CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 AT 7:00 PM
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION FOR
MAYOR PRO TEM ROMERO:
6131 WEST SEEGER COURT
VISALIA, CA 93277
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. Regular Session will begin at 7:00 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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THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 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 - NONE
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - NONE
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE - KALINA FIERRO, YOUTH AND EDUCATION COMMISSIONER
2. SCHURR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSIT CLUB PRESENTATION AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 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
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PUBLIC HEARING
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-39 CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026–27 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL NATASHA LANE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 AND LEVYING SUCH
ASSESSMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 26-39 (Attachment A) confirming the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Engineer’s Report (Attachment B) for the Annual Natasha Lane Landscape Assessment District No. 2005-1; and
2. Authorize the Levying of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Assessments; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-40 CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE NATASHA LANE SEWER AND STORM WATER PUMP STATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 AND
LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON ASSESSABLE LOTS AND PARCELS OF LAND IN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 annual levy of assessments for the Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Assessment District No. 2005-2; and
2. Receive and tabulate all assessment ballots submitted pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218);
3. Determine whether a majority protest exists; and
4. If no majority protest exists, adopt Resolution No. 26-40 (Attachment A) confirming the Engineer's Report and levying assessments on assessable lots and parcels of land within the Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Assessment District No. 2005-2 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; or
5. If a majority protest exists, adopt Resolution No. 26-40 (Attachment B – Alternate Resolution) confirming the Engineer's Report and levying assessments on assessable lots and parcels of land within the Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Assessment District No. 2005-2 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the same amounts and in the same levels as approved and assessed for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
6. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
REGULAR BUSINESS
5. APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO
AND PRIMESTOR DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN
MONTEBELLO PROPERTIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (“ENA”) between the City of Montebello and Primestor Development, LLC for the evaluation and potential redevelopment of Downtown Montebello properties; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the ENA and any non-substantive administrative modifications approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
6. APPROVE A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE MONTEBELLO
ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD) TO SUPPORT PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-46 declaring the City Council’s intention to establish the Montebello Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.50 et seq.; and
2. Establish the proposed boundaries of the Montebello EIFD, as described in the Resolution and accompanying map; and
3. Designate the City Council as the Public Financing Authority (PFA) for purposes of governing the EIFD, consistent with applicable State law; and
4. Direct staff and the City’s consultants to prepare an Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) identifying eligible public infrastructure improvements, facilities, and financing mechanisms within the EIFD; and
5. Set a public hearing date and direct staff to provide all required notices and undertake all actions necessary to continue the EIFD formation process in accordance with State law; and
6. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take such additional actions and execute any documents necessary to implement the City Council’s direction regarding the establishment of the Montebello EIFD; and
7. Take such additional and/or related action that may be desirable.
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-52 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE MONTEBELLO POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-52 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and the Montebello Police Management Association (MPMA); and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
8. ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2495 ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON SENATE BILL 79 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed Urgency Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308; and
2. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2495 by a four-fifths vote, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, establishing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of certain transit- oriented development applications within the Washington Boulevard Transit-Oriented Development Specific Plan Area; and
3. Take such additional and/or related action that may be desirable.
9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-49, DISRUPTION POLICY AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-50, PUBLIC POSTING
BOARD POLICY / MEETING OUTREACH ENACTING BROWN ACT UPDATES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 707
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-49, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Montebello adopting Policy No. 26-01, Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings, in compliance with Senate Bill 707; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-50, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Montebello adopting Policy No. 26-02, Public Agenda Translation Posting Board Policy, in compliance with Senate Bill 707; and
3. Receive and file the City Clerk's update regarding implementation of additional Senate Bill 707 requirements, including agenda translation services through Doc Access, public outreach efforts through the Montebello Newsletter, and the establishment of a public agenda translation posting board; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-48 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2024 - 2027 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE MONTEBELLO POLICE OFFICERS’ June 24, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 6 of 11
ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-48 approving an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and Montebello Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, to approve the revised MOU Exhibit A; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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.
11. AUTHORIZE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 26-16 FOR RED LIGHT CAMERA SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-16 for red-light camera services; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. AUTHORIZE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 26-08 FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-08 for crossing guard services: and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ONE (1) HYBRID VEHICLE FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
AND SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (AQMD) FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of one (1) Ford E-Transit Cargo Van and one (1) Ford F-150 Hybrid for the Public Works Department utilizing Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) funds; and
2. Approve the purchase of one (1) Ford E-Transit Cargo Van through State of California Statewide Contract #1-22-23-20 with National Auto Fleet Group as allowed by Montebello Municipal Code Chapter
3.20.050(F) – Cooperative Purchases; and
3. Approve the purchase of one (1) Ford F-150 Hybrid through Sourcewell Contract #081325-NAF with National Auto Fleet Group as allowed by Montebello Municipal Code Chapter 3.20.050(F) – Cooperative Purchases; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the purchase of the vehicles; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. ADOPT SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM REPORTING POLICY AND PROCEDURES AS A CONDITION
TO RECEIVE MEASURE W FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the Safe, Clean Water Program reporting policy and procedures as a condition to receive Measure W funding; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. APPROVE AGREEMENT NOS. 4530, 4531 AND 4532 WITH AVANT GARDE CORPORATION, DCCM INFRASTRUCTURE INC., AND CUMMING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR LABOR
COMPLIANCE AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Service Agreement No. 4530 (Attachment A) with Avant Garde Corp. for labor compliance and program administration support services for the not-to- exceed annual amount of one hundred and fifty thousand ($150,000); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Service Agreement No. 4531 (Attachment B) with DCCM Infrastructure, Inc. for labor compliance and program administration support services for the not- to-exceed annual amount of one hundred thousand ($100,000); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Service Agreement No. 4532 (Attachment C) with Cumming Construction Management Inc. for labor compliance and program administration support services for the not-to-exceed annual amount of seventy-five thousand ($75,000); and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. APPROVE AGREEMENT NOS. 4533, 4534 AND 4535 WITH G3 QUALITY, THE CONVERSE PROFESSIONAL
GROUP AND PA & ASSOCIATES FOR MATERIAL TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 4533 with G3 Quality, Inc. (Attachment A) for on-call material testing and special inspection services for the not-to-exceed annual amount of one hundred thousand ($100,000); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 4534 with Converse Professional Group (Attachment B) for on-call material testing and special inspection services for the not- to-exceed annual amount of one hundred thousand ($100,000); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 4535 with PA & Associates (Attachment C) for on-call material testing and special inspection services for the not-to-exceed annual amount of seventy-five ($75,000); and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4538 WITH THE LOS ANGELES
CONSERVATION CORPS FOR THE COMMUNITY CLEANUP AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY (CCEP)
GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4538 (Attachment A) with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathways (CCEP) Grant Program in an amount not- to-exceed $175,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in good faith; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
18. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MONTEBELLO BOULEVARD FROM LOS ANGELES AVENUE TO LINCOLN BOULEVARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CP 888) – NOTICE OF COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Montebello Boulevard from Los Angeles Avenue to Lincoln Boulevard Capital Improvement Project (CP 888) as completed by Toro Enterprises, Inc.; and
2. Approve the final contract amount with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for the Project in the amount of $3,610,816 including change orders; and
3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget (Attachment A); and
4. Authorize the City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion (Attachment B) with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder; and
5. Authorize the release of the retention payment of $180,541 due to Toro Enterprises, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and
6. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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19. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4542 TO CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA, INC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4543 TO POWER OF FAITH CONSTRUCTION FOR
THE PROVISION OF ON-CALL ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4542 to Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc. for the provision of electrical maintenance and repair services at City facilities and infrastructure in an amount not-to- exceed $165,000 annually; and
2. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4543 to Power of Faith Construction for the provision of electrical maintenance and repair services at City facilities and infrastructure in an amount not-to-exceed $30,000 annually; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
20. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4541 TO SEBASTIAN WATERWORKS DBA MR.
ROOTER FOR THE PROVISION OF ON-CALL PLUMBING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4541 to Sebastian Waterworks DBA Mr. Rooter for the provision of on-call plumbing services at City facilities in an amount not-to-exceed $126,000 annually; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
21. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4544 WITH ION SECURITY & FIRE SYSTEMS INC. FOR SECURITY AND FIRE
ALARM MONITORING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4544 to Ion Security & Fire Systems Inc. for the provision of security and fire alarm monitoring, maintenance and repair services in an amount not-to-exceed $86,000 annually; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
22. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4539 TO WOLVERINE FENCE COMPANY, INC.
AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4540 TO J & A FENCE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
FOR THE PROVISION OF ON-CALL FENCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4539 to Wolverine Fence Company, Inc. for the provision of on-call fence installation, repair, and replacement services at City facilities, parks, rights-of-way, and other City-owned properties in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000 annually; and
2. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4540 to J & A Fence Engineering Corporation for the provision of on-call fence installation, repair, and replacement services at City facilities, parks, rights-of- way, and other City-owned properties in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 annually; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
23. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MAOF PROPERTIES, INC. FOR THE USE OF A DIGITAL MESSAGE BOARD FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 N. GARFIELD AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-45, approving Sign Lease Agreement No. 4524 between the City of Montebello and MAOF Properties Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and any non-substantive administrative documents necessary to implement the Agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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24. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC, AMERICAN MOVING PARTS LLC, CUMMINS CAL PACIFIC LLC, INLAND KENWORTH, INC., WAYNE HARMEIER, INC., AND RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA INC. FOR MAINTENANCE-RELATED BUS PARTS, FIRE
APPARATUS PARTS, AND VEHICLE FLEET PARTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve establishing a blanket purchase order (PO) with Aftermarket Parts Company LLC (Aftermarket Parts), for a total not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $300,000, to purchase maintenance-related bus parts for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
2. Approve establishing a blanket PO with American Moving Parts LLC (American Moving Parts), for a total NTE amount of $140,000, to purchase maintenance-related bus and fire apparatus parts for both Montebello Bus Lines (MBL) and the Montebello Fire Department (MFD) for FY 2026-27; and
3. Approve establishing a blanket PO with Cummins Cal Pacific LLC (Cummins Pacific), for a total NTE amount of $140,000, to purchase maintenance-related bus and fleet parts for both MBL and the MFD for FY 2026-27; and
4. Approve establishing a blanket PO with Inland Kenworth, Inc. (Inland Kenworth), for a total NTE amount of $75,000, to purchase maintenance-related bus parts for FY 2026-27; and
5. Approve establishing a blanket PO with Wayne Harmeier, Inc. (dba Wayne Electric Company), for a total NTE amount of $80,000, to purchase maintenance-related bus parts for FY 2026-27; and
6. Approve establishing a blanket PO with Western States Converters & Transmissions, Inc. (Western States), for a total NTE amount of $75,000, to purchase maintenance-related bus parts for FY 2026-27; and
7. Approve establishing a blanket PO with Rush Truck Centers of California, Inc. (Rush Truck), for a NTE amount of $100,000, to purchase maintenance-related bus and vehicle fleet parts for FY 2026-27; and
8. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
25. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-47 AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO FOR THE PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN
FUEL CELL ELECTRIC BUSES AND COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS BUSES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-47 authorizing the receipt of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funds, in the amount of $9,434,183, awarded to the City of Montebello for the purchase three (3) hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs) and nine (9) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses; and
2. Amend the Transportation Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted operating budget to appropriate the FTA grant funds ($9,434,183) in Account No. 270-9068-2026-070 to purchase three (3) FCEBs and nine (9) CNG buses; and
3. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
26. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4545 WITH TRANSTRACK SYSTEMS INC TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES
FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION REPORTING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. 4545 with Transtrack Systems, Inc. (Transtrack Systems) for a three-year (3 year) term for a total not-to-exceed amount of $128,205, to provide software licensing and support services in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) reporting requirements for Montebello Bus Lines’ (MBL); and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
27. APPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 26-17 FOR A BENEFITS BROKER FOR THE CITY’S ANCILLARY BENEFITS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve issuing an Employee Ancillary Benefits Insurance Broker Services Request for Proposals (RFP No. 26-17) for the City’s ancillary benefits; and,
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
28. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4327 WITH A.O. REED & CO. TO INCLUDE THE
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND AS-NEEDED REPAIR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4327 with A.O. Reed & Co. (A.O. Reed), to include the Transportation Department for citywide Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) preventative maintenance and as-needed repair services; exercise the first one-year (1-year) term extension authorized under the agreement; increase the annual as-needed repair allocation from $200,000 to $250,000 (effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029), increasing the total compensation by $634,355 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $1,482,040; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City of Montebello (City); and
3. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
29. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4522 WITH ZEROUP ENERGY, INC., FOR PROVISION OF TEMPORARY
HYDROGEN REFUELING SOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. 4522 with ZeroUp Energy, Inc., (ZeroUp Energy), for a two-year (2-year) term with the option for renewal of up to one (1) additional one-year (1-year) term, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,484,420, to provide a Temporary Hydrogen Refueling Solution; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and finalize Agreement No. 4522 with ZeroUp Energy on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to an additional ten percent (10%) or $148,442 of the total agreement amount; and
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget to increase appropriations by $932,420 in Account No. 600-90-915-6070.60 (Transit, Transportation, Corporate Shops, Fuel Hydrogen); and
5. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
30. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2496 GRANTING OIL PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE L.P.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 2496 granting an oil pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline L.P.; and
2. Authorize the continuation of pipeline operations within the public right-of-way under the updated terms and conditions set forth in the ordinance; and,
3. Take such additional and/or related action that may be desirable.
31. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4546 WITH STAFFORD LIGHTS FOR CITY HALL
LIGHTING INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4546 with Stafford Lights for City Hall lighting installation in an amount not-to-exceed $59,999; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions necessary to execute and finalize an agreement on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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32. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 10, 2026, CITY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
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.
• 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 August 12, 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, June 21, 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