CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 WEST BEVERLY BOULEVARD
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
Danielle Romero, Mayor Pro Tem
Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
CITY MANAGER
Raul Alvarez
CITY TREASURER
David Matanga
CITY ATTORNEY
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman
CITY CLERK
Christopher Jimenez
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Assistant City Manager
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Director of City Clerk Services
Director of Finance
Director of Human Resources
Director of Planning/Community Development
Director of Public Works
Director of Recreation and Community Services
Director of Transportation
Angelica Palmeros
Fernando Pelaez
Luis Lopez
Kimberly Guillen
Michael Solorza
Ramon Figueroa
Joseph Palombi
Cesar Roldan
David Sosnowski
John Soria
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NOTICES
This City Council Meeting ("Council") will be held in person and will meet at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, California. The meeting will be live streamed and can be watched on the City’s website and YouTube Channel via the following link: https://www.montebelloca.gov, and may also be viewed on Spectrum Public Access Channel 3 for all Spectrum cable subscribers.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) any person with a disability who requires special accommodations in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Administration Office at (323) 887-1437 Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please call 48 hours prior to the meeting to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II 1203). If you require translation services, please contact the City Clerk’s office 72 hours before this meeting. Si necesita servicios de traducción, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal 72 horas antes de esta reunión. 如果您需要翻译服务，请在会议前 72 小时联系市书记员办公室.
RULES OF DECORUM:
Pursuant to Section 54957.95 of the Government Code, the presiding member of the legislative body conducting a meeting, or their designee, is authorized to remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting.
Any such removal will be preceded by a warning to the disruptive individual by the presiding member of the legislative body or their designee that the individual’s behavior is disrupting the meeting and that the individual’s failure to promptly cease their disruptive behavior may result in their removal.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
In-Person: For those interested in participating during the Public Comment period(s) or public testimony period for Public Hearings of the City Council meetings, you may address the City Council in person only the day of the meeting.
Speakers will be required to fill out a speaker card provided at the door and submit it to City Clerk staff prior to each Public Comment announcement period. Staff will number and call each speaker card in the order received. Closed Session begins at 6:00 p.m. and Regular Session immediately thereafter; if there is no Closed Session, Regular Session will begin at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA MATERIALS: The agenda and/or agenda packet are available for public inspection at City’s website at:
Agendas, Minutes, and Videos,
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IN CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS, PLEASE TURN OFF, OR MUTE, ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, the public may submit a speaker card to the City Clerk staff for Closed Session items, prior to the beginning of this statement. Speakers will be called in the order received. Please be aware that the maximum time allotted for members of the public to speak on Closed Session items shall not exceed three (3) minutes per person. State Law prohibits the City Council from taking action or entertaining extended discussion on a topic not listed on the agenda. Please show courtesy to others and direct all of your comments to the Mayor and City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney shall provide a briefing on the item listed for Closed Session as follows:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure in two cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Maria Concepcion Sanchez v. City of Montebello, et al.
Case No.: 24STCV22807
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
4. PROCLAMATION FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
5. PROCLAMATION FOR ARMENIAN HISTORY MONTH
6. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
7. PROCLAMATION FOR INVINCIBLE DAY
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.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
REGULAR BUSINESS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine. Any items a member wishes to discuss, including any items the public submitted speaker cards for, should be designated at this time. All other items may be approved in a single motion. Such approval will also waive the reading of any Ordinance.
8. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Proclamation declaring April as National Volunteer Month.
9. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NOS. 26-24 AND 26-25 APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF REGULARLY
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND HOLIDAY CLOSURES OF CITY HALL AND RELATED
ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-24, approving the cancellation of regularly scheduled City Council meetings on July 8, 2026; July 22, 2026; November 11, 2026; November 25, 2026; and December 23, 2026; and April 8, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 5 of 7
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-25, approving the closure of City Hall and the Recreation and Community Services on Wednesday, November 25, at 1:00 p.m.; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-22 DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO LEVY FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE NATASHA LANE SEWER AND STORM WATER PUMP STATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2005-2
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-22 (Attachment A) establishing the City's intention to increase the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Levy of Annual Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Stations Assessment District No. 2005-2; and
2. Authorize the City to order the preparation and filing of an Engineer's Report; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. APPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQual) NO. 26-03 TO SOLICIT STATEMENT OF
QUALIFICATIONS FOR LABOR COMPLIANCE AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQual No. 26-03) to solicit statement of qualifications from qualified firms for on-call labor compliance and program administration support services; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. APPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 26-04 TO SOLICIT STATEMENT OF
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MATERIAL TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQual No. 26-04) to solicit statement of qualifications from qualified firms for on-call material testing and special inspection services; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4282 WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. TO
MODIFY THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4282 with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. to modify the compensation structure from a monthly services rate to a project-based rate; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4282 with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR CHET HOLIFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT (CP 945) IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACT SECTION 22038(A)(1) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED
WITH READVERTISING AND REBIDDING THE PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Reject all bids received for the Chet Holifield Community Garden Project (CP 945) in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22038(a)(1); and
2. Authorize staff to refine the project plans and specifications and re-advertise the Notice Inviting Bid in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22038(a)(1); and
3. Authorize the City Clerk’s office to release bidders’ bonds; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 25, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
16. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-23 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED APRIL 08, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-23 approving the Warrant Register dated April 08, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CONTINUED
AB 1234 TRAVEL REPORTS
Members will provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency as required by Government Code Section 53232.3(d).
COUNCIL/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
• Danielle Romero, Mayor Pro Tem
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
1. Seek consensus to ask staff to explore the feasibility of adding uplighting to City Hall to enhance visibility and civic pride and report back with recommendations.
CLOSED SESSION - CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on April 22, 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 April 8, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 7 of 7
been posted on or before Sunday, April 5, 2026, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Director of City Clerk Services
EXHIBIT - CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED AGENDA
Please note, the attached exhibit is a draft version that is to be used for reference purposes only; agenda items, information, and dates are subject to change. The exhibit will be placed at the end of the Agenda Packet.
• CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED AGENDA