CITY OF MONTEBELLO
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/248902786844071?p=Pfe9DmtIrdTqUE8C6k Meeting ID: 248 902 786 844 071 Passcode: WU3Jq3Md
Phone Conference ID: 205 740 746#
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. CALIFORNIA STATE AUDIT UPDATE
Government Code Section 54956.75
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER
CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS
2. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
3. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
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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STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF CHET HOLIFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT (CP 945) – NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the Chet Holifield Community Garden Project (CP 945) as completed by Voltaire Engineering, Inc.; and
2. Approve the final contract amount with Voltaire Engineering, Inc. for the Chet Holifield Community Garden Project (CP 945) in the amount of $377,165; 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 $18,858 due to Voltaire Engineering, 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.
5. ADOPT SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LINCOLN STREET REHABILITATION (WILCOX AVENUE TO 18TH STREET) PROJECT AND FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 SB 1 RUBBERIZED ASPHALT STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT — CP 946 AND CP 951 AND PROCEED WITH BID ADVERTISEMENT
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 construction specifications for Lincoln Street Rehabilitation (Wilcox Avenue to 18th Street) Project (CP 946) and FY 2026-27 SB 1 Rubberized Asphalt Street Enhancement Project (CP 951); and
3. Authorize staff to proceed with bid advertisement for construction; and
4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
6. APPROVE ISSUING AUTO BODY REPAIR AND PAINTING SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 27-01
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve issuing Auto Body Repair and Painting Services Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 27-01; and
2. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
7. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4523 WITH ALL-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP, LLC TO
ADD AN ADDITIONAL TRAINING DAY AND INCREASE THE MAXIMUM COMPENSATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4523 with All-American Leadership, LLC to add one additional training day under the Leadership and Culture Foundations Program and increase the maximum compensation by $12,500, for a new total amount not to exceed $62,450; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4523 with All-American Leadership, LLC; and
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3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
8. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-58 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING UNDER THE GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-58 authorizing the City of Montebello to apply for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Programs (Bus and Facilities Grant), in the amount of $9,155,140, to procure up to ten (10) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and upgrade the CNG Fueling Dispenser for Montebello Bus Lines (MBL); and
2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-63 APPROVING A PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTEBELLO BUS LINES AND THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-63 approving a Proposition A Local Return Fund Exchange between Montebello Bus Lines (MBL) and the City of Montebello; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted operating budget by increasing appropriations by $2,750,000 in Account No. 210-99-7000.15 (Proposition A, Transfer Out to Transit Fund) and 600-99-4999.76 (Transit, Transfer In from Proposition A); and $1,925,000 in Account No. 600-99-7000.10 (Transit, Transfer Out to General Fund) and 100-99-4999.15 (General Fund, Transfer In from Transit Fund); and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-65 IMPLEMENTING THE COURT ORDER APPROVING THE JACMAR
PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution confirming and implementing the Superior Court’s Order dated July 16, 2026, approving Molinari’s application to build 15 single-family residences at 301 Jacmar Drive, Montebello (“Project”) pursuant to the California Housing Accountability Act (“HAA”);and
2. Pursuant to Montebello Municipal Code Section 17.78.130, the City Council refers this item back to the Planning Commission; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 26, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve said Minutes as is.
12. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-62 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED SEPTEMBER 09, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-62 approving the Warrant Register dated September 09, 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).
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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 23, 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, September 6, 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