Montebello public meetings in 2024

Traffic and Safety Commission

The regular Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission meeting set for Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the same location.

Personnel Advisory Commission

The regular meeting of the Montebello Civil Service Commission that was set for Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the same location.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to consider the implementation of a Park Amenities Sponsorship Program. The body will also receive staff updates on several local park and community projects.

• Proposed Park Amenities Sponsorship Program
• City Park Baseball Field update
• Rio Hondo River Access Project update
• Holifield Community Garden Project update
• Winter programs and holiday park hours

General

The Montebello Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting on December 17, 2024. Commissioners will review and approve the minutes from the October 22 meeting and continue an appeal hearing pursuant to Chapter 2.60 of the Montebello Municipal Code and Section 261 of the Civil Service Rules. The agenda also provides a 30‑minute public comment period and commission orals before adjourning to the next regular meeting on December 24, 2024.

• Review and approve minutes from the October 22, 2024 Civil Service Commission meeting
• Continuation of appeal hearing under Chapter 2.60 of the Montebello Municipal Code and Section 261 of the Civil Service Rules
• Public comment period (30 minutes) with a maximum of three minutes per speaker
• Commission/oral announcements and requests for future agenda items
• Adjournment to the next regular meeting on December 24, 2024

Planning Commission

The City of Montebello Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. Public hearing items slated for this meeting will be considered at the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a regular meeting to administer oaths of office for reelected officials and select a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. The body will also consider approving the city warrant register of demands.

• Oath of office for reelected Councilmembers and City Clerk
• Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
• Adoption of Resolution No. 24-91 approving the Warrant Register of Demands dated December 11, 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding several construction and service contracts and certifying the results of the November 5, 2024, general and municipal recall elections. The body will also discuss adopting an artificial intelligence use policy and reviewing litigation in a closed session.

• Award Construction Agreement No. 4251 to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for $2,926,000 for SB 1 Street Improvement Project
• Award Agreement No. 4255 to Voltaire Engineering, Inc. for $437,545 for Rio Hondo River Access Improvement Project
• Adoption of Resolution No. 24-90 establishing an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy
• Award Agreement No. 4256 to Horizon Mechanical Contractors of California for $86,488 for George Hensel Aquatic Center pool lights
• Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4257 to G&J Neon Signs Inc. for $107,015 for a City Hall LED sign

Planning Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the City of Montebello Planning Commission for December 3, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2024.

Civil Service Commission

The City of Montebello Civil Service Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. The notice was posted at City Hall, on the city website, and sent to commission members on November 21, 2024. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the same location.

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission is reviewing several requests for street modifications, including new stop signs, turn restrictions, and red curb installations. The body will also discuss the status of the December 30 meeting and review intersection design enhancements under the First Mile Last Mile Plan.

• Proposed quick-build roundabout at Concourse Avenue and Madison Avenue
• Proposed eastbound right-turn-only restriction at Via Paseo and Wilcox Avenue
• Installation of all-way stop signs at Jacmar Drive and Spruce Street
• Red curb installations at 600 S Maple Avenue (loss of 7 parking spaces), 6th Street and Mines Avenue, Los Angeles Avenue and Maple Avenue, and Allston Street/Hereford Drive and Olympic Boulevard
• Disabled parking space applications for 203 S. 5th Street, 425 N. 6th Street, and 1401 S. Spruce Street

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission will vote to approve the minutes of its June 20 and September 19, 2024 regular meetings. Staff will provide updates on the Holifield Park community garden, the city park baseball field, the holiday home decorating contest, and the golf course. The meeting also includes a public comment period and routine commission oral reports.

• Approve minutes from June 20, 2024 Parks and Recreation regular meeting
• Approve minutes from September 19, 2024 Parks and Recreation regular meeting
• Holifield Park Community Garden update
• City Park Baseball Field update
• Holiday Home Decorating Contest update

Planning Commission

The Commission will approve the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting. The primary agenda item is a public hearing on a lot line adjustment for the properties at 200 and 204 N. Maple Avenue (Case PC-2024-0014-LLA). The staff recommendation is to adopt Resolution No. 12-24 approving the adjustment and to find the project (ENV No. 11-24-CE) exempt from CEQA as a minor alteration. The meeting will conclude with standard announcements and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the Planning Commission meeting held on October 15, 2024
• Public hearing on Lot Line Adjustment (Case PC-2024-0014-LLA) for 200 and 204 N. Maple Avenue
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 12-24 approving the lot line adjustment
• Recommendation to determine the project (ENV No. 11-24-CE) is categorically exempt from CEQA

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider several items, including accepting the Golf Course Renovation Project Phase 3 as completed and approving the final contract amount of $12,773,515.80 with a retention payment of $638,675.80. The Council will also adopt an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing and Practices Policy to qualify for CalRecycle grants, and authorize the execution of a High‑Speed Rail Agreement (HSR23‑67) with the California High‑Speed Rail Authority. Additional professional services agreements for engineering, architectural, and construction management services will be approved.

• Accept Golf Course Renovation Project Phase 3 (CP No. 894‑3) as completed; approve final contract of $12,773,515.80 and retention payment of $638,675.80
• Adopt Environmentally Preferable Purchasing and Practices Policy (EPPP) as a condition for CalRecycle grant eligibility
• Authorize execution of High‑Speed Rail Agreement No. HSR23‑67 with the California High‑Speed Rail Authority
• Approve on‑call benchlist professional services agreements totaling $4,300,000 (including $200,000, $750,000, $2,000,000, $300,000, $1,000,000) for engineering, architectural, and construction management services
• Approve Resolution No. 24‑84 for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 cooperative agreement with LACMTA

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for November 5, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024.

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will consider several actions, including approving a quick-build roundabout at Concourse Avenue and Madison Avenue. It will also vote on a right‑turn‑only restriction at Via Paseo and Wilcox Avenue and on disabled parking (blue curb) requests at three street locations. The commission will receive an update on the First Mile Last Mile Plan and discuss traffic‑calming ideas presented by the chair and vice‑chair. Routine items include approval of September 23 minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve installation of a quick-build roundabout at Concourse Avenue and Madison Avenue
• Approve eastbound right‑turn‑only restriction at Via Paseo and Wilcox Avenue
• Approve disabled parking (blue curb) at 203 S. 5th Street
• Approve disabled parking (blue curb) at 425 N. 6th Street
• Approve disabled parking (blue curb) at 1401 S. Spruce Street

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider awarding an exclusive residential franchise for solid waste, recycling, and organics collection to Arakelian Enterprises, doing business as Athens Services, based on RFP No. 24-00. The council will also act on several transit and environmental contracts, including a $894,021 zero‑emission bus facilities agreement and a $6,436,000 federal grant for a mobile hydrogen fueling station. Additional items include a $492,199 engineering design contract for three signalized intersections and a resolution designating 4th Street as a preferential parking district.

• Award exclusive residential solid waste, recycling, and organics franchise to Athens Services (RFP No. 24-00)
• Approve Letter of Engagement with KOA Corporation for design of three signalized intersections, up to $492,199
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Center for Transportation and the Environment for zero‑emission bus facilities, $894,021
• Approve use of $6,436,000 Federal Transit Administration grant for mobile hydrogen fueling station and related assets (budget amendment $6,838,500)
• Adopt Resolution No. 24-78 designating 4th Street from Victoria Avenue to its terminus as a preferential parking district

City Council

The City Council will meet to review the process and manner of a 2022 investigation into Councilmember David Torres. The body will consider making findings regarding deficiencies and flaws in the scope, due process, and conclusions of a report presented by outside counsel on May 3, 2022.

• Review of the 2022 investigation process against Councilmember David Torres

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will continue an appeal hearing regarding an employee termination that first began in July 2024. The body will also review and approve minutes from six previous meetings held between April and August 2024.

• Appeal hearing regarding an employee termination pursuant to Montebello Municipal Code Chapter 2.60
• Approval of minutes from April 23, April 25, June 25, July 23, July 25, and August 27, 2024

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the same location.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a compliance review for a conditional use permit. The review focuses on the sale of beer and wine at a food incubator site.

• Compliance review for CUP Case No. PC-2020-0014-CUP regarding Type 41 alcohol license at 520 West Whittier Boulevard (BLVD MRKT)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to regulate the registration and maintenance of vacant commercial, industrial, and residential properties. The body is also reviewing several grant appropriations and professional service contracts.

• Ordinance No. 2479 regarding registration and maintenance of vacant and abandoned properties
• Appropriation of $281,818 FEMA grant for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
• Professional Services Agreement No. 4229 with Clean Energy for CNG station maintenance not to exceed $600,000
• Professional Services Agreement No. 4228 with AdminSure for workers' compensation services not to exceed $880,798
• Approval of $150,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) STEP grant

Planning Commission

The Montebello City Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. was canceled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the same location.

• Meeting scheduled for Oct 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. canceled; next meeting set for Oct 15, 2024

Traffic and Safety Commission

The City of Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on September 19, 2024 and sent to all commission members. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the same location.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider a range of items, including a new ordinance on vacant and abandoned property registration, an appeal of a business‑license revocation for A & T Pallets, Inc., and an update to the local Conflict of Interest Code. It will also vote on awarding a $695,278 construction contract for a dog park at Acuña Park, reject bids for the Rio Hondo River Access Improvement Project, and approve several new request‑for‑proposal solicitations.

• Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2479 amending MMC Chapter 8.40 on vacant and abandoned property registration
• Consider appeal of the revocation of Business License No. 10707651 for A & T Pallets, Inc.
• Adopt Resolution No. 24-71 updating the Conflict of Interest Code and filing the 2024 Local Biennial Notice with the FPPC
• Award construction contract to Estate Design and Construction, Inc. for the dog park at Acuña Park (CP 922) – total $695,278
• Reject all bids for the Rio Hondo River Access Improvement Project (CP 924) and authorize re‑advertising

Civil Service Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the City of Montebello Civil Service Commission for September 24, 2024, has been cancelled.

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will approve its minutes from August 26, 2024. It will recommend to the City Council that 4th Street, from Victoria Avenue to its terminus, be designated a Preferential Parking District. The commission will also consider approvals for flashing stop signs on Germain Drive and Lincoln Avenue, red curb installations at Donna Way & Wilcox Avenue and at 18th Street & Beverly Boulevard, and striping changes to improve the pedestrian crossing at Lincoln Avenue and Vail Avenue.

• Recommend 4th Street (Victoria Avenue to terminus) as a Preferential Parking District
• Approve installation of flashing stop signs on Germain Drive and Lincoln Avenue
• Approve red curb installation at Donna Way and Wilcox Avenue
• Approve red curb installation at 18th Street and Beverly Boulevard
• Approve striping changes for pedestrian crossing at Lincoln Avenue and Vail Avenue

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss new recreation software, upcoming events, and golf course updates. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and streamed online.

• New Recreation online software at MontebelloRecreation.com
• Upcoming Events and Programs Presentation
• Golf Course Updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the municipal code regarding the registration and maintenance of vacant and abandoned properties. The body will also receive a Brown Act refresher from the City Attorney.

• Text Code Amendment (Case No. PC-2024-0013-TCA) to Chapter 8.40 of the Montebello Municipal Code regarding vacant and abandoned commercial, industrial, and residential properties
• Resolution No. 11-24 recommending an ordinance for the aforementioned code amendment
• Brown Act Refresher presentation by City Attorney Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider final actions regarding a workplace incident, approve a performance report, and award construction contracts for Bella Verde Drive pavement rehabilitation, Fire Station No. 56 renovation, and baseball field improvements.

• Award contract for Bella Verde Drive pavement rehabilitation ($1,011,837)
• Award contract for Montebello City Park baseball field renovation ($839,876)
• Approve computer-aided dispatch system equipment replacement ($2,485,118)
• Adopt Fiscal Year 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
• Consider final actions for Councilmember Jimenez workplace incident

Planning Commission

The Commission will approve the August 6, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a Brown Act refresher. It will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to replace an existing restaurant with a 1,440‑sq‑ft Starbucks, including a drive‑through and patio, at 201 W Whittier Blvd. The Commission is recommended to adopt a resolution approving the permit and to find the project exempt from CEQA. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of the minutes from the August 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Brown Act refresher presentation scheduled for September 17, 2024
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit PC-2024-0010-CUP for a new Starbucks at 201 W Whittier Blvd
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10‑24 approving the CUP with conditions
• Determination that the project (ENV No. 08‑24‑CE) is exempt from CEQA under Class 32

City Council

The City Council will consider a new memorandum of understanding with the Montebello Police Officers Association and a city compensation plan. The body is also reviewing several grant applications and emergency infrastructure repairs.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Montebello Police Officers Association (Resolution 24-72)
• Emergency purchase order of $54,534 for A.O. Reed & Co, LLC to replace police server room AC
• Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant of $442,650
• State Homeland Security Program grant of $57,000 for public safety equipment
• Closed session negotiation for properties at 602, 604, 608 and 610 Whittier Boulevard

Civil Service Commission

The Montebello Civil Service Commission will review and approve minutes from five prior meetings. It will reorganize by selecting a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson. The commission will also conduct an appeal hearing concerning a city employee's termination.

• Approve minutes for meetings held on April 23, April 25 (special), June 25, July 23, and July 25, 2024
• Determine the Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for the commission
• Hear an appeal under Chapter 2.60 of the Montebello Municipal Code and Section 261 of the Civil Service Rules regarding an employee termination

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will first approve the minutes from its July 29 meeting. It will then consider and likely approve curbside parking management improvements on 4th Street between Beverly Boulevard and Harding Avenue, including a two‑hour parking limit, an extended commercial loading zone, and removal of excess red curb. The commission will also vote on installing red curb at two locations: Madison Avenue & Via Luneto and Cologrove Avenue & Maple Avenue. Additional discussion will cover a state grant application for pedestrian and bike infrastructure and updates on Vision Zero initiatives.

• Approve curbside parking management improvements on 4th St between Beverly Blvd and Harding Ave (2‑hour limit, loading zone extension, remove excess red curb)
• Approve red curb installation at Madison Ave and Via Luneto
• Approve red curb installation at Cologrove Ave and Maple Ave
• Approve minutes of the July 29, 2024 Traffic and Safety Commission meeting
• Discuss State DOT Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7 grant for crosswalks, bike lanes, and other pedestrian improvements

Planning Commission

The City of Montebello Planning Commission's regular meeting set for Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. No items were considered or decided at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the same location.

• Cancellation of the August 20, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission's regular meeting set for Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled. The notice was posted on August 13, 2024. The next regular meeting will occur on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the same location.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider several closed‑session legal matters and hold a public hearing on a planning commission denial for a subdivision at 301 Jacmar Drive. It will adopt plans and authorize bidding for the Senior Center Renovation at 115 S. Taylor Avenue. The council will also approve contracts for the golf‑course renovation, storm‑drain screen installations, and a $1,134,591 construction contract for Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 7.

• Public hearing on Planning Commission denial for 301 Jacmar Drive (site‑plan, variance, subdivision of 16 lots)
• Adopt plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate for Senior Center Renovation Project (115 S. Taylor Avenue) and authorize bid advertisement
• Approve $469,692 engagement with AIM Consulting for Montebello Municipal Golf Course Renovation Phase 3
• Award $1,134,591 contract to Alfaro Communications for Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 7 intersection improvements, plus $113,459 contingency
• Approve $104,479 professional services agreement with G2 Construction to install storm‑drain screen devices on 13 city‑owned catch basins

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a Conditional Use Permit for a martial arts gym. The body will also review minutes from previous meetings in June and July 2024.

• Conditional Use Permit Case No. PC-2024-0011-CUP for Los Angeles Muay Thai at 1808 W. Whittier Boulevard
• Resolution No. 09-24 regarding the martial arts gym project
• CEQA exemption determination (ENV No. 09-24) for existing facilities at the project site
• Approval of June 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of July 16, 2024, meeting minutes

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission will approve the minutes from its June 24 meeting. It will receive and file all‑way stop sign studies and approve red curb installations at several intersections, including 3rd Street & Los Angeles Avenue, Colegrove Avenue & Park Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue & Vail Avenue. The commission will also approve a commercial loading zone and red curb at 1406 Date Street and Maple Avenue.

• Approve all‑way stop sign study and red curb at 3rd Street & Los Angeles Avenue
• Approve all‑way stop sign study and red curb at Colegrove Avenue & Park Avenue
• Approve all‑way stop sign study and red curb at Lincoln Avenue & Vail Avenue
• Approve commercial loading zone and red curb at 1406 Date Street & Maple Avenue
• Approve minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Montebello Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting on July 25, 2024. The agenda includes public comment, staff communications, and regular business, but the primary item is to continue an appeal hearing regarding a city employee’s termination under Chapter 2.60 of the municipal code and Section 261 of the civil service rules. No other actions or decisions are listed. The meeting will adjourn with notice of the next regular meeting on August 27, 2024.

• Continuation of appeal hearing on employee termination (Chapter 2.60, Section 261)
• Public comments (30 minutes) – up to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold closed‑session briefings on labor negotiations, ongoing and anticipated litigation, and a real‑property sale at 602‑610 Whittier Boulevard. In the regular session the Council will consider an ordinance on oversized vehicle parking, several resolutions on the recall of Councilmember Angie Jimenez, and a series of contracts and grant approvals. Additional items include the adoption of the Economic Prosperity Action Plan, a request for proposals for LED signs, and a grant award from the California Highway Patrol.

• Resolution No. 24‑57, 24‑58, 24‑59: accept recall petition and schedule recall election for Councilmember Angie Jimenez
• Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4195 to Citibot for AI customer support ($32,000 year 1, $25,300 year 2, $28,600 year 3)
• Accept CHP Cannabis Tax Fund grant of $195,456 with related budget adjustments
• Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4212 to Placer Labs, Inc. for economic‑development analysis (up to $62,000 over two years)
• Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2478 amending Chapter 10.68 on oversized vehicle parking

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to conduct an appeal hearing regarding an employee termination. This process is governed by Chapter 2.60 of the Montebello Municipal Code and Section 261 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

• Appeal hearing regarding an employee termination

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the City of Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission for July 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2024.