CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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:
Remote: To watch the meeting and provide Live Comments on Agenda Items under Public Comment during the Meeting, join the Teams Webinar by calling: 917-768-4786 or using the Teams App with the following link:
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Phone Conference ID: 306 988 000#
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.
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.
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 – 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. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - SISTER SUZANNE JABRO
4. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - LOVEY SHERMAN
5. CDBG SECTION 108 LOAN PROJECT IDEAS
6. MCAP PRESENTATION
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.
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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
7. ADOPTION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER BASEMENT REMODEL, 115 S. TAYLOR AVENUE (CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 925)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Environmental Assessment pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Adopt the completed plans and specifications for the Senior Center Basement Remodel at 115 S. Taylor Avenue, Capital Project No. 925; and
3. Authorize staff to proceed with solicitation of bids for construction; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
8. BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (BSIP) – RECEIVE AND FILE TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM AND
PROJECT CANCELLATION DUE TO FUNDING DEFICIT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Bus Stop Improvement Project (BSIP) Final Technical Memorandum; and
2. Approve canceling the BSIP due to a $9.600 million funding deficit; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to re-evaluate the project scope, design standards, and procurement strategies for re-solicitation at a future date; and
4. 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.
9. ADOPTION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE WHITTIER BOULEVARD PAVING THE WAY PROJECT (CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 889)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Environmental Assessment pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. Adopt the completed plans and specifications for the Whittier Blvd. Paving the Way Capital Project No. 889; and
3. Authorize the Public Works Director to solicit bids pursuant to the California Public Contract Code, the City of Montebello Municipal Code, and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook); and
4. Direct staff to return to City Council with a recommendation for contract award following bid evaluation; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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10. APPROVAL OF EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT(JAG) PROGRAM - LOCAL
SOLICITATION FUNDS UTILIZATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the use of grant funding awarded to the City by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation, in the amount of $17,367; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and increase appropriations by $17,367 in (Expenditure) Account No. 240-8055-800-5010.10 (Justice Assistance Grants, JAG Program Funds, Overtime), and $17,367 in (Revenue) Account 240-99-4198 (Justice Assistance Grants, Miscellaneous Grants); and,
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable
11. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4611 TO ALLTECH INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR
CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4611 to Alltech Industries Inc. for Crossing Guard Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
12. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize submission of an application for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit documents necessary for the completion of the awarded project; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
13. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4609 WITH LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (LA CADA) FOR OPERATION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR OPERATION STAY SAFE (TINY HOMES)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4609 with Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LA CADA) for the continued operation, management, and provision of supportive services for the City's Operation Stay Safe (OSS) program, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,475,728 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, subject to the availability and appropriation of sufficient program and grant funding; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
14. APPROVE LEASE AND FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH THE BANCORP, N.A. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the comprehensive leasing plan with The Bancorp, N.A. for acquisition of six (6) Police Department patrol vehicles; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
15. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4615 WITH THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY GARDEN COUNCIL FOR
MANAGEMENT OF THE CHET HOLIFIELD PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. 4615 with the Los Angeles Community Garden Council (“LACGC”) for a three- year term to manage and operate the community garden at Chet Holifield Park; and
2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
16. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 24, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; JUNE 24, 2026, CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY JOINT MEETING; JULY 27, 2026, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING; AUGUST 12, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
17. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-61 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED AUGUST 26, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-61 approving the Warrant Register dated August 26, 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 September 9, 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 23, 2026, no later than 6:00 p.m.
Kimberly Guillen, Director of City Clerk Services
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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