Montebello, CA

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City Council

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Personnel Advisory Commission

City Council

Traffic and Safety Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Advisory Commission

City Council

Traffic and Safety Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Traffic and Safety Commission

Personnel Advisory Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Traffic and Safety Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

Traffic and Safety Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Traffic and Safety Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

Traffic and Safety Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

Traffic and Safety Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Traffic and Safety Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a Conditional Use Permit for a new barber school. The proposal involves converting a 1,530 square foot commercial space currently used as a barbershop.

• Conditional Use Permit (PC-2026-0022-CUP) for a barber school at 2008 West Whittier Boulevard, Unit A
• CEQA exemption determination (ENV No. 05-26) for the barber school project

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending zoning codes regarding ADUs, water efficiency, and a ban on AI data centers. The body is also considering several high-value contracts for road paving and fire engines.

• Proposed ban on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centers in all zoning districts
• Contract award of $3,333,000 to Onyx Paving Co, Inc. for Whittier Boulevard paving
• Purchase of three Pierce Enforcer fire engines for up to $4,847,915
• Designation of W. Victoria Avenue from Morris Place to N. Wilcox Avenue as a Preferential Parking District
• Professional services agreement with USI Insurance Services LLC up to $305,000 over five years

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard. The only substantive agenda item is a presentation on the State of California Prohousing Designation Program and the City of Montebello's intent to apply for the designation. The Commission will also consider approving minutes from its September 15, 2026 meeting and take public comments. No public hearings, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation on the State of California Prohousing Designation Program and Montebello's intent to apply
• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Public comments period, up to 3 minutes per speaker
• One Planning Commission seat listed as vacant
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 15, 2026, meeting. Staff presented the City's intent to apply for the State of California’s Prohousing Designation Program. The Commission discussed a court-ordered approval of the 301 Jacmar Drive project, though no formal action was taken on the matter.

• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard. The commission will vote on recommending a Preferential Parking District on W. Victoria Avenue, traffic sign changes at Washington Elementary School, two requests to remove disabled parking spaces, a crossing guard letter, and an all-way stop sign study. Most items are recommendations to the City Council or approvals of the City Traffic Engineer's recommendations; the commission itself does not make final decisions on street designations.

• Recommendation to City Council to designate W. Victoria Avenue between Morris Place and N. Wilcox Avenue as a Preferential Parking District
• Recommendation to remove redundant traffic signs and add blinking lights to stop signs at Washington Elementary School on W. Madison Avenue between N. Maple Avenue and N. Taylor Avenue
• Requests to remove disabled parking spaces and R99 signs at 229 S. 7th Street and 1016 S. 4th Street
• Draft letter recommending a crossing guard at 5th Street and Los Angeles Avenue
• All-way stop study at Rio Del Sol Avenue and Rancho Drive: staff recommends denial and installation of 20 feet of red curb on each approach under Daylighting Law AB 413

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for HUD, and will consider approving a new City-Owned Billboard Policy with associated fees. The consent calendar includes several contracts and grant applications, such as a $50,000 annual access control agreement, a $315,000 janitorial supplies contract, and grant submissions for transportation planning. The meeting also includes a closed session on a public employee discipline appeal and ceremonial presentations.

• Public hearing: Adopt Resolution No. 26-59 approving FY 2025-2026 CAPER for HUD
• Approve City-Owned Billboard Policy and updated Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule
• Approve Agreement No. 4622 with Waxie Enterprises for janitorial supplies, not-to-exceed $315,000 over 3 years
• Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4620 with IVA Solutions Inc., not-to-exceed $50,000 annually for 3 years
• Authorize RFP No. 27-01 for auto body repair and painting, with $80,000 blanket PO to A and A Fleet Painting Inc.

Personnel Advisory Commission

The Montebello Civil Service Commission will consider recommending a new graduated job classification series for Fire Inspectors (I/II/III) to the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of the July 28, 2026 minutes and public comments.

• Recommendation to amend Fire Inspector classification into a graduated I/II/III series
• Approval of Civil Service Commission minutes from July 28, 2026
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a grant application for the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Consolidated Grant Program. The meeting also includes a recap of the Arts & Culture Ad-Hoc Committee meeting and staff communications regarding upcoming city festivals.

• Review of San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy grant application
• Arts & Culture Ad-Hoc Committee meeting recap
• Staff updates on Heritage Festival and Halloween Festival
• Utility Box Program update
• Bella Verde Golf Course Community Swing information

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four zoning code amendments. The amendments would update ADU and JADU standards, implement the state's updated water-efficient landscape ordinance, prohibit AI data centers citywide, and revise zoning definitions. The commission will vote on resolutions recommending the City Council adopt the corresponding ordinances.

• Amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) for ADU and JADU development standards
• Implementation of state's updated Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
• Citywide prohibition on Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers
• Revisions to zoning definitions for ADU, JADU, and AI data centers
• CEQA determination that amendments are not a project and are exempt

The Planning Commission unanimously approved recommendations to prohibit AI data centers in all zoning districts. The commission also approved updates to ADU and JADU development standards and the implementation of the state's updated Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

• Approved recommendation to prohibit AI data centers citywide (4-0)
• Approved updated ADU and JADU development standards (4-0)
• Approved implementation of State's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved revisions to zoning definitions (4-0)
• Approved September 1, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and transit items, including a $9.1 million federal grant application for new buses. The meeting also includes the acceptance of a completed community garden project and street rehabilitation specifications.

• Acceptance of Chet Holifield Community Garden Project with a final contract of $377,165
• Adoption of construction specifications for Lincoln Street Rehabilitation (Wilcox Avenue to 18th Street)
• Approval of a $9,155,140 federal grant application for ten CNG buses and fueling upgrades
• Approval of a $12,500 increase to an agreement with All-American Leadership, LLC
• Implementation of a court order for the Jacmar Drive single-family residence project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal for Round One Entertainment. The project involves establishing a new dining and entertainment venue with a Type 47 alcoholic beverage license at 1800 Montebello Town Center, Space A2.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit and Zone Variance (Case Nos. PC-2026-0023-CUP, PC-2026-0024-CUP, and PC-2026-0025-ZV)
• Proposed Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control License for Round One Entertainment
• Approval of July 21, 2026, Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution No. 15-26, conditionally approving conditional use permits and a zone variance for Round One Entertainment to open an entertainment and dining establishment with a Type 47 alcohol license at 1800 Montebello Town Center, Space A2. The commission also approved the minutes of its July 21, 2026 meeting, 3-0. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing. Commissioner Cuevas was absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 15-26 conditionally approving CUP and ZV Case Nos. PC-2026-0023-CUP, PC-2026-0024-CUP, and PC-2026-0025-ZV for Round One Entertainment at 1800 Montebello Town Center, Space A2 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 21, 2026 Planning Commission meeting (3-0)

Traffic and Safety Commission

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider canceling the Bus Stop Improvement Project due to a $9.6 million funding deficit, while also deciding on bids for a senior center remodel and several contracts. The agenda includes consent items for paving, grants, and service agreements, plus closed-session litigation updates.

• Cancel Bus Stop Improvement Project due to $9.6M deficit
• Adopt plans and solicit bids for Senior Center Basement Remodel at 115 S. Taylor Ave
• Approve $17,367 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for police overtime
• Award $1,475,728 agreement to LA CADA for Operation Stay Safe tiny homes
• Lease six police patrol vehicles with The Bancorp, N.A.

Personnel Advisory Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to receive an update from the Special Events/Programs Ad Hoc Committee and to approve the minutes from its July 16, 2026 regular meeting. Staff will also provide updates on aquatic programming, youth flag football, the playschool program, the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, and the Montebello Classic Car Show. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or contracts on the agenda.

• Receive and file Special Events/Programs Ad Hoc Committee update
• Approve minutes from July 16, 2026 regular meeting
• Staff update on Aquatic Programming
• Staff update on Youth Flag Football
• Staff update on 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Montebello Classic Car Show

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the July 16, 2026 regular meeting minutes and received and filed recaps from its Special Events/Programs, Sports, and Golf Ad-Hoc Committees. All four items passed unanimously by voice vote, with Commissioner Castaneda absent. The meeting was otherwise informational: commissioners and staff gave updates on golf course maintenance and revenue, a Downtown Street Fest reported to have drawn about 10,000 attendees, and upcoming city events. No new programs, contracts, or spending were decided.

• Approved July 16, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events/Programs Ad-Hoc Committee meeting recap (unanimous)
• Approved Sports Ad-Hoc Committee meeting recap (unanimous)
• Approved Golf Ad-Hoc Committee meeting recap (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m.

Planning Commission

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider accepting the completed Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Project and approving its final contract amount, along with accepting Measure A homeless funding. The agenda also includes several routine items such as blanket purchase orders, contract amendments, and a speed survey resolution.

• Accept Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Project (CP 941) with final contract amount of $999,851 to Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc.
• Approve blanket purchase orders for fire equipment totaling up to $1,000,000 across seven vendors.
• Accept $531,574 in Measure A homeless funding from Los Angeles County for FY 2026-27.
• Adopt Resolution No. 26-53 approving the 2026 Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey with changes to ten street segments.
• Approve lease agreement with Southern California Edison for use of Ashiya Park.

The City Council unanimously accepted the Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Project (CP 941) as completed by Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc., approving the final contract amount of $999,851 and authorizing the release of the $49,993 retention payment. The council also approved a 26-item consent calendar covering various contracts, grants, and resolutions, including a $1.35 million Tyler Technologies software agreement and a $2.31 million FTA grant for transit maintenance. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Accepted Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Project (CP 941) with final contract amount of $999,851 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase orders for fire equipment and supplies totaling up to $1,000,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted Measure A homeless funding of $531,574 for FY 2026-27 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,346,235 for Tyler Technologies software services over three years (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-56 accepting $2,308,000 FTA grant for tire lease and maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $221,750 Homeless Prevention Initiative funding from LA County (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 in asset forfeiture funds for police honor guard uniforms (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with SCE for Ashiya Park (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and distributed on July 29, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Personnel Advisory Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to conduct a continuation of an appeal hearing. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from three previous meetings.

• Continuation of appeal hearing pursuant to Montebello Municipal Code Chapter 2.60 and Civil Service Rules Section 261
• Approval of May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 03, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to receive and file a required 10-day report regarding a temporary moratorium on certain development applications. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss current and anticipated litigation.

• Report on Urgency Ordinance No. 2495 regarding a 45-day moratorium on Senate Bill 79 development applications in the Washington Boulevard Transit-Oriented Development Specific Plan Area
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Michael Chee v. City of Montebello (Case No. 24STCV01736)
• Closed session regarding the threat of litigation in one matter

The Montebello City Council held a special meeting on July 27, 2026, where they received briefings in closed session regarding existing litigation and anticipated litigation with no action taken. In regular business, the council unanimously approved receiving and filing the required 10-day report for Urgency Ordinance No. 2495, which establishes a temporary 45-day moratorium on certain Senate Bill 79 development applications.

• Received and filed the 10-day report on Urgency Ordinance No. 2495 (Approved unanimously)

Traffic and Safety Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting. It will hold public hearings and consider two conditional use permits: one to allow on‑sale beer and wine at Los Sabores de Mexico (1105 West Whittier Boulevard) and another to establish a Planet Fitness gym in the Montebello Mix shopping center (802 West Beverly Boulevard). Both projects are recommended for conditional approval and are found exempt from CEQA.

• Approve Planning Commission minutes – June 16, 2026
• Conditional Use Permit PC-2026-0020-CUP for an on‑sale beer and wine license at 1105 West Whittier Boulevard (Los Sabores de Mexico)
• Conditional Use Permit PC-2026-0021-CUP to allow a new Planet Fitness gym at 802 West Beverly Boulevard, remodeling approximately 17,609 sq ft
• Both projects recommended for conditional approval and determined exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

The Montebello Planning Commission approved meeting minutes from June 16, 2026, and held two public hearings resulting in conditional approvals. Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing a Type 41 beer and wine license for the restaurant Los Sabores de Mexico at 1105 West Whittier Boulevard, and a conditional use permit to establish a new Planet Fitness gym at 802 West Beverly Boulevard in the Montebello Mix shopping center.

• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0, with 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution No. 12-26 granting a Type 41 ABC license for Los Sabores de Mexico at 1105 West Whittier Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 13-26 for a new Planet Fitness at 802 West Beverly Boulevard in the Montebello Mix shopping center (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider filling vacant ad hoc committee assignments for the Arts & Culture, Special Events/Programs, and other committees. The agenda also includes approval of June 18, 2026, meeting minutes and staff updates on Concerts in the Park and the Downtown Street Fest. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Filling vacancies on Arts & Culture, Special Events/Programs, and other ad hoc committees
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026 regular meeting
• Staff communications on Concerts in the Park and Downtown Street Fest

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved two motions to appoint Commissioners Ulloa and Castaneda to the Arts and Culture and Special Events/Programs ad-hoc committees. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Ulloa and Castaneda to Arts & Culture Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Ulloa and Castaneda to Special Events/Programs Committee (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

Planning Commission

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission will review a pedestrian safety analysis for 11 uncontrolled crossings on Whittier Boulevard and consider approving recommendations with cost estimates. They will also review the 2026 Engineering and Traffic Survey for speed limit changes and the 30% design of the Olympic Boulevard Complete Streets project. Several stop sign studies and blue curb applications for ADA parking are on the agenda.

• Whittier Boulevard pedestrian crossing safety analysis and recommended enhancements at 11 uncontrolled crossings
• Review of 2026 Engineering and Traffic Survey for updated speed limits on roadway segments
• Review of 30% design of CP-905 Olympic Boulevard Complete Streets project
• All-way stop sign studies at South Spruce Street/West Los Angeles Avenue and South 5th Street/West Los Angeles Avenue with recommendations to deny stops but add red curb
• Blue curb applications for ADA parking at 753 Bradshawe Street and 1345 Carob Way

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider several public‑hearing items, including two assessments for the Natasha Lane landscape and sewer districts. It will vote on an exclusive negotiation agreement with Primestor Development, LLC to evaluate potential redevelopment of downtown properties. The council will also adopt resolutions to create an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and to impose a temporary moratorium on certain transit‑oriented development applications.

• Adopt Resolution 26‑39 to levy assessments for the Natasha Lane Landscape Assessment District (FY 2026‑27)
• Adopt Resolution 26‑40 to levy assessments for the Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Assessment District (FY 2026‑27)
• Approve exclusive negotiation agreement with Primestor Development, LLC for downtown Montebello redevelopment
• Adopt Resolution 26‑46 to establish the Montebello Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District
• Adopt Urgency Ordinance 2495 to temporarily halt certain transit‑oriented development applications in the Washington Boulevard area

The City Council approved all agenda items by a 4-0-0-1 vote (Councilmember Alonzo absent), including an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on SB 79 development applications within the Washington Boulevard Transit-Oriented Development Specific Plan Area. The council also approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with Primestor Development for potential downtown redevelopment, adopted resolutions for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, and approved multiple contracts and agreements. Public comments included opposition to the moratorium from YIMBY Law and other housing advocates.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2495 establishing temporary moratorium on SB 79 development applications in Washington Blvd TOD area (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Primestor Development for downtown redevelopment (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-46 declaring intention to establish Montebello Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-52 approving MOU with Montebello Police Management Association (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-48 approving amendment to Police Officers' Association MOU (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-39 confirming Natasha Lane Landscape Assessment District No. 2005-1 (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-40 confirming Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Assessment District No. 2005-2 (4-0-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 11-30 and 32, including $9.4M FTA grant for hydrogen and CNG buses (4-0-0-1)

General

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will consider adopting resolutions authorizing the issuance of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2026 Series A, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $44,000,000. The bonds would refund existing debt, and the city manager and finance director would be authorized to execute related documents. The meeting includes routine opening ceremonies, public comment, and adjournment to the next regular meeting on August 12, 2026.

• Adopt Resolution No. 26-51 and Resolution No. 26-01 authorizing up to $44 million in Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2026 Series A

The City Council and Public Financing Authority approved resolutions authorizing the issuance of up to $44 million in Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2026 Series A, and authorized the City Manager and Finance Director to execute related documents. The motion passed 4-0-0-1, with Councilmember Alonzo absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included no public comments or staff communications.

• Adopted Resolution No. 26-51 authorizing lease revenue refunding bonds up to $44M (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-01 of the Public Financing Authority for the bond issuance (4-0-0-1)
• Authorized City Manager and Finance Director to execute bond-related documents (4-0-0-1)

Personnel Advisory Commission

This meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.