Montebello public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a by-district election process for council members. The body is also considering urgency ordinances regarding organic waste disposal and shipping container storage.

• Ordinance No. 2444 to establish by-district elections for City Council Members
• Urgency Ordinance No. 2445 for organic waste disposal reduction per SB 1383
• Urgency Ordinance No. 2446 regarding temporary use permits for outdoor intermodal shipping container storage
• Construction contract for Beach Street Pavement and Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 awarded to Gentry Brothers, Inc. for $926,849
• Emergency purchase of generators for Fire Station Nos. 56 and 57

The Montebello City Council took several actions on December 8, 2021. It unanimously suspended the rotation order and reconfirmed Kimberly Cobos-Cawthorne as Mayor and Angie Jimenez as Mayor Pro Tem. The council failed to introduce Ordinance No. 2444 establishing by-district elections (2-3), but later held a public hearing on the matter in February 2022. It unanimously adopted urgency ordinances for organic waste disposal reduction (No. 2445) and temporary use permits for outdoor shipping container storage (No. 2446, approved 3-0-2 with abstentions counted as concurrence). The council also approved a $926,849 construction contract for the Beach Street Pavement Project Phase 1 and an emergency purchase of generators for Fire Stations 56 and 57.

• Reconfirmed Cobos-Cawthorne as Mayor and Jimenez as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Failed to introduce by-district election ordinance No. 2444 (2-3)
• Adopted urgency ordinance No. 2445 for organic waste reduction (unanimous)
• Adopted urgency ordinance No. 2446 for shipping container storage permits (3-0-2, abstentions counted as concurrence)
• Awarded $926,849 construction contract for Beach Street Pavement Project Phase 1 to Gentry Brothers, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved emergency purchase of generators for Fire Stations 56 and 57 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 study session dates including FY 2022-23 budget session (unanimous)
• Approved $169,400 for Axon body-worn cameras and equipment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the California Voting Rights Act. The body will discuss transitioning from an at-large to a by-district election system and receive resident input on potential district compositions.

• Public hearing on California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) transition from at-large to by-district election system

The City Council held a public hearing on California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) districting but made no decision, as no motion was made. Councilmembers expressed mixed views, with some opposed to districting but acknowledging legal pressures, and others concerned about the timeline. The meeting was otherwise procedural, ending with unanimous adjournment.

• No motion made on CVRA districting process
• Meeting adjourned unanimously at 12:23 p.m.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold public hearings on an affordable housing project and a subdivision map, and consider introducing an ordinance to switch to by-district elections. They will also discuss a property sale agreement, a safety analysis contract, and other routine business.

• Resolution 21-91: Approve mixed-use affordable housing project at 112-132 S 6th St and 501-525 E Whittier Blvd
• Resolution 21-92: Approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 82725 (A-Map) subdivision
• Ordinance 2444: Establish by-district election process for City Council
• Agreement with Cesar Chavez Foundation and Ku & Associates for city-owned properties at 112-121 S 6th St
• Professional Services Agreement No. 3934 to Mark Thomas & Company for $249,776 for Systemic Safety Analysis Report

The Montebello City Council unanimously approved a mixed-use affordable housing project at 112-132 South 6th Street and 501-525 East Whittier Boulevard, adopting Resolution No. 21-91 and the related Vesting Tentative Tract Map (Resolution No. 21-92). The Council also approved an assignment agreement with the Cesar Chavez Foundation for city-owned properties, awarded a $249,776 contract for a Systemic Safety Analysis Report, and continued the by-district election ordinance to the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution 21-91 for the 6th Street Grand affordable housing project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-92 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82725 (unanimous)
• Approved assignment agreement with Cesar Chavez Foundation for city-owned properties (unanimous)
• Awarded $249,776 contract to Mark Thomas & Company for Systemic Safety Analysis Report (unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance No. 2444 on by-district elections to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Corrective Action Plan Version 1.0 for State Auditor (unanimous)
• Approved $172,260 for police department flooring (consent calendar)
• Approved $1,238,290 for golf course renovation design (consent calendar)

City Council

The Montebello City Council voted 3-2 to remove David Torres from the position of Mayor Pro Tem and then voted 3-2 to appoint Councilmember Jimenez as his replacement. The meeting was a special session called for this reorganization, with public comments opposing the removal.

• Removed Mayor Pro Tem Torres from position (3-2)
• Appointed Councilmember Jimenez as Mayor Pro Tem (3-2)

City Council

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2443, amending and restating rules of order and procedure for council meetings, by a 3-2 vote. The ordinance rescinds prior resolutions and was approved despite numerous public comments opposing it. The council also approved the FY 2021-22 first quarter budget report and a consent calendar of routine items.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2443 amending council meeting rules (3-2)
• Approved FY 2021-22 First Quarter Budget Report and updated compensation plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items 8-21 (unanimous)
• Accepted Paving the Way Phase 1 completion, final contract $2,091,368 (consent)
• Accepted Paving the Way Phase 3 completion, final contract $3,009,704 (consent)
• Awarded N. Concourse Avenue street improvement contract, $224,473 to All American Asphalt (consent)
• Awarded Various Streets Improvement contract, $771,461 to Sequel Contractors (consent)
• Approved $4,840,906 for Transportation Dept. roofing and HVAC system (consent)

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a public hearing on the California Voting Rights Act to consider district-based elections. The council will also consider several contracts and grants, including a $90,856 construction management payment, a $115,000 traffic enforcement grant, and a $115,000 police grant. The agenda includes routine items like a transportation budget and purchase orders.

The City Council voted to continue the transition from at-large to by-district elections, scheduling the next public hearing for Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. It also introduced Ordinance No. 2443, updating council meeting rules, and adopted Resolution No. 21-85 for teleconferenced meetings under AB 361. Several contracts and grants were approved, including a $134,257 construction contract for catch basin screens.

• Scheduled next CVRA public hearing for Nov. 13, 2021 at 10 a.m. (4-0-0-1)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2443 updating council rules, with written comments read aloud and closed session at 5 p.m. (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-85 for teleconferenced meetings under AB 361 (4-0-0-1)
• Awarded $134,257 construction contract to United Storm Water, Inc. for catch basin screens (4-0-0-1)
• Approved blanket purchase orders up to $200,000 for Amazon and $75,000 for Home Depot (unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 OTS STEP grant and $45,000 TRIP grant for police (consent)
• Adopted $29,181,524 Transportation CIP budget for FY 2021-22 (consent)
• Approved MOU with Pico Rivera to resume Route 60 service (consent)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to select a chairperson and vice chairperson, appoint committee members, and consider establishing a Park Amenities Sponsorship Program. The program would allow local businesses to sponsor amenities like dog waste stations, benches, and picnic shelters. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Selection of Golf Committee and Sports Committee members
• Park Amenities Sponsorship Program: includes dog waste stations, benches, picnic shelters, drinking fountains, bicycle racks
• First dog waste station installed at Acuna Park

Fiscal Accountability and Investment Committee

The Fiscal Accountability and Investment Committee is meeting for the first fiscal quarter of FY 2021-22 to review the city's budget, Measure H sales tax revenue, cash balances, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The agenda includes an overview of the General Fund budget with a projected surplus of $310,460, and a discussion of ARPA revenue loss calculations and potential uses for the $16.59 million in CSLFRF funds.

• General Fund budget: expenditures $61,408,690, revenue $61,719,150, surplus $310,460
• Measure H sales tax revenue adopted at $7,170,000 for FY 2021-22
• ARPA/CSLFRF award of $16.59 million; calculated revenue loss of $20,524,069
• Proposed IT backbone project estimated at $4,102,248 over 5 years
• Estimated fleet needs of $6.85 million over three years

Fiscal Accountability and Investment Committee

The Montebello Fiscal Accountability and Investment Committee will receive a presentation on its responsibilities, the fiscal 2021-22 budget, sales tax results, cash balances, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The only action item is to receive and file the presentation. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comments and committee member announcements.

• Presentation on committee responsibilities and fiscal 2021-22 budget overview
• Sales tax results update
• Cash balances report
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds overview

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2020-21 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for federal CDBG and HOME funds, and will receive a status report on the General Plan update and preliminary draft Housing Element. The council will also consider several routine items, including purchasing nine CNG transit buses, approving a street rehabilitation project, and authorizing a health fair and 5K run. The meeting includes closed-session items on litigation and a threat to public services.

• Adopt Resolution No. 21-78 approving FY 2020-21 CAPER (CDBG/HOME report)
• General Plan update status report and review of preliminary draft Housing Element (2021-2029)
• Approve agreement with New Flyer of America to purchase nine 40-foot CNG transit buses
• Beach Street Pavement and Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 (Vail Ave to 5th St) with $1,450,000 budget
• Approve Amendment No. 1 with Safe USA, Inc. for street striping services at $265,700

The City Council unanimously approved the Beach Street Pavement and Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project Phase 1, including a $1,450,000 budget, and authorized advertising for construction. The council also tabled the Art in Public Places ordinance to October 13, 2021, and tabled a health fair and 5K run to a future meeting. All consent calendar items were approved, including a $265,700 contract extension for street striping and a $6,400 budget increase for utility box artwork.

• Approved Beach Street pavement project Phase 1 with $1,450,000 budget (unanimous)
• Tabled Art in Public Places ordinance to October 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled health fair and 5K run to future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (unanimous)
• Approved $265,700 extension for street striping services with Safe USA, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $6,400 budget increase for utility box artwork (unanimous)
• Authorized application to National Fitness Campaign for fitness court (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of nine CNG transit buses from New Flyer (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved allocating $16.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to four project categories: IT Network Backbone ($4.1M), IT Productivity Software ($1.5M), Fleet Replacement/Upgrades ($6.85M), and Sewer Maintenance/Capital Repairs ($4.15M). The council also unanimously tabled the Arts in Public Places Program ordinance for further discussion after concerns about business fee impacts. No action was taken in closed session.

• Approved $4.1M for IT Network Backbone (unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M for IT Productivity Software (unanimous)
• Approved $6.85M for Fleet Replacement/Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $4.15M for Sewer Maintenance/Capital Repairs (unanimous)
• Tabled Arts in Public Places Program ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

The Montebello City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session on litigation and a regular session to consider several routine items. Key actions include adopting an ordinance for monthly, overnight, and weekend parking permits at city-owned lots, approving a lease for Ashiya Park, and continuing a proposed art-in-public-places ordinance to a later date. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on legal matters.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2442 authorizing monthly, overnight, and weekend parking permits at city-owned off-street lots (est. signage cost $540)
• Approve 5-year lease agreement with Southern California Edison for Ashiya Park
• Approve sole-source agreement with Remix Software for scheduling software licenses
• Approve RFQ No. 21-55 for vehicle body repair and painting services
• Adopt Resolution No. 21-77 approving warrant register of demands

The Montebello City Council held a special meeting on August 24, 2021, and took several actions. They unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2442, which authorizes monthly, overnight, and weekend parking permits at city-owned off-street lots. They also approved a five-year lease agreement with Southern California Edison for Ashiya Park, a sole-source agreement with Remix Software for scheduling software, a request for quote for vehicle body repair services, and the city warrant register. The council continued discussion on an art in public places ordinance to a future meeting and directed staff to research fireworks policies.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2442 authorizing parking permits at city-owned lots (unanimous)
• Approved five-year lease with Southern California Edison for Ashiya Park (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source agreement with Remix Software for scheduling software (unanimous)
• Approved issuing RFQ No. 21-55 for vehicle body repair and painting services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-77 approving warrant register (unanimous)
• Continued art in public places ordinance to September 8, 2021 meeting
• Directed staff to research fireworks policies (unanimous consensus)
• Approved partnership with Mexican American Opportunity Foundation for health fair (unanimous consensus)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from June 24 and July 15, 2021, and to make artist recommendations for the Utility Box Beautification Program to the City Council. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comments and staff communications.

• Approval of minutes for 6/24/21 and 7/15/21
• Recommendations for Utility Box Beautification Program artist selections

City Council

The Montebello City Council is holding a special meeting to consider declaring a 10-12 acre portion of the Montebello Golf Course as surplus land under California's Surplus Land Act, a step that would allow the city to negotiate its sale or lease. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss price and terms for the property at 901 Via San Clemente with Topgolf. The agenda includes public comments and a report from closed session.

• Resolution No. 21-76 to declare ~10-12 acres of Montebello Golf Course surplus land
• Closed session: real property negotiation with Topgolf for 901 Via San Clemente
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 21-76 declaring a 10-12 acre portion of the Montebello Golf Course as 'surplus land' under California's Surplus Land Act, subject to conditions and restrictions on its development. The closed session item regarding property negotiations with Topgolf at 901 Via San Clemente was listed but not discussed in closed session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-76 declaring 10-12 acres of Montebello Golf Course surplus land (unanimous)

Personnel Advisory Commission

The Montebello Personnel Advisory Commission is meeting to approve the July 27, 2021 minutes and hold a closed session to deliberate an appeal decision. The agenda is largely procedural, with no other substantive public items listed.

• Approval of minutes for July 27, 2021
• Closed session deliberation of appeal decision

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to name the log cabin at City Park after Bill Walters, with a plaque costing about $4,000. The council will also introduce an ordinance to establish an Art in Public Places Program and consider several other items, including appointments and event authorizations. The meeting includes a closed session on potential litigation related to the California Voter Rights Act.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 21-75 to name the log cabin at City Park after Bill Walters
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2441 to establish an Art in Public Places Program and remove murals from prohibited signs
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2440 setting campaign contribution limit of $5,000 per year for city elective office
• Award $162,345 contract to Sally Swanson Architects for ADA self-evaluation and transition plan
• Authorize advertising for construction of Concourse Avenue and Various Streets improvement projects

The Montebello City Council unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 2440, establishing a $5,000 per year campaign contribution limit for candidates for elective city office. The council also approved several other items, including naming the log cabin at City Park after Bill Walters, establishing a Military Ad Hoc Committee, and authorizing a Dia de los Muertos community altar and pet care fair. Several items were tabled, including the Art in Public Places ordinance and appointments to the Traffic and Fiscal Accountability committees.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2440 establishing $5,000 campaign contribution limit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-75 naming log cabin at City Park after Bill Walters (unanimous)
• Established Military Ad Hoc Committee with Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne and Councilmember Jimenez (unanimous)
• Authorized hosting Dia de los Muertos community altar (unanimous)
• Authorized hosting Pet Care Fair and quarterly pet vaccination clinics (unanimous)
• Tabled Art in Public Places ordinance (Ordinance No. 2441) for revisions (unanimous)
• Tabled appointments to Traffic Committee and Fiscal Accountability and Investment Committee (unanimous)
• Approved refund of $51,248 to Caltrans for HSIP grant funds (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Successor Agency approved the sale of the property at 310 W. Whittier Boulevard to Sonic Vet LLC for $8.3 million, authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase and sale agreement. The Council also approved seven memoranda of understanding with city employee associations, adopted the Parks Master Plan, and set campaign contribution limits. Several items were tabled, including appointments to the Traffic Committee and Fiscal Accountability and Investment Committee.

• Approved sale of 310 W. Whittier Blvd. property to Sonic Vet LLC for $8.3M (unanimous)
• Approved seven MOUs with city employee associations (4-1, Torres dissenting)
• Adopted Parks Master Plan and Facilities Needs Assessment (unanimous)
• Adopted campaign contribution limit ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $600K sewer maintenance services with LA County (unanimous)
• Tabled appointments to Traffic Committee and Fiscal Accountability Committee (unanimous)
• Approved emergency purchase of backup generator for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved $1M FTA grant application for transit operating assistance (unanimous)

Personnel Advisory Commission

The Personnel Advisory Commission will review and vote on recommending a new classified position, Public Works Inspector, to the City Council. The item was tabled in June pending more information on education and certifications, which has now been provided. The meeting also includes approval of the June 15, 2021 minutes and public comments.

• Recommendation to City Council to adopt new Public Works Inspector classification
• Job specification requires California driver's license, college coursework, and two years of journey-level experience
• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to nominate and vote on members for its committees (Arts and Culture, Golf, Programs, Special Events, Sports) and to receive and file the Park Facilities Master Plan and Facilities Needs Assessment. The agenda also includes public comments and staff updates on programs like the Utility Box Program and Farmer's Market.

• Selection of committee members for Arts and Culture, Golf, Programs, Special Events, and Sports committees
• Receive and file Park Facilities Master Plan and Facilities Needs Assessment
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Staff orals on Utility Box Program, Volunteer Program, Montebello Street Fest, Farmer's Market

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold public hearings on transitioning from at-large to by-district elections and on residential trash rate adjustments, and will consider adopting the FY 2021-22 budget. They will also vote on a development agreement to allow a former Costco building to become a last-mile delivery facility (e.g., Amazon) and on several contracts and purchases.

• Public hearing on CVRA transition to by-district elections
• Public hearing on residential solid waste rate adjustment (Resolution 21-50)
• Ordinance to allow last-mile delivery facility at 1345 N. Montebello Blvd (former Costco)
• Adoption of FY 2021-22 operating and capital budget (Resolutions 21-53, 21-54, 21-55)
• Award $872,473 contract to NCM Engineering for Garfield Ave bus turnout lane project

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021-22 operating and capital budget, compensation plan, and appropriations limit in a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Torres dissenting. The council also voted 4-1 to retain a demographer and the City Attorney's office for the transition from at-large to by-district elections, with Torres opposed. Additionally, the council unanimously approved a resolution for residential solid waste rate adjustments and an amended development agreement for a last-mile delivery facility at 1345 N. Montebello Blvd.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-53 adopting the FY 2021-22 operating and capital budgets, Resolution No. 21-54 for the compensation plan, and Resolution No. 21-55 for the appropriations limit (4-1, Torres no).
• Approved a substitute motion to retain the recommended demographer and City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman for CVRA matters, moving toward by-district elections (4-1, Torres no).
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-50 establishing residential solid waste collection and recycling rates for FY 2021-22, per the Athens Services settlement.
• Introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance No. 2439 approving an amended development agreement with M&M at Montebello, LLC for a last-mile delivery facility at 1345 N. Montebello Blvd.
• Approved the consent calendar, including items 10-25, such as awarding contracts for engineering, security, golf course management, and bus lift replacement.
• Approved the purchase of City Council Chamber seating from Herk Edwards, Inc. for up to $57,566.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-47 authorizing the City Manager to execute documents for Senate Bill 1 funds.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-45 approving the City's Investment Policy Statement.

Personnel Advisory Commission

The Montebello Personnel Advisory Commission is reviewing five newly proposed job specifications and will recommend that the City Council adopt them into the city's classified service. The positions are Records Coordinator, Senior Fire Inspector, Community Risk Reduction Coordinator, Assistant Engineer, and Public Works Inspector. This is a precursor to City Council review and adoption.

• Records Coordinator (Administration Department)
• Senior Fire Inspector (Fire Department)
• Community Risk Reduction Coordinator (Fire Department)
• Assistant Engineer (Public Works)
• Public Works Inspector (Public Works)

City Council

The Montebello City Council is meeting to consider routine items including extending the water system operations contract with San Gabriel Valley Water Company for one year at $473,067, approving a $90,000 summer food service agreement, and authorizing IT infrastructure upgrades. The agenda also includes closed session items on a potential property negotiation at 310 West Whittier Boulevard and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Approve Eighth Amendment to Agreement No. 2883 with San Gabriel Valley Water Company for water system operations, extending term to June 30, 2022 at $473,067/year
• Award Professional Services Agreement to School Nutrition Plus for Summer Food Service Program, not-to-exceed $90,000 annually
• Appropriate $60,000 from AQMD funds to purchase a vehicle for the Montebello Community Assistance Program
• Authorize issuing RFQ/P for IT infrastructure upgrade services
• Closed session: real property negotiation at 310 West Whittier Boulevard with Chevrolet of Montebello

The City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to City Manager René Bobadilla's employment agreement by a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Torres dissenting. The council also approved the Eighth Amendment to Agreement No. 2883 with San Gabriel Valley Water Company for water system operations (4-0-0-1, Peralta absent) and approved the consent calendar items 13-19 (3-1-0-1, Peralta absent).

• Approved Amendment No. 2 to City Manager employment agreement (4-1)
• Approved Eighth Amendment to Agreement No. 2883 with San Gabriel Valley Water Company (4-0-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 13-19 (3-1-0-1)
• Added closed session item 4a to agenda unanimously
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3419 with Leed Electric for on-call electrical services (consent)
• Awarded Professional Services Agreement to School Nutrition Plus for Summer Food Service Program, not-to-exceed $90,000 annually (consent)
• Authorized issuing RFQ/P for IT infrastructure upgrade services (consent)
• Approved appropriation of AQMD funds up to $60,000 for MCAP vehicle purchase (consent)

City Council

The Montebello City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting with a closed session to evaluate City Manager René Bobadilla's performance and a regular session to consider amendments to his employment agreement. The meeting is conducted telephonically due to COVID-19, with public comments limited to agenda items.

• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Manager René Bobadilla
• Regular session: consideration of changes to City Manager employment agreement

The City Council held a closed session to evaluate City Manager René Bobadilla's performance and provided direction to the City Attorney. The council then tabled the consideration of amendments to the city manager's employment agreement to the next regular meeting on June 9, 2021. No substantive decisions were made during the open session.

• Tabled city manager employment agreement amendment to June 9, 2021 meeting
• Received closed session briefing on city manager performance evaluation and provided direction to City Attorney

City Council

The Montebello City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting with a closed session to evaluate City Manager René Bobadilla's performance and a regular session to consider changes to his employment agreement. Public comments are limited to agenda items, and the meeting is conducted telephonically due to COVID-19.

• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Manager René Bobadilla
• Regular session: consideration of amendments to City Manager employment agreement

The City Council held a closed session to discuss the city manager's performance evaluation, but no final action was taken. In regular session, the council voted unanimously to table consideration of amendments to the city manager's employment agreement to the June 3, 2021 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Tabled city manager employment agreement amendments to June 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting to June 3, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Montebello City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting with a single agenda item: a presentation on the city's Fiscal MRI. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for informational purposes only.

• Presentation: Montebello's Fiscal MRI

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint special meeting to receive a presentation from Urban 3 on the city's economic condition, aimed at guiding the General Plan update and Downtown Master Plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with councilmembers and commissioners asking questions and making recommendations, such as revisiting the data in two years. The meeting adjourned without any votes on substantive items.

• Received fiscal MRI presentation from Urban 3 (no action taken)
• Adjourned City Council meeting unanimously at 7:17 p.m.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider adopting a resolution to transition from at-large to by-district elections, following a CVRA demand letter. The council will also discuss adopting Rosenberg's Rules of Order for meetings and other routine items.

• Resolution No. 21-43 to declare intention for by-district elections
• Adoption of Rosenberg's Rules of Order for council meetings
• Ordinance 2438 to designate EV charging stalls and set fees
• Increase agreements for bus parts: New Flyer to $170,000, Wayne Electric to $69,000
• Resolution No. 21-41 approving final tract map for 105 detached and 244 attached units in Montebello Hills

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-43 declaring its intention to transition from at-large to by-district elections for City Council members, with Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne abstaining. The council also approved several other items, including introducing an ordinance for electric vehicle charging stations, increasing bus parts agreements, and approving a final tract map for the Montebello Hills project. All other motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-43 to transition to by-district elections (4-0-1, Mayor abstained)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2438 for EV charging stations at city lots (unanimous)
• Increased New Flyer bus parts agreement to $170,000 (unanimous)
• Increased Wayne Electric bus parts agreement to $69,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-40 for FY 2021-22 tax rate (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Farmer's Market management services (unanimous)
• Approved B-Map Final Tract Map No. 82724 for Montebello Hills Phase A (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register and April 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Personnel Advisory Commission

The Montebello Personnel Advisory Commission is meeting to hear an appeal related to an employee grievance, as well as to approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comments and staff communications.

• Appeal hearing under Montebello Municipal Code Chapter 2.60 and Civil Service Rules Section 261
• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2020

City Council

The City Council tabled the comprehensive Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with five employee associations after a motion to approve failed 2-2-1, and a subsequent motion to table passed 3-2. The Council also introduced Ordinance No. 2435 to impose term limits on elected officials, scheduling a second reading for the next meeting. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution upholding the Planning Commission's denial of a 31-unit residential project at 301 Jacmar Drive.

• Tabled comprehensive MOUs with police, fire, and other employee associations (3-2)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2435 imposing term limits on elected officials (unanimous)
• Upheld denial of 31-unit residential project at 301 Jacmar Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 with Infrastructure Engineers, $250,121 (3-1-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 8 with Infrastructure Engineers, $323,010 (3-1-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-28 naming softball field at Grant Rea Park after Marge Villa (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to golf course management agreement with S&S LaBarge Golf, Inc. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting as a strategic planning workshop, facilitated by Mejorando Group, to discuss governance, city accomplishments, and potential goals for 2021. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken; staff will prepare a draft strategic plan for future consideration.

• Held strategic planning workshop (no vote)
• Discussed potential strategic objectives in economic development, infrastructure, beautification, arts, affordable housing, parks/recreation, and workforce development (no vote)
• Directed staff to prepare draft strategic plan for future council consideration (no vote)

City Council

The City Council approved a $383,896 change order for the Paving the Way (Phase 2) construction contract, increasing the total to $6,084,396, and adopted Ordinance No. 2437 for eviction data collection. It also granted a water pipeline easement to San Gabriel Valley Water Company, awarded a bus camera surveillance contract to RL Controls, LLC, and authorized several other routine items. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2437 for eviction data collection (unanimous)
• Granted non-exclusive easement to San Gabriel Valley Water Company for Montebello Hills pipelines (unanimous)
• Approved $383,896 change order for Paving the Way Phase 2, increasing contract to $6,084,396 (unanimous)
• Awarded bus camera surveillance system contract to RL Controls, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-24 rescinding LCTOP funding acceptance and passing $242,512 to Foothill Transit (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for body worn cameras and mobile audio video equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized application to Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative for Utility Box Beautification (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for language interpretation/translation services (unanimous)

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider a major residential development at 301 Jacmar Drive, requiring a zone change, general plan amendment, and development agreement with Brandywine Acquisition Group LLC. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a $131,000 increase for emergency sewer repairs, and adopt resolutions on topics like eviction data collection and a COVID-19 fee waiver program.

• Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3356 with Sebastian Waterworks (Mr. Rooter Plumbing) for emergency sewer repairs, increasing amount by $131,000
• Adopt resolution for General Plan Amendment, Zone Change from R-1 to R-3 with Planned Development District, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83239 for 31 residential units at 301 Jacmar Drive
• Authorize decertification of the Implementation Plan and Statement of Intent for the Montebello Community Choice Aggregation Program
• Approve professional services agreement with IBE Digital for Public Safety IT staff augmentation (4-year term)
• Award construction contract for Annual Concrete Repair Program CDBG Project to CT&T Concrete Paving Inc. for $180,827.50

The City Council unanimously voted to deny the proposed 31-unit residential development at 301 Jacmar Drive, referring the matter back with a resolution to deny. The council also postponed action on the Community Choice Aggregation program decertification and tabled the comprehensive MOUs with police, fire, and mid-manager associations to May 12, 2021. All other agenda items, including the sewer repair amendment, IT services agreement, and various resolutions, were approved unanimously.

• Denied 31-unit residential project at 301 Jacmar Drive (unanimous)
• Postponed Community Choice Aggregation decertification (3-2)
• Tabled police/fire/mid-manager MOUs to May 12, 2021 (3-2)
• Approved $131,000 increase for emergency sewer repairs (unanimous)
• Approved 4-year IBE Digital IT services agreement (unanimous)
• Awarded $180,827.50 concrete repair contract to CT&T Concrete Paving (unanimous)
• Adopted COVID-19 fee waiver program (unanimous)
• Introduced eviction data collection ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

The Montebello City Council and Housing Successor Agency will consider approving an interfund loan of $575,000 from the Housing Successor Agency Fund to the General Fund to purchase real property at 612 W. Whittier Boulevard. The meeting is a joint special session with no closed session items, and public participation is telephonic due to COVID-19.

• Interfund loan of $575,000 for property at 612 W. Whittier Boulevard
• Interfund loan of $900,000 for property at 715 W. Whittier Boulevard
• Property at 612 W. Whittier Boulevard appraised at $550,000, purchase price $575,000
• Loan repayment due by June 30, 2023
• Public comments accepted by phone or email until 3:30 p.m. on meeting day

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending the 2016-2021 Housing Element Update and related Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone to the City Council. The update sets housing goals and policies citywide, and the overlay zone applies to five specific sites. The hearing is on April 21, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Public comments can be made by phone or email due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Housing Element Update (2016-2021) and Zone Code Amendment No. 01-20
• Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone includes 5 sites (e.g., 101 E. Whittier Blvd., 113 N. Garfield Ave., 501 S. Montebello Blvd., 140 E Whittier Blvd., 244 George Hensel Drive)
• CEQA Addendum to Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2014011084) prepared
• Public comments accepted by phone (323-887-1200 ext. 493) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or email ([email protected]) from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on April 21, 2020
• Contact: Joseph Palombi, Planning Director, (323) 887-1200

City Council

The Montebello City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session for real property negotiations and potential litigation, followed by an open session. The only action item is a proposed $50,000 budget amendment to continue building and safety services from Infrastructure Engineers through June 30, 2021. The meeting also includes a budget kickoff workshop.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for 1345 N. Montebello Blvd. with M&M Realty
• Closed session: one potential litigation matter
• Budget amendment: $50,000 increase for Agreement No. 3504 with Infrastructure Engineers for building and safety services
• Budget kickoff workshop

The Montebello City Council held a special meeting on March 31, 2021, with Mayor Cobos-Cawthorne presiding. The council approved a $50,000 increase to the FY 2020-21 budget for Agreement No. 3504 with Infrastructure Engineers for Building and Safety services, with a 3-0 vote (Councilmember Jimenez abstained, Mayor Pro Tem Torres absent). The council also received a briefing from closed session with no action taken, and heard a presentation on the budget kickoff workshop.

• Approved $50,000 budget increase for Agreement No. 3504 with Infrastructure Engineers for Building and Safety services (3-0, Jimenez abstained, Torres absent).
• Received closed session briefing; no action taken.
• Heard budget kickoff workshop presentation; no formal action taken.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider approving a development agreement with TopGolf, purchasing two properties on Whittier Boulevard, and several other routine items. The meeting includes closed session discussions on litigation and property negotiations, followed by a regular session with public comments and consent calendar approvals.

• Approve Sublessee Development and Participation Agreement with TopGolf USA MB, LLC
• Purchase 612 W. Whittier Blvd for $575,000 and 715 W. Whittier Blvd for $1,200,000
• Approve $147,000 letter of credit and $160,000 agreement with California Choice Energy Authority for CCA implementation
• Deny appeal of CUP denial for solid waste transfer station at 1701 Gage Road
• Set business license fees to FY 2009-10 levels

The City Council approved a Sublessee Development and Participation Agreement with TopGolf USA MB, LLC, authorizing the City Manager to finalize negotiations. The council also tabled a Community Choice Aggregation implementation item, denied a solid waste transfer station CUP modification, and approved several consent calendar items including property purchases and budget amendments.

• Approved TopGolf sublessee development agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled Community Choice Aggregation implementation item (3-2)
• Denied solid waste transfer station CUP modification at 1701 Gage Road (3-2)
• Tabled emergency sewer repair agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 budget amendment for Infrastructure Engineers (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 612 W. Whittier Blvd for $575,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 715 W. Whittier Blvd for $1,200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program guidelines (unanimous)

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed 31-unit for-sale residential development at 301 Jacmar Drive, including a zone change, density and height overlays, a vesting tentative tract map, and a development agreement with Brandywine Acquisition Group LLC. The Planning Commission recommended denial due to off-site parking concerns, but the Council will make the final decision. The agenda also includes several routine items such as approving a Measure W spending plan, an employee parking ordinance, and committee appointments.

• Public hearing on 31-unit residential project at 301 Jacmar Drive (VTTM No. 83239) with zone change from R-1 to R-3 and Planned Development District
• Development agreement with Brandywine Acquisition Group LLC includes fees: $2,419.35/unit affordable housing in-lieu, $1,206.12/unit development tax, $2,500/unit parkland fees
• Approve $900,000 appropriation for Measure W (Safe, Clean Water Program) annual plan
• Adopt ordinance reserving employee-only parking stalls at city-owned lots
• Approve application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds

The City Council closed the public hearing and tabled the Brandywine Acquisition Group project at 301 Jacmar Drive, which would have rezoned the property from R-1 to R-3 and added 31 residential units, to the next regularly scheduled meeting. The council also approved a resolution adopting policies for naming city-owned facilities, and approved several consent items including the Measure W annual plan, an ordinance on employee-only parking, a grant application, and a contract amendment with Zencity.

• Tabled the Brandywine project (31 units at 301 Jacmar Drive) to the next regular meeting after closing the public hearing.
• Approved a resolution adopting policies for naming city-owned land, buildings, parks, and community facilities.
• Approved the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Measure W Annual Plan and amended the budget by $900,000 in two accounts.
• Adopted an ordinance reserving employee-only parking stalls at city-owned lots and authorized signage.
• Approved a resolution authorizing the city's application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds.
• Authorized the City Manager to amend the Zencity social media monitoring agreement for an additional 12 months.
• Filled vacancies on Ad Hoc Committees and Task Forces (Economic Development, Homelessness, Street, Transit).
• Approved the March 10, 2021 warrant register and the January 27, 2021 meeting minutes.

City Council

The Montebello City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to dissolve the Beautification, Cannabis, Centennial, and Solid Waste Ad Hoc Committees, and to transition the Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee to a Task Force. The Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee was retained. No action was taken on the Street, Transit, or Washington Coalition Ad Hoc Committees, which remain as is. The Council also approved a 2021 calendar of nationally recognized health and heritage months, with additions including Juneteenth, COVID-19 Memorial Month, Armenian History Month, and several awareness months.

• Dissolved Beautification Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Dissolved Cannabis Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Dissolved Centennial Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Retained Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Transitioned Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee to a Task Force (unanimous)
• Dissolved Solid Waste Ad Hoc Committee, to be brought back when needed (unanimous)
• No motion on Street, Transit, or Washington Coalition Ad Hoc Committees; they remain as is
• Approved 2021 calendar of health and heritage months with additions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit modification for a solid waste transfer station at 1701 Gage Road. The Council may uphold the denial or overturn it and approve the permit. The Council will also consider a development agreement for 31 residential units at 301 Jacmar Drive, but staff recommends continuing that item to March 10, 2021. Several consent items are on the agenda, including a $130,220 contract for HOME/CDBG program administration, a final tract map for 17 units at 1029 Montebello Boulevard, and a $20,000 grocery distribution program.

• Public hearing on appeal of CUP denial for solid waste transfer station at 1701 Gage Road
• Development agreement with Brandywine Acquisition Group for 31 residential units at 301 Jacmar Drive (recommended to continue to March 10)
• Award $130,220 contract to Advanced AVANT-GARDE Corporation for HOME/CDBG program administration
• Approve final tract map for 17 residential units at 1029 Montebello Boulevard
• Adopt ordinance for temporary moratorium on business license tax increases

The City Council voted 3-2 to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit modification for a solid waste transfer station at 1701 Gage Road, directing staff to prepare a resolution of findings. The council also tabled a development agreement for 31 residential units at 301 Jacmar Drive to March 10, 2021. Consent items approved included a $130,220 contract for HOME/CDBG program administration, a final tract map for 17 units at 1029 Montebello Boulevard, and a concrete repair program. The council adopted a grocery distribution program with amended language removing immigration status requirements and a moratorium on business license tax increases pending a comprehensive fee study.

• Uphold Planning Commission denial of CUP modification for solid waste transfer station at 1701 Gage Road (3-2 vote)
• Tabled development agreement for 31 residential units at 301 Jacmar Drive to March 10, 2021
• Awarded $130,220 professional services agreement to Advanced AVANT-GARDE Corporation for HOME/CDBG program administration
• Approved Final Tract Map No. 81329 for 17 residential units at 1029 Montebello Boulevard
• Authorized advertising for Annual Concrete Repair Program FY 2020-21
• Adopted Grocery Distribution Program with amended language removing immigration status requirement and $20,000 budget increase
• Adopted moratorium on business license tax increases, holding off on increases until comprehensive fee study completed
• Introduced ordinance reserving employee-only parking stalls at city-owned lots

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit modification (CUP 02-94-M1) for a solid waste transfer station at 1701 Gage Road. The Council may uphold the denial or overturn it and approve the permit. The meeting also includes discussions on the Gateway COG delegate, a budget update, and a request to forgive rent for the Montebello Barnyard Zoo.

• Public hearing on appeal of CUP 02-94-M1 for solid waste transfer station at 1701 Gage Road
• Discussion of appointment of City's representative to Gateway Council of Governments (COG)
• Receive and file Fiscal Year 2020-21 Second Quarter Budget Update Report
• Request to forgive $5,600 in rent for WRW, Inc. (Montebello Barnyard Zoo) from March 2020 through June 2021
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance implementing a 'Hero Pay' program for grocery and drug store workers

The City Council unanimously adopted the Hero Pay ordinance requiring premium pay for grocery and drug store workers, and approved several other items including forgiving rent for the Montebello Barnyard Zoo, receiving the Q2 budget update, and appointing new COG delegates. The appeal of a denied solid waste transfer station permit was continued to a future meeting.

• Adopted Hero Pay ordinance for grocery/drug store workers (unanimous)
• Continued appeal of CUP denial for solid waste transfer station at 1701 Gage Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor as Gateway COG Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem as Alternate (3-2)
• Received and filed FY 2020-21 Q2 budget update (unanimous)
• Forgave $5,600 in rent for Montebello Barnyard Zoo (WRW, Inc.) (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 special study session dates including FY 2021/22 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted CalPERS resolution for 0% EPMC effective Jan 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register dated Feb 10, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved an urgency ordinance establishing a $4-per-hour premium pay for grocery and drug store workers in Montebello, effective for 180 days. The council also approved several routine items, including a custodial services agreement and a bus lift replacement RFP, and tabled a request for qualifications for architectural and engineering services pending further information.

• Approved urgency ordinance for $4/hour hero pay for grocery/drug store workers (unanimous)
• Tabled RFQ for on-call architectural and engineering services pending more info (3-2)
• Approved $346,800/year custodial services agreement with Ultimate Maintenance Services (unanimous)
• Approved bus lift replacement RFP No. 21-25 (unanimous)
• Authorized release of $41,247 retention funds for Beverly Boulevard improvements (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register dated January 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Park Facilities Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Received and filed FY 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted an urgency ordinance to temporarily limit charges imposed by third-party delivery services on local food establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic and for 90 days after the county/state order prohibiting on-premises dining is lifted. The council also continued a request for qualifications for on-call architectural and engineering services to a future meeting, and approved several consent items including a $70,000 budget amendment for a regional economic study, a $150,000 furniture purchase, and a $325,000 grant writing contract. No substantive decisions were made in closed session except accepting a side letter for unrepresented employees.

• Adopted urgency ordinance limiting third-party delivery fees (unanimous)
• Continued RFQ for on-call architectural and engineering services (3-2)
• Authorized $70,000 budget amendment for Washington Boulevard Coalition study (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance creating Traffic and Safety Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 furniture purchase for Finance Department (unanimous)
• Approved $325,000 grant writing contract with Blais & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $180,000 sole source purchase of air compressors (unanimous)
• Accepted side letter for unrepresented employees in closed session (unanimous)

City Council

The Montebello Successor Agency unanimously approved the Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule (ROPS 21-22) and the administrative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The closed session item regarding property negotiations at 310 West Whittier Boulevard was not discussed, and no action was taken.

• Approved ROPS 21-22 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 administrative budget (unanimous)