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Montebello public meetings in 2022

39 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 21, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

Montebello Council to consider $1.17 million homeless encampment grant

The City Council and Public Financing Authority are meeting to approve several professional service contracts and budget amendments. Key items include the appropriation of state grant funding for homeless services and the authorization of a master plan for the Montebello Golf Course Complex.

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✓ Decided: Montebello City Council approves $1.17M homeless grant and various service contracts

The City Council approved a $1,168,774 grant for encampment resolution and several professional service agreements for insurance, engineering, and facility maintenance. A proposal to update the rules of order for council meetings was tabled, and a public hearing on an energy services contract was continued.

1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello
Wed Dec 21, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Montebello City Council to discuss public safety hiring and council procedures

The City Council is meeting to decide on internal hiring policies for public safety leadership and the reinstatement of Mayor Torres' council rights. Members are also seeking consensus on repealing certain municipal codes and competitive bidding exemptions.

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✓ Decided: Council reaches consensus on several municipal code repeals and hiring policies

The City Council reached consensus to repeal the municipal code regarding council procedures and certain competitive bidding exemptions. The Council also agreed to create an Ad Hoc committee to define a new community-inclusive hiring process for public safety chief positions and to stay evictions for businesses in the Brownfield Overlay District.

1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello
Wed Dec 14, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

✓ Decided: City Council elects David Torres as Mayor and Scarlet Peralta as Mayor Pro Tem

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, general municipal election results and swore in newly elected officials. The council then reorganized its leadership, electing a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. Most other agenda items, including an energy services contract and several professional service agreements, were continued to future meetings.

1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello
Thu Nov 17, 2022 · 17:30

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission to receive City Park Baseball Field update

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive staff updates. Discussions include the City Park Baseball Field Project and upcoming holiday events.

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✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Commission approves previous meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 21, 2022, and October 20, 2022, regular meetings. Staff provided an update on the City Park Baseball Field Project and announced upcoming holiday events.

1600 Beverly Blvd., Montebello
Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

Montebello Council to consider $2.7M security contract and property sale

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will discuss a variety of municipal contracts, budget updates, and real estate transactions. Key items include a large security services agreement and the sale of surplus government property.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves digital signage agreements and budget updates

The City Council approved three development agreements with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC for digital signs and adopted the first quarter budget report for FY 2022-23. The Council also approved several professional service contracts and a real property sale. A new ordinance updating meeting rules of order was passed in a 3-2 vote.

Thu Nov 10, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

City Council to consider golf course renovations and Topgolf project contracts

The City Council and Public Financing Authority are meeting to approve construction contracts for the Montebello Municipal Golf Course and Topgolf projects. The body will also review emergency water system repairs and hold a closed session regarding property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: City approves Topgolf project and $9.6M golf course renovation

The City Council and Public Financing Authority approved construction contracts for the Topgolf Montebello project and Phase 2 of the Municipal Golf Course renovation. The council also authorized $525,000 for emergency water system repairs.

1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello
Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review warehouse and office project on South Greenwood Avenue

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan review for a new commercial building. The body will also receive a presentation on objective design standards.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves warehouse and office building at 1617 South Greenwood Avenue

The Planning Commission approved Case No. PC-2022-0005-SPR for a site plan review. This allows A & J Realty, LLC to construct a 13,825 square foot warehouse and office building. The decision was approved with a 3-0 vote.

1600 W. Beverly Blvd. , Montebello
Wed Oct 26, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

✓ Decided: City Council approves digital sign agreements and housing grant application

The City Council approved three development agreements to replace static outdoor signs with digital ones and adopted a resolution to apply for $1,900,548 in housing allocation funding. Several items regarding the Montebello Driving Range and hotel management were pulled from the agenda.

1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello
Tue Oct 18, 2022 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers digital signs and a new dialysis clinic

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the installation of digital advertising signs and the conversion of an office building into a medical clinic. The body will also review minutes from the August 16, 2022 meeting.

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1600 W. Beverly Blvd. , Montebello
Wed Oct 12, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

City Council to award $5.09 million for golf course renovation

The City Council and Public Financing Authority are meeting to discuss municipal projects, including golf course renovations and housing funding. The body will review a $1.9 million housing allocation plan and consider several construction and service contracts.

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Wed Sep 28, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

City Council considers issuing up to $60 million in lease revenue bonds

The City Council and Public Financing Authority are meeting to discuss bond issuance and various municipal contracts. The body will also consider a new military equipment use policy and golf course renovations.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

Montebello considers issuing up to $16.5 million in lease revenue bonds

The City Council and Public Financing Authority are meeting to discuss bond issuance, a military equipment use policy, and various land and lease agreements. The body will also review a performance report and a communication agreement with the local school district.

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1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello
Wed Aug 24, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

Montebello City Council to consider military equipment use policy

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will meet to discuss a new military use policy and various administrative updates. The body will also hold closed sessions regarding real property negotiations and labor agreements.

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Wed Aug 24, 2022 · 17:00

City Council

City Council considers admonishing Council Member David Torres for misconduct

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt Resolution No. 22-73 regarding the conduct of Council Member David Torres. The resolution follows an investigation into allegations of a hostile and abusive work environment created by the council member.

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Wed Aug 10, 2022 · 17:00

City Council and Public Financing Authority

Montebello City Council to consider CDBG and HOME action plans

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will hold a public hearing on the FY 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Annual Action Plan. The body will also consider an employment agreement amendment for City Manager René Bobadilla and various municipal contracts.

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Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 17:00

City Council

City Council to consider discontinuing Route 60 transportation services

The City Council will discuss initiating the process to discontinue Route 60 transportation services provided by Montebello Bus Lines. The body will also consider several construction contracts, grant applications, and amendments to the November 2022 ballot.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022 · 17:00

City Council

City Council to consider 45-day moratorium on warehouses and distribution plants

The City Council will discuss an urgency ordinance to pause the expansion or establishment of warehouses and truck storage facilities. The body is also deciding on residential waste rate adjustments and the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider affordable housing parcel consolidation

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a parcel map for affordable housing and a liquor permit for a restaurant. The body will also consider an expiration date extension for a tentative parcel map.

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1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello
Wed Jun 15, 2022 · 17:00

City Council

City Council considers temporary expansion to seven members

The City Council is discussing Ordinance No. 2451 to transition from at-large to by-district elections. The proposal would temporarily expand the council to seven members by retaining two at-large seats while filling five new district seats in the November 2022 election.

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Wed Jun 8, 2022 · 17:00

City Council

Montebello City Council to adopt Fiscal Year 2022-23 operating and capital budgets

The City Council will consider adopting the 2022-23 budgets, compensation plans, and appropriations limits. The body is also reviewing police union agreements and several city service contracts.

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Wed Jun 1, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to vote on police union agreements

The City Council will consider adopting memoranda of understanding with two police associations. The body will also review the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 22/23 and discuss several assessment districts and water rights.

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Wed May 25, 2022 · 17:00

City Council

Montebello City Council to vote on police union agreements

The City Council will consider adopting Memoranda of Understanding with the Montebello Police Management Association and the Montebello Police Officers Association. The body will also review the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 22/23 and discuss water rights agreements.

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Sat Apr 9, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on draft district maps

The City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on six draft district maps. This is part of a transition from at-large elections to a district-based system to comply with the California Voting Rights Act.

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Sat Apr 9, 2022 · 09:00

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on draft district maps

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the California Voting Rights Act. The body will receive public input on six draft City Council district maps selected for further consideration.

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Fri Apr 8, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to hold budget study session

The Montebello City Council will hold a special meeting focused on a budget study session. The council is scheduled to receive and file the results of this session.

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Fri Apr 8, 2022 · 09:00

City Council

City Council to hold budget study session

The Montebello City Council will hold a special meeting focused on a budget study session. The council is scheduled to receive and file the results of this session.

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Wed Mar 23, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Montebello City Council discusses transit funding and infrastructure repairs

The City Council will consider several financial resolutions regarding federal transit funds and Senate Bill 1. The agenda also includes a final report on the Beach Street storm drain emergency repair and authorization for legal counsel regarding golf course projects.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Topgolf project at Montebello Golf Course

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a relocation project for the golf course driving range. The body will also receive an update on the Twin Palms project and review minutes from previous meetings.

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Wed Mar 9, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Montebello City Council discusses branding, transit staffing, and fire equipment

The City Council will consider several administrative and operational items including a citywide brand update and a new recruitment plan for Montebello Bus Lines. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding public services, labor negotiations, litigation, and real property.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers 156-unit apartment project on N Poplar Ave

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending the approval of a development agreement with Magna & Magna, Inc. The proposal involves constructing 156 apartment units across two sites on N Poplar Avenue.

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 · 00:00

Fiscal Accountability and Investment Committee

Committee reviews quarterly treasurer's report and city cash position

The Fiscal Accountability and Investment Committee will review several financial reports, including the annual comprehensive financial report and a second quarter budget report. The committee is also scheduled to receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2021.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Montebello City Council discusses district election maps and street improvements

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of by-district elections. Other business includes approving street improvement completions, parking enforcement services, and an extension of the temporary outdoor dining program.

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Thu Feb 17, 2022 · 00:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission considers Park Amenities Sponsorship Program for local businesses

The Parks and Recreation Commission is discussing the establishment of a program allowing local businesses and residents to sponsor park amenities. The body will also vote to select a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and members for the Golf and Sports Committees.

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Wed Feb 9, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Montebello City Council discusses election district maps and budget amendments

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the transition from at-large to by-district elections. The meeting also includes discussions on various budget appropriations, city contracts, and equipment purchases.

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Tue Feb 1, 2022 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Metro Heights signage and boundary adjustments

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding signage guidelines and a lot line adjustment for the Metro Heights development. The body will also conduct compliance reviews for two alcohol-related conditional use permits and discuss a lease for the Montebello Golf Course.

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Wed Jan 26, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Montebello City Council to consider updates to city purchasing and contract codes

The City Council is meeting to discuss revisions to the municipal code regarding city funds, purchasing systems, and professional service contracts based on a 2021 State Auditors Report. The body will also address lease terms for a property at 901 Via San Clemente in a closed session.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 17:00

City Council

City Council to hold special meeting regarding anticipated litigation

The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting of a closed session to consult with legal counsel. There are no items scheduled for the open session.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss 6th Cycle Housing Element Update

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment for the citywide 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2021-2029). The body is asked to recommend that the City Council adopt the associated Initial Study - Negative Declaration.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to consider $390,000 emergency storm drain replacement on Beach Street

The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to discuss budget resolutions and council assignments. The body is considering an emergency contract for storm drain work and construction management for pavement rehabilitation on Beach Street.

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