CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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In-Person: For those wishing to speak during the Public Comment period(s) or public hearing(s) of a City Council meeting, you may address the City Council in person on the day of the meeting. Speaker cards are available at the front of the Council Chambers. Please complete a speaker card and submit it to City Clerk staff prior to the applicable Public Comment or Public Hearing item. Speaker cards will be numbered and called in the order they are received.
Closed Session begins at 6:00 p.m., and Regular Session begins at 7:00 p.m.
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RULES OF DECORUM:
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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 - 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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Coalition for Clean Air v. City of Montebello
LA Superior Court Case No. 26STCP02794
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Molinari v. City of Montebello
LA Superior Court Case No. 25STCP02304
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH
4. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 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.
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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
5. ACCEPTANCE OF CITYWIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CP 941) – NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Project (CP 941) as completed by Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc.; and
2. Approve the final contract amount with Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for the Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Project (CP 941) in the amount of $999,851; 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 $49,993 due to Precision Concrete Cutting, 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.
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.
6. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS WITH ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT, GALLS LLC, HARDY AUTO PARTS, L.N. CURTIS AND SONS, MES SERVICE COMPANY, ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION, AND
LIFE-ASSIST INC FOR THE ACQUISITION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a blanket purchase order with Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc for personal protective equipment and fire-related supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
2. Approve a blanket purchase order with Galls LLC for personal protective equipment and fire-related supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
3. Approve a blanket purchase order with IB Auto Parts Inc. (DBA Hardy Auto Parts) for vehicle-related equipment and supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and
4. Approve a blanket purchase order with L.N. Curtis and Sons for fire-related supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; and
5. Approve a blanket purchase order with MES Service Company LLC for personal protective equipment and fire-related supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
6. Approve a blanket purchase order with Zoll Medical Corporation GPO for fire and emergency medical- related equipment and supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and
7. Approve a blanket purchase order with Life-Assist Inc for fire and emergency medical-related equipment and supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and
8. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to an additional $25,000 in expenditures for each vendor for a maximum (potential) not-to-exceed amount of $175,000 (Allstar Fire Equipment Inc.), $175,000 (Galls LLC), $125,000 (IB Auto Parts Inc DBA Hardy Auto Parts), $225,000 (L.N. Curtis and Sons), $175,000 (MES Service Company LLC), $125,000 (Zoll Medical Corporation GPO), $125,000 (Fire Apparatus Solutions), and $175,000 (Life-Assist Inc); and
9. Take such additional, related actions that may be desirable.
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7. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4347 BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO TO ACCEPT FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 MEASURE A HOMELESS FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4347 (Los Angeles County Agreement HI-2025-009) with the County of Los Angeles’ Chief Executive Office (CEO) to accept Measure A funding in the amount of $531,574 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and,
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $531,574 in Account No. 261- 85-867-6040.95 (Measure A - LA County Homeless, Fire, Measure A - LA County Homeless, Other Professional Services [expenditures]), and $531,574 in Account No. 261-99-4198.28 (Measure A - LA County Homeless, Miscellaneous - Measure A - LA County Homeless [revenue]); and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
8. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) SECONDARY LAND USE
INTAKE FORM FOR PROPOSED WALKING AND BIKING PATH IMPROVEMENTS ON SCE PROPERTY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to submit a Southern California Edison (SCE) Secondary Land Use Intake Form for the use of SCE-owned property for the development of a walking and biking path with associated xeriscape landscaping; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents related to the submission; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF RIO HONDO ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SIGN (CP 924-2) – NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Rio Hondo Access Improvement Project Sign (CP 924-2) as completed by Voltaire Engineering, Inc.; and
2. Approve the final contract amount with Voltaire Engineering, Inc. for the Rio Hondo Access Improvement Project Sign (CP 924-2) in the amount of $658,865; and
3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget (Attachment A); and
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $258,865 in Account No. 600- 90-910-6040.10 (Transit – Transportation Operations – Contract Services – Outside Contracts); and
5. Authorize the City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion (Attachment B) with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder; and
6. Authorize the release of the retention payment of $32,943 due to Voltaire Engineering, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and
7. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-53 APPROVING THE 2026 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SPEED SURVEY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-53 approving the 2026 Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey and the proposed changes to ten (10) street segments; or
2. The City Council may retain the current speed limits using the legally supported options under California Vehicle Code (CVC) §§22358.6, 22358.7, and 22358.8 to ensure safety, preserve enforceability, and maintain consistency with state policy prioritizing safer speeds; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-54 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR
ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING TO IMPLEMENT THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER
WATERSHED COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FY 2026–2031
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-54 approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Montebello and the 20 participating agencies of the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group (ULAR WMG), including the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, and member cities, for cooperative administration and cost sharing of monitoring and watershed management requirements mandated under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOA and any subsequent administrative amendments approved by the ULAR WMG; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4175 WITH YUNEX LLC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 4175 between the City of Montebello and Yunex LLC to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $80,000 bringing the new annual not-to-exceed amount to $450,000; and
2. Amend the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $160,000 in Account 200-30-310-6040.50 (Gas Tax, Public Works, Streets, Contract Services - Street Maintenance); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
13. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS WITH HOME DEPOT, ACE HARDWARE OF MONTEBELLO (WAJTAVAR CORPORATION), GARVEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND WALTERS WHOLESALE
ELECTRIC TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, HARDWARE, TOOLS, AND RELATED MATERIALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a blanket purchase order with Home Depot in the amount of $100,000 with the option to increase up to $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 through the use of Omnia Partners cooperative agreement; and
2. Approve a blanket purchase order with Ace Hardware of Montebello (Wajtavar Corporation) in the amount of $5,000 with the option to increase up to $10,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 based on their response to RFQ No. 26-02; and
3. Approve a blanket purchase order with Garvey Equipment Company in the amount of $10,000 with the option to increase up to $15,000 for Fiscal year 2026-27 based on their response to RFQ No. 26-02; and
4. Approve a blanket purchase order with Walters Wholesale Electric in the amount of $25,000 with the option to increase up to $30,000 for Fiscal year 2026-27 based on their response to RFQ No. 26-02; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4126 WITH WAXIE ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4126 between the City of Montebello and Waxie Enterprises, Inc. to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by $50,000, increasing the agreement amount from $300,000 to $350,000 and
2. Update departmental utilization to allow additional City departments access to the agreement for janitorial supplies and related products; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4575 WITH URBAN FUTURES, INC TO PROVIDE
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SERVICES
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4575 with Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI) in an amount not to exceed $61,500 ($20,500 annually); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NOS. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4142 ACRO PRINTING, INC., AGREEMENT NO. 4143 WITH ARTE PRINTING AND AGREEMENT NO. 4145 WITH THE
SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES FOR PRINTING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND MAILING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4142 with Acro Printing, Inc.; and
2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4143 with Arte Printing; and
3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4145 with The Sauce Creative Services; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments, extending the term of the agreements to June 30, 2028; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
17. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER WITH DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LTD FOR CYBERSECURITY
SOFTWARE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of cybersecurity software services from Darktrace Holdings Ltd in an amount not- to-exceed $53,261 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
18. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4591 WITH ROBERT J ORTIZ FOR AUDIO-
VISUAL BROADCAST MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4591 with Robert J Ortiz in an amount not-to-exceed thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) annually, for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year renewal options for audio-visual broadcast management services; 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.
19. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 (Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26); and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
20. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 4592 WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) FOR THE USE
OF ASHIYA PARK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Lease Agreement No. 4592 with Southern California Edison for the use of Ashiya Park; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions necessary to execute and finalize an agreement on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
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3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
21. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS WITH AMAZON, COSTCO, OFFICE DEPOT, AND STAPLES FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES, RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a blanket purchase order with Amazon for purchases of products and services for a not-to- exceed amount of $300,000; and
2. Approve a blanket purchase order with Costco for purchases of products and services for a not-to-exceed amount of $60,000; and
3. Approve a blanket purchase order with Office Depot for office supplies, products and related services for a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000; and
4. Approve a blanket purchase order with Staples for office supplies, products and related solutions for a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
22. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4020 WITH JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC
CONTROL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4020 with JCL Traffic Services for an additional one-year term to provide traffic control services; 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.
23. APPROVE USE OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR GUARD
UNIFORMS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the use of $20,000 in Asset Forfeiture funds for costs associated with the purchase of Honor Guard uniforms and related accessories; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $20,000 in the Asset Forfeiture Fund, Account No. 230-99-847-601 (Asset Forfeiture, Justice Department, Uniform Expense); and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
24. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4601 WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION
INITIATIVE FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4601 between the County of Los Angeles Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) and the City of Montebello to accept Homeless Prevention Initiative – Homeless Service Funds (HPI-HSF) in an amount not to exceed $221,750; and,
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $221,750 in Account No. 265- 85-869-6040.10 (Grants, Fire, Homeless Prevention Initiative, Other Contract Services [expenditures]), and increasing estimated revenues by $221,750 in Account No. 265-99-4198.35 (Grants, Homeless Prevention Initiative [revenue]); and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
25. AUTHORIZE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES BY TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2028-29
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize software solution and services by Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Tyler) in an amount not to exceed $1,346,235 for the next (3) years (Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2028-29); and August 12, 2026: City Council Meeting Page 9 of 10
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
26. APPROVE ESTABLISHING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ELERTS CORPORATION TO CONTINUE USE OF
AN INCIDENT REPORTING PLATFORM FOR MONTEBELLO BUS LINES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve establishing a purchase order with ELERTS Corporation (ELERTS), for a total not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $52,497, to continue piloting Montebello Bus Lines' incident reporting platform for an additional six (6) month period; and
2. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
27. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-56 AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO FOR TIRE LEASE AND PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-56 authorizing the receipt of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funds awarded to the City of Montebello in the amount of $2,308,000 for tire lease and preventive maintenance projects; and
2. Amend the Transportation Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted operating budget to appropriate the FTA grant funds ($2,308,000) and the twenty percent (20%) non-federal state match from FY24 Senate Bill 1/State Transit Assistance (SB1/STA) ($577,000) Fund by increasing appropriations in Account Nos. 270-9069-2026-110-6080.50 and -5000.10 (Expenditures) and -4019 (Revenue) (Transit Grants, FTA CA-2026-069, FY 2025-26, Tire Lease and PM); and Account Nos. 202-922-2024-6080.50 and -5000.10 (Expenditures) and -4021.20 (Revenue (State of Good Repairs, STA, FY 2023-24); and,
3. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
28. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4218 WITH GOVERNMENTJOBS, INC., FOR HUMAN
RESOURCES INFORMATION SOFTWARE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4218 with GovernmentJobs, Inc. (NEOGOV) to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by an additional $90,316, to add additional services for human resources information software services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City of Montebello; and
3. Take such additional, related action as may be desirable.
29. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-60 APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO THE 2024–2028
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND THE MONTEBELLO
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MEMA)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-60 approving a Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montebello and Montebello Executive Management Association (MEMA) effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
30. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-55 AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR THE GFO-25-607 – CLEAN TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT OPPORTUNITY (HIPO) GRANT TO SUPPORT MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’ SCALABLE HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-55 authorizing an application submission to the California Energy Commission (CEC) for the GFO-25-607–Clean Transportation Program Hydrogen Infrastructure Project Opportunity (HIPO) Grant, to support Montebello Bus Lines’ (MBL) Scalable Hydrogen Infrastructure Program (SHIP); and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
31. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-57 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED AUGUST 12, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-57 approving the Warrant Register dated August 12, 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.
• 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 26, 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, August 9, 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