Montebello public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will meet to select the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. The body is also considering several contracts for public safety equipment, housing programs, and software.

• Purchase of subscriber radios and hardware from Motorola Solutions Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $1,797,714
• Implementation of the Housing Linkage Pilot Program and appropriation of $23,466 from SGVCOG
• Agreement No. 4171 with Complete Paperless Solutions, LLC for Laserfiche software not-to-exceed $44,366
• Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore positions
• Resolution No. 23-81 approving the City Warrant Register of Demands dated December 13, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss two land-use permits. These include a request for a new car wash facility and a parking lot expansion for a local church.

• Modification of CUP No. 2-64 for a surface parking lot and driveway at 141 S. 10th Street and 149 S. 10th Street
• CUP Case No. PC-2023-0003-CUP to demolish a car wash and build a two-story express car wash and polisher at 113 N. Garfield Avenue

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment and employment agreement of Raul Alvarez as City Manager. The body will also review a Project Labor Agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council.

• Appointment of Raul Alvarez as City Manager
• Review of Project Labor Agreement with Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
• Ordinance No. 2469: General Plan and Zoning change for 437 N. Spruce Street
• Resolution No. 23-80: Granting two easements to Southern California Edison Company
• Closed session regarding litigation: John Doe vs. City of Montebello

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to nominate and vote for a Vice Chairperson. Staff will provide communications regarding several city programs and events.

• Selection of Vice Chairperson
• Winter Wonderland Event
• Montebello Outdoor Adventure Program
• Rec N' Go Program
• Utility Box Beautification Program

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to continue an appeal hearing regarding an employee termination. The meeting includes a closed session appeal hearing pursuant to the Montebello Municipal Code and Civil Service Rules.

• Appeal hearing regarding an employee termination

City Council and Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to receive a presentation regarding a General Plan update.

• Presentation on General Plan update

City Council

The City Council will discuss a General Plan amendment and zone change for a property at 437 N. Spruce Street to align zoning with existing commercial and residential uses. The body is also reviewing several budget appropriations for infrastructure, public safety equipment, and emergency repairs.

• Proposed zoning change for 437 N. Spruce Street to Boulevard Commercial and Low Density Residential
• Purchase of 25 SCBA harnesses and related equipment from L.N. Curtis and Sons, Inc. for $418,500
• Budget increase of $2,100,000 for the Downtown Sewer Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Budget increase of $500,000 for emergency repairs to the Police Department headquarters
• Approval of $2,211,745 in FEMA grant funding for the Emergency Operations Center Grant Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a residential project at 141 South Spruce Street and a sign variance at 900 W Lincoln Ave. The body will also consider a liquor license upgrade for a restaurant on W. Whittier Boulevard.

• Site Plan Review for 141 South Spruce Street to demolish a home and build three attached two-story units and two detached ADUs
• Zone Variance for 900 W Lincoln Ave to install an illuminated pylon sign with an LED message board
• Modification of Conditional Use Permit for 1813 W. Whittier Blvd (Mr. Tempo restaurant) to upgrade ABC license from Type 41 to Type 47
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 19, September 26, and October 17, 2023

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss the appointment of a City Manager. There is no regular business scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session regarding the appointment of the City Manager

City Council

The City Council will review the first quarter budget report and decide on several police and public works contracts. The body will also consider significant appropriations for transit capital improvements and sewer repairs.

• Proposed $10,790,471 increase to the Transit Capital Improvement Program budget
• Proposed $235,432 agreement with Flo-Service, Inc. for sewer lift station repairs at 348 E. Lincoln Avenue
• Proposed $222,134.96 emergency replacement of the Police Department 911/Communication Center UPS
• Proposed $145,000 utilization of California Office of Traffic Safety grant funds
• Proposed $17,445 agreement with Community Works Design Group for park accessibility assessment

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting only of a closed session. There is no regular business scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session discussion regarding the appointment of the City Manager
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding Navarro vs. City of Montebello, et al.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zone variances and a General Plan amendment. The body is also reviewing a lot reconfiguration and new transportation guidelines for vehicle miles traveled.

• Fence height variance for 1741 Appian Way
• General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Lot Line Adjustment for 437 N. Spruce Street
• Zone variance for a new LED pylon sign at 900 W. Lincoln Ave
• Adoption of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) transportation guidelines
• Compliance review for alcohol sale permit at Playas Guayabitos (1418 West Beverly Boulevard)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appropriation of federal grant funds for fire staffing and various professional service contracts. The body is also considering ordinances to allow the conversion of static outdoor advertising signs to digital signs at two locations.

• Appropriation of $5,650,875 in FEMA SAFER program funding for fire and emergency response
• Proposed conversion of static signs to digital signs at 1633 Washington Boulevard and 1720 Bluff Road
• Contract with PCAM, LLC for Metrolink Rail Feeder Shuttle Services not to exceed $505,359
• Cybersecurity software agreement with Darktrace Limited not to exceed $192,800
• Hazardous waste management agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. not to exceed $300,000

Planning Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission for October 3, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the municipal code to allow the conversion of static off-premises signs to digital signs at two locations. The body will also consider various public safety equipment purchases and city infrastructure repairs.

• Proposed digital sign replacements at 1633 Washington Boulevard and 1720 Bluff Road
• Purchase of one paramedic rescue squad and equipment for $492,317
• Emergency repairs for the sewer lift station at 348 E. Lincoln Avenue for $250,000
• Updating Police Trainee salary range from $58,726–$73,341 to $89,359–$111,597
• Naming a public street 'Topgolf Drive' and renaming the Montebello Golf Course to 'Bella Verde Resort at Montebello'

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review continued items from a previous session. The body will consider a property boundary adjustment and a conditional use permit for a business, alongside three compliance reviews for alcohol sales.

• Lot line adjustment for the property at 2302 W. Whittier Blvd
• Conditional Use Permit and Zone Variance for permanent cosmetics at 806 W. Beverly Blvd
• Compliance review for alcohol sales (Type 41 license) at Sizzler's, 1908 West Beverly Boulevard
• Compliance review for alcohol sales (Type 41 license) at BLVD MRKT, 520 West Whittier Boulevard
• Compliance review for beer and wine sales (Type 20 license) at 7-Eleven, 2900 West Beverly Boulevard

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will conduct an appeal hearing regarding an employee termination. The body is also reviewing job specification recommendations for two city roles.

• Appeal hearing regarding an employee termination
• Recommendation to City Council to adopt Electrician classification specification
• Recommendation to City Council to adopt Plumber classification specification

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to nominate and vote for a Vice Chairperson. The body is also scheduled to receive and file a proposal for the Senior Center Renovation Project.

• Selection of Vice Chairperson
• Proposed Senior Center Renovation Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a property boundary adjustment and a use permit for permanent cosmetics. The body will also review compliance for three existing alcohol sale permits.

• Lot Line Adjustment (Case No. PC-2023-0005-LLA) for 2302 W. Whittier Blvd
• Conditional Use Permit and Zone Variance for permanent cosmetics at 806 W Beverly Blvd
• Compliance review for alcohol sale (Type 41 License) at Sizzler's, 1908 West Beverly Boulevard
• Compliance review for alcohol sale (Type 41 License) at BLVD MRKT, 520 West Whittier Boulevard
• Compliance review for beer and wine sale (Type 20) at 7-Eleven, 2900 West Beverly Boulevard

City Council

The City Council will discuss implementing objective development standards and approve a report on annual performance and evaluation. The body is also deciding on several professional service contracts and the addition of 18 firefighter/paramedic positions.

• Ordinance No. 2465 to establish an Art in Public Places Program and remove murals from the prohibited signs list
• Contract with SCS Engineers for Brownfield Overlay District/Chapin Road Landfill analysis not to exceed $125,000
• Agreement with Waxie Enterprises, Inc. for citywide janitorial supplies not to exceed $300,000 over three years
• Addition of 18 full-time equivalent Firefighter/Paramedic positions
• Contract with Jacob Green & Associates for a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for $85,000

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct a closed session. There is no regular business scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Navarro vs. City of Montebello, et al.

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing an Art in Public Places Program and removing murals from the list of prohibited signs. The body is also deciding on several construction and service contracts, including emergency repairs for the Police Department building.

• Award of $10,144,000 construction contract to Robert Clapper Construction Services, Inc. for Montebello Municipal Golf Course Renovation Project Phase 3
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2465 to establish an Art in Public Places Program and remove murals from prohibited signs list
• Authorization of $300,000 for emergency repairs to the Police Department headquarters building
• Award of $218,615 contract to Tennant Sales and Service Company for scrubber and sweeper replacement
• Consideration of a request to declare the Armenian Monument as a historical landmark

The City Council awarded a $10.1M contract for Phase 3 of the Montebello Municipal Golf Course Renovation Project. Council also established an Art in Public Places Program and approved a $218,615 agreement for scrubber and sweeper replacements.

• Approved $10,144,000 construction contract to Robert Clapper Construction Services, Inc. for Golf Course Renovation Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved Zone Code Amendment and Ordinance No. 2465 to establish Art in Public Places Program and remove murals from prohibited signs list (5-0)
• Approved $218,615 agreement with Tennant Sales and Service Company for scrubber and sweeper replacement (5-0)
• Approved request to add Senator Bob Archuleta's proposal to declare the Armenian Monument a historical landmark to a future agenda (5-0)
• Approved $819,500 in changes for Golf Course Renovation Phase 1 and $1,823,850 for Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved $362,487 for SPORTFIVE Golf, LLC design services and $733,259 in total for AIM Consulting Services (5-0)
• Moved FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to September 13 meeting (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss commission reorganization and job specification recommendations. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from a July 2021 meeting.

• Commission reorganization
• Job specification recommendation for Electrician
• Job specification recommendation for Plumber
• Approval of Personnel Advisory Commission meeting minutes from July 27, 2021

The Commission appointed a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. It also requested revisions to the job specifications for Electrician and Plumber roles before further consideration. Minutes from a July 2021 meeting were approved.

• Appointed Commissioner Delgado as Chairperson (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Fimbres as Vice-Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved motion to return Electrician job specification with added requirements and salary data (5-0)
• Approved motion to return Plumber job specification with added requirements (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Advisory Commission meeting minutes from July 27, 2021 (4-0-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to receive and file the proposed Senior Center Renovation Project. The body will also receive staff communications regarding various city programs and events.

• Senior Center Renovation Project
• Utility Box Beautification Program
• Marge Villa Field Dedication Ceremony
• Young Men & Women's Conference
• Montebello Outdoor Adventures Program and Heritage Festival

The Commission voted to continue the Senior Center Renovation Project after a request for more analysis. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Continued Senior Center Renovation Project (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the conversion of static signs to digital signs and a beer and wine permit for a restaurant. The body will also consider a parcel map extension and review objective development standards.

• Proposed conversion of static signs to 12’x 25’ digital signs at 1633 Washington Boulevard and 1720 Bluff Road
• Conditional Use Permit for on-sale beer and wine at Bag O’ Crab, 2501 Via Campo Boulevard
• One-year expiration extension for Tentative Parcel Map No. 01-20 at 1234 South Montebello Boulevard
• Review of Objective Development Standards report
• Proposed text amendment to Chapter 17.62 Signs of the Montebello Municipal Code

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning amendment to allow a 16-unit residential project and review several city service contracts. The body is also considering adding 18 firefighter/paramedic positions to the city's organization.

• Ordinance No. 2464 to rezone 608, 612, and 616 Hart Place for 16 residential units
• Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for HVAC services not to exceed $320,000 over two years
• Addition of 18 full-time equivalent Firefighter/Paramedic positions
• Budget increase of $27,721 for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group MOA
• Authorization of up to $4,000 for legal services from the Law Office of Jones & Mayer

The City Council approved a zoning amendment to allow 16 residential units at 608, 612, and 616 Hart Place. The council also authorized several service contracts and a budget increase for stormwater management. A proposal to add 18 firefighter/paramedic positions was continued to September.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2464 to allow 16 residential units at 608, 612, and 616 Hart Place (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group and increased budget by $27,721 (unanimous)
• Approved $320,000 HVAC maintenance contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. over two years (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Police Department legal services and up to $4,000 for Law Office of Jones & Mayer (unanimous)
• Tabled addition of 18 firefighter/paramedic positions until September (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-62 for the August 09, 2023 warrant register (unanimous)
• Approved receiving and filing the Quarterly Treasurer's Report ending June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to rescind RFP for high-density housing on golf course remnant parcel and issue RFP for green space (3-1-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss combining two lots on Montebello Way and amending the municipal code regarding off-premises signs. The commission is reviewing proposals to replace static advertising signs with digital signs at two specific locations.

• Proposal to combine two lots at 443 and 439 Montebello Way (Case No. PC-2023-0002-TPM)
• Proposed amendment to Montebello Municipal Code Chapter 17.62 regarding off-premises sign conversions
• Proposed agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC to install a digital sign at 1633 Washington Boulevard
• Proposed agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC to install a digital sign at 1720 Bluff Road

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning amendment for residential development and annual assessment districts. The body will also consider several contract payments and a City Manager appointment in closed session.

• Proposed zoning change for 608, 612, and 616 Hart Place to allow 16 residential units
• FY 2023–24 assessments for Natasha Lane Landscape Assessment District No. 2005-1
• FY 2023–24 assessments for Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Assessment District No. 2005-2
• Payment of $149,409 to SHAK Enterprises Inc. dba Montebello Tire Pros
• Budget increase of $212,100 for Quiet Cannon Campus Host Services

The City Council approved a modified transit plan including specific route extensions and a new fare structure. The Council also authorized the Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services delivery proposal and implementation plan.

• Approved Montebello Bus Lines’ Comprehensive Operations Analysis Final Report (Unanimous)
• Authorized implementation of bus plan with modifications: Line 10 extended to Cal State Los Angeles and Line 30 extended to South Pasadena Metro Station (Unanimous)
• Approved continuation of Bus Line 60 (Unanimous)
• Approved bus fare structure recommendations to align with regional fares (Unanimous)
• Approved placement of a transit hub at Washington and Greenwood (Unanimous)
• Deferred approval of specific service increases and the splitting of Line 50 into Line 50 and 55 pending further information (Unanimous)
• Authorized Montebello Fire Department Emergency Medical Services delivery proposal and implementation plan (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a comprehensive operations analysis for Montebello Bus Lines and a proposal for the Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services delivery model.

• Implementation of Montebello Bus Lines' Comprehensive Operations Analysis, including line geometry modifications and service increases
• Discontinuation of Bus Line 60
• Approval of COA fare structure recommendations to align with regional fares
• Proposal for a new Fire Department EMS organizational response model
• Recommendation to increase full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for Firefighter/EMT classification

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a text code amendment to regulate off-premises sign conversions. The body is considering recommendations to allow Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC to replace static signs with digital signs at two locations.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 17.62 Signs of the Montebello Municipal Code
• Proposed digital sign replacement at 1633 Washington Boulevard
• Proposed digital sign replacement at 1720 Bluff Road
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2023 and June 20, 2023 meetings

City Council

The City Council will consider updating residential solid waste collection and recycling charges for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The meeting also includes discussions on emergency medical services delivery and various infrastructure and technology contracts.

• Public hearing for Resolution No. 23-57 to adjust residential solid waste and recycling rates
• Budget amendment of $3,613,179 for the Information Technology infrastructure project
• Contract award of $2,398,478 to Avail Technologies, Inc. for a CAD/AVL system
• Engineering design services for Montebello Boulevard (West Los Angeles Ave to Lincoln Ave) not to exceed $282,008
• Grant funding of $105,688 from the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for the Police Department

The City Council approved Resolution No. 23-57 to update residential solid waste collection and recycling charges for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The council also approved a new EMS delivery model for the Fire Department and several infrastructure and grant projects. An IT budget amendment was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-57 for residential solid waste and recycling rate adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department Emergency Medical Services delivery model update (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-58 for solar project cost reimbursement (Unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No. 5 with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Montebello Boulevard engineering design services (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-54 for FY 2023-24 road projects funded by SB-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved $105,688 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for the Police Department (Unanimous)
• Continued IT infrastructure budget amendment of $3,613,179 to the next meeting (3-2)
• Renewed Ordinance No. 2453 regarding Military Equipment Use Policy (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to build 16 residential dwelling units. The commission is considering a zone change and the merging of three parcels into one.

• Proposed construction of 16 residential dwelling units at 608, 612, and 616 Hart Place
• Proposed zone change from C-R (Commercial Restricted) to C-R-HOO (Commercial Restricted with Housing Opportunity Overlay)
• Proposed merger of three parcels into one parcel of approximately 19,000 square feet
• Review of Development Agreement No. 01-22 and Density Bonus Agreement with San Giorgio, LLC
• Determination of CEQA exemption for the project as an 'In-Fill Development Project'

The Planning Commission approved a zone change, site plan review, and tentative parcel map for properties at 608, 612, and 616 Hart Place. The decision allows for the construction of 16 residential dwelling units by merging three parcels into one 19,000 square foot lot.

• Approved Case No. PC-2022-0003-ZC-SPR-TPM to allow 16 residential units at 608, 612, and 616 Hart Place (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the Utility Box Beautification Program. The body is asked to approve the Round 3 Call for Artists for this program.

• Approval of Round 3 Call for Artists for the Utility Box Beautification Program

The Commission unanimously approved the Round 3 Call for Artists for the Utility Box Beautification Program. Staff introduced the new Recreation Guide and announced upcoming events and programs.

• Approved Round 3 Call for Artists for the Utility Box Beautification Program (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budgets, compensation plans, and appropriations limits. The body is also considering the appointment of Arlene Salazar as Acting City Manager and a new memorandum of understanding with the Montebello Police Officers Association.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023-24 operating and capital budgets
• Engineering design services for Montebello Boulevard paving project not-to-exceed $282,008
• Budget amendment increasing IT infrastructure project appropriations by $3,613,179
• Purchase order with TrueTurf LLC for golf course artificial turf not-to-exceed $76,176
• Payment for medical director services to Dr. Angelica Loza-Gomez not-to-exceed $40,000

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023-24 operating and capital budgets, including a compensation plan and appropriations limit. The approved budget removes funding for additional battalion chiefs and the Director of Public Affairs to prioritize rank-and-file staff. Other key actions included appointing an Acting City Manager and approving a police officer MOU.

• Approved FY 2023-24 operating and capital budgets with funding removed for additional battalion chiefs and Director of Public Affairs (3-0-1-1)
• Appointed Arlene Salazar as Acting City Manager (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-40 approving MOU with Montebello Police Officers Association (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to enter into Professional Services Agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for City Manager recruitment
• Authorized rescission of notice of abatement for Brownfield Overlay District property and business owners
• Directed City Attorney to reject proposed settlement and proceed with litigation in John Doe vs. City of Montebello
• Tabled engineering design services for Paving the Way Program (Montebello Blvd) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Hazelrigg Claims Management Services, Inc. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to receive a General Plan update and a public scoping meeting for an Environmental Impact Report. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting.

• General Plan update and public scoping meeting for an Environmental Impact Report
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from April 18, 2023

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting. The commission also held a public scoping meeting regarding the General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report, which concluded with an interactive forum in the lobby.

• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session for a legal briefing. The session focuses on existing litigation regarding the Beverly Community Hospital Association bankruptcy matter.

• Closed session briefing on Beverly Community Hospital Association Bankruptcy (Petition #: 2:23-bk-12359-SK)

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to receive a legal briefing regarding the Beverly Community Hospital Association bankruptcy matter. No action was taken on the item, and there was no regular business conducted.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY 2023-24 budget and various municipal service updates. The body is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, tax rates for retirement expenditures, and land map approvals for the Montebello Hills Specific Plan Project.

• Appropriation of $1,278,987 from the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program
• Engineering design services for Montebello Boulevard (West Los Angeles Ave to Lincoln Ave) not to exceed $282,008
• Emergency purchase of a replacement backup generator for the Fire Department at $172,500
• Rental of a generator for the Municipal Golf Course irrigation pump station not to exceed $131,327
• Approval of Final Tract Maps No. 82725 and 82727 for the Montebello Hills Specific Plan Project

The City Council adopted the FY 2023-24 annual tax rate for voter-approved indebtedness and approved several tract maps for the Montebello Hills Specific Plan Project. The council also approved a free fare schedule for Montebello Bus Lines and a request for proposal for restroom renovations.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-34 establishing FY 2023-24 property tax override rates (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-23 third quarter budget amendments, excluding IBE Digital and IT strategic plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to extend the completion date for the Bus Camera Surveillance System Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-32 approving Montebello Bus Lines FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 Free Fare Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved issuing Restroom Renovation Services RFP No. 23-14 (Unanimous)
• Approved B-Map – Phase B1 Final Tract Map No. 82725 for Montebello Hills Specific Plan Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Tract Map No. 82727 for public open space in Montebello Hills Specific Plan Project (Unanimous)
• Received and filed FY 2023-24 Budget Update presentation (Unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission is meeting to nominate and vote for members to fill vacancies on several ad-hoc committees. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Selection of members for Arts and Culture, Golf, Programs, Special Events, and Sports ad-hoc committees
• Approval of minutes for November 17, 2023 and March 16, 2023 meetings

The Commission appointed members to several vacant ad-hoc committees and approved minutes from two previous meetings. Staff provided announcements regarding upcoming city events and programs.

• Nominated Commissioner to Arts and Culture Committee (Unanimous)
• Nominated Commissioner Takeyama to Programs Committee (Unanimous)
• Nominated Commissioner Takeyama to Special Events Committee (Unanimous)
• Nominated Commissioner Jimenez to Sports Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for November 17, 2023 and March 16, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding with the Montebello Police Management Association and accepted completion notices for slurry seal and concrete repair projects. Council also authorized a request for proposals for a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and received an Economic Development Action Plan Framework.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-28 for Montebello Police Management Association MOU (3-2)
• Approved Economic Development Action Plan Framework (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP No. 23-10 for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP No. 23-8 for printing and graphic design services (unanimous)
• Accepted completion of Annual Slurry Seal Project FY 2022-23 with final contract of $657,193 (unanimous)
• Accepted completion of Annual Concrete Repair Program FY 2021-22 with final contract of $1,483,611 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4005 with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC (unanimous)
• Received and filed Treasurer's Report for quarter ending March 31, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a small family-themed arcade. The project is located at 2134 Montebello Town Center within The Shops at Montebello regional shopping center.

• Approved Meeting Minutes from March 21, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit Case No. PC-2023-0001-CUP for a family-themed arcade (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to designate a Preferential Parking District on Tola Street. The body is also considering several professional service amendments and software contracts.

• Public hearing for Resolution No. 23-25 to create a Preferential Parking District on Tola Street
• Amendment to Rangwala Associates agreement for General Plan and Bicycle Master Plan ($260,000 budget increase)
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for software and support services not to exceed $1,084,238
• Amendment to Ultimate Maintenance Services for custodial services not to exceed $560,000
• Cooperative Agreement No. 4093 for Olympic Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Program ($161,400 budget increase)

The City Council approved a new preferential parking district on Tola Street and authorized several professional service agreements for city planning and housing. The council also received the FY 2021-22 financial report and approved various operational contracts.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-25 designating a Preferential Parking District on Tola Street (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved $260,000 budget increase for General Plan Update and Bicycle Master Plan with Rangwala Associates (unanimous)
• Approved housing consulting services amendment with Advanced Avant-Garde Company (unanimous)
• Approved Olympic Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Program agreement and $161,400 budget increase (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle upfitter agreement with Black and White Emergency Vehicles, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved asset inventory agreement with Precision Material Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved software services with Tyler Technologies, Inc. not-to-exceed $1,084,238 over three years (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council received and filed the FY 2023-2024 budget process report. No action was taken during the closed session regarding property negotiations with Topgolf.

• Received and filed FY 2023-2024 Budget Process (unanimous by members present)
• No action taken on closed session item regarding 901 Via San Clemente property negotiations with Topgolf

City Council

The City Council will discuss several administrative updates, including the reinstatement of the Civil Service and Traffic and Safety Commissions. The body is also reviewing contracts for city maintenance and applying for federal transit grants.

• Resolution No. 23-22 to apply for $6,925,000 in FTA funding for zero-emission buses
• Ordinance No. 2463 to reinstate the Civil Service Commission and Traffic and Safety Commission
• Final contract of $373,320 for the Annual Concrete Repair Program CDBG Project (CP No. 885)
• Agreement with R&S Overhead Doors of Commerce, Inc. not to exceed $85,273 for transportation facility repairs
• Agreement with McGregor Shott, Inc. not to exceed $30,000 annually for Parks and Recreation Guide production

The City Council voted to reinstate the Civil Service Commission and the Traffic and Safety Commission. Other actions included approving a concrete repair project and applying for federal grants for zero-emission buses.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2463 to reinstate Civil Service and Traffic and Safety Commissions (3-1-1-0)
• Approved $373,320 final contract for Annual Concrete Repair Program CDBG Project (unanimous)
• Set April 10, 2023, as public hearing date for Tola Street Preferential Parking District (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for environmental engineer to review Brownfield Area/Chapin Road Landfill (unanimous)
• Awarded $30,000 annual contract to McGregor Shott, Inc. for Parks and Recreation Guide (unanimous)
• Approved $85,273 contract with R&S Overhead Doors of Commerce, Inc. for transportation facility repairs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-22 to apply for $6,925,000 in FTA funding for zero-emission buses (unanimous)
• Approved $57,000 in State Homeland Security Program funds for Police Department (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a site plan review to add 54,244 square feet of floor area to an existing warehouse. The project is located at 1029 and 1037 South Maple Avenue.

• Approved Site Plan Review Case No. PC-2022-0012-SPR for Royal Paper Box Co warehouse expansion (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a study session on meeting procedures. The body will discuss establishing new rules of order and potentially updating Resolution No. 23-17.

• Study session to establish Rules of Order of the City Council/Agency meetings

The City Council conducted a study session to review and discuss a draft Rules of Order Handbook and Resolution No. 23-17. No final votes were taken on the rules; the City Attorney's Office was directed to bring back an updated Resolution to a future meeting.

• Directed City Attorney's Office to return the Resolution with updated information to a future meeting
• Agreed to consider canceling the first City Council meeting in July for the Independence Day Holiday
• Agreed to begin including ceremonial items for Nationally Recognized Health and Heritage Months in April
• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 p.m.

City Council

The City Council approved a permanent clubhouse for the Montebello Municipal Golf Course and directed staff to evaluate the addition of a dog park. The Council also moved to reinstate the Civil Service and Traffic and Safety Commissions.

• Approved permanent clubhouse for Municipal Golf Course renovation (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to evaluate a dog park (4-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2463 to reinstate Civil Service and Traffic and Safety Commissions (3-2)
• Approved $128,000 contract with AAA Electrical Supply for golf course electrical switchgear (Unanimous)
• Accepted completion of HYRAP Streets Project FY 2022-23 and approved $311,343 in changes in work (Unanimous)
• Approved grant applications for SAMHSA and FEMA SAFER programs (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-21 for FEMA severe winter storm cost recovery (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-20 approving the March 8, 2023 Warrant Register (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to receive and file the Draft General Plan and the Downtown Montebello Specific Plan. The session also includes a closed session for a performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• Review of Draft General Plan
• Review of Downtown Montebello Specific Plan
• City Manager public employee performance evaluation (Closed Session)

The City Council unanimously voted to receive and file the Draft General Plan and the Downtown Montebello Specific Plan. No action was taken during the closed session regarding the City Manager's performance evaluation.

• Approved motion to receive and file Draft General Plan (unanimous)
• Approved motion to receive and file Downtown Montebello Specific Plan (unanimous)
• No action taken on City Manager performance evaluation

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review the Brownfield Overlay District. The council is recommended to receive and file the information and take any additional related actions.

• Review of Brownfield Overlay District

The City Council reviewed a presentation on the Brownfield Overlay District, including contaminated land and historical landfill issues. The Council unanimously approved a direction for staff to create a Request for Proposals (RFP) to determine the requirements for a formal analysis of the area.

• Approved direction for staff to create an RFP for Brownfield Overlay District analysis (Unanimous)

City Council and Successor Agency

The City Council and Successor Agency will discuss the allocation of $1,088,770 in HOME-ARP funds and a proposal for a 63-unit affordable housing development. The body will also consider membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust and new rules of order for meetings.

• Proposed 63-unit affordable housing project at 112, 114, 121, 124, 132, and 128 South 6th Street
• Allocation of $1,088,770 in HOME-ARP funds for affordable rental housing and program planning
• Final contract of $435,854 for the North Concourse Avenue Street Improvement Project
• Proposed sale of real property at 5055 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, to the City of Pico Rivera
• Request for Proposals (RFP No. 23-8) for a Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location System

The City Council approved the allocation of $1,088,770 for affordable rental housing and program administration. The Council also authorized a development agreement for a 63-unit affordable housing project on South 6th Street and joined the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust.

• Approved $1,088,770 in HOME-ARP funds for affordable housing (Unanimous)
• Approved membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust (Unanimous)
• Approved development of 63 affordable housing units at 112-132 South 6th Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted rules of order for Council and Successor Agency meetings (3-1-1)
• Accepted completion of North Concourse Avenue project with final cost of $435,854 (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of real property at 5055 Passons Boulevard to City of Pico Rivera (Unanimous)
• Approved RFP for a computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location system (Unanimous)
• Approved Warrant Register dated February 22, 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied a request to establish a banquet hall with tandem parking. The commission also approved meeting minutes and two compliance reviews for alcohol sales permits.

• Denied CUP and Parking Management Plan for banquet hall at 1800-1808 West Whittier (2-1)
• Approved February 07, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved compliance report for alcohol sale permit at Sizzler's, 1908 West Beverly Boulevard (3-0)
• Approved compliance report for beer and wine permit at 7-Eleven, 2900 West Beverly Boulevard (3-0)

City Council

The City Council voted to repeal the provision that established a temporary seven-member council, returning the body to five members. The council also approved several infrastructure grants and a zoning change for a 12-unit residential project.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2458 to remain a five-member City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2461 for 12 residential units at 844 S. Greenwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $15,450.00 for the Golf Course Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-11 to accept roads into the City Street System (unanimous)
• Deferred Resolution No. 23-10 naming a street 'Topgolf Way' to March 8, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $21,628.49 in grant funds for Police Department bulletproof vests (unanimous)
• Approved final contract of $1,441,636 for Beach Street Pavement and Storm Drain project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-12 declaring 612 W. Whittier Boulevard as surplus land (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2462. This action repeals the provision that established a temporary seven-member City Council, ensuring the body remains at five members.

• Approved Urgency Ordinance No. 2462 to maintain a 5-member City Council (unanimous)

City Council and Public Financing Authority

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will review applications and appoint residents to two vacant at-large council seats. The body will also consider a second quarter budget report and various infrastructure and zoning resolutions.

• Appointment of two at-large City Council seats with terms ending November 12, 2024
• Ordinance No. 2461 to allow 12 residential units at 844 South Greenwood Avenue
• Final contract of $1,441,636 for Beach Street Pavement and Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution No. 23-10 naming a public street and road 'Topgolf Way'
• Resolution No. 23-12 declaring city-owned property at 612 W. Whittier Boulevard as surplus land

Due to a lack of a quorum following a member's departure, the City Council adjourned all regular business and consent calendar items to a meeting on February 13, 2023. No substantive decisions were made during the regular session.

• Adjourned all regular business and consent calendar items to February 13, 2023
• Presented Ruben Martinez as Citizen of the Month

City Council

The meeting recorded no substantive decisions. Item No. 1 regarding Urgency Ordinance No. 2462 was adjourned to February 13, 2023, because the council determined no business should be taken with only three members present.

• Adjourned adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 2462 to February 13, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a banquet hall with tandem parking. No motion was approved, and the hearing was tabled for the next meeting.

• Tabled Case No. PC-2022-0013-CUP-PMP for banquet hall at 1800-1808 West Whittier

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss an ordinance that would repeal the provision establishing a temporary seven-member council. If approved, the City Council would remain a five-member body.

• First reading of an ordinance to amend Montebello Municipal Code Section 2.08.050 to repeal the temporary seven-member City Council

The City Council introduced and conducted a first reading of an ordinance to repeal the provision that established a temporary seven-member council. This action ensures the City Council remains a five-member body.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to repeal temporary 7-member council and remain a 5-member body (4-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted a funding plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program and approved a request for proposals for charter bus services. The Council also approved the city's warrant register of demands.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-06 for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Formula Funding Plan to collect $1,900,548 (Unanimous)
• Approved RFP No. 23-7 for charter bus services with an amendment regarding confidentiality designations (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-05 approving the City Warrant Register of Demands dated January 25, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council convened a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session to evaluate the performance of the City Manager. No public actions or votes were recorded during the session.

City Council

The City Council will discuss and define the process for residents to apply for appointments to two vacant at-large City Council seats. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding anticipated litigation.

• Discussion on application process for two at-large City Council seat vacancies
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding the Brownfield Overlay District

The City Council unanimously approved a formal application process to fill two vacant at-large council seats. The process includes a candidate statement and an oral presentation. Appointments will be discussed at the January 25, 2023, meeting.

• Approved application process for vacant at-large council seats (unanimous)
• Set application period from January 19 through January 24, 2023
• Required 250-500 word candidate statement and 90-second oral statement for applicants
• Directed City Attorney to hold a study session with stakeholders regarding the Brownfield Overlay District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit and Parking Management Plan for a proposed banquet hall. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the December 06, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for Case No. PC-2022-0013-CUP-PMP to establish a banquet hall with tandem parking at 1800-1808 West Whittier
• Determination of CEQA exemption (Class 3) for the 1800-1808 West Whittier project
• Approval of December 06, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council, Public Financing Authority, and Successor Agency will meet to discuss filling two at-large council vacancies and amending municipal bidding procedures. The body will also consider reinstating Mayor Torres' council rights and privileges.

• Public hearing for Resolution No. 23-01 to reallocate CDBG-CV funded activities
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2460 to repeal bidding procedure exceptions for professional/special services
• Authorization of payments up to $1,747,339 to ICI System Authority for Motorola Solutions, Inc. services
• Budget increase of $99,969 in the Measure A Fund for emergency plumbing repairs
• Discussion on filling two at-large City Council vacancies via appointment or special election

The City Council approved a substantial amendment to reallocate CDBG-CV funds and filled multiple board and committee assignments. The Council also voted to fill two at-large vacancies by appointment and dissolved several ad hoc committees.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 to reallocate CDBG-CV funds (3-0-1-0)
• Approved appointments to various boards, including Sanitation Districts and SCAG (Unanimous)
• Dissolved Cannabis, Economic Development, Farmer's Market, Homelessness, Military, Solid Waste, and Firework ad hocs (Unanimous)
• Appointed James Enriquez and Rita Montalvo to LA Gateway Region Water Management JPA (Unanimous)
• Decided to fill two at-large Council vacancies by appointment (Unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2459 to adjust meeting start times and end by 11:00 p.m. (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-04 reinstating Mayor Torres’ Council rights and privileges (3-0-2-0)
• Approved $1,747,339 for radio maintenance and infrastructure via Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Unanimous)