open, pre- competed, opt-in contracts for implementation along with technical assistance can be found at h
ttps://camobilitymarketplace.com
• C oordinated schedule and timetable planning between agencies to reduce transfer wait times and improve the seamlessness of the travel experience, and the capital projects necessary to improve such coordination and operations; Caltrans Data and Digital Services can provide technical assistance along with access to the Remix scheduling and service planning software for eligible agencies. Contact
[email protected].
• I ntegrated station design to accommodate existing and planned services and their service expansions, and capital projects necessary to invest in hubs at such stations;
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• Planning to determine opportunities to co-locate maintenance and yard facilities, as needed, and capital projects to invest in such facilities;
• Service and infrastructure needs analysis to determine the feasibility of new or expanded systems that better integrate service, and the capital investment necessary to implement such services; • Station or stop area and transit facility improvements to facilitate better land uses and access by active or shared mobility modes, as well as to enhance customer safety and comfort.
Network integration planning and system development planning can be components in the application with their own scope, schedule and budget, but they must relate to the overall capital project being proposed (including identifying ways to improve the benefits realized by the project upon implementation or through identifying additional capital investments that could be funded in later phases to enhance network and system benefits). Where relevant, it should demonstrate support of the integration vision laid out in the 2024 California State Rail Plan. CalSTA may elect to include network integration technical assistance and/or additional funding as part of a TIRCP award if it is determined that there is a need not adequately addressed by the applicant, especially if integration can be improved with regards to adjacent state-funded capital projects or state-funded rail operations. CalSTA and Caltrans may provide technical assistance to ensure that TIRCP program and statewide goals and priorities are being addressed through the work.
Applicants are also encouraged to identify phases or priorities within each project application, if applicable, so that available resources may be awarded to a phase or priority if the full project cannot be funded. Many applicants have found it more helpful to submit a single application that describes a programmatic set of inter-related projects rather than submitting multiple applications. Phasing and priority-setting within such a programmatic application can then be clearly identified, but the narrative describing the goals and outcomes can be shared.
Applicants submitting a high-dollar, single application with no scalability or separable project elements may increase the risk of having an uncompetitive project application. At the same time, applicants are advised to submit projects that are scalable where practical. In the event that available program resources expand or contract prior to the completion of the programming cycle, CalSTA may revise the funding available for the programming cycle.
There is not a set limit on the amount of funding that a project can be awarded, but geographic equity requirements for the program play a practical role in limiting the amount a given applicant and project could expect. Geographic equity is considered within each cycle of funding, as well as with consideration given to the degree to which the geography in question has been underrepresented in past cycles.
While there is no minimum match requirement for this funding source, funding leverage is desirable and will be considered in the evaluation of expected project benefits. In particular, emphasis will be placed on projects that:
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everage funding from other GGRF programs such as Caltrans’ Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, the SGC’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities and Transformative Climate Communities Programs, or CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation funding program (including the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Program (HVIP)), along with SB125 TIRCP formula and Zero Emission Transit Capital Program.
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everage funding from other federal, state, local, regional, or private sources (including potential local transportation funding measures, as further detailed in Section 12) C
onsideration will be given as to those sources that are discretionary (including competitive and noncompetitive funding sources) compared to those that are non-discretionary. A recipient of money under the program may combine funding from the program with other state funding (if allowed), including, but not limited to, the State Transportation Improvement Program, the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, clean vehicle programs, and state transportation bond funds.
Applicants must also identify if their project benefits intercity rail service and is included within one of the
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selected corridors in California participating in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development Program (CIDP).
If a project is awarded funds, all funds identified as committed to the project may be required as a funding match at the time of project selection and, based on the matching percentage identified at the time of selection, a pro-rata reimbursement agreement (or other suitable agreement) may be established to ensure project savings are returned proportionally. Project completion savings are returned proportionally except when an agency has committed additional funds to the project to fund a cost increase. In such instances, savings at project completion may be returned to other fund types first, until proportions match those at programming. If capital assets are removed from service before the end of their useful life, pro-rata repayment of grant funds may be required.
Redeployment of capital assets to achieve similar, or greater, benefits more effectively may be permitted, but must be documented (with documentation including a detailed justification of the requested redeployment) by the grantee and approved in advance by CalSTA. For example, once a project is operational, and after monitoring service performance and determining that it was not performing as expected, redeploying bus service to achieve greater greenhouse gas reductions or better serve priority populations based on current needs may be permitted.
If an implementing agency receives funding for a project that is to be completed with other funds (for example, a project which receives funds for plans, specifications, and estimates from the TIRCP but which will receive local measure funding for construction), that agency is required to complete the project as proposed and approved. If the project is not completed and put into service as awarded, the agency may be required to fully or partially repay funds from the TIRCP commensurate with the failure to complete the project and deliver anticipated reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
If a project application was only partially awarded in a previous cycle, applicants may request additional funds for the unawarded components in a future funding cycle. However, applicants may not request additional funds for the same previously awarded project components based on cost escalation or loss of a matching funding source. Such projects may reapply in a future cycle with a revised financial plan but are subject to new ratings relevant to the current application cycle, and may or may not succeed in receiving a funding award.
Agencies may apply to TIRCP Cycle 8 or later for projects that use SB 125 resources for new projects, either to complete project funding or to expand project scope; SB 125 funding will be counted as matching funds in future TIRCP discretionary grant applications.
Prior to the project application due date, CalSTA invites interested eligible applicants to optional meetings (as outlined in the calendar section of the document) to discuss proposed project concepts, quantifications and benefits to priority populations, in order to clarify program requirements.
9 Project Applications
Applications must be submitted in accordance with the Call for Projects.
Applications will be treated in accordance with Public Records Act requirements and certain information, subject to those requirements, may be publicly disclosed.
Each project application must include a signed cover letter, with signature authorizing and approving the application.
The project application shall include:
1. Project title, which should be a brief non-technical description of the project type, scope, and location.
Description should include the useful life of the investment and its independent utility.
2. Project priority – if agency is submitting multiple applications, explain the prioritization, including any state, regional or local planning efforts that support the ranking. If agency is not submitting multiple
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applications, this must be stated.
3. Project purpose and need.
4. Project scope.
5. Project Location – provide a map for each of the following:
A. Project location denoting the project site. Provide a KML/KMZ file for the project with only the transit route/project location represented by lines and stops represented by points as applicable.
Additional layers such as County Boundaries or Points of Interest should not be included in these location files.
• Project location (lat/long) denoting disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and/or low-income households that will directly benefit from the project (Attachment 1, CCI Funding Guidelines).
• Where applicable, rail planning and infrastructure data should be submitted using the railML (ISO/TS 4398) standard. railML provides a single, interoperable framework for railway data management and exchange. Benefits include improved coordination across agencies, enhanced data quality, reduced duplication, alignment with international standards, and readiness for digital twin and asset management systems.
B. Greenhouse gas reducing features such as project components that improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions along a specific corridor, surrounding land use density, housing and employment centers, transit- oriented development/sustainable communities strategy projects, active transportation infrastructure and other features, to the extent available. If available, consider including the following information on maps related to the project, as these will help in evaluating many of the secondary evaluation criteria:
• Land use diversity/mix of land uses specified on the map. • In addition to showing where housing exists, provide information on housing density and planned/zoned/permitted/etc. housing density. This information may come from planning documents and/or zoning code if other approaches are not readily available. • In addition to illustrating existing employment centers, provide information on employment density, mix of employment types, and planned future employment land uses.
This information may come from planning documents and/or zoning code if other approaches are not readily available.
• Current neighborhood walkability (e.g., see Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) guidelines for sources of walkability data). • Planned and existing active transportation infrastructure (what currently exists, what is planned, and what would be funded by the project).
A web-based data intake and mapping form will be circulated with the call for projects to collect the above data, including all required spatial data.
6. Project costs.
Documentation of the basis for the costs, benefits and schedules must be cited in the project application and additional detail made available upon request. The application should identify:
A. Cost estimates escalated to the year of proposed delivery, including identification of the amount of funding used for project management as budgeted for the agency or agencies involved. Only cost estimates approved by the Chief Executive Officer or other authorized officer of the implementing agency should be used.
B. The amount and source of funds committed to the project (including funding for initial operating costs). A funding commitment is defined in Section 12 of this document.
C. Include a statement of the likeliness of cost increases to the project and details to cover shortfalls in the event of cost increases.
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D. The amount of TIRCP funds requested. TIRCP funds cannot be used to supplant other committed funds.
E. If applying for Network Integration as a separate component, please specifically indicate the costs.
F. Description of funding sources committed to the project and approach to ensuring ongoing operating and maintenance costs of the project are funded. All applicants must demonstrate the ability to absorb any cost overruns and deliver the proposed project with no additional funding from this program beyond that provided in initial grant or cooperative agreement, and to fund operating costs associated with the project.
7. Project schedule including benefits reporting, the project’s current status and the completion dates of all major delivery milestones.
8. Project benefits:
A. A clear demonstration of the expected GHG reduction benefits, other co-benefits, and the proposed metrics for tracking and reporting on those benefits consistent with the CARB’s Funding Guidelines and supplemental guidelines, as described in Attachments 1-3.
B. The description of project benefits that address all Primary and Secondary Evaluation Criteria listed below under Project Selection Process (Section 10), indicating that a category is not applicable, or no benefits are expected when that is the case.
C. When investment of TIRCP is proposed to improve private infrastructure, an assessment of public and private benefits to show that the share of public benefit is commensurate with the share of public funding.
D. Identify and provide documentation to all studies or planning documents relevant to the proposed project. If the documents are available online, provide accessible links. If they are not available online, they should be attached to the submission.
9. If applicable, please make sure the scope and budget reflect the resources for:
• Employment and workforce development and training benefits to the community, particularly to priority populations. This explanation should be accompanied by a Community Workforce Agreement, Project Labor Agreement, or some other agreement made between the applying agency and unions, community-based organizations, or other partners. If such activities are being conducted as part of the project, budget and scope elements should reflect the level of effort anticipated.
• Activities that address community engagement may include, but are not limited to, public workshops/meetings, door-to-door canvassing, house meetings, established website and/or social media efforts, surveys, focus groups, subcontracts with community-based organizations to conduct outreach, allocation of staff or contractor positions focused on community engagement, and advisory bodies or other shared decision-making bodies.
10. Address the ability to gather and analyze new datasets for public use and benefit as an outcome of the project.
11. Description of how the project will assist in meeting or exceeding the California Minimum GTFS Guidelines, and address any identified assessment deficiencies, if applicable. The guidelines may be found at: https://dot.ca.gov/cal-itp/california-transit-data-guidelines
12. If the project priorities were developed through the collaboration of two or more rail or transit operators, any memoranda of understanding or agreements between the operators involved.
13. Each application must include an Electronic Project Programming Request (ePPR) Form that can be generated at https://calsmart.dot.ca.gov and choosing ‘Other’ funds option on the general information page. A users guide for generating the ePPR can be found on the Caltrans Office of Capital Improvement Programming intranet set at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/financial-programming/office-of-capital-improvement- programming-ocip
For further help with ePPRs, please email: [email protected].
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Each Project Programming Request must list Federal, State, and local funding categories by fiscal year. If the project is a scope addition to a project programmed in an earlier TIRCP cycle the revised PPR must not show supplanting of previously committed non-TIRCP funds.
A. An eligible applicant may submit an application to fund and manage a project over multiple fiscal years. The full cost of each project component must be listed in the state fiscal year in which the particular project component needs to receive a Commission TIRCP allocation. For environmental studies and permits, costs should be listed in the fiscal year during which environmental studies will begin. Costs for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates should be listed in the fiscal year during which this work will begin. Right of way costs should be listed in the fiscal year(s) during which each right of way acquisition (including utility relocation) contract will first be executed. Construction costs should be programmed in the fiscal year during which each construction contract needs to receive a Commission TIRCP allocation to be advertised, and if an agency can receive TIRCP construction reimbursements over multiple fiscal years to fund a contract of extended duration, the application should list the amounts by fiscal year over which construction funding is required to meet expected contract requirements.
B. If a project is expected to require multiple contracts for any stage of project development (often the case for multi-component projects), each contract should be listed separately with its respective funding requirements (to the extent known at the time of application), so that Commission TIRCP allocations may be sought in the programming year close to the specific contract need and funding allocations are put to timely use. If not known at the time of application, this information will be sought 12 months prior to Commission allocation so that the project and its various components can be properly programmed in the CalSTA Program Allocation Plan.
C. Applicants are encouraged to submit a narrative explanation or supplement to the PPR to reflect the proposed contracting approach and describing the ability of the project to receive funds on alternative allocation schedules. If a project has a special cash flow consideration that would benefit from TIRCP funds being available at a particular time, please describe this in the application.
D. Applicant must disclose if they’re a Federal Transit Agency (FTA) grantee directly or as a subrecipient though Caltrans, or not, and are encouraged to include any FTA funding used as match if they are.
E. Finally, if a project is only requesting funds for a particular phase of the proposed project, such as a construction contract expected to be awarded in a specific year of the program, identify the prior phases and the funding associated with them.
F. Those projects that are requesting TIRCP funds to complete the project’s funding package (when combined with already committed other funds) will clearly communicate the acceleration in project delivery possible due to receipt of TIRCP funding even if the project may ultimately have been advanced with future local and state resources at a later date. Highly rated projects will articulate and quantify, where possible, the benefits of such acceleration as part of the project application.
14. Letters of support for project implementation, including letters from:
A. Project partners essential to project implementation, such as host railroads or facility owners. If TIRCP funds are to be used at a later stage of project implementation (such as construction), and an agency is able to commit to delivering the project goals with no additional TIRCP funding (supplementing, if necessary, from non-TIRCP sources), letters of support may indicate overall support for the project as described in the application and willingness to engage in best efforts to achieve a formal agreement for the construction elements of the project that will still require a future stakeholder agreement. Commission allocation of awarded TIRCP funding for such future construction will be conditioned on such agreements being finalized and the project being
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implemented in a manner consistent with the original application.
A Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), indicating that the project is consistent with an adopted Sustainable Communities Strategy, or in non-MPO regions, a regional plan to reduce GHG emissions and/or vehicle miles travelled (VMT). (It is not necessary to establish project eligibility for an MPO to indicate its specific support for the project.) B. Regional agency or agencies.
C. Members of the community, including representatives of impacted disadvantaged or low- income communities. Letters from community organizations stating their recognition of benefits from the project are encouraged.
D. Additional stakeholders relevant to the proposed project.
15. Description of project elements that are separable or scalable based on available funding, if applicable, while still maintaining independent utility. For example, if an application is for improving services on three routes, each route may be separately described and prioritized so that the highest- priority portion of the application could be funded if resources are not sufficient for full project funding. If some or all of the project is already programmed using state or federal funds, the application must clearly explain if and how the scope of the project has changed since the most recent state or federal programming action, including an explanation of any differences in assumed federal funding level compared to the most recent Capital Investment Grant report or summary (if applicable). If the project is not scalable or separable, the applicant should provide background detailing why it is not practical for it to be phased or scaled.
Documentation of the basis for the costs, benefits, and schedules must be included in the project application and additional detail made available upon request. CalSTA will post basic project application information from all applications on its website prior to awarding funding. After projects are selected, CalSTA will post the status of all project applications to its website.
CalSTA encourages project applicants to carefully consider how to track the status and benefits of the proposed project, including having project budgets that allow for an appropriate level of before and after data collection and analysis (e.g., greenhouse gas reductions, diesel particulate matter reductions, increased transit service for disadvantaged community residents, etc.). This tracking could take the form of customer surveys made before and after the proposed project, specific data analysis before and after the project, or other efforts. Since this is an ongoing funding program of the state, developing lessons learned and good supporting data are critical to future program effectiveness.
For project applicants that have recently submitted an application for Cycle7 traditional funding for a project that didn’t receive funding or received only partial funding, the application requirements are unchanged. All or much of the prior application may be utilized for resubmission. Reference may be made to past application materials, including letters of support, and if they are unchanged, do not need to be updated.
10 Project Evaluation
Applications will receive an initial screening for completeness and eligibility. Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be evaluated.
10.1 Primary Evaluation Criteria
Projects will be selected through a competitive process. The primary evaluation will be based on how well a project meets the objectives of the program, as further expanded upon by the grant evaluation considerations in statute:
1. Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. CARB has developed a quantification methodology for estimating greenhouse gas reductions and other co-benefits that may occur as a result of project implementation (see Attachment 2). The inputs and assumptions behind these calculations must be
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thoroughly documented as part of the application. Applicants should present project elements that are scalable or separable in a manner that allows the greenhouse gas emission reductions of each element to be understood. Total cost per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalents (MTCO2e) reduction and Transit and Intercity Capital Program funding per MTCO2e reduction will be primary elements of the evaluation for project selection. Applicants must quantify greenhouse gas reductions (see Attachment 2) and submit reporting information in accordance with the CARB’s Funding Guidelines (see Attachment 1). Highly rated projects will exhibit a low cost per ton of MTCO2e reduction and will have strong documentation of the ridership and passenger mile impacts of the project.
Competitive projects will have greenhouse gas reducing features such as project components that improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions along a specific corridor, surrounding land use density, housing and employment centers, transit- oriented development/sustainable communities strategy projects, active transportation infrastructure and other features, to the extent available.
Requirements for these components are outlined in 10.2.2.
2. I
ncrease ridership through expanded and improved rail and transit service (including connectivity to rail services through expanded and improved transit and/or feeder bus services, or by improving the rider experience through Real Time GTFS travel information and contactless open payments (such as through Cal-ITP)). Expanding service and improved connectivity includes construction of new rail and transit infrastructure and facilities. Documentation of the assumptions and approach to estimating ridership changes is a critical component of evaluating greenhouse gas emission reductions. Highly rated projects will have significant ridership impacts relative to the project cost and well documented methodologies for establishing ridership forecasts. Projects must document the degree to which ridership growth expected over the life of the project is supported by housing policies that will support such growth, including evidence of compliance with state-required housing plans (such as an Adopted Housing Element), and may include a designation of the community as Prohousing, as determined by
the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Prohousing Designation Program. If multiple operators benefit from or are impacted by a project, highly rated projects will document specific ridership results specific to each operator, including any reductions impacting other operators.
Recognizing that transit-supportive land use decisions are a key influencing factor of ridership, projects may capture additional ridership from entitled housing projects within a half mile of transit stations that are expected to be delivered within required project outcome reporting period, even if such delivery is following project completion. Investments in traveler information and payment systems that are part of the application should also be evaluated for their impact on project-level and/or system- wide ridership.
Additioinally, each project will undergo an Access to Destinations analysis, which will be performed by Caltrans staff. This analysis will quantify the change in access to jobs and non-work destinations attributable to the project. Typically, transit projects increase access to destinations by creating new service and/or increasing existing service through faster travel times and increased service frequency.
Access to Destinations analysis also accounts for surrounding land uses and first/last miles access, so projects that complement infill housing or transit oriented development and invest in first/last mile access improvements can deliver greater access benefits.
3. I nte
grate the services of the state’s various rail and transit operations, including integration with the high-speed rail system, and the associated integration of services between agencies to support network-wide connectivity. Improving integration will improve connectivity and the seamlessness of the travel experience or users by eliminating points of friction during a public transportation journey.
Highly rated projects will identify and address through service design and/or capital project design the opportunities to integrate services across multiple systems or corridors, where possible. This should include efforts such as GTFS-RT, contactless open payments and digital transit benefit eligibility verification. In addition, the coordination of project development and delivery efforts in a regional and megaregional context to support an integrated, statewide rail and transit network will be considered.
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This should be articulated in the context of network integration and those agencies applying specifically for network integration funds or projects will be evaluated on their ability to describe the process for delivering an integrated project and its associated benefits.
4. Improve sa
fety. Projects that include specific measures to address safety for users or non-users of the transit or rail service should specifically note such project elements and the funding related to them. If the specific nature of safety-related projects components is still being determined in collaboration with local agencies and input from communities, applicants may discuss the broad location and types of investments being planned. Such improvements may include grade separations, improved crossing protection at railroad crossings, or elements in transit stations that reduce the likelihood of pedestrian fatalities and injuries, among other safety elements. Such safety elements may also include elements that increase the safety of disadvantaged and/or vulnerable populations, including safer circulation for the elderly, mobility impaired, very young, and the vision impaired. Highly rated projects will have significant project element related to safety and will not leave major safety considerations unaddressed.
10.2 Secondary Evaluation Criteria
Highly rated projects will address and score highly on multiple secondary evaluation criteria, with clear documentation of claimed benefits. Clear documentation will include data related to evaluating the claimed benefits to the extent available.
Projects will also be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. If/
how much projects contribute to the reduction of vehicle miles traveled and GHGs that is not quantitively captured in CARB’s Quantification Methodology (QM) discussed in Section 10.1.1, and conveyed per #1 and #2 of the Primary Evaluation criteria. Applicants are encouraged to provide a narrative describing the VMT or GHG reduction this project would support that are outside of the QM.
2. If/how much the project facilitates the location of additional employment and/or housing in the transit stop or station area (e.g., within ½-mile of the transit station or stop that will be affected by the project and the resulting low-carbon impact of such location efficiency on statewide GHG emissions relative to the status quo). This can be accomplished by using project funding to make station areas and neighborhoods walkable, bikeable, and well-integrated with existing or planned shared mobility and transit services. Benefits claimed under this section should focus on benefits not identified as part of the four primary evaluation criteria. Evidence that will support this co-benefit will include:
a. Documentation showing the siting of projects with rail stations and major transit centers located within ½ mile of existing or planned future housing with densities that correlate with higher transit use and lower VMT per household. Consider providing the following:
• Land use diversity/mix of land uses specified on the map. • In addition to showing where housing exists, provide information on housing density and planned/zoned/permitted/etc. housing density. This information may come from planning documents and/or zoning code if other approaches are not readily available.
• In addition to illustrating existing employment centers, provide information on employment density, mix of employment types, and planned future employment land uses. This information may come from planning documents and/or zoning code if other approaches are not readily available. • Current neighborhood walkability (e.g., see Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) guidelines for sources of walkability data).
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• Planned and existing active transportation infrastructure (what currently exists, what is planned, and what would be funded by the project). b. Documentation showing alignment with state housing policies and goals that seek to increase access, reduce transportation costs, improve equity, and overcome the statewide housing crisis. Applicants can demonstrate alignment in one of two ways:
i. The project will serve a community within ½ mile of a transit station or stop that has received a positive Prohousing Designation Program score, certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development, for one or more of the key Prohousing Policies. Additional information on this program can be found here: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-research/prohousing. ii. The applicant engages in affordable, residential transit-oriented development on land owned or leased by the transit agency, or in conjunction with another public agency or private investor making such investments within ½ mile of one or more stations or stops served by the project. To be considered “affordable,” the development must have at least 20% of units reserved for residents with 60% or less AMI. To be “transit- oriented” the housing must be within ½ mile of a transit station or stop and have a density of at least 20 dwelling units per acre. Special consideration may be given to projects which convert surface parking facilities into housing and or job centers, if they are located within ½ mile of a transit stop.
c. Applicants are encouraged to include narrative demonstrating an understanding of displacement vulnerabilities proximate to the project area and demonstrate how direct and indirect displacement is being considered and minimized by the proposed project, if applicable. Anti-displacement efforts that are part of implementing a capital project are eligible costs under TIRCP.
3. Expanding existing rail and public transit systems, to the extent not already captured in the project being applied for. Specific items that could be covered here include the expected strengthening of the existing system in a manner that will allow future investments in expansion to be considered, or the extent to which additional service may be operated due to the ridership growth achieved throughout the system due to the project, even if the specific location of the needed service increase is not yet identified. The contribution of the project to the acceleration of later phases of rail and transit projects in the region or service area, other aspects of a region’s long-range plans or towards improving the state’s interregional transportation network may also be included in this category.
4. Investing in clean vehicle technology, including efforts that will accelerate the adoption of such technology or provide valuable research or demonstration of such technology. When buses will be funded as part of this project, special consideration will be given to zero emission bus technology.
5. Promoting active transportation, by investing in infrastructure, amenities, education and outreach, etc. that will increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking. This includes efforts and investments to increase the safety and mobility of bicyclists and pedestrians.
Benefits claimed under this section should focus on benefits not identified as part of the four primary evaluation criteria. Examples of how this can be accomplished includes (but is not limited to) the following:
a. Bike parking/storage at transit stations and stops
b. Open payment systems integrated with transit
c. Bike lanes and sidewalks to make station areas accessible via active transportation d. Traffic calming elements are transit stations to make walking and biking a safer and more pleasant experience
6. Improving public health, with particular emphasis on elements benefiting the most impacted and disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and/or low- income households. This category should include any air quality impacts of the project not included in the reduction of
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greenhouse gas emissions, including health benefits from improved regional air quality resulting from the project. The air pollution reductions for this item should be documented using CARB’s co-benefit assessment methodologies.
Benefit to priority populations
a. Project applicants should be explicit on the deliberate steps they take to achieve a meaningful level of participation from disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and/or low- income households in the planning and design of projects that are intended to address community identified priorities and needs. Specific task and budget for the proposed activities should be included in the project application. Such efforts may include plans for service implementation of the specific project, addressing station access issues specific to the stakeholders, as well as developing proposals for service changes and capital investments that may be funded through future capital or operating funds or through project cost savings.
The general scope of the proposed effort should be submitted in draft form, but revision and development of additional detail prior to allocation of TIRCP funding for these activities may be requested by CalSTA in order to increase the benefits of the effort.
During application review, if additional efforts are seen as necessary in order to successfully address the needs of disadvantaged or low income stakeholders, CalSTA may propose an additional task and potentially assign additional funding to pursue such consultations above and beyond what is requested in the project application, with the scope agreed to during development of the agreements necessary to implement the selected project.
b. As detailed in the CARB Funding Guidelines, Attachment 1, benefits to priority populations can also be demonstrated through community workforce agreements or labor agreements with unions, community-based organizations (CBOs), or other partners. The following are examples from around California that provide more background and context for applicants:
i. For transit infrastructure, Community Workforce Agreements (CWAs) are commonly used in California cities where local elected officials see them as a mechanism to maximize the economic benefits of development projects and create jobs for local residents.
ii. For transit system expansion, the state’s larger transit agencies (e.g., Los Angeles County Metro, BART, SFMTA, and AC Transit) regularly establish Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for large construction projects.
iii. CWAs and PLAs set standards for wages and expand training opportunities for workers, because they include use of the state-certified apprenticeship system and contributions to apprenticeship training trust funds for every hour worked.
Some agencies that require PLAs for major subsidized housing developments and transit system expansion projects include targets for local hiring (turning the PLA into a Community Workforce Agreement, or CWA), set goals for apprenticeship utilization, and codify goals for participation of disadvantaged workers to expand access to women and other workers underrepresented in the construction trades.
7. Geographic equity, with particular attention by applicants in identifying efforts to address underserved communities within an applicant’s region or service area. The Transportation Agency will separately apply geographic equity considerations at a statewide level.
8. Consistency with a plan or strategy contained in an adopted Sustainable Communities Strategy, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), or, in non-MPO regions, a regional plan that includes policies and programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Especially in the case of large capital projects, inclusion in an applicable financially constrained SCS will be noted as evidence of regional funding commitment and enhanced likelihood of successful project delivery. Projects that are part of a regional network and are considered regionally significant
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should be noted as such. All referenced documents should be linked, or included as an attachment if not available online.
9. The alignment to the State Rail Plan, where relevant, which articulates a vision and specific service and delivery goals for coordinating schedules and physical infrastructure to deliver an integrated network by leveraging available resources.
10. Benefits to freight movement, consistent with the Sustainable Freight Action Plan and the goals of the California Freight Mobility Plan, if applicable. In shared passenger/freight rail corridors, use this category to document and discuss GHG reductions from a greater volume of goods movement by rail if applicable.
11. The extent to which a project has supplemental funding committed to it from non-state sources, with an emphasis on projects that leverage funding from private, federal, local or regional sources that are discretionary.
12. The leveraging and coordination of funding from other greenhouse gas reduction programs such as Caltrans’ Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, the SGC’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program or the CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation funding program. If a project will be applying for funding from other greenhouse gas reduction programs (such as Caltrans’ Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, the SGC’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program or the CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation funding program (including HVIP)) or from the Commission’s Active Transportation or other program, an indication if there are separable elements that will be funded from those other sources and the applicant must clearly explain any change to the benefits of the project if the funding from that source is not awarded to the project. Applicants may not apply benefits quantified in other GGRF programs in their TIRCP application.
13. Description of funding sources and approach to ensuring ongoing operating and maintenance costs of the project are funded through the useful life of the project (as applicable). For expansions of service, the presence and quality of a financial plan that analyzes the financial viability of the proposed service, including the availability of any required operating financial support. Projects should also demonstrate the availability of funding for any expected maintenance costs across the useful life of the project.
14. Project readiness and reasonableness of the schedule for project implementation, including the following:
A. Progress towards achieving environmental protection requirements.
B. The comprehensiveness and sufficiency of agreements with key partners (particularly infrastructure owning railroads) that will be involved in implementing the project.
C. For projects that are not fully funded through construction due to funding contingencies (such as federal or local measure funds), the timing and amount of the project's future non- committed investments.
D. Confirm and demonstrate the ability to deliver the project within the budget, on schedule, and as designed.
Highly rated projects will demonstrate a high degree of project readiness with few risks related to proceeding into construction and operating services that achieve the proposed benefits once the project is completed. Highly rated projects are either actively engaged in the environmental clearance process or have an approved environmental document.
10.3 Benefit to Priority Populations
It is a goal of this program to maximize benefits to disadvantaged communities and low-income communities and households. Pursuant to the requirements of SB 535, as amended by AB 1550, the overall California Climate Investments Program funded with Cap-and-Trade – now referred to as Cap-and-Invest – auction proceeds must result in: (1) a minimum of 25% of the available moneys in
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the GGRF to projects located within, and benefiting individuals living in, disadvantaged communities, (2) an additional minimum of 5% to projects that benefit low-income households or to projects located within, and benefiting individuals living in, low-income communities located anywhere in the state, and (3) an additional minimum of 5% either to projects that benefit low- income households that are outside of, but within a 1/2 mile of, disadvantaged communities, or to projects located within the boundaries of, and benefiting individuals living in, low-income communities that are outside of, but within a 1/2 mile of, disadvantaged communities.
Information on California Climate Investments to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities with background on SB 535, AB 1550 and the CalEPA California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool 4.0 (CalEnviroScreen), can be found at:
https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/report/calenviroscreen-40
In addition to contributing benefits towards meeting or exceeding the AB 1550 investment minimums, the TIRCP has a statutory investment target for benefits to disadvantaged communities required by SB 862 (a 25% minimum). This applies across the entire program regardless of funding source. Agencies are responsible for documenting compliance with these requirements.
Investments that are eligible to be counted toward AB 1550 as projects within and benefiting disadvantaged communities will also count toward meeting the SB 862 requirements. Refer to criteria in Funding Guidelines (further referenced below) for how to demonstrate benefit.
SB 862 requires CARB, in consultation with CalEPA, to develop funding guidelines for all agencies that are appropriated monies from the GGRF. These guidelines must include a component for how administering agencies should maximize benefits for disadvantaged communities. The CARB funding guidelines are referenced in Attachment 1.
The 2024 Funding Guidelines added additional guidance on avoiding potential substantial burdens or harms to priority populations (Section II.C.5). Administering agencies must consider whether a given program or project has the potential to result in substantial public health, environmental, economic, or social burdens, and design programs and select projects in such a way as to avoid those burdens.
• Administering agencies are strongly encouraged to engage with community members and community advocates in identifying potential substantial burdens or harms and potential trade‑offs, whenever feasible. For example, administering agencies could:
o Meaningfully engage with community‑based organizations and members to understand and avoid issues in that community.
o Partner with community‑based organizations and members, developers, and advocates to form an anti‑displacement task force to identify current and future areas of displacement, and metrics and measures to track and prevent displacement.
• Administering agencies are responsible for designing programs to avoid burdens and mitigate harms associated with projects. For example, administering agencies could:
o Encourage the use of zero‑emission equipment for project‑related construction, maintenance, and other activities.
o Develop project requirements and/or measures to avoid or mitigate near‑roadway exposures.
o Establish thresholds that limit projects that may exacerbate burdens, such as projects that increase particulate matter in communities with a high particulate matter indicator score in CalEnviroScreen.
Applicants must complete and submit the CARB Benefit Assessment Tool with their application.
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In reviewing efforts to maximize benefits to disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and/or low-income households, CalSTA may request review of applications by an advisory panel representing such stakeholders during the evaluation of applications. The primary goal of this panel will be to review proposed efforts (both pre-application and those proposed for the post-award period) and to either confirm that the applicant efforts will help align the proposed project with stakeholder and community needs, or to recommend efforts that would allow such needs to be addressed (see items 9 and 10 in section 9 describing how such efforts may be requested and funded as part of project selection.
11 Project Selection Process
CalSTA will evaluate applications for compliance with the objectives of the program, including those provided in AB 180, and rate them based on the Primary and Secondary Criteria, assigning ratings such as “High,” “Medium- High,” “Medium,” “Medium-Low”, and “Low” to the specific alignment of the project to each of the selection criteria. , and also considering the cost per ton of CO 2e reduction and the risks of
successful project delivery. Starting in Cycle 9, CalSTA will additionally measure alignment with CAPTI using the CSIS criteria to provide a quantitative ranking and scoring. Because of the wide variety in the type and size of projects that can be funded from this program, CalSTA may group projects for the purpose of comparing the ratings of like applications or for purposes of comparing projects within a region. The highest rated applications that meet the program objectives will be selected for programming, except that CalSTA may make adjustments to meet the AB 1550 goals of this program and to provide for geographic equity.
In addition to being evaluated on the aforementioned criteria and benefit to priority populations, including addressing community needs, each application will also be assessed to determine the risk associated with the project's capacity to generate, as planned, transportation and greenhouse gas emission reduction benefits (including potential sensitivity to different project benefit outcomes), and to be delivered within budget, on time, and as designed.
In addition, projects with clear phases or scalability may be evaluated for the portion of the project that would receive the highest rating for partial funding.
CalSTA will collaborate with other state entities when evaluating project proposals, including but not limited to: CARB, CalEPA, the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Caltrans, the Commission, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Strategic Growth Council.
CalSTA, or Caltrans acting on CalSTA’s behalf, may request additional documentation to support statements or data provided in the applications. However, applicants should endeavor to be as clear as possible in their applications and not assume that opportunity will be provided to clarify or better support a submitted application. Supporting documentation should include spreadsheets, reports and methodology descriptions (with sources noted) when available.
Applications will proceed through a multi-step review process:
1. Basic screening for completeness and eligibility, as well as verification of the GHG calculations using the CARB quantification methodology.
2. Review of application for potential subdivision into project phases or components, review and analysis of ridership and GHG quantification, and summarization of project to assist technical panel review.
3. Initial rating of projects on each primary and secondary evaluation criterion (see section 10) and other additional factors (above in this section) described in the guidelines by multi-agency technical panels.
4. Consideration of technical panel ratings, geographic equity and degree of disadvantaged and/or low-income community benefits by a senior executive panel, with potential to request additional information from subject matter experts that may result in a revised rating on one or more
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evaluation criteria or factors. Project selection by CalSTA, taking into consideration cross-cutting and comparative selection criteria that consider overall program objectives, geographic equity and exceeding program goals for benefits to disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and/or low-income households.
12 Programming
CalSTA will publish its updated 5-year Program of Projects as part of the Cycle 8 award announcement, as established in the Call for Projects, and will present it to the Commission shortly thereafter. When CalSTA releases the program, it will include a narrative for each approved project that describes that project’s rating for primary and secondary criteria as well as special considerations to achieve disadvantaged and/or low-income community benefit and geographic equity. Subsequent 5-year programs are expected to be approved by CalSTA biennially. CalSTA may call for additional applications, or adjust the existing Program of Projects between cycles, as warranted based on the level of auction proceeds.
CalSTA will develop and regularly update the Program Allocation Plan to guide the allocation of funds for the current program. The Program Allocation Plan for each fiscal year will include the amount to be funded from the TIRCP, and the estimated total cost of each project. The yearly allocation amounts will be based on the needs of separable project components and phases or based on the cash flow needs for projects that need multiple years to complete.
CalSTA will program and the Commission will allocate funding to projects in whole thousands of dollars and will include a project or project component only if it is fully funded from a combination of TIRCP and other committed funding. Funds will be considered as committed when they are programmed by CalSTA, when the agency or other funding partner with discretionary authority over the funds has made its commitment to the project by ordinance, resolution or appropriate contract vehicle. In the case of the Federal Transit Administration, recommendation of the project for funding in the Annual Report on Funding Recommendations for the Capital Investment Program is considered a commitment of funding. For federal formula funds, including Surface Transportation Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, and federal formula transit funds, the funding commitment may be by Federal approval of the Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
For projects seeking federal discretionary funds such as New Starts, Core Capacity, or Small Starts, the commitment may take the form of federal acceptance into Accelerated Project Delivery and Development (in the case of Small Starts) with the expectation of federal approval of an Expedited Grant Agreement, or federal approval of a project to enter Engineering (in the case of New Starts or Core Capacity) with the expectation of federal approval of a Full Funding Grant Agreement, as long as all funding, excluding TIRCP funding, is committed to the project. Similar pursuit of Federal Railroad Administration and United States Department of Transportation funding for rail-related grant programs may also be referenced and pursued for match, including applications that request funding for awards that are contingent on receiving such federal funding. A project that is programmed prior to receiving federal approval for construction may be subject to deletion from the program, if federal funds are not received, federal funding is reduced or the scope of the federal commitment changes, unless other committed funding sources are identified that replace federal funding not obtained. If the applicant expects to be able to leverage state funding to provide the match necessary to obtain federal planning funds, this should also be identified.
For local funding, the funding commitment may be demonstrated by inclusion of the project in a funding package, such as a sales tax measure, to be submitted to voters during this program cycle and with sufficient funding specified for the project to achieve full funding. The applicant shall provide evidence with the application that the project is included in a future funding package with funds sufficient to meet the local funding commitment when combined with other already available funds. A project that is programmed prior to receiving voter approval for project funding must succeed in receiving the voter approval, or the project may be subject to deletion from the program.
For projects with other funding partners that have entered into a contract vehicle committing their funding,
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access to the funding must occur before TIRCP funding will be approved for allocation to the project.
CalSTA may make an exception to its policy to only program a project if it is fully funded, if the project may be funded from a combination of TIRCP and other committed funding to allow a project to compete for funding from other greenhouse gas reduction programs (such as the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, the SGC’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program or the CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation funding program) or from the Commission’s Active Transportation or State Transportation Improvement Programs. A project intending to compete for funding in one of the aforementioned programs should indicate, if applicable, the separable elements to be funded from that source. A project that is programmed prior to receiving a commitment of funding from one of the aforementioned programs must receive the funding commitment no later than in the fiscal year in which the project is requesting a TIRCP allocation. If the project does not receive funding from that program and the project does not have separable elements, the project may be subject to deletion from the program.
If a project does not receive their anticipated federal, local or other funding commitments, CalSTA may delete the project from the program and consider selection of projects or components of projects that were highly rated but not selected due to lack of sufficient funds from previous rounds of TIRCP applications as long as the project is still viable and deliverable consistent with prior cycle programming and demonstrates acceptable levels of benefits with the most current quantification methodologies.
If, prior to seeking a Commission allocation, an award recipient does not make adequate progress to implement an awarded project in a timely manner or incurs delays through the action or inaction of the recipient, subrecipient or third party associates, the project may be deleted from the TIRCP program.
An applicant may resubmit a deleted project for consideration in future funding cycle. All current projects are subject to review prior to the Call for Projects to determine whether they are making adequate progress towards implementing the originally awarded project scope.
13 Allocations and Project Delivery
When an agency is ready to implement a project or project component, the agency will submit an allocation request package, including all required certifications and documentation, through Caltrans' DLA . Allocation requests are expected to adhere to the preparation schedule established by Caltrans Office of California Transportation Commission Liaison (OCTCL) along with any additional time required for CalSTA’s review and approval of a recommendation to the Commission for an allocation of funds. For planning by an award recipient, the time required from the submittal and approval of an allocation request can range from 90 to 120 days prior to date of a scheduled Commission meeting.
Caltrans will review the request and determine whether to recommend the request to the Commission for action. The Commission will consider the allocation of funds for a project only when it receives an allocation request with a recommendation from Caltrans and consistent with the TIRCP Program Allocation Plan. The recommendation will include, but is not limited to, a determination of project readiness, completion of funded phases that require completion prior to proceeding into the next phase, the availability of appropriated funding, and the availability of all identified and committed funding needed to support the specific allocation request. When Caltrans develops the project’s construction allocation recommendation(s), the Commission expects Caltrans to certify the project’s plans, specifications and estimates are complete, right-of-way clearances are achieved, and all necessary permits and agreements (including railroad construction and maintenance) are executed.
In compliance with Section 21150 of the PRC, the Commission will not allocate funds for design, right-of- way, or construction prior to documentation of environmental clearance under the California Environmental Quality Act and all needed environmental documents are provided for a Commission E- Resolution. As a matter of policy, the Commission will not allocate funds for design, right-of-way, or construction of a federally funded project prior to documentation of environmental clearance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Exceptions to this policy may be made in instances where federal law allows for the acquisition of right-of-way prior to completion of NEPA review. If requested by the
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Commission, Caltrans will assist Commission staff in the preparation of agenda items presenting environmental documents to the Commission.
Projects that are awarded funding for network integration are to be allocated under the construction phase, unless such efforts are part of a task within an earlier phase of work. If allocated as a separable work effort, at the time of allocation, an agency must either environmentally clear the network integration work, usually with a Notice of Exemption, or provide a written statement certifying that the network integration project is exempt.
CalSTA will request the Commission approve the allocation, if the funds are available as determined by CalSTA and Caltrans, and the allocation is necessary to implement the project as included in the adopted TIRCP Program Allocation Plan and Program of Projects. If there are insufficient program funds to approve an allocation, CalSTA may delay the recommendation to allocate funds to a project until a future fiscal year without requiring a Commission action. Agencies should be prepared to award contracts within six months of allocation unless otherwise indicated and approved at the time of allocation. Funds available following the deletion of a project may be re-awarded and allocated to a programmed project advanced from a future fiscal year or to a project amended into the program.
The TIRCP is a reimbursement program for costs incurred. Costs incurred prior to Commission allocation and, for federally funded projects, federal project approval (i.e. Authorization to Proceed), are not eligible for reimbursement. Moreover, contracts against which reimbursements from TIRCP will be sought may not be awarded prior to funding allocation without specific pre-approval by CalSTA and approval of a Letter of No Prejudice by the Commission. For the procurement of rolling stock and buses, the exercising of an option or the certification of funds for TIRCP funded contract elements after Commission action may be considered to meet the milestone for contract award, provided that the agency is under no contractual obligation to pay any funds or penalty if the option is not exercised or the funds not certified. Confirmation of this approach should be sought prior to seeking an allocation of funds.
Caltrans will execute all appropriate contractual agreements with the implementing agency, under its delegated authority from CalSTA. These agreements may include project specific conditions required by CalSTA’s award announcement and will be based on the awarded scope of work, schedule for completion and expected outcome of the project.
Prior to the completion of project design, an agency may propose to CalSTA modifications to the proposed project in order to achieve the same or greater level of benefits or reduced costs. Funds allocated for project development or right-of-way costs must be expended by the end of the fiscal year of allocation plus two additional fiscal years, unless a longer timeframe is requested at the time of allocation or the Commission approves a time extension subsequent to the allocation. Allocations for award are valid for six months from the date of allocation unless otherwise indicated at the time of allocation. For funds allocated for construction phase contracts, including rolling stock procurement, will have an expenditure timeline of 36 months after the award of a contract to complete (accept) the contract unless a longer timeframe is requested at the time of allocation or the Commission approves a time extension subsequent to the allocation. The implementing agency must submit a final invoice to Caltrans no later than 180 days after contract acceptance.
Additional details relevant to the Commission’s Allocation Policy can be found in Resolution G-20-61 on the Commission’s website. The Allocation Policy is subject to change and the most current Allocation Policy will apply.
13.3 Letter of No Prejudice
An agency may apply for a Letter of No Prejudice (LONP) for a project or for any component of a project included in the approved Program of Projects. Statutory authority is provided in Section 75225 of the PRC as added by SB 9. The Commission as authorized by statute adopted guidelines for approval of LONPs for specific programs, including the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program. All LONP requests must follow the Commission’s currently adopted LONP guidelines. Any request for an LONP will be submitted through Caltrans for concurrence by CalSTA and Commission approval.
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If an LONP is approved by the Commission, it allows the implementing agency to award a third-party contract(s) and advance a project by expending its own funds (incur reimbursable expenses) for any component of the project that is the subject of the LONP prior to allocation. The amount will be reimbursed if all the following conditions are met:
1. The project or project component for which the letter of no prejudice was requested has commenced and the expenditures have been incurred.
2. The expenditures are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with applicable laws and procedures. If expenditures made by the lead applicant agency are determined to be ineligible, the state has no obligation to reimburse those expenditures.
3. The agency complies with all legal requirements for the project, including the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000)).
4. There are moneys in the GGRF or from SB 1 revenues designated for the program that are sufficient to make the reimbursement payment.
13.4 Multiyear Funding Agreement
An agency may apply to CalSTA for a multiyear funding agreement. Statutory authority is provided in Section 75224 (d) of the PRC. Any such agreements shall be implemented in cooperation with the Commission by inclusion of the anticipated multi-year cash flow commitment in the applicable allocation action at the time a project or project component is allocated. If approved by CalSTA, the multiyear funding agreement would operate similar to a federal Full Funding Grant Agreement, wherein an agency may receive an allocation and implement a project at risk, with receipt of future state revenue dependent on legislative appropriation and/or receipt of program SB 1 revenue or Cap-and-Invest auction proceeds. The state would not be responsible for any borrowing costs an agency may incur, or other costs, allocated with the timeline of state revenue availability. The most up-to-date cash flow commitments to projects or project components are reflected in the Program Allocation Plan.
Pursuant to Section 75224, the multiyear funding agreement would be for an amount of program mo
ney and for any duration, as determined jointly by the CalSTA and the applicant. CalSTA may agree to a duration that exceeds the five-year programming cycle, if deemed helpful in completing large transformative capital projects. Other requirements for the program will be included in the multiyear funding agreement as determined by CalSTA in cooperation with the applicant and the Commission.
13.5 Project Delivery Deadline Extensions and Timely Use of Funds Once an awardee has been allocated TIRCP funding, funds are subject to the Commission’s timely use of funds policy and for the construction phase, awardees are expected to execute the third- party contract within six months of the allocation. Under CalSTA concurrence and with Commission action, an extension may be granted for the period of contract award, project completion or project reimbursement if it finds that an unforeseen or extraordinary circumstance has occurred that justifies the extension. The extension will not exceed the period of delay directly attributable to the extraordinary circumstance.
There are separate deadlines, for award of a contract, for project completion and project reimbursement and each project component has its own deadlines.
All requests for project delivery deadline extensions should be submitted by the agency responsible for project delivery to Caltrans at least 120 days prior to the specific deadline for which the particular extension is requested (e.g., 120 days prior to June 30 to request the extension of allocation deadlines). The extension request should describe the specific circumstance that justifies the extension and identify the delay directly attributable to that circumstance. Caltrans will review extension requests and provide a recommendation to CalSTA for concurrence and then submit to
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the Commission for formal approval.
After the Commission allocation, any costs incurred for eligible work will not be reimbursed until the appropriate agreements (Master Agreement and Project Supplement/Amendment) with the local agency have been executed and must remain in effect over the time required to complete capital improvements, implement services and fulfill the reporting requirements of benefits and outcomes associated with the award.
14 Project Reporting
As a condition of the project selection and allocation, the implementing agency must submit to Caltrans quarterly reports on the activities and progress made toward implementation of the project and a Final Delivery Report (FDR). The purpose of the reports is to ensure that the project achieves the goals of the program, is executed in a timely fashion, and is within the scope and budget identified when the decision was made to fund the project.
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements will apply through the life of the project. All recordkeeping and reports must be consistent with the reporting requirement, quantification methodologies and records retention periods developed by CARB (see Attachments 1, 2 and 3). At a minimum, agencies must report on all projects selected for funding, progress on each funded project, and the benefits (GHG and co-benefits) achieved for each quantifiable project component. Caltrans may provide assistance through Cal-ITP on real- time information, digital transit benefits and payments to streamline reporting requirements. For projects benefiting disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and/or low-income households, reports must identify and include metrics to demonstrate the benefits being achieved and how community needs are being met, consistent with CARB’s Transportation and Equipment Benefit Assessment Tools. Some reported project information will be publicly available on the CARB website, including the amount of funding that is being spent on projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, low- income communities, and/or low-income households.
As outlined in CARB’s 2024 Funding Guidelines, AB 680 Workforce Standards apply to the TIRCP Program. As such, Projects must comply with AB 680 Project Standards, unless the Project meets one of the criteria for a project level exemption. The exemptions outlined here are abbreviated descriptions, see Funding Guidelines for a full description of project exemptions. Applicants will be required to submit evidence verifying eligibility for the exemption in their application submission. 1) A Project must satisfy one of the following requirements to qualify for a project level exemption:
a) Receive federal funding
b) Conduct research
c) Provide technical assistance
d) Applicant is not an employer
e) Create 100% units affordable to households whose income does not exceed 120% AMI and subject to an affordability restriction for 55 years excluding manager units (HSC 50093)
2) If AB 680 Project Standards apply, Applicants will provide evidence of compliance with the following four project standards in their application package. Note these are abbreviated descriptions, see the Funding Guidelines for a full description of each of the following. a) Fair and responsible employer standards, meaning documented compliance with applicable labor laws and labor-related commitments concerning wages, workplace safety, rights to association and assembly, and nondiscrimination standards. b) Inclusive procurement policies that prioritize bids from entities that demonstrate the creation of High-Quality Jobs, or the creation of jobs in Priority Populations or
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California tribes.
c) Prevailing wage for any construction work funded in part or in full by the grant. d) Evidence of a community workforce agreement (CWA) for Projects over one million dollars ($1,000,000) that involve a construction component.
Consistent with CARB’s 2024 Funding Guidelines Section VI.D.4, local agencies are required to collect and report Jobs information, consistent with confidentiality protections, for any project that meets the following criteria:
• The total project costs for an awarded project, including GGRF and other funding sources, exceed $1,000,000; or
• The project uses the Jobs and Workforce Development Benefit Assessment Tool to claim priority population benefits; or
• The project is subject to the requirements of AB 680.
The dollar amount threshold for awarded projects is not cumulative. If a grantee receives multiple rounds of funding, the $1,000,000 threshold applies to each individual award.
Jobs reporting requirements apply to grantee‑led contracts that exceed $100,000. The $100,000 threshold applies to all contracts entered into by an individual contractor under a single award. If a contractor enters into multiple contracts under a single award, the total of those contracts is considered cumulatively. Contracts entered into by an individual contractor under different awards are not considered cumulatively. For instance, a contractor may receive a contract for $60,000 under an award and then another contract under a separate award for $60,000. In this case, even though the combined total for both contracts exceeds the $100,000 threshold, jobs information does not need to be reported.
Contractors subject to jobs reporting must include subcontractor jobs information in their reports.
For instance, if a contractor receives an initial $200,000 contract and subcontracts $50,000 of it, jobs information for the subcontractor must still be reported, even if the subcontract itself is less than $100,000.
• The total project costs for an awarded project, including GGRF and other funding sources, exceed $1,000,000; or
• The project uses the Jobs and Workforce Development Benefit Assessment Tool to claim priority population benefits; or
• The project is subject to the requirements of AB 680.
Within one year of the entire project award becoming operable, or a later time period if approved by CalSTA, the implementing agency must provide a FDR to Caltrans which includes:
1. The scope of the completed project as compared to the programmed project.
2. Before and after photos documenting the project.
3. The final costs as compared to the approved project budget by component and fund type, and an estimate of the TIRCP funds spent to benefit disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and/or low-income households.
4. Its duration as compared to the project schedule in the project application as well as the date when the overall project and associated service becomes operational.
For both Quarterly Reports and FDRs, Caltrans may require additional details or add additional requirements as needed to understand the status of implementation and to verify benefits achieved.
For all projects other than components that fund limited-ter m operations of new and expanded transit
service, annual reporting on outcomes will continue for 36 months after becoming operational (i.e., vehicle or equipment is operational, or construction is complete and transit service is operational). The metrics to be reported vary by project type as shown in the table below.
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Capital Improvements that Result in New or Expanded Transit Service or Increase Mode Share on Existing
Transit Service
Metric Unit Method
Tracking dates of data submission mm/dd/yyyy n/a
Days of operation per year Days/year Evaluation of service schedule Average daily ridership Unlinked
trips/day
Ridership survey (conducted by city,
county, district/authority, metropolitan
planning organization, non-profit, or
academia),
ticket and transit pass sales, automatic
passenger counter, driver counts, etc.
New Vehicle(s) for Existing Transit Service
Metric Unit Method
Tracking dates of data submission mm/dd/yyyy n/a
Fuel/energy consumption or
vehicle miles traveled
Gallons/year by
fuel type,
kWh/year,
scf/year, or
vehicle
miles
traveled/year
Evaluation of fueling, utility, mileage,
or other operating records
Range in fuel/energy
consumption or annual vehicle
miles traveled
Upon request from the implementing agency, Caltrans may consider requests to delay reporting on before and after or other performance outcome data until two years after project operation if similar data is requested by the Federal Transit Administration or if the agency deems such delay would improve the reliability of the report.
For the purpose of this section, a project becomes operable when the construction contract is accepted or acquired equipment is received and accepted and certification is provided by the awardee to CalSTA.
The State of California has the right to review project documents and conduct audits during project implementation and over the life of the project. Caltrans or another State agency may audit a sample of TIRCP projects to evaluate the performance of the project, determine whether project costs incurred and reimbursed are in compliance with the executed project agreement or approved amendments thereof; state and federal laws and regulations; contract provisions; and program guidelines, and whether project deliverables (outputs) and outcomes are consistent with the project scope, schedule, and benefits described in the executed project agreement or approved amendments thereof. A report on the projects audited must be submitted by the auditing agency to CalSTA.
15 Project Administration
Caltrans will administer the TIRCP consistent with these guidelines and all applicable Commission and Caltrans policies and procedures for the administration of similar grant programs.
Projects awarded funding from TIRCP are expected to document and publicize the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program in proper context when developing press releases and board documents, or in hosting public events such as project groundbreakings. References should be made to TIRCP, the California State Transportation Agency as the program sponsor, and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and SB 1 program as fund sources, as applicable, in order to ensure transparency regarding the funding of the project.
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Additional details will be provided to program award recipients.
Agencies must encumber and expend monies consistent with State law and ensure that GGRF monies are utilized consistent with the expenditure record submitted by Caltrans and required by SB 1018. A determination that use of GGRF monies is not consistent with the expenditure record and does not further the purposes of AB 32 may occur during legal proceedings or during an audit or program review conducted by the Bureau of State Audits, Department of Finance, a third-party auditor, or the CARB. Depending on the outcome of those proceedings or review, agencies may be required to return monies to the state if expenditures are not consistent with the statutory requirements (such as not furthering the purposes of AB 32).
Audits and on-site monitoring can take place at any time at the discretion of CalSTA, without prior warning given to the agency. CalSTA has the right to audit the project records, including technical and financial data of the Project Applicant, the Implementing Agency, and any consultant or sub-consultants at any time after award, during the course of the project and for three years from the date of the final closeout of the project, therefore all project records shall be maintained and made available at the time of request.
The state may terminate the grant for any reason at any time if it learns of or otherwise discovers that there are allegations supported by reasonable evidence that a violation of any state or federal law or policy by the grantee which affects performance of this or any other grant agreement or contract entered into with the State. If a grant is terminated, the agency may be required to fully or partially repay funds from the TIRCP.
16 Project Expenditures
Caltrans and CalSTA reserve the right to ask any agency to complete a Cash Flow projections form. The form includes collecting the subtotal for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Project Approval & Environmental Document, Plans, Specifics & Estimates, Right of Way and Construction. For more information on retrieving the Cash Flow form, please contact [email protected].
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Atta
chment 1: CCI Funding Guidelines for Administering Agencies
Inve
stments to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities and Low-Income Communities and Households The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the "Funding Guidelines for Agencies Administering California Climate Investments" (Funding Guidelines) on December 2, 2024.
The 2024 Funding Guidelines provide flexibility in implementing a diverse set of investments while maintaining transparency of outcomes and ensuring meaningful community benefits from these investments.
These guidelines align with the Legislature’s priorities found in AB 398 and Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 appropriations. These guidelines reflect the increasingly important role of California Climate Investments in facilitating the reduction of greenhouse gases while also reducing air pollution, helping communities adapt to the impacts of climate change, and providing meaningful benefits to disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households (also referred to as priority pop
ulations”), among other statutory
requirements.
The 2024 Funding Guidelines overhauled several key areas of the Guidelines. The list below gives an overview of those key changes.
• A
new section on recommended job quality standards and strategies to bolster workforce development (Section V.A.) as well as specific guidance for programs with a compliance obligation under AB 680 (Section V.B.).
• R
eporting frequency and timing has been updated to reflect a once-annual reporting period (Section VI.B.).
• T
he previous project outcome reporting guidance has been restructured into program and project evaluations (Section VI.E.).
• R
ecommendations for direct outreach and community engagement have been strengthened (various sections).
• T
he finalized guidance on the updated designations of disadvantaged communities and low-income communities and households has been incorporated (Appendix A). • T
he finalized SB 27 guidance has been incorporated (Appendix B).
Add
itional information can be found at the following CARB websites:
https://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov/funding-guidelines
Cal
ifornia Climate Investments Resource Portal
Serving as both a new online library of resources and a companion to the Funding Guidelines, the California Climate Investments Resource Portal is intended to support applicants, grantees, policymakers, program administrators, and others in accessing and implementing California Climate Investments. Checklists, guides, tools, and analyses provide data and knowledge to build the capacity of California Climate Investments participants and interested parties in supporting State goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, improving public health and the environment, and providing direct benefits to priority populations. Available here: https://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov/resource-portal
Att
achment 2: Quantification Methodology and Co-Benefit Assessment Methodology CCI Quantification and Reporting Materials
Ad
ministering agencies must use the Funding Guidelines with the resources provided by CARB to develop effective programs and demonstrate compliance with program requirements.
Re
sources include Quantification Methodologies (QMs) and Calculator Tools for estimating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and co-benefits; Benefit Assessment Tools (BATs) for determining benefits to priority populations; and Reporting Templates for reporting outcomes.
CA
RB staff developed the Quantification Methodology and associated Calculator Tool to provide guidance for estimating the GHG emission reductions and selected co-benefits for each proposed project type. The calculator tool automates methods described in the QM document, outlines documentation requirements, and provides a link to a step-by-step user guide with project examples. Projects will report the total project GHG emission reductions and co-benefit estimated using the TIRCP Calculator tool as well as the total project GHG emission reductions per dollar of GGRF funds.
Usi
ng many of the same inputs required to estimate GHG emission reductions, the TIRCP Calculator Tool will estimate the following co-benefits and key variables from TIRCP projects including:
• R
OG emission reductions (lbs),
• N
Ox emission reductions (lbs),
• P
M2.5 emission reductions (lbs),
• D
iesel PM emission reductions (lbs),
• P
assenger VMT reductions (miles),
• F
ossil fuel use reductions (gallons),
• F
ossil fuel energy use reductions (kWh),
• P
assenger travel cost savings ($), and
• E
nergy and fuel cost savings ($).
Ad
ditional co-benefits for which CARB assessment methodologies were not incorporated into the TIRCP Calculator Tool may also be applicable to the project. For example, CARB staff have developed the Solar PV Installation tool for calculating installation of rehabilitation of solar installation as well as the Low Carbon Fuels Production tool for new or expanded facilities. Applicants should consult the TIRCP guidelines, solicitation materials, and agreements to ensure they are meeting TIRCP requirements. All CARB co-benefit assessment methodologies are available at:
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/documents/cci-methodologies
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porting templates are developed specifically for each program within California Climate Investments. These templates are used by TIRCP staff to report on outcomes from all projects funded by TIRCP.
No
te: Quantification methods have been developed specifically for each GGRF programs and are not intended for use in other programs, unless otherwise specified.
Ad
ditional information can be found at the following CARB website:
https://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov/tools
Attachment 3: New Benefit Assessment Tools (BATs)
CCI Benefit Assessment Tools
TIRCP uses the new Transportation and Equipment Benefit Assessment Table developed by CARB to ensure that programs meet the minimum levels of investments to projects that benefit residents of disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households, collectively referred to as “priority populations”.
All projects counting toward the statutory investment minimums must be located within an identified community and benefit individuals living within that community, or directly benefit residents of low-income anywhere in the State. Administering agencies must determine if a project meets the criteria for providing direct, meaningful, and assured benefits to priority populations using the following evaluation approach:
Step 1: Identify the Priority Population(s). The project must be located within a community identified as disadvantaged or low-income, or directly benefit residents of a low-income household.
Step 2: Identify a Need. The project must identify an important community or household need for the priority population identified in Step 1.
Step 3: Provide a Benefit. The project must provide one of the direct, meaningful, and assured benefits listed in Step 3. The benefit must be to the priority population identified in Step 1 and must directly address the need identified in Step 2.
On
ly investments that meet these criteria will be counted toward achieving the statutory investment minimums identified for priority populations. Administering agencies can fund projects that otherwise provide meaningful benefits, but do not meet these criteria; however, those projects will not be counted toward priority population investment minimums.
Atta
chment 4: California Transportation Commission – Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Allocation Policy Resolution G-20-61
[Th
is policy is currently under review for potential revisions that will apply to allocations after the point of adoption.]
CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM ALLOCATION POLICY Resolution G-20-61 In accordance with Public Resources Code 75220(C), the California Transportation Commission (Commission) shall allocate funding to applicants pursuant to the program of projects approved by the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program. The Commission recognizes that the approved program of projects is expressed in more detail with regards to project component, phase and fiscal year of implementation in the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Allocation Plan (which is regularly updated as approved projects progress through development). These two documents are collectively referred to here as the “Program.” Allocations made by the Commission follow the timely use of funds provisions that are consistent across all funding programs under the Commission’s purview.
To provide consistency in the programming of state transportation funds, the total award to each project component should be listed in the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program in the fiscal year(s) in which the project component will be implemented. If a project is expected to require multiple contracts for any component, each contract should be programmed separately. All project allocation requests that come before the Commission must be consistent with the Program.
The following describes how the Commission intends to manage Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program allocations:
1. Allocations will be made to the full programmed amount for each project component. If a project will require multiple construction contracts, allocations will be made to the full programmed amount for each contract. The Commission will consider the allocation of funds for a project when it receives an allocation request with a recommendation from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
The recommendation should include a determination of project readiness, the availability of appropriated Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program funding, and the availability of all other committed funding. Funds allocated for project development or right-of-way costs must be expended by the end of the fiscal year of allocation plus two additional fiscal years, unless a longer time-frame is requested at the time of allocation or the Commission approves a time extension subsequent to the allocation. Allocations for award are valid for six months from the date of allocation unless otherwise indicated at the time of allocation or the Commission approves a time extension subsequent to the allocation. For funds allocated for construction, including rolling stock procurement, the implementing agency has up to 36 months after the award of a contract, to complete (accept) the contract unless a longer time-frame is requested at the time of allocation or the Commission approves a time extension subsequent to the allocation. The implementing agency must submit a final invoice to Caltrans no later than 180 days after contract acceptance.
2. The Commission will approve the allocation if the funds are available and the allocation is necessary to implement the project or project component included in CalSTA’s approved 5-Year Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program. For projects that are ready to advertise, the Commission expects Caltrans to certify that a project’s plans, specifications and estimates are complete, environmental and right-of-way clearances are secured, and all necessary permits and agreements (including railroad construction and maintenance) are executed. For the procurement of rolling stock, the Commission may consider the
exe
rcising of an option or the certification of funds for contract elements as meeting the milestone for contract award provided that the agency is under no contractual obligation to pay any funds or penalty if the option is not exercised or the funds not certified. Construction allocations for projects or project components not ready for advertisement will not be placed on the Commission’s agenda for allocation approval. In compliance with Section 21150 of the Public Resources Code, the Commission will not allocate funds for design, right-of-way, or construction prior to documentation of environmental clearance under the California Environmental Quality Act. As a matter of policy, the Commission will not allocate funds for design, right-of-way, or construction of a federally funded project prior to documentation of environmental clearance under the National Environmental Policy Act. The implementing agency must not award the contract for a project or project component until the Commission has allocated the funds for the project. Any changes to the scope of a project or project component after the allocation of funds to the project or project component must be approved in advance by the Commission.
3. CalSTA may change the timeline for the allocation of a project component based on changes in project delivery needs. These changes will be communicated in updates to the Program. The Commission may grant the extension of a deadline for award of a contract, for expenditures for project development or right-of-way, for project completion, and for project reimbursement. The Commission may grant a deadline extension if it finds that an unforeseen and extraordinary circumstance beyond the control of the agency has occurred that justifies the extension. The extension will not exceed the period of delay directly attributable to the extraordinary circumstance, and in no event will be longer than 20 months.
All requests for project delivery deadline time extensions shall follow the Caltrans time extension process in order to be included in the Commission’s agenda. The extension request should describe the specific circumstance that justifies the extension and identify the delay directly attributable to that circumstance. Caltrans will review all time extension requests and make a recommendation to the Commission for approval.
4. Caltrans is responsible for managing the cash flow needed to match the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program’s resources to projects or project components that have received Commission allocations, in accordance with the terms of CalSTA delegated authority and approval.
5. After allocation, Caltrans is responsible for managing project delivery and reimbursements in cooperation with the implementing agencies, in accordance with the terms of CalSTA delegated authority and approval.
ATTACHMENT _B_
RESOLUTION NO. 26-12
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR THE 2026 TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM (TIRCP) CYCLE 8 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE
PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC BUSES
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) administers the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), which provides competitive grant funding for capital improvements that modernize transit systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase ridership; and
WHEREAS, the TIRCP is funded through the State’s Cap-and-Invest Program and Senate Bill 1 revenues and supports projects that improve air quality, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and expand sustainable transportation options; and WHEREAS, the City of Montebello operates Montebello Bus Lines (MBL) and is committed to implementing its Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan to transition its transit fleet toward zero-emission technologies; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve regional air quality, and enhance the sustainability and reliability of Montebello Bus Lines transit services; and WHEREAS, the City of Montebello desires to submit an application to CalSTA for the 2026 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Cycle 8 Grant to support the purchase of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO HEREBY RESOLVES, FINDS, AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
APPROVES THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR THE 2026 TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM (TIRCP) CYCLE 8 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF
HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC BUSES
SECTION 1: Approvals and Certifications.
1. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the projects included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the projects; and
2. Certifies that if funding is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the projects; and
RESOLUTION NO. 26-12
3. Delegates the authority to the Director of Transportation or her designee to execute and submit the application and any required documents for the 2026 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Cycle 8 Grant; and
4. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines; and
SECTION 2: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and that the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF MARCH 2026.
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Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF MONTEBELLO )
I, Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26-12 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Montebello, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 11th day of March 2026 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of said City which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
DATE:
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
ITEM # 22
CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Raul Alvarez, City Manager
BY: David Sosnowski, Director of Recreation and Community Services
SUBJECT: APPROVE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE LOWE'S
COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM
DATE: March 11, 2026
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the submission of an application to the Lowe's Community Impact 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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the submission of an application to the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant Program. The program is accepting applications for impactful renovation projects that strengthen local resources and public spaces. Applications can request up to $300,000 per project and staff is requesting a total proposed budget of $300,000 in funding. Should the CIty be successful in receiving grant funds, staff will return to the City Council with a request to appropriate funds.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Lowe’s is aiming to enhance communities by providing funding for up to 100 charitable projects that improve community resources and spaces. They are inviting customers from across the United States to submit projects through their Community Impact Grant Program. A selection committee will select eligible community impact projects to fund for completion by nonprofits and/or government entities.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT - MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2026
The City will be applying for funding to renovate the City Park picnic shelter area. The project scope includes replacing the current picnic shade structures, picnic benches, and concrete surface. The project aims to provide the community with an updated gathering space. The project is included in the Montebello City Park Specific Plan which was developed as part of the City’s Parks Master Plan utilizing community input.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
N/A
ANALYSIS:
N/A
SUMMARY:
That the City Council approve submission of an application for the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant Program and authorize the City Manager to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit documents reasonably necessary for the completion of the awarded project.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None
ITEM # 23
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 25, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present were Mayor Tamayo, Mayor Pro Tem Romero, Councilmember Peralta, and Councilmember Melendez.
City Clerk Jimenez and City Treasurer Matanga were also present.
Councilmember Alonzo was absent.
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Manager Raul Alvarez, Assistant City Manager Angelica Palmeros, Management Analyst Samantha Nevarez, and Department Directors Kimberly Guillen, Joseph Palombi, David Sosnowski, Fire Chief Pelaez, and Police Chief Lopez were present.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman announced 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.
None
.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney shall provide a briefing on the item listed for Closed Session as follows:
Mayor Tamayo rece
ssed the meeting into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A. Rojas v. City of Montebello
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Case No. ADJ16740655
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
S. Cox v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ10983426, ADJ20098153
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Claim No: GHC0093007
Claim for Damages for Jimmy Tilmon, Jr.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation in one matter
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Tamayo reconvened the meeting at 7:05 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, City Council provided direction to special counsel, no action was taken, and nothing to further to report; Item No. 2, a briefing was provided to City Council, City Council provided direction to special counsel, no action was taken and nothing further to report; Item No. 3, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken and nothing further to report; Item No. 4, a briefing was provided to City Council, no action was taken and nothing further to report.
INVOCATION
Led by City Treasurer Matanga.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Dillinger Herrera.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
None.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
5. PRESENTATION BY THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Presented by San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments President Ed Reece.
6. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - EMILIA ALVAREZ
Presented by Mayor Tamayo.
7. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR MONTEBELLO INDIANS YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER TEAM Presented by Mayor Tamayo.
8. PROCLAMATION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM 35TH ANNIVERSARY
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Presented by Mayor Tamayo.
9. PROCLAMATION FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Presented by Mayor Tamayo.
City Manager Alvarez announced the upcoming events honoring Black History Month.
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 seven(7) 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
PUBLIC HEARING
10. INTRODUCE AND WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NOS. 2487, 2488, 2489, AND 2490, AMENDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATED TO MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS, SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS, AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-09 APPROVING THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAP CONSISTENT WITH THE MONTEBELLO 2040 GENERAL PLAN AND THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2487, amending Chapter 17.22 titled Commercial Zones Generally of the Montebello Municipal Code (“MMC”) to establish new mixed-use development standards applicable to the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and C-2 (General Commercial) zoning districts, along with related updates incorporating mixed-use development provisions into Chapter 17.22; and
2. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2488, amending Title 17 – Zoning of the MMC to establish Chapter 17.21 titled Objective Design Standards, to provide new objective design standards for residential and mixed-use development projects; and
3. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2489, amending Chapter 17.74 titled Site Plan Review of the MMC to update thresholds for when a site plan review is required, remove provisions that allow the combination of multiple discretionary entitlement approvals under a single application, and include an exception that would allow certain qualifying mixed-use or residential projects to be reviewed ministerially; and
4. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2490, approving the rezoning of certain properties to ensure consistency with the land use designations established by the Montebello 2040 General Plan and the opportunity sites identified in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029); and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 26-09 approving an amendment to the City’s Zoning Map to ensure consistency with the land use designations established by the Montebello 2040 General Plan and the opportunity sites identified in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029), and
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6. Determine and find that the proposed amendments to Title 17 of the MMC and the Zoning Map are within the scope of, and consistent with, the 2040 General Plan, for which the City Council certified a Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR”) on April 10, 2024 (State Clearinghouse No.2023050665), in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and
7. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Planning Manager Viviana Esparza, along with Assistant Planners Emilie Fernandez and Grace Hayashi, presented the item.
Mayor Tamayo opened the Public Hearing at 8:24 p.m.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged two(2) 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.
Mayor Tamayo closed the Public Hearing at 8:27 p.m.
Councilmember Melendez inquired about existing businesses within the affected area and whether, under the proposed zoning changes, they would become nonconforming uses. He asked staff to clarify how such businesses would be impacted moving forward.
Director Palombi responded that some businesses could become nonconforming, depending on their specific circumstances. He explained that if a business has an existing entitlement, it may seek discretionary approval to modify its use. However, if a nonconforming use ceases operation for more than six months and is no longer permitted under the new zoning, it would not be allowed to reestablish.
Councilmember Melendez also asked about the proposed revisions to Chapter 17.74, specifically regarding the increase to three residential units under Site Plan Review, and whether that number was established by state law.
Director Palombi asked for clarification and confirmed he was referring to the Site Plan Review standards. He explained that the three-unit threshold is a staff recommendation, based on a review of standards in surrounding cities. Staff believes the change will help streamline housing development while maintaining compliance with the objective design standards presented to the Council.
Councilmember Peralta addressed housing development and affordability within the proposed zoning updates. She emphasized the importance of incorporating affordability measures into new projects and referenced prior discussions regarding a potential citywide ordinance requiring a 20% affordable housing allocation.
She requested clarification on whether the proposed 20% affordable housing requirement in the C1 and C2 mixed-use commercial zones—tied to administrative review—functions similarly to a universal housing ordinance within designated higher-density areas.
Director Palombi explained that the provision operates as an inclusionary housing incentive, allowing qualifying projects that meet objective standards and do not require a zone change to proceed through an administrative review process. He noted that streamlining approvals helps reduce costs and supports project feasibility.
Councilmember Peralta expressed appreciation for the clarification and reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to affordability. She also supported reducing regulatory burdens for smaller-scale developments to encourage economic activity and housing production.
Additionally, she emphasized the importance of incorporating meaningful green and open space amenities in future mixed- use developments to promote community engagement and quality of life. Director Palombi confirmed that the draft ordinance includes defined open space standards within the mixed-use development requirements.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion was approved by the following vote:
MOVED: Peralta SECONDED: Romero APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, and Melendez
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
REGULAR BUSINESS
11. AWARD AGREEMENT NO. 4470 TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SB1 RUBBERIZED ASPHALT STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (CP 944)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Agreement No. 4470 to All American Asphalt for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 SB1 Rubberized Asphalt Street Enhancement Project – CP 944 as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder for the amount of Two Million, Eight-Hundred Forty-Four Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($2,844,400); and
2. Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $284,440; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk’s Office to release all-other bidder’s bonds; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement (attached hereto in substantial form) and all applicable change orders in good faith; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Public Works Deputy Director James Coiner presented the item.
Councilmember Peralta spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Peralta, seconded by Councilmember Melendez, to approve the item; the motion was approved by the following vote:
MOVED: Peralta SECONDED: Melendez APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
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, to approve Item Nos. 12-19; the motion was approved by the following vote:
MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
12. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4463 WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA FOR THE BILL OF SALE AND
RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF THE ACCELERANT DETECTION CANINE “DELTA”
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve Agreement No. 4463 with the City of South Pasadena for the Bill of Sale and Release of Liability for the transfer of ownership of the Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC) “Delta”; 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 by the following vote:
MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
13. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4464 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF MEASURE B GRANT FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. 4464 between the City of Montebello and the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services for acceptance of one-time Measure B grant funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4464 and any related documents necessary to accept the grant; and
3. Approve appropriation of grant funds by increasing appropriations by $50,000 in Account No.265-85-868- 6000.50 (Grants, Fire Department, Measure B - LA County EMS, Supplies Medical [Expenditures]) and $50,000 in Account No. 265-99-4198.29 (Grants, Misc Grants - Measure B - LA County EMS [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 by the following vote:
MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
14. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4371 WITH CEM CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE DOWNTOWN SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CP NO. 919)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4371 with the CEM Construction Corp. to extend the term of the agreement from February 13, 2026, to June 30, 2026; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable exhibits and forms that accompany the amended agreement in good faith; 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 by the following vote:
MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
15. 10-DAY REPORT ON CITY OF MONTEBELLO’S INTERIM ZONING CONTROLS FOR DATA CENTERS (URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2491 – AMENDING TITLE 17) PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(d)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive, file, and issue a 10-day report on Urgency Ordinance No. 2491 which enacted a 45-day moratorium on Data Centers, which include but are not limited to AI data enters, hyperscale data centers, or any similar data center (“Data Centers”) uses Citywide as required under Government Code Section 65858(d); and
2. Take such additional and/or related action that may be desirable.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved by the following vote:
MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF A TRAFFIC UNIT VEHICLE FOR THE MONTEBELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
USING CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX GRANT FUND PROGRAM (CTGFP)
FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve purchase of one (1) vehicle for the Montebello Police Department using California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) by utilizing the procurement exemption under Montebello Municipal Code Section 3.20.050(D); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the vehicle purchase; 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 by the following vote:
MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
17. RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FILE NO. 26-01, IN A FORM APPROVED BY
THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR LEAD-FREE HOMES LA PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) File No. 26-01; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved by the following vote:
MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
18. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 28, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; FEBRUARY 11, 2026, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved by the following vote:
MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
19. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-10 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-10 approving the Warrant Register dated February 25, 2026.
Councilmember Melendez motioned, seconded by Councilmember Peralta, to approve the item; the motion was approved by the following vote:
MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
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).
Councilmember Peralta, Mayor Pro Tem Romero, and Mayor Tamayo reported on their attendance at the Independent Cities Association Conference. They participated in various sessions focused on best practices in local government, strategies for generating revenue without raising taxes, economic development, the use of drones, cybersecurity, and in- house ambulance programs.
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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
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on March 11, 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 22, 2026, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Director of City Clerk Services
Mayor Tamayo adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 25, 2026, ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 11TH DAY OF MARCH 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.
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• CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED AGENDA
ITEM # 24
PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-11 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED MARCH 11, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 26-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO
APPROVING AND ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO HEREBY RESOLVES, FINDS, AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the reference is hereby made to that certain Register of Audited Demand No.1607, consisting of 10 pages, and including:
Warrant No.
General: Check No. 610042 through 610283
ACH No. 10271 through 10433
Successor Check No. 1544
On file in the office of the City Clerk, the same having been audited and approved by the Assistant Director of Finance as required by law.
SECTION 2. That the said City Council having examined each such demand does hereby approve and direct the payment of same, as set forth in said Register, except the following Warrant No.
______________________________
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SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and that the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 11th OF MARCH 2026.
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Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________ ________________________________ Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez -Glasman, City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 26-11
• Exhibit A – Warrant Register
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF MONTEBELLO )
I, Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby certify that th e foregoing Resolution No. 26-11 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Montebello, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 11TH day of March 2026 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full, and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of said City which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
DATE: __
Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
WARRANT # DATE AMOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION VENDOR # VENDOR NAME 10271 02/12/2026 $2,928.87 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10272 02/12/2026 $410.96 TRAINING 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10273 02/12/2026 $642.00 TRAINING 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10274 02/12/2026 $809.16 FUEL 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10275 02/12/2026 $2,198.10 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10276 02/12/2026 $69.16 FUEL 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10277 02/12/2026 $5,718.88 TRAINING 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10278 02/12/2026 $2,914.30 FUEL 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10279 02/12/2026 $4,077.37 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10280 02/12/2026 $1,585.00 RETIREMENT 3730 AT RETIREMENT SERVICES LLC 10281 02/12/2026 $918.00 OTHER GROUP INSURANCE PAYABLE 58990 VISION SERVICE PLAN 10282 02/12/2026 $4.00 OTHER GROUP INSURANCE PAYABLE 58990 VISION SERVICE PLAN 10283 02/12/2026 $380.00 OTHER GROUP INSURANCE PAYABLE 58990 VISION SERVICE PLAN 10284 02/12/2026 $1,812.60 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 269 ADVANCED ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS INC 10285 02/12/2026 $4,077.83 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENTS 2586 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 10286 02/12/2026 $1,135.19 ADVERTISING/PRINTING SERVICES 62880 AMERICAN MARKER 10287 02/12/2026 $5,828.22 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 47980 AMERICAN MOVING PARTS 10288 02/12/2026 $92,942.75 CONTRACT SERVICES 3016 ANTARES GOLF LLC 10289 02/12/2026 $961.35 ADVERTISING/PRINTING SERVICES 35980 SAEED RADMEHR 10290 02/12/2026 $818,178.00 IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDING - PAVING THE WAY 2239 CEM CONSTRUCTION CORP 10291 02/12/2026 $1,952.50 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 45170 MONTEBELLO AUTO GROUP LLC 10292 02/12/2026 $405.76 SUPPLIES 10000 CLEAN SWEEP SUPPLY CO INC 10293 02/12/2026 $9,240.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 5253 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 10294 02/12/2026 $626.72 CONTRACT SERVICES 2345 COMMERCE HOSE & INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS DBA HOSE KING 10295 02/12/2026 $348.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 3285 DIANA E RAMIREZ DBA RAPID LEGAL CENTER 10296 02/12/2026 $73,742.80 CONTRACT SERVICES 75950 FIESTA TAXI COOPERATIVE INC 10297 02/12/2026 $35.70 CONTRACT SERVICES 23660 DAIOHS USA 10298 02/12/2026 $3,885.84 CONTRACT SERVICES 71920 TOYETTA L BEUKES APNC 10299 02/12/2026 $932.78 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 1259 GRAFFITI SHIELD INC 10300 02/12/2026 $4,645.61 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 270 HARBOR DIESEL AND EQUIPMENT INC 10301 02/12/2026 $26,138.31 CONTRACT SERVICES 2793 IBE DIGITAL 10302 02/12/2026 $7,275.00 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 29680 INLAND KENWORTH INC 10303 02/12/2026 $72,828.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4830 LADAYU CONSULTING GROUP 10304 02/12/2026 $1,440.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 11070 LPM CONSULTING INC 10305 02/12/2026 $261.25 CONTRACT SERVICES 3276 MARK ROBERT LOPEZ 10306 02/12/2026 $8,730.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 19040 MUNICIPAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATORS INC 10307 02/12/2026 $38,434.03 FURNITURE & FIXTURES PURCHASES 3365 MOHAWK FACTORING LLC City of Montebello
Register of Demands No. 1607
From Payment Date 02/06/26 - To Payment Date 02/26/25
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EXHIBIT A
WARRANT # DATE AMOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION VENDOR # VENDOR NAME City of Montebello
Register of Demands No. 1607
From Payment Date 02/06/26 - To Payment Date 02/26/25
10308 02/12/2026 $853.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 19250 N/S CORPORATION 10309 02/12/2026 $2,492,316.86 VEHICLE PURCHASES 24690 NEW FLYER AMERICA (USA) INC 10310 02/12/2026 $47,539.80 CONTRACT SERVICES 42180 PCAM LLC DBA PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA 10311 02/12/2026 $326.01 UNIFORM EXPENSE 56260 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 10312 02/12/2026 $20,000.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 61050 REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS 10313 02/12/2026 $9,240.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4984 RENATO ROJAS OCAMPO DBA THEBUSDOCTOR1 LLC 10314 02/12/2026 $743.77 SUPPLIES 2686 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO 10315 02/12/2026 $43.44 SUPPLIES 31270 STARBOARD TACK SUPPLY INC 10316 02/12/2026 $461.17 SUPPLIES 3110 TOMAS ALVARADO
10317 02/12/2026 $625.00 RETIREMENT 27300 ROBERT C TUFANO 10318 02/12/2026 $1,822.68 SUPPLIES 45120 ULINE INC
10319 02/12/2026 $351.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4943 UNET DANCE STUDIO LLC 10320 02/12/2026 $3,919.43 SUPPLIES 9470 W W GRAINGER INC DBA: GRAINGER 10321 02/12/2026 $429.05 SUPPLIES 19070 WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO 10322 02/12/2026 $1,183.19 SUPPLIES 3088 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 10323 02/12/2026 $334.65 CONTRACT SERVICES 3140 WEX HEALTH INC 10324 02/12/2026 $560.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 328 WRITER ANNE COMMUNICATIONS 10325 02/12/2026 $3,274.67 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 1657 OSCAR ZAVALAS 10326 02/19/2026 $3,683.12 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10327 02/19/2026 $4,102.01 TRAINING 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10328 02/19/2026 $71,511.40 VEHICLE PURCHASES 1700 72 HOUR LLC 10329 02/19/2026 $11,467.88 SUPPLIES 2586 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 10330 02/19/2026 $3,914.40 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 47980 AMERICAN MOVING PARTS 10331 02/19/2026 $1,330.92 CONTRACT SERVICES 2889 COMLOCK SECURITY GROUP INC 10332 02/19/2026 $4,581.53 CONTRACT SERVICES 43860 MYERS & SONS HI-WAY SAFETY INC 10333 02/19/2026 $480.34 SUPPLIES 26670 LIFE-ASSIST INC 10334 02/19/2026 $2,800.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 1585 DR ANGELICA LOZA-GOMEZ MD PC 10335 02/19/2026 $2,555.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 3489 MARK THOMAS & COMPANY INC 10336 02/19/2026 $298.60 UNIFORM EXPENSE 56260 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 10337 02/19/2026 $2,181.70 SUPPLIES 2686 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO 10338 02/19/2026 $5,000.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4195 MONTEBELLO ASHIYA SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION 10339 02/19/2026 $1,881.76 SUPPLIES 31270 STARBOARD TACK SUPPLY INC 10340 02/19/2026 $795.20 SUPPLIES 3110 TOMAS ALVARADO
10341 02/19/2026 $59,671.40 IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDING - PAVING THE WAY 5014 TORO ENTERPRISES INC. 10342 02/19/2026 $355.28 CONTRACT SERVICES 57140 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SOUTHERN CA 10343 02/19/2026 $2,986.70 UNIFORM EXPENSE 3066 V & V MANUFACTURING INC 10344 02/19/2026 $230.05 SUPPLIES 19070 WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO 10345 02/19/2026 $4,785.62 SUPPLIES 3088 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 2
EXHIBIT A
WARRANT # DATE AMOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION VENDOR # VENDOR NAME City of Montebello
Register of Demands No. 1607
From Payment Date 02/06/26 - To Payment Date 02/26/25
10346 02/19/2026 $429.97 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 1657 OSCAR ZAVALAS 10347 02/26/2026 $721.99 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENTS 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10348 02/26/2026 $1,611.76 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10349 02/26/2026 $274.00 TRAINING 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10350 02/26/2026 $5,547.56 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10351 02/26/2026 $535.26 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10352 02/26/2026 $1,628.70 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10353 02/26/2026 $427.89 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10354 02/26/2026 $909.32 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10355 02/26/2026 $2,424.84 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10356 02/26/2026 $867.70 TRAINING 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10357 02/26/2026 $800.96 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10358 02/26/2026 $3,067.35 TRAINING 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10359 02/26/2026 $4,858.63 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10360 02/26/2026 $494.04 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10361 02/26/2026 $4,432.34 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10362 02/26/2026 $1,478.45 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10363 02/26/2026 $4,540.42 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10364 02/26/2026 $739.75 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10365 02/26/2026 $3,721.38 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10366 02/26/2026 $464.34 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10367 02/26/2026 $2,608.28 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10368 02/26/2026 $1,326.53 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10369 02/26/2026 $3,642.00 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10370 02/26/2026 $512.00 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10371 02/26/2026 $57.27 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10372 02/26/2026 $12.00 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 3163 BANK OF AMERICA 10373 02/26/2026 $281.89 SUPPLIES 3163 BANK OF AMERICA
10374 02/26/2026 $2,300.34 RETIREMENT 58990 VISION SERVICE PLAN 10375 02/26/2026 $4,278.55 FRINGE BENEFITS 58990 VISION SERVICE PLAN 10376 02/26/2026 $643,880.83 PERS GROUP INSURANCE PAYABLE 17 CAL PERS 10377 02/26/2026 $490,889.42 PENSION/RETIREMENT PAYABLE 17 CAL PERS 10378 02/26/2026 $4,500.00 PENSION/RETIREMENT PAYABLE 17 CAL PERS 10379 02/26/2026 $494,169.08 PENSION/RETIREMENT PAYABLE 17 CAL PERS 10380 02/26/2026 $600.00 PENSION/RETIREMENT PAYABLE 17 CAL PERS 10381 02/26/2026 $489,882.73 PENSION/RETIREMENT PAYABLE 17 CAL PERS 10382 02/26/2026 $488,687.28 PENSION/RETIREMENT PAYABLE 17 CAL PERS 10383 02/26/2026 $506,017.16 PENSION/RETIREMENT PAYABLE 17 CAL PERS 3
EXHIBIT A
WARRANT # DATE AMOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION VENDOR # VENDOR NAME City of Montebello
Register of Demands No. 1607
From Payment Date 02/06/26 - To Payment Date 02/26/25
10384 02/26/2026 $501,972.84 PENSION/RETIREMENT PAYABLE 17 CAL PERS 10385 02/26/2026 $65,434.33 CONTRACT SERVICES 16120 ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN 10386 02/26/2026 $1,898.21 SUPPLIES 2586 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 10387 02/26/2026 $1,923.63 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 47980 AMERICAN MOVING PARTS 10388 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 289 ANDREA ANDRADE 10389 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 61470 ERIKA L ANDRADE 10390 02/26/2026 $83,821.37 CONTRACT SERVICES 3016 ANTARES GOLF LLC 10391 02/26/2026 $322.15 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 4875 MONICA BROWN 10392 02/26/2026 $1,203.84 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 45170 MONTEBELLO AUTO GROUP LLC 10393 02/26/2026 $230.35 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 2345 COMMERCE HOSE & INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS DBA HOSE KING 10394 02/26/2026 $5,544.53 CONTRACT SERVICES 2624 CRAFCO INC 10395 02/26/2026 $1,506.93 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 70920 DECALS BY DESIGN INC 10396 02/26/2026 $6,676.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 371 FLO-SERVICES INC 10397 02/26/2026 $414.28 CONTRACT SERVICES 4899 MICHAEL D FUERTE SR DBA MONTEBELLO SPEAKER REPAIR 10398 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 3706 ALEX GILLMAN 10399 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 3681 LIZETTE GUERRERO 10400 02/26/2026 $428.44 SUPPLIES 2059 HASA INC
10401 02/26/2026 $239.87 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 270 HARBOR DIESEL AND EQUIPMENT INC 10402 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 4280 NADINE HERNANDEZ 10403 02/26/2026 $5,246.66 CONTRACT SERVICES 43860 MYERS & SONS HI-WAY SAFETY INC 10404 02/26/2026 $246.25 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 29680 INLAND KENWORTH INC 10405 02/26/2026 $51,300.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 5160 J & A ENGINEERING CORPORATION 10406 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 3707 KEVORK KALAYCI 10407 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 4439 DANESSA DANETTE LLANES 10408 02/26/2026 $460.00 EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT 1246 JESUS J MACIAS 10409 02/26/2026 $5,051.21 CONTRACT SERVICES 26880 SEBASTIAN WATERWORKS INC 10410 02/26/2026 $4,572.21 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 1385 MUNCIE RECLAMATION AND SUPPLY COMPANY 10411 02/26/2026 $1,345.03 CONTRACT SERVICES 19250 N/S CORPORATION 10412 02/26/2026 $576.60 CONTRACT SERVICES 53120 NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS 10413 02/26/2026 $170,772.18 CONTRACT SERVICES 35250 NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 10414 02/26/2026 $30.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 2203 SAMANTHA NEVAREZ 10415 02/26/2026 $266,141.82 CONTRACT SERVICES 2940 OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC 10416 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 138 BRIANNON PADILLA 10417 02/26/2026 $3,424.01 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENTS 54240 PDQ ENTERPRISES INC 10418 02/26/2026 $20.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 3198 SUSAN PEEBLES 10419 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 4327 ROSEMARY PERICH 10420 02/26/2026 $659.90 UNIFORM EXPENSE 56260 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 10421 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 3712 MATTHEW ROBERT RAMOS 4
EXHIBIT A
WARRANT # DATE AMOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION VENDOR # VENDOR NAME City of Montebello
Register of Demands No. 1607
From Payment Date 02/06/26 - To Payment Date 02/26/25
10422 02/26/2026 $7,700.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4984 RENATO ROJAS OCAMPO DBA THEBUSDOCTOR1 LLC 10423 02/26/2026 $188.10 ADVERTISING/PRINTING SERVICES 2594 THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES CORP 10424 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 69960 NICOLE I SAUCEDO 10425 02/26/2026 $506.66 SUPPLIES 2686 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO 10426 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 3001 MICHAEL SOLORZA 10427 02/26/2026 $2,157.71 SUPPLIES 31270 STARBOARD TACK SUPPLY INC 10428 02/26/2026 $40.00 CARPOOL INCENTIVE 3053 MICHAEL TELLES 10429 02/26/2026 $294.59 SUPPLIES 45120 ULINE INC
10430 02/26/2026 $99,296.80 CONTRACT SERVICES 4841 VOLTAIRE ENGINEERING INC 10431 02/26/2026 $3,017.29 SUPPLIES 9470 W W GRAINGER INC DBA: GRAINGER 10432 02/26/2026 $734.01 SUPPLIES 19070 WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO 10433 02/26/2026 $1,840.83 SUPPLIES 3088 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY ACH TOTAL $8,438,491.31
610042 02/12/2026 $9,874.74 CONTRACT SERVICES 4686 A.O. REED & CO LLC 610043 02/12/2026 $2,840.75 SUPPLIES 1670 ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS 610044 02/12/2026 $1,200.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 5341 MANPOWER COMPLIANCE SERVICES, LLC DBA SALMON & SCHROEDER TANK 610045 02/12/2026 $2,344.89 UTILITY SERVICES 39550 AT&T 610046 02/12/2026 $4.46 UTILITY SERVICES 39550 AT&T
610047 02/12/2026 $55.00 UTILITY SERVICES 1732 AT&T CORP 610048 02/12/2026 $6.08 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 74990 AUTOZONE INC 610049 02/12/2026 $48,131.39 IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDING - PAVING THE WAY 4831 BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD 610050 02/12/2026 $661.00 CONTRACTORS 5339 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR 610051 02/12/2026 $605.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 5108 CALIFORNIA ASBESTOS CONSULTANTS 610052 02/12/2026 $16,000.00 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 32970 CALIFORNIA TRANSIT ASSOCIATION 610053 02/12/2026 $8,165.76 UTILITY SERVICES 47580 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY 610054 02/12/2026 $856.73 TRAINING 3173 HERMES CARBAJAL 610055 02/12/2026 $82,101.29 VEHICLE PURCHASES 5115 CART MART INC. 610056 02/12/2026 $5,750.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 5225 CBJ, LP DBA LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL 610057 02/12/2026 $181.25 UTILITY SERVICES 55830 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 610058 02/12/2026 $1,100.66 UTILITY SERVICES 55830 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 610059 02/12/2026 $7,128.03 UTILITY SERVICES 55830 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 610060 02/12/2026 $623.82 SAFETY PROGRAM 1294 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2 610061 02/12/2026 $899.46 CONTRACT SERVICES 36870 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 610062 02/12/2026 $124.11 CONTRACT SERVICES 36870 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 610063 02/12/2026 $2,127.00 RETIREMENT 3128 CITY OF BELL GARDENS 610064 02/12/2026 $1,810.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 3204 COASTAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL GROUP 610065 02/12/2026 $473.00 TRAINING 5282 BRANDON CONTRERAS 5
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WARRANT # DATE AMOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION VENDOR # VENDOR NAME City of Montebello
Register of Demands No. 1607
From Payment Date 02/06/26 - To Payment Date 02/26/25
610066 02/12/2026 $688.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4174 COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION INC 610067 02/12/2026 $320.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 8440 MARCOS CUELLAR 610068 02/12/2026 $8,495.70 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 950 CUMMINS INC 610069 02/12/2026 $40,315.93 CONTRACT SERVICES 4846 CWE 610070 02/12/2026 $7,397.57 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 4419 DARTCO TRANSMISSION SALES & SERVICES INC 610071 02/12/2026 $514.34 TRAINING 4736 JOE DE LA TORRE 610072 02/12/2026 $130.05 UTILITY SERVICES 4829 DISH NETWORK LLC 610073 02/12/2026 $47,500.00 IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDING 5206 ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC. 610074 02/12/2026 $49,995.00 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENTS 5257 ELERTS CORPORATION 610075 02/12/2026 $672.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4590 ERICK MORENO DBA IMPRESSIVE PRINTS 610076 02/12/2026 $2,167.76 CONTRACT SERVICES 3982 EVERNOTH CARE SOLUTIONS, INC 610077 02/12/2026 $34,953.88 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENTS 4835 FASTER ASSET SOLUTIONS 610078 02/12/2026 $402.00 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 4447 YVETTE FERNANDEZ 610079 02/12/2026 $3,099.40 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 38020 FLEET PRIDE INC 610080 02/12/2026 $18,032.44 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 5150 FULLER TRUCK ACCESSORIES 610081 02/12/2026 $7,668.33 CONTRACT SERVICES 4591 GEORGE HILLS COMPANY 610082 02/12/2026 $2,994.58 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 33720 GILLIG LLC 610083 02/12/2026 $138.89 SUPPLIES 455 GOLDEN STATE FASTENERS & SUPPLY INC 610084 02/12/2026 $401.92 CONTRACT SERVICES 3036 HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC 610085 02/12/2026 $1,500.00 EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT 3542 GUADALUPE HERNANDEZ 610086 02/12/2026 $2,975.73 CDBG - HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER 1122 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER 610087 02/12/2026 $10,200.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 5289 INSIGHT STRATEGIES, INC. 610088 02/12/2026 $1,784.81 CONTRACT SERVICES 993 IVA SOLUTIONS INC 610089 02/12/2026 $277.83 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 4484 JOSE CAMACHO DBA JOE'S AUTO UPHOLSTERY 610090 02/12/2026 $570.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4198 KEEN LOS ANGELES 610091 02/12/2026 $7,879.99 IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDING 3716 KOA CORPORATION 610092 02/12/2026 $49,945.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 5269 L. BARRIOS & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA STI SPORTS TURF INNOVATIONS 610093 02/12/2026 $4,572.95 CONTRACT SERVICES 5065 LAW OFFICES OF ANGEL HO INC. 610094 02/12/2026 $1,993.91 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 20620 LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS LLC 610095 02/12/2026 $436.50 CONTRACT SERVICES 41180 MANUEL NUNEZ 610096 02/12/2026 $795.75 CONTRACT SERVICES 40850 MARIA E CASAS 610097 02/12/2026 $1,343.53 SUPPLIES 5299 MEISTER SEALCOAT & SUPPLIES, LLC DBA SEALMASTER 610098 02/12/2026 $875.03 EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT 5342 ERWIN MELESIO 610099 02/12/2026 $300.00 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 31790 MIGUEL ZAVALA DBA MZ AUTO GLASS 610100 02/12/2026 $404.00 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 5231 STEVEN MINNIG 610101 02/12/2026 $185.18 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 2480 SOCAL AUTO & TRUCK PARTS INC 610102 02/12/2026 $985.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 26370 NAVARROS TOWING SERVICE 610103 02/12/2026 $151.32 SUPPLIES 15620 OFFICE DEPOT INC 6
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WARRANT # DATE AMOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION VENDOR # VENDOR NAME City of Montebello
Register of Demands No. 1607
From Payment Date 02/06/26 - To Payment Date 02/26/25
610104 02/12/2026 $500.00 TRAINING 4847 CHRISTOPHER ORLOWOSKY 610105 02/12/2026 $4,992.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4266 PARENT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IN 610106 02/12/2026 $551.66 RETIREMENT 42490 LINDA PAYAN
610107 02/12/2026 $8,265.75 CONTRACT SERVICES 5019 POWERSCHOOL HOLDINGS LLC 610108 02/12/2026 $3,093.33 CONTRACT SERVICES 3279 PROCURE AMERICA LLC 610109 02/12/2026 $10,324.46 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 43510 QUIET CANNON MONTEBELLO INC 610110 02/12/2026 $1,401.83 TRAINING 51460 RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE 610111 02/12/2026 $292.50 CONTRACT SERVICES 4952 DEBORAH LYNN RIVERA 610112 02/12/2026 $1,627.41 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/EXPENSES 3095 RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA INC 610113 02/12/2026 $1,503.01 UTILITY SERVICES 14730 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO 610114 02/12/2026 $1,385.00 CONTRACT SERVICES 4173 SHIELD PEST MANAGEMENT LLC 610115 02/12/2026 $402.00 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 3161 DANIEL SIFUENTES 610116 02/12/2026 $1,456.46 SUPPLIES 1980 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC 610117 02/12/2026 $694.00 CONTRACTORS 5343 EMILIO SOTO
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