CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 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, Councilmember Alonzo, and Councilmember Melendez. City Clerk Jimenez and City Treasurer Matanga were also present.
City Attorney Arnold Alvarez -Glasman, City Manager Raul Alvarez, Assistant City Manager Angelica Palmeros, Management Analyst Samantha Nevarez, and Department Directors Kimberly Guillen, Michael Solorza, Joseph Palombi, Ramon Figueroa, John Soria, David Sosnowski, Cesar Roldan, Fire Chief Pelaez, and Police Chief Lopez were present.
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 recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure in two cases
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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
Mayor Tamayo reconvened the meeting at 7:08 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, no action was taken, and nothing to further to report; Item No. 2, a briefing was provided to City Council, direction was provided to the City Attorney's Office, no action was taken, and nothing further to report.
INVOCATION
Led by City Treasurer Matanga.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Kadence Fierro.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
None.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Led by Mayor Tamayo.
4. PROCLAMATION FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Led by Mayor Tamayo.
5. PROCLAMATION FOR ARMENIAN HISTORY MONTH
Led by Mayor Tamayo.
6. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
Led by Mayor Tamayo.
7. PROCLAMATION FOR INVINCIBLE DAY
Led by Mayor Tamayo.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES)
At this time, the public may submit speaker card(s) to the City Clerk staff, for both agenda and non-agenda items, prior to the beginning of this statement; Public Hearing items do not require a speaker card.
The City Council will address non-agenda items during this section and speakers will be called in the order received. Those persons not accommodated during this 30- minute period will have an opportunity to speak under “Public Comments – Continued”, after all scheduled matters have been considered. Public Hearing, Regular Business and/or Consent Calendar items will be addressed at the time that matter of business is heard, in the order received.
Please be aware that the maximum time allotted for members of the public to speak shall not exceed three (3) minutes per speaker. State Law prohibits the City Council from taking action or entertaining extended discussion on a topic not listed on the agenda. Please show courtesy to others and direct all of your comments to the Mayor and City Council.
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The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged twelve (12) members of the public wishing to address the City Council. Speakers were provided three minutes to address the City Council, and said speaker cards are on file at the City Clerk’s office.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS - 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.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, that Item No’s. 8- 16, be approved; the motion passed unanimously.
8. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Proclamation declaring April as National Volunteer Month.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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
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.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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:
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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.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
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.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 25, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
16. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-23 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED APRIL 08, 2026
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-23 approving the Warrant Register dated April 08, 2026.
Councilmember Peralta motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Romero, to approve the item; the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CONTINUED
AB 1234 TRAVEL REPORTS
Members will provide a brief report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency as required by Government Code Section 53232.3(d).
None.
COUNCIL/AGENCY ORALS
Announcements and requests for future agenda items.
• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
• Danielle Romero, Mayor Pro Tem
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
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.
1. City Manager Alvarez informed the City Council that staff would review the matter and report back.
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 THE MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2026, ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 23RD DAY OF APRIL 2026.
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been posted on or before Sunday, April 5, 2026, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Director of City Clerk Services
Mayor Tamayo adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
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