CITY OF MONTEBELLO
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 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 6:01 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, Records Coordinator Alejandro Rodarte, 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 6:02 p.m. to consider the following Closed Session items:
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 59456.9(d)(4)
Consideration of initiation of litigation in one matter
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
T. Gomez v. City of Montebello
Case No. ADJ18947629, ADJ18947625
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Michael Chee v. City of Montebello
Case No. 24STCV01736
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Tamayo reconvened the meeting at 7:02 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, direction was provided to the City Manager and City Attorney, no action was taken, and nothing to further to report; Item No. 2, direction was provided to the 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.
INVOCATION
Led by City Treasurer Matanga.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Future Leaders of Montebell
o, Katalina and Mary Patrick.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
City Manager Alvarez stated that Item No. 5 will be moved to a future meeting.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
4. ATHENS SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
5. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR SCHURR HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
6. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION CELEBRATING CAL WATER'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
7. ADVENTIST WHITE MEMORIAL MONTEBELLO UPDATE/ INTRODUCTION TO NEW HOSPITAL
PRESIDENT, DANIEL FONTOURA
Daniel Fontoura, Preside
nt of the Adventist White Memorial Montebello presented the item.
8. ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS' WHITTIER DAM PROJECT UPDATE
Aaron Smith from the Army Corp of Engineers' presented the item.
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9. PROCLAMATION FOR LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
10. PROCLAMATION FOR JUNETEENTH
Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
11. PROCLAMATION FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
12. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL SCLERODERMA AWARENESS MONTH Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
13. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Mayor Tamayo presented the item.
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 C
ity 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
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
14. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 26-41 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating and capital budgets for all funds; and,
2. Approve Resolution No. 26-42 adopting the compensation plan, table of organization and salary matrix for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and,
3. Approve Resolution No. 26-43 establishing a Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropriations limit per Government Code Section 7190 (Gann Limit); and,
4. Approve necessary amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget as outlined in Attachment F; and,
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Michael Solorza, Director of Finance
, presented the item.
The City Clerk’s Office acknowledged one(1) member of the public wishing to address the City Council. The speaker was provided three minutes to address the City Council and said the speaker's card is on file at the City Clerk’s office.
Councilmember Peralta inquired about the availability of uncommitted funds.
City Manager Alvarez stated that staff would review the information and provide an update at a future meeting.
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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, 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. 15-26; 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: Non
e
ABSENT: Alon
zo
15. AUTHORIZE INCREASING THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT ON THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH LIFE-ASSIST, INC. FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize increasing the not-to-exceed amount on the blanket purchase order with Life-Assist, Inc. by $25,000 for emergency medical supplies; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing appropriations by $25,000 in Account No. 100-85- 860-6000.50 (General Fund, Fire, Suppression, Supplies-Medical); 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
16. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-35 APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROJECT LIST FOR SENATE BILL 1 / ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB1/RMRA) FUNDED PROJECTS June 10, 2026: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 10
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-35 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 project list for Senate Bill 1/Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 funded projects; and
2. Authorize staff to submit the resolution and project list to the California Transportation Commission (CTC); 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. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4313 WITH WEST AND ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4313 between the City of Montebello and West and Associates for a one (1) year extension to June 30, 2027 and increase the not-to-exceed amount from $114,800 to $145,300; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City; 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
18. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4000 WITH LOCHNER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4000 between the City of Montebello and Lochner, formally known as KOA, for a One (1) Year Extension; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City; 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:
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MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
19. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4513 TO J&S STRIPING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE
PROVISION OF CITYWIDE STRIPING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4513 to J&S Striping Company, Inc. for the provision of Citywide street striping, pavement marking, and roadway legend services in a not-to-exceed amount of $650,000 per year; 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
20. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) PROGRAM FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize submission of an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program for the purchase of fire department equipment; 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
21. ACCEPTANCE OF STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT FUNDING AND APPROVAL OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT NO. 4424 WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES June 10, 2026: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 10
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the use of grant funding awarded from the U.S.Department of Homeland Security, State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) in the amount of $50,000; and
2. Approve purchase of one (1) vehicle utilizing the 2024 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant funding; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Subrecipient Agreement No. 4424 between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Montebello; 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
22. AUTHORIZE INCREASING THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT ON THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH
GRAINGER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize increasing the not to exceed amount on the existing blanket Purchase Order with Grainger by $10,000; 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
23. ACCEPTANCE OF BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA), PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST
PARTNERSHIP (BVP) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the use of funding awarded to the Police Department by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) grant program in the amount of $7,295; 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:
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MOVED: Melendez SECONDED: Peralta APPROVED: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Tamayo, Peralta, Romero, Melendez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Alonzo
24. ANNUAL APPROVAL OF CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-44 approving the Investment Policy Statement for the City and Successor Agency as required by Government Code Section 53601 et al; 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: Non
e
ABSENT: Alon
zo
25. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 27, 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: Non
e
ABSENT: Alon
zo
26. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-38 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JUNE 10, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-38 approving the Warrant Register dated June 10, 2026.
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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
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.
• Ric Alonzo, Councilmember
• Danielle Romero, Mayor Pro Tem
• Scarlet Peralta, Councilmember
• Salvador Melendez, Councilmember
• Georgina Tamayo, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION
- CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Montebello will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., which can be live- June 10, 2026: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 10
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, June 7, 2026, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Director of City Clerk Services
Mayor Tamayo adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
THE MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2026, ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 24TH DAY OF JUNE 2026.
EXHIBIT - CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED AGENDA
Please note, the attached exhibit is a draft version that is to be used for reference purposes only; agenda items, information, and dates are subject to change. The exhibit will be placed at the end of the Agenda Packet.
• CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED AGENDA