Montebello public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from its November 4, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing and consider Resolution No. 11-25, which would approve a Site Plan Review, Zone Variance, Conditional Use Permit, and Parking Management Plan for a 5,814‑square‑foot commercial building with seven retail and office units. The commission will also determine that the project is exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Sections 15332 and 15061(b)(3).

• Approve Planning Commission minutes from November 4, 2025
• Public hearing recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 11-25 for SPR, ZV, CUP, and PMP for a new 5,814 sq ft commercial building
• Project located on assessor parcel numbers 6346-003-021 and 6346-003-022
• Determine the project is exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Sections 15332 and 15061(b)(3)
• Adjourn to the next regular meeting on January 6, 2026

City Council

The Montebello City Council meeting will discuss a recommendation to designate a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tempore under Municipal Code §2.08.010. The agenda also includes opening ceremonies, a presentation by outgoing Mayor Salvador Melendez, public comments on non‑agenda items, staff communications, and required travel reports. No closed‑session items are listed.

• Recommendation to designate a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore per Montebello Municipal Code §2.08.010
• Presentation and comments by outgoing Mayor Salvador Melendez
• Public comment period on non‑agenda items (30 minutes, max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Staff communications on items of community interest
• AB 1234 travel reports required by Government Code §53232.3(d)

Councilmember Romero nominated Georgina Tamayo for Mayor; the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Peralta nominated Danielle Romero for Mayor Pro Tem; that motion also passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Appointed Georgina Tamayo as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Danielle Romero as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission will consider several traffic‑related applications, including a green curb installation at 3311 West Beverly Boulevard. It will receive and file all‑way stop sign studies for three intersections and approve the engineer’s recommendations to deny those stop‑sign requests while adding red curb to meet the Daylighting Law. The commission will also review a speed hump analysis for Via San Delarro and approve speed humps on Via San Delarro and Top Golf Drive, plus a deceleration right‑turn lane on Via Campo. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the October 27, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Approve the Traffic Engineer’s recommendation to install 22 linear feet of green curb and a R32F 20‑minute parking sign at 3311 West Beverly Boulevard.
• Receive and file all‑way stop sign studies and approve denial of stop‑sign requests, installing 20 linear feet of red curb at North 3rd St & West Cleveland Ave, North 12th St & West Madison Ave, and Findlay Ave & Via San Delarro.
• Approve the speed hump analysis and install speed humps along Via San Delarro between Simmons Avenue and Bradshawe Street.
• Approve construction of speed humps on Top Golf Drive from Via Campo to Bella Verde Drive and add a deceleration right‑turn lane on Via Campo at Top Golf Drive.
• Approve the minutes of the Traffic and Safety Commission meeting held on October 27, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to receive and file a proposal for the City Park North Playground Project. The body will also review staff communications regarding winter programming and holiday events.

• City Park North Playground Project proposal
• Golf Course winter hours
• Holiday Home Decorating Contest
• Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Youth Basketball and Winter Camp

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Jungle Gift and Snacks Culture Trading Inc.'s appeal of the revocation of its business license (No. 10714653). Council members will review the history of complaints, nuisance activity, and compliance efforts related to the former Jungle Smoke Shop. They will decide whether to uphold, modify, or overturn the revocation and may take related actions.

• Consider appeal of revocation of Business License No. 10714653 for Jungle Gift and Snacks Culture Trading Inc. (formerly Jungle Smoke Shop)

The City Council voted unanimously to accept a stipulation resolving Jungle Gift and Snacks Culture Trading Inc.'s business‑license appeal. The stipulation extends the public hearing for four months, requires a revised floor plan with tobacco shelving limited to 9.99%, and allows the city to audit sales and conduct an on‑site review. The city will retain the right to set a hearing with at least 15 days’ notice if needed.

• Accepted stipulation to resolve Jungle Gift license appeal (unanimous)
• Extended public hearing period to four months
• Approved revised floor plan compliance with Municipal Code
• Set tobacco shelving limit to ≤9.99% of shelf space
• Retained city right to audit appellant's sales
• Agreed to on‑site review of premises with city staff

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider several ordinances, contract amendments, and grant approvals. Key actions include adopting a business license ordinance, expanding smoking prohibitions, and approving a $115,000 California Office of Traffic Safety grant with a budget amendment. The council will also authorize agreements for imagery acquisition, ADA enhancements, high‑speed rail, and hazardous waste services.

• Ordinance No. 2486 to lift temporary business license moratorium
• Ordinance No. 2485 to expand smoking prohibitions to workplaces and outdoor areas
• Approval of $115,000 OTS STEP grant and corresponding FY 2025‑26 budget increase
• Agreement with Los Angeles County for LARIAC8 project ($27,700)
• Amendment to Ocean Blue Environmental Services contract increasing compensation by $352,000

The Montebello City Council approved a $115,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and added the funds to the FY 2025‑26 budget. The council also lifted the temporary business‑license moratorium by adopting Ordinance 2486 and expanded the city’s smoking ban with Ordinance 2485. Additional routine items, including an employment‑agreement amendment and several consent‑calendar items, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $115,000 OTS STEP grant and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2486 lifting business‑license moratorium (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2485 expanding smoking prohibition (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Employment Agreement No. 4165 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 14‑16, 18‑21, 23‑37 (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 4425 with LA County for LARIAC8 project ($27,700) (unanimous)

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a special meeting on November 6, 2025. The only agenda items are two closed‑session briefings: a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager and a conference with labor negotiators representing the Montebello Executive Management Association. No regular business or public actions are scheduled.

• Closed‑session briefing on City Manager performance evaluation (Gov’t Code §54957)
• Closed‑session briefing on conference with labor negotiators (Montebello Executive Management Association) (Gov’t Code §54957.6)

The council received briefings on two closed‑session items—public employee performance evaluation and a labor negotiation conference—but took no action on either. No regular business was conducted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for an interim housing facility. Staff recommends denying the request due to the site's proximity to a public park and playground.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit Case No. PC-2025-0006-CUP at 2645 West Via Corona
• Staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10-25 denying the interim housing facility
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 07, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting with a 5‑0 vote. The conditional use permit request for an interim housing facility at 2645 W. Via Corona was discussed, but no vote or formal decision was recorded. The public hearing included both support and opposition comments, but the commission did not issue a ruling on the permit.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review and potentially approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. The body will also consider a recommendation from the Public Works Department to amend the Assistant Engineer job classification.

• Recommendation to amend the Assistant Engineer job specification

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting, with a vote of four yeses. It also voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Assistant Engineer job description in the city’s classification plan, passing with four yeses. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. with a four‑yes vote.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4 yeses)
• Recommended adoption of Assistant Engineer classification amendment (4 yeses)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 p.m. (4 yeses)

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission will approve the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes and vote to remove the "Tow Away – No Parking" signs on Whittier Boulevard. It will deny the request for an all‑way stop at South 5th Street and West Los Angeles Avenue, instead installing 20 linear feet of red curb on each approach. The commission will also approve new red‑curb installations on South Taylor Avenue & Beach Street and on West Madison Avenue (SW corner) & North 4th Street.

• Approve the Traffic and Safety Commission meeting minutes of September 29, 2025
• Remove "Tow Away – No Parking 7 PM‑4 AM Except Monday‑Thursday" signs on Whittier Boulevard between the east and west city limits
• Deny the all‑way stop request at South 5th Street and West Los Angeles Avenue; install 20 ft of red curb on each approach
• Approve installation of 20 ft of red curb at South Taylor Avenue and Beach Street
• Approve installation of 20 ft of red curb at West Madison Avenue (SW corner) and North 4th Street

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider several budget and contract items, including a $14,181,843 amendment to the Transit Capital Improvement Program. It will also adopt a development agreement for a private art gallery at 1401 North Montebello Boulevard and approve professional services contracts for urban forestry and park restroom renovations. Additional routine items on the consent calendar will be addressed.

• Amend FY 2025-26 Transit Capital Improvement Program budget by $14,181,843
• Adopt Ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 03-24 for a private art gallery at 1401 North Montebello Boulevard
• Award $597,500 to TreePeople for an Urban Forest Management Plan
• Award $186,000 to West Coast Arborists for urban forest inventory and tree purchase
• Approve $75,000 contract with Herrera’s Coatings Restoration for park restroom refurbishments

The Montebello City Council approved several budget and development items. A $14,181,843 amendment to the 2025-26 Transit Capital Improvement Program was adopted unanimously. The council also approved a development agreement with AltaMed for a private art gallery and awarded contracts for urban forest projects.

• Approved Development Agreement No. 03-24 with AltaMed for private art gallery (vote 4-0-0-1)
• Approved FY 2025-26 First Quarter Budget Report and related departmental amendments (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to FY 2025-26 Transit Capital Improvement Program, adding $14,181,843 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to appropriate carryover funds (unanimous)
• Awarded TreePeople, Inc. a $597,500 contract for an Urban Forest Management Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded West Coast Arborists, Inc. a $186,000 contract for an urban forest inventory (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on a Vice Chairperson nominee. It will also consider filling vacant positions on its Arts & Culture, Golf, Programs, Special Events, and Sports ad‑hoc committees. Staff will present grant applications, a city update, and upcoming community events. The meeting ends with member announcements and adjourns to the next regular session on November 20, 2025.

• Vote to nominate and elect a Vice Chairperson
• Appointment of members to fill vacant ad‑hoc committee seats
• Staff presentation of grant applications
• Staff update on the State of the City
• Announcements of upcoming Halloween Festival and Día de los Muertos altar

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider several contract awards, a grant application, and blanket purchase orders during the regular session. Items include a $3.875 M rubberized asphalt street project, a $598,965 traffic signal installation, and acceptance of the Plaza Drive pavement rehabilitation final payment. The meeting also includes closed‑session briefings on employee performance, a state audit, labor negotiations, litigation, and a potential property acquisition on Washington Boulevard.

• Award Agreement No. 4410 to All American Asphalt for $3,875,774 SB1 rubberized asphalt street enhancement (with $387,577 contingency and budget increases)
• Award Agreement No. 4411 to Elecnor Belco Electric for $598,965 traffic signal at Whittier Blvd & 6th St (plus $59,896 contingency and $358,861 budget amendment)
• Acceptance of Plaza Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project final contract amount of $354,181 and release of $17,709 retention payment
• Blanket purchase order with The Home Depot for $100,000 (authorizing increase up to $150,000) for maintenance and supplies
• Authorization to submit a CalRecycle Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant application for fencing and remediation on Bluff Road

The council unanimously approved Award Agreement No. 4410 to All American Asphalt for the 2024‑25 SB1 Rubberized Asphalt Street Enhancement Project, authorizing $3,875,774 plus a 10% contingency and related budget amendments. It also approved a $598,965 traffic signal contract at Whittier Boulevard and 6th Street with a $59,896 contingency, and several blanket purchase orders for city supplies.

• Approved Award Agreement No. 4410 to All American Asphalt for $3,875,774 (unanimous)
• Approved 10% contingency of $387,577 for the asphalt project (unanimous)
• Amended FY 2025‑26 budget by $375,774 and $387,577 for the asphalt project (unanimous)
• Approved Award Agreement No. 4411 to Elecnor Belco Electric for $598,965 (unanimous)
• Approved 10% contingency of $59,896 for the traffic signal contract (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase order with The Home Depot for $100,000, up to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved blanket purchase orders with Ace Hardware ($5,000‑$10,000), Garvey Equipment ($10,000‑$15,000) and Walters Wholesale Electric ($25,000‑$30,000) (unanimous)
• Approved submission of CalRecycle Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant application (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow a private art gallery on the second floor of the Montebello Town Square shopping center at 1401 North Montebello Boulevard. The commission will also consider a resolution recommending the City Council approve Development Agreement No. 03-24 with AltaMed Health Services Corporation. Additionally, the commission will determine that the project (ENV No. 10-24) is exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15301 and 15061(b)(3). A 30‑minute public comment period is scheduled for residents.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. PC-2024-0012-CUP) for private art gallery at 1401 North Montebello Blvd
• Resolution recommending City Council approve Development Agreement No. 03-24 with AltaMed Health Services Corp
• Determination that project ENV No. 10-24 is exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Section 15301 and 15061(b)(3)
• 30‑minute public comment period for residents
• Review of Planning Commission minutes from 08/05/2025

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for a private art gallery at 1401 Montebello Boulevard, within the Montebello Town Square Shopping Center, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 5, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for private art gallery at 1401 Montebello Blvd (5-0)

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 25 meeting. It will then receive and file a study recommending an all‑way stop sign, red curbs, a yellow ladder crosswalk, and stop‑ahead warning signs at the intersection of West Harding Avenue and North Park Avenue. The commission will also act on several blue‑curb requests, approving a new disabled‑parking space at 205 South 4th Street and approving removals at 730 Frankel Avenue and 3125 Via San Delarro. A public comment will note safety concerns about discarded nitrous‑oxide canisters on city streets.

• All‑way stop sign study and recommendation to install stop sign, red curbs, yellow ladder crosswalk, and warning signs at West Harding Ave & North Park Ave
• Approve disabled‑parking space and sign at 205 South 4th Street
• Approve removal of disabled‑parking space and sign at 730 Frankel Avenue
• Approve removal of disabled‑parking space and sign at 3125 Via San Delarro
• Public comment on safety hazards from discarded nitrous‑oxide canisters

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Jungle Gift and Snacks Culture Trading Inc.'s appeal of the revocation of its business license (No. 10714653). Council members will review complaints, nuisance activity, and compliance history before deciding to uphold, modify, or overturn the revocation. No other regular business or closed sessions are scheduled.

• Public hearing on appeal of revocation of Business License No. 10714653 for Jungle Gift and Snacks Culture Trading Inc. (formerly Jungle Smoke Shop)

The council postponed the public hearing on Jungle Gift and Snacks Culture Trading Inc.'s business‑license appeal to October 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and adopted. The September 24 minutes were approved and adopted.

• Continuation of public hearing on business‑license appeal set for Oct 8, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting adopted (no vote recorded)
• September 24, 2025 minutes approved and adopted (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a Viewshed Preservation Overlay to protect public and private views. The body is also deciding on several grant authorizations, service contracts, and a budget amendment for community development funding.

• Ordinance No. 2483 to establish Chapter 17.41 - Viewshed Preservation Overlay
• Resolution No. 25-69 to increase CDBG appropriations by $13,394
• Grant of $147,574 from CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for the Police Department
• Agreement No. 4402 with Cart Mart, Inc. for six low speed vehicles not to exceed $120,003
• Rejection of bids for the Senior Center Remodel Project (CP 925)

The council approved a resolution to receive a $147,574 grant from the California Highway Patrol for the Police Department and increased related budget appropriations. It also approved a $120,003 purchase of six low‑speed vehicles, a viewshed preservation overlay ordinance, and amendments to the Community Development Block Grant plan. All items were adopted unanimously with one councilmember absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-86 granting $147,574 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund to Police (4-0-0-1)
• Approved purchase agreement for six low‑speed vehicles up to $120,003 (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2483 establishing Viewshed Preservation Overlay (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-69 amending FY 2025‑26 CDBG plan and increasing appropriations by $13,394 (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-70 adopting FY 2024‑25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement No. 4378 with Alarm Program Systems for alarm permitting (4-0-0-1)
• Approved issuance of RFP No. 26-05 for Federal Lobbying Services and a $50,000 blanket purchase order (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Item Nos. 7‑25 on the Consent Calendar (routine items) (4-0-0-1)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review and potentially recommend two new job specification series for the City of Montebello's Classification Plan. Both recommendations originate from the Fire Department.

• Recommendation to add a graduated Public Safety Radio Technician series
• Recommendation to add a Community Case Manager I/II/III series
• Review of minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from its June 24, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution adding a Public Safety Radio Technician I/II/III series to the classification plan. It also voted to recommend adding a Community Case Manager I/II/III series. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5 yeses)
• Recommended City Council adopt Public Safety Radio Technician I/II/III series (5 yeses)
• Recommended City Council adopt Community Case Manager I/II/III series (5 yeses)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yeses)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider approval of the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive staff updates on grant applications and several upcoming community events, including Pup‑A‑Palooza, the Heritage Festival and the Halloween Festival. The agenda also provides a 30‑minute public comment period.

• Approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
• Staff communications: review of grant applications
• Staff communications: discussion of upcoming events such as Pup‑A‑Palooza, Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Heritage Festival, State of the City, Halloween Festival, and Save the Date announcements
• 30‑minute public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• General commission/oral announcements and future agenda item requests

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including a $50,000 award for the Humanitarian Services Program and multiple service agreements. A key item is the amendment to the MOU with LACMTA that accepts a $1,180,848 allocation from the Zero Emission Transit Capital Program. The council will also review agreements for bus tire leasing, a Metrolink shuttle service, and a resolution declaring city‑owned property surplus land.

• Accept $50,000 from Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis for the Humanitarian Services Program
• Approve Agreement No. 4379 with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for three‑year bus tire lease services
• Adopt Resolution No. 25‑81 amending the MOU with LACMTA to receive $1,180,848 from the Zero Emission Transit Capital Program
• Approve Agreement No. 4381 with Parking Company of America, LLC for Metrolink Rail Feeder Shuttle service up to $1,703,179
• Adopt Resolution No. 25‑82 declaring specified city property surplus land and directing a Notice of Availability

The Montebello City Council approved a $50,000 award from Los Angeles County to support the Humanitarian Services Program. It also approved agreements for Goodyear tire leases, a Metrolink shuttle service, and an amendment to the Metro MOU. A resolution declared certain city property surplus land, and the council adopted the September 10 warrant register and approved the August meeting minutes.

• Approved $50,000 humanitarian services award (unanimous)
• Approved Goodyear Tire lease agreement (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Metro MOU for Zero Emission Transit Capital Program (unanimous)
• Approved Parking Company of America shuttle service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring city property surplus land (unanimous)
• Approved August 13 and August 27 City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-80 approving the September 10 warrant register (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider updating fee schedules for various city departments and setting cost recovery amounts for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2027-28. The body will also vote on hazard mitigation, hydrogen energy membership, and several city service contracts.

• Public hearing to update fees for General Administration, Finance, Fire, Police, Planning, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Engineering, Building and Safety, Plan Check, Parks and Recreation, and Facility Rental
• Proposed $1,010,171 increase for unarmed transit security services with Universal Protection Services, LP
• Proposed three-year custodial services agreement with Lincoln Training Center with year-one costs of $620,551.26
• Final contract approval of $701,021 for the Henry Acuña Dog Park completed by Estate Design & Construction Inc.
• Proposed membership in the First Public Hydrogen (FPH2) Joint Powers Authority

The Council approved the Master Fee Schedule update with a directive for staff to study alternative fee models. It also adopted the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, joined the First Public Hydrogen Joint Powers Authority, and approved the Pavement Management System 2025‑2030 Final Report. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Master Fee Schedule update with amendment to study alternative models (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved membership in First Public Hydrogen Joint Powers Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Pavement Management System 2025‑2030 Final Report (unanimous)

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission will discuss proposed countermeasures for Olympic Boulevard and review several curb and parking applications. The body will also evaluate the effectiveness of speed humps on Bradshawe Street.

• Proposed countermeasures for Olympic Boulevard complete streets
• Installation of marked parallel parking "T"s on Wilbur Place, Beverly Terrace, and Bradley Avenue at Beverly Boulevard
• Curb applications for 138 North 18th Street, 140 South 5th Street, 449 Via Norte Avenue, and 847 West Ashiya Road
• Effectiveness report on speed humps on Bradshawe Street from Via Campo to Dewar Avenue

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. Staff will provide communications regarding various sports programs and upcoming city events.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff updates on Flag Football and Adult Sports
• Staff updates on Playschool and Recreational Trips
• Discussion of 9/11 Ceremony and Classic Car Show
• Review of upcoming special events

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Jimenez, seconded by Commissioner Ulloa, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects and the approval of multiple labor agreements with employee associations. The body is also reviewing a grant for urban forest management and a new traffic signal installation.

• Award construction contract for Downtown Sewer Replacement Project (CP 919) to CEM Construction Corporation for $4,474,207
• Award Rio Hondo Coastal Spreading Grounds Fence Replacement Project (CP 884) to J&A Engineering Corporation for $1,045,500
• Accept $777,500 Cal Fire Urban Forest Management Plan Agreement (Resolution No. 25-11)
• Adopt plans and specifications for a traffic signal at Whittier Boulevard & 6th Street (CP 926)
• Approve Memorandums of Understanding with MMPA, MCEA, MSA, and MMMA employee groups

The Montebello City Council unanimously approved the award of a $4,474,207 contract to CEM Construction for the downtown sewer replacement project, including a 10% construction contingency and a budget amendment of $2,821,627. The council also approved a $777,500 Cal Fire urban forest grant, a $1,045,500 fence replacement contract for the Rio Hondo Coastal Spreading Grounds, and a traffic signal project at Whittier Boulevard & 6th Street. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved $777,500 Cal Fire Urban Forest Management grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,045,500 fence replacement contract for Rio Hondo project (unanimous)
• Approved traffic signal construction at Whittier Blvd & 6th St (unanimous)
• Approved $4,474,207 downtown sewer replacement contract with 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Amended FY 2025‑26 budget by $2,821,627 for sewer project (unanimous)
• Adopted MOU No. 25‑10 with Montebello Management Professionals Association (unanimous)
• Adopted MOU No. 25‑11 with Montebello City Employees (unanimous)
• Appointed Angelica Palmeros as Assistant City Manager (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new viewshed preservation overlay and a modification to a conditional use permit for an automobile dealership. The body will also vote on the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Proposed Zone Code Amendment (Case No. PC-2025-0006-ZCA) to establish a Viewshed Preservation Overlay in Chapter 17 of the Montebello Municipal Code
• Proposed modification to CUP No. 07-71 for Ford of Montebello at 2747 Via Campo
• Proposed 21,850 square foot first floor addition at 2747 Via Campo including 30 new indoor service bays
• Proposed 29,300 square foot rooftop parking area with 57 standard parking spaces at 2747 Via Campo

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution No. 08‑25, recommending the City Council approve a zone code amendment that adds a Viewshed Preservation Overlay to the municipal code, also by a 4‑0 vote. The commission unanimously approved a modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 07‑71 for the Ford dealership at 2747 Via Campo, allowing a new addition and rooftop parking.

• Approved June 17 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 08‑25 recommending City Council approve Zone Code Amendment adding Viewshed Preservation Overlay (4-0)
• Approved Modification to CUP No. 07‑71 for Ford dealership at 2747 Via Campo, including new addition and rooftop parking (4-0)

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will review a Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis for the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Rea Drive and consider installing two radar feedback signs. It will also approve a blue curb installation for a disabled parking space at 828 North Hay Street and approve removal of disabled parking spaces at 748 South Taylor Avenue, 764 North Garfield Avenue, and 848 South 5th Street. Public comments on oversized vehicle parking regulations will be heard, and the June 30 meeting minutes will be approved.

• Public comments on oversized vehicle parking regulations (30 minutes)
• Approve 15‑foot blue curb installation at 828 North Hay Street
• Receive and file Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis for Lincoln Ave & Rea Drive; approve two radar feedback signs 400 ft east and west of Rea Drive
• Approve removal of disabled parking space at 748 South Taylor Avenue
• Approve removal of disabled parking spaces at 764 North Garfield Avenue and 848 South 5th Street

The commission unanimously approved the installation of two radar feedback signs on Lincoln Avenue at Rea Drive and filed the related traffic‑signal warrant analysis. It also approved a 15‑foot blue curb at 828 North Hay Street and unanimously approved the removal of disabled‑parking blue curbs at 748 South Taylor Avenue, 764 North Garfield Avenue, and 848 South 5th Street. The June 30, 2025 meeting minutes were adopted with three votes in favor and one abstention.

• Approved June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (3 yes, 1 abstention)
• Approved 15‑ft blue curb at 828 N. Hay St (unanimous)
• Received and filed Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis for Lincoln Ave & Rea Dr; approved two radar feedback signs (unanimous)
• Approved removal of blue curb at 748 S. Taylor Ave (unanimous)
• Approved removal of blue curb at 764 N. Garfield Ave (unanimous)
• Approved removal of blue curb at 848 S. 5th St (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission will vote to select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, appoint members to several ad‑hoc committees, and approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. Staff will provide updates on projects such as the Rio Hondo River Access Project and the new dog park. The meeting includes a public comment period of up to 30 minutes.

• Selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson (vote recommended)
• Selection of Ad‑Hoc Committee members for Arts & Culture, Golf, Programs, Special Events, and Sports committees
• Approval of minutes from the May 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Staff update on Rio Hondo River Access Project
• Dog Park Grand Opening update

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously elected Vice Chairperson Luevano as Chairperson and Commissioner Carlin as Vice Chairperson. The commission also unanimously filled ad‑hoc committee slots for Arts & Culture, Golf, Programs, Special Events, and Sports committees. The May 15, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Luevano as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved Carlin as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Jimenez and Carlin to Arts and Culture Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jimenez and Luevano to Golf Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jimenez and Ulloa to Programs Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jimenez and Ulloa to Special Events Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Luevano and Jimenez to Sports Committee (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The City of Montebello Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. The notice was posted on July 10, 2025 and delivered to each commissioner. The next regular meeting is set for August 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the same location.

Planning Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2025.

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will approve the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several traffic control actions. It will vote on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' request to close Olympic Boulevard at Montebello Boulevard for the Grade Separation Project, a temporary stop sign on Greenwood Avenue, and temporary truck access on 4th Street. The commission will also receive studies and make decisions on all‑way stop sign requests and red curb installations at multiple intersections.

• Approve or deny temporary closure of Olympic Boulevard at Montebello Boulevard for the Grade Separation Project
• Approve temporary stop sign on northbound Greenwood Avenue south of Truck Way
• Approve or deny temporary truck access on 4th Street between Olympic Boulevard and Whittier Boulevard
• Deny all‑way stop sign at Harding Avenue and Taylor Avenue and install red curb
• Deny all‑way stop sign at Keenan Street and Via San Delarro and install red curb

The Traffic and Safety Commission approved the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' request to close Olympic Boulevard at Montebello Boulevard in both directions for the grade‑separation project, along with a temporary stop sign on Greenwood Avenue and temporary truck access on 4th Street. The commission also approved red curb installations at Harding Avenue/Taylor Avenue, Keenan Street/Via San Delarro, and 100 Natasha Lane, while denying a blue curb request at 1140 Maxwell Street. Red curb removals were approved at 230 Cedar Court and 148 S. Maple Avenue. All motions passed, with the Harding Avenue/Taylor Avenue red curb approved unanimously.

• Approved temporary two‑way closure of Olympic Blvd at Montebello Blvd (motion passed)
• Approved temporary stop sign on northbound Greenwood Ave south of Truck Way (motion passed)
• Approved temporary truck access on 4th St between Olympic Blvd and Whittier Blvd (motion passed)
• Approved red curb installation at Harding Ave & Taylor Ave; staff to revisit all‑way stop sign in six months (unanimous)
• Denied all‑way stop sign and approved red curb at Keenan St & Via San Delarro (motion passed)
• Denied blue curb application at 1140 Maxwell St (motion passed)
• Approved red curb installation at 100 Natasha Lane (motion passed)
• Approved red curb removal at 230 Cedar Court (motion passed)

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider and vote on the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 operating and capital budgets for all city funds. The council will also hold public hearings on assessment district reports for Natasha Lane and on a proposed easement for Bluff Road. Several memoranda of understanding with labor and fire organizations will be approved, and a $2,550,047 contract for a street‑improvement project will be accepted.

• Adopt FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budgets (Resolution 25‑54, 25‑55, 25‑56)
• Adopt resolutions confirming FY 2025‑26 engineer’s reports for Natasha Lane Landscape and Sewer/Storm Water assessment districts (Resolutions 25‑51, 25‑52)
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of Bluff Road north of Maynard Road and grant permanent easements to AT&T, Southern California Edison, and Southern California Gas (Resolution 25‑53)
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART‑TD) (Resolution 25‑50)
• Accept final contract amount of $2,550,047 for the FY 2023‑24 SB 1 Street Improvement Project (CP 913)

The Montebello City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 operating and capital budget, including the compensation plan, salary matrix, appropriations limit, and budget amendments, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted three assessment‑district resolutions and approved multiple memoranda of understanding with local labor and fire organizations. All actions were taken without dissent.

• Adopted Resolution 25-51 confirming FY 2025‑26 engineer’s report for Natasha Lane Landscape Assessment District and authorized levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-52 confirming FY 2025‑26 engineer’s report for Natasha Lane Sewer and Storm Water Pump Assessment District and authorized levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-53 vacating portion of Bluff Road north of Maynard Road and granting easements to AT&T California, Southern California Edison, and Southern California Gas Company (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budget, compensation plan, salary matrix, appropriations limit, and related budget amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-50 approving MOU with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART‑TD) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-57 approving MOU with the Montebello Firefighters Association (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-58 approving MOU with the Montebello Fire Management Association (unanimous)
• Approved a proclamation for National Scleroderma Awareness Month (unanimous)

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a special meeting on June 25, 2025. Items include a closed‑session briefing on two anticipated litigation matters, a proclamation for National PTSD Awareness Month, and a vote on Resolution 25‑59 to appropriate $100,000 for humanitarian services for families affected by immigration raids. The council may also take related actions and implement a new program. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Closed‑session briefing on anticipated litigation (two matters)
• Proclamation for National PTSD Awareness Month
• Adopt Resolution 25‑59 to appropriate $100,000 for humanitarian services for families impacted by ICE raids
• Public comments limited to agenda items (30 minutes)

The Montebello City Council unanimously approved a $100,000 appropriation to fund humanitarian services for families impacted by ICE raids, as detailed in Resolution No. 25-59. The Council also unanimously approved joining a lawsuit against the Federal Government over the actions of ICE and federal agents, as described in Item No. 1b of the closed‑session briefing.

• Approved $100,000 humanitarian services funding (unanimous)
• Approved joining lawsuit against Federal Government (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Montebello Civil Service Commission will review and approve minutes from its December 17, 2024 special meeting. It will consider a recommendation to add a Firefighter‑Paramedic position to the city classification plan and a recommendation to amend the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator job specification. The commission will then forward these recommendations to the City Council for approval.

• Approve minutes from the December 17, 2024 Civil Service Commission special meeting
• Recommend adding a Firefighter‑Paramedic position to the Classification Plan
• Recommend amending the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator job specification
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Adjournment and scheduling of the next meeting on July 22, 2025

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from its December 17, 2024 special meeting. It approved the Firefighter‑Paramedic job specification and recommended the City Council adopt it. It also approved an amendment to the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator job specification and recommended the City Council adopt that amendment. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes for Dec 17, 2024 special meeting (passed with three yeses)
• Approved Firefighter‑Paramedic job specification and recommended City Council adopt (passed with three yeses)
• Approved amendment to Community Risk Reduction Coordinator job specification and recommended City Council adopt (passed with three yeses)
• Adjourned meeting (passed with three yeses)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for June 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025.

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from its May 6 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a new massage business at 492 N. Garfield Avenue. It will also hold a public hearing on a draft ordinance to add a Viewshed Preservation Overlay to the municipal code.

• Approve minutes from the Planning Commission meeting held on May 6, 2025
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (Case PC-2025-0004-CUP) for a massage establishment at 492 N. Garfield Avenue
• Public hearing on draft ordinance for a Zone Code Amendment (Case PC-2025-0006-ZCA) to create a Viewshed Preservation Overlay in Chapter 17.41 of the Montebello Municipal Code

The commission approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a massage establishment at 492 N. Garfield Avenue (5‑0). The commission voted to continue the proposed Viewshed Preservation Overlay zone code amendment, scheduling further review for August 5, 2025 (5‑0).

• Approved May 6, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for massage business at 492 N. Garfield Ave (5-0)
• Continued Zone Code Amendment to add Viewshed Preservation Overlay, set for Aug 5 hearing (5-0)

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider an annual rate adjustment for residential waste collection and approve several capital improvement projects, including a downtown sewer replacement and a Rio Hondo access improvement. The meeting also includes proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth.

• Residential solid waste collection and recycling rate adjustment for FY 2025-26
• Adoption of the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
• Award of legal services contract to Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW)
• Acceptance of Rio Hondo Access Improvement Project (C.P. 924)
• Authorization for Downtown Sewer Replacement Project (CP 919)

The council adopted Resolution No. 25‑43 approving the FY 2025‑26 Senate Bill 1 road‑repair project list with a 4‑0‑0‑1 vote. It also unanimously approved the residential solid‑waste and recycling rate adjustment, the vacancies and recruitment presentation, and the adoption of fire‑hazard severity zones ordinance. Items 5 and 22 were tabled for future consideration.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑43 approving FY 2025‑26 SB1 road‑repair project list (4‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Rate Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Vacancies and Recruitment presentation (unanimous)
• Approved Adoption of Fire Hazard Severity Zones ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled Items 5 and 22 to be reconsidered at a future meeting

Planning Commission

The regular Montebello Planning Commission meeting set for Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will occur on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the same Council Chambers location.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider several contract approvals and budget adjustments. Items include a $30,000 reimbursement for a rain barrel giveaway, a $528,500 increase to the jail services contract with Allied Universal Security Services for FY 2025‑26, and a $442,650 budget amendment for a transit‑oriented communities study. The council will also adopt easement resolutions for Bluff Road and for Southern California Edison at 1600 W. Beverly Boulevard.

• Approve expense reimbursement agreement up to $30,000 for the Rain Barrel Giveaway Program with Central Basin Municipal Water District
• Increase not‑to‑exceed amount of jail services contract with Allied Universal Security Services to $528,500 for FY 2025‑26 and $554,900 for FY 2026‑27
• Award Professional Services Agreement to The Arroyo Group and increase appropriations by $442,650 for transit‑oriented communities plan
• Adopt Resolution 25‑33 vacating a portion of Bluff Road and reserving an easement for San Gabriel Valley Water Company
• Adopt Resolution 25‑37 granting an easement on 1600 W. Beverly Boulevard to Southern California Edison for charging‑station utilities

The Council approved a $30,000 expense reimbursement agreement with the Central Basin Municipal Water District for the Rain Barrel Giveaway Program. It also approved a contract with Lexipol LLC to implement a local government policy platform. Additionally, the Council approved an amendment to the jail services agreement with Allied Universal Security Services, increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount to $528,500 for FY 2025‑26 and $554,900 for FY 2026‑27. All three motions passed unanimously, and routine consent‑calendar items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $30,000 Rain Barrel Giveaway reimbursement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Lexipol LLC policy platform agreement (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to jail services agreement, increasing amount to $528,500 FY 2025‑26 and $554,900 FY 2026‑27 (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑calendar items 14‑16, 18‑21, 23‑30 (unanimous)

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission’s regular meeting for May 26, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is scheduled for June 30, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the same location.

Planning Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission for May 20, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks & Recreation Commission will receive and file updates on the Dog Park Project. It will also approve the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. Staff will provide updates on several ongoing programs and projects, including the Rio Hondo River Access Project and the City Park Baseball Field grand opening.

• Dog Park Project updates – receive and file
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2025 meeting
• Rio Hondo River Access Project update
• City Park Baseball Field grand opening update
• Pet Vaccine Clinic update

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. The commission also adopted the minutes of the May 15, 2025 meeting on July 17, 2025. A motion to adjourn the May 15 meeting was approved.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted May 15, 2025 meeting minutes on July 17, 2025
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold closed‑session briefings on litigation, labor negotiations, and a civil service appeal, then move to regular business. Key actions include a public hearing to adopt the 2025‑2029 CDBG/HOME program plan, a resolution to install an all‑way stop at 3rd Street and Los Angeles Avenue, and several contract awards for storm‑drain design, Montebello Boulevard paving, and the Top Golf project. The council will also consider grant applications for air‑quality and fire‑department equipment and approve a hazardous‑materials training agreement.

• Adopt Resolution 25‑28 approving the 2025‑2029 Community Development Block Grant and HOME program plans
• Adopt Resolution 25‑29 authorizing an all‑way stop at 3rd Street & Los Angeles Avenue
• Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4313 to West & Associates for storm‑drain design ($114,800)
• Award Construction Agreement No. 4311 to Toro Enterprises for Montebello Blvd paving ($3,298,705) with a $494,806 contingency
• Accept Top Golf project completion and approve final contract amount of $45,268,224

The council unanimously adopted the five‑year CDBG/HOME consolidated plan (Resolution 25‑28). It also approved an all‑way stop at 3rd Street and Los Angeles Avenue (Resolution 25‑29). The council awarded a $114,800 professional services agreement for storm‑drain design on 4th Street and a $3,298,705 construction agreement for the Montebello Boulevard paving program. Routine consent‑calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑28 approving CDBG/HOME five‑year plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑29 installing all‑way stop at 3rd St & Los Angeles Ave (unanimous)
• Awarded Professional Services Agreement No. 4313 to West & Associates Engineering for $114,800 storm‑drain design (unanimous)
• Awarded Construction Agreement No. 4311 to Toro Enterprises for $3,298,705 Montebello Blvd paving (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 14‑17 and 21‑35 (unanimous)
• Approved Hazardous Materials training agreement with Heinz Laboratories (unanimous)
• Approved other routine consent‑calendar items (unanimous)
• No action taken on closed‑session legal and labor items (direction only)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan review for a warehouse expansion. The body will decide whether to approve the addition and determine if the project is exempt from certain environmental quality requirements.

• Site Plan Review (Case No. PC-2025-0003-SPR) for a 7,562 square foot warehouse addition at 825 S. Maple Avenue
• Determination of CEQA categorical exemption for the 825 S. Maple Avenue project
• Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting with a 3‑1 vote (one abstention). It also adopted Resolution No. 06‑25, approving a Site Plan Review for a 7,562‑sq‑ft warehouse addition to the existing building at 825 S. Maple Avenue, finding the project consistent with the General Plan and CEQA‑exempt, with a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-1, one abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 06-25 approving 7,562 sq ft warehouse addition at 825 S. Maple Ave (4-0)

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission will review proposals for speed control measures and the results of stop sign studies at two intersections. The body will also hear a report regarding heavy trailer traffic on residential streets.

• Proposed installation of speed humps on Bradshawe Street between Via San Delarro and Via Campo
• Study for all-way stop sign at Bluff Road and Mountain View Avenue (recommendation to deny and install red curb)
• Study for all-way stop sign at Greenwood Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue (recommendation to deny and repaint markings)
• Discussion on 52-foot trailers on Ferguson and Pickering Way due to the grade separation project

The Traffic and Safety Commission approved the February 24 and March 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved installing speed humps on Bradshawe Street between Via San Delarro and Via Campo. It also approved the traffic engineer’s recommendation to deny all‑way stop signs at Bluff Road & Mountain View Avenue and at Greenwood Avenue & Los Angeles Avenue, authorizing red‑curb work and repainting of markings. No action was taken on the request for “No Truck” signs, pending staff assessment.

• Approved Feb 24 2025 meeting minutes (3 present voters, 2 absent)
• Approved Mar 31 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved speed humps on Bradshawe St between Via San Delarro & Via Campo (unanimous)
• Approved denial of all‑way stop sign at Bluff Rd & Mountain View Ave and installation of red curb (unanimous)
• Approved denial of all‑way stop sign at Greenwood Ave & Los Angeles Ave and repainting of curb and pavement markings (motion passed)

Civil Service Commission

The City of Montebello Civil Service Commission regular meeting set for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on April 17, 2025 and delivered to each commission member. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the same location.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting set for May 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 17, 2025, to receive updates on several projects and programs, including the Rio Hondo River Access Project and the City Park Baseball Field Project. The agenda includes a public comment period and staff communications covering topics such as a dog park municipal code, community clean‑up day, and a pet vaccine clinic. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Rio Hondo River Access Project Update
• City Park Baseball Field Project Update
• Dog Park Municipal Code
• Community Clean Up Day
• Pet Vaccine Clinic

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. Vice Chairperson Luevano moved to approve, Commissioner Jimenez seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will continue the public hearing for Site Plan Review case PC-2025-0003-SPR. The commission is asked to adopt Resolution No. 06-25, which would conditionally approve a 7,562‑square‑foot warehouse addition to an existing 19,584‑square‑foot building at 825 S. MAPLE AVENUE. The recommendation also includes a finding that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15332.

• Continue public hearing for Site Plan Review (PC-2025-0003-SPR) at 825 S. MAPLE AVENUE
• Proposed conditional approval of a 7,562‑sq ft warehouse addition to a 19,584‑sq ft building
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 06-25
• Determination that the project (ENV No. 06-25) is CEQA‑exempt under Section 15332

City Council

The City Council will discuss the introduction of an ordinance for public dog park facilities and the submission of documents for Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program funding. The body will also review community budget forum feedback and various professional service agreements.

• Ordinance No. 2482 to add 'Public Dog Park Facilities' and amend park conduct rules
• Resolution No. 25-24 for Montebello Bus Lines’ Line 20 Free Fare Project funding
• Grant writing contracts: Townsend Public Affairs ($60,000), Blais & Associates LLC ($70,000), and Advanced Avant Garde Corporation ($70,000)
• Agreement with United Storm Water, Inc. for storm drain trash devices totaling $180,070
• Final contract of $86,488 for pool light replacement at George Hensel Aquatic Center

The City Council approved the Olympic Ad Hoc Committee and appointed members. It conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 2482 to add public dog park facilities. The Council adopted Resolution No. 25‑24 to authorize submission of documents for Low‑Carbon Transit Operations Program funding and the Line 20 free‑fare project. Routine items on the consent calendar were also approved.

• Excused Councilmember Peralta's absence – approved unanimously
• Approved Olympic Ad Hoc Committee appointments – vote 4-0-0-1
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2482 (public dog park facilities) – vote 4-0-0-1
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-24 for LCTOP funding and Line 20 free‑fare project – vote 4-0-0-1
• Approved upholding Civil Service Commission decision – unanimous
• Approved consent calendar items 16‑25 – vote 4-0-0-1

Planning Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission for April 1, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025.

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission is reviewing stop sign studies for three intersections and proposing safety modifications at two other locations. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from February 24, 2025.

• Denial of all-way stop signs and installation of red curbs at 6th Street and Walnut Avenue
• Denial of all-way stop signs and installation of red curbs at 6th Street and Roosevelt Avenue
• Denial of all-way stop signs and refreshing of red curb markings at 3rd Street and Los Angeles Avenue
• Addition of a temporary stop sign and stop bar at the southeast corner of Vail Avenue and Mines Avenue
• Modifications to striping and red curbs at Greenwood Avenue and Olympic Boulevard

The commission approved the traffic engineer's recommendations to deny all-way stop signs and install red curbs at the intersections of 6th St & Walnut Ave and 6th St & Roosevelt Ave, each passing 4‑0 with one member absent. It also denied the recommendation for an all-way stop at 3rd St & Los Angeles Ave and referred that decision to the City Council, passing 4‑0 with one absent. Additional approvals included a stop sign and stop bar at Vail Ave & Mines Ave, and striping and parking modifications at Greenwood Ave & Olympic Blvd, both with four votes in favor and one absent. The February 24 meeting minutes were tabled for the next meeting.

• Denied all-way stop and approved red curb at 6th St & Walnut Ave (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Denied all-way stop and approved red curb at 6th St & Roosevelt Ave (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Denied all-way stop at 3rd St & Los Angeles Ave and referred to City Council (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved stop sign and stop bar at Vail Ave & Mines Ave (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved striping and parking modifications at Greenwood Ave & Olympic Blvd (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Tabled February 24, 2025 Traffic and Safety Commission minutes for next meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to uphold or overturn a Planning Commission denial for a 15-unit single-family dwelling project. The body will also consider several city maintenance contracts and street resurfacing plans.

• Public hearing on Case No. PC-2024-0002-SPR/ZV/TTM for 15 units at 301 Jacmar Drive
• Workstation and flooring contracts for $121,527 and $40,173
• Landscape maintenance agreement with Verdant Landscaping, Inc. for $475,170 per year
• Adoption of construction plans for Montebello Boulevard and Plaza Drive resurfacing
• Ordinance No. 2481 amending Municipal Code chapters on purchasing and professional services

The City Council voted 4‑0‑0‑1 to uphold the Planning Commission’s denial of the 15‑unit development at 301 Jacmar Drive. In the same meeting, the council unanimously approved two professional‑services agreements to purchase upgraded workstations ($121,527) and flooring ($40,173) and increased the FY 2024‑25 budget by $80,000. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Uphold Planning Commission denial of 15‑unit project at 301 Jacmar Drive (4‑0‑0‑1)
• Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4286 for upgraded workstations ($121,527) (unanimous)
• Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4287 for flooring ($40,173) (unanimous)
• Amend FY 2024‑25 Budget to increase appropriations by $80,000 (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The regular meeting of the Montebello Civil Service Commission set for March 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next scheduled meeting will be on April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the same location.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Montebello Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from its November 21, 2024 and December 19, 2024 meetings. Staff will provide updates on the city park baseball field, the Rio Hondo River Access Project, the Sports Ad-Hoc Committee, and the Youth Employment Program. The meeting includes a 30‑minute public comment period.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting
• City Park Baseball Field update
• Rio Hondo River Access Project update
• Youth Employment Program update

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 and December 19, 2024 meetings. No other actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its March 4 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow full‑line alcoholic beverage sales at 516 W. Whittier Boulevard (Montebello Public Market). It will also hear a Conditional Use Permit to demolish a one‑story building and construct a roughly 170,582‑square‑foot, four‑story self‑storage facility at 720 S. Maple Avenue. Both projects are proposed to be CEQA‑exempt.

• Approve minutes from the Planning Commission meeting held on March 4, 2025.
• Conditional Use Permit (Case PC-2024-0015-CUP) for on‑site full‑line alcohol sales at 516 W. Whittier Blvd (Montebello Public Market), with a CEQA categorical exemption.
• Conditional Use Permit (Case PC-2025-0001-CUP) to demolish the existing structure and build an approx. 170,582‑sq‑ft, 4‑story self‑storage facility at 720 S. Maple Avenue, with a CEQA categorical exemption.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will hold a closed session on public employee discipline and ongoing litigation, then move to regular business. In the regular session the Council will read Ordinance No. 2481 that updates the purchasing system and contracts for professional services, and consider several contract and funding actions. Additional items include blanket purchase order increases for fire department supplies, a parking enforcement services extension, and approvals for transit funding, water program spending, and a social‑media monitoring agreement.

• First reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 2481 amending Municipal Code Chapters 3.20 and 3.21 (purchasing system)
• Approve increases to blanket purchase orders: $15,000 (American Moving Parts, total $130,000), $150,000 (L.N. Curtis and Sons, total $522,773), $65,000 (Nexus Holding LLC, total $99,900), $65,000 (IB Auto Parts Inc, total $114,999)
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 3956 with Inter‑Con Security Systems, Inc. for a two‑year extension of parking enforcement services
• Adopt Resolution No. 25‑21 to apply for FY 2026 Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 discretionary capital funds and associated transit improvement funds
• Authorize City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 4182 with ZenCity for social‑media monitoring up to $49,000 annually for three years

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from its February 18 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit (Case PC-2024-0015-CUP) to allow a full line of alcoholic beverages for on‑site consumption at 516 W. Whittier Boulevard (Montebello Public Market). A second public hearing will consider a Zone Variance (Case PC-2024-0016-ZV) to deviate from R‑3 parking standards at 224 S. Greenwood Avenue. Both projects are recommended for CEQA categorical exemption and resolution adoption.

• Approve minutes from the February 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (Case PC-2024-0015-CUP) for on‑site alcohol sales at 516 W. Whittier Blvd (Montebello Public Market).
• Public hearing on Zone Variance (Case PC-2024-0016-ZV) to deviate R‑3 parking standards at 224 S. Greenwood Ave.
• Both projects recommended for CEQA categorical exemption and adoption of resolutions No. 3‑25 and No. 04‑25.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will adopt a resolution accepting the completed Montebello City Park Baseball Field Renovation Project, approving the final contract amount of $969,068 and releasing a $48,453 retention payment. Council members will also consider a public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 24-17 for a CDBG/HOME substantial amendment, appoint a new member to the District 4 council seat, and receive a FY 2024‑25 second‑quarter budget update with related staffing and salary actions. Additional items include increasing blanket purchase order limits for bus parts and authorizing grant applications for outdoor recreation programs.

• Adopt Resolution No. 24-17 to amend FY 2020‑21 CDBG/HOME plan and reallocate funds
• Appointment to fill the vacant District 4 City Council seat (term through Dec 2026)
• FY 2024‑25 Q2 budget update: staffing adjustments, Salary Resolution No. 25‑19, and budget amendments
• Accept Montebello City Park Baseball Field Renovation Project (CP 928) – approve $969,068 contract and release $48,453 retention
• Increase blanket purchase order limits: Wayne Electric to $80,000; Aftermarket Parts to $385,000; Dartco to $70,000

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will consider a proposal to install a tow‑away no‑stopping zone on the east side of Maple Avenue at 600 S Maple Avenue, which would prohibit parking from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and temporarily remove seven street‑parking spaces. The commission will also vote to deny a request for a disabled parking space at 1401 S Spruce Street. Additional agenda items include approval of the November 25, 2024 meeting minutes and public comments on Assembly Bill 413, a new law to improve pedestrian safety. The chair will provide updates on several traffic‑signal and street‑improvement projects.

• Approve installation of a tow‑away “No Stopping” zone on east side of Maple Avenue at 600 S Maple Avenue, 6 a.m.–12 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with loss of seven parking spaces.
• Deny the request for a disabled parking space at 1401 S Spruce Street.
• Approve the minutes from the November 25, 2024 Traffic and Safety Commission meeting.
• Public comment period on Assembly Bill 413, a new law to improve pedestrian safety.
• Chair La Rocca’s report on traffic‑signal synchronization on Beverly Boulevard and other street‑improvement projects.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for February 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive a refresher on the Brown Act from the City Attorney. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall.

• Approval of January 7, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
• Brown Act refresher presentation by City Attorney Austin A. Ching
• Public comment period (30 minutes)
• Planning Commission member announcements and reports

City Council

The Montebello City Council will adopt a resolution allowing the City Manager and the Director of Public Works to execute master agreements with Caltrans and secure federal or state transportation funding. The council will also approve contract amendments for document scanning services and grant‑writing services, adopt a final tract map for the Montebello Hills Specific Plan, and consider how to fill the vacant councilmember seat. Additional routine items will be addressed through the consent calendar.

• Adopt Resolution No. 25-12 authorizing execution of Caltrans agreements for transportation projects
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4005 with Avenu Insights & Analytics for scanning services up to $250,000
• Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 3857 with Blais & Associates increasing annual limit to $130,000
• Adopt Final Tract Map No. 82726 for Montebello Hills Specific Plan, CEQA exempt
• Consider filling vacant councilmember position by special election or appointment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for February 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the same location.

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider interviewed applicants and make an appointment to fill the vacant District 5 council seat for the term ending in December 2026. The recommendation also allows the Council to take any additional related actions. No other regular business items are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment to fill District 5 City Council vacancy (term ends Dec 2026)

Personnel Advisory Commission

The regular scheduled meeting of the City of Montebello Civil Service Commission for January 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025.

Traffic and Safety Commission

The Traffic and Safety Commission will discuss pedestrian safety laws and specific parking changes. The body is reviewing a proposed tow-away zone on Maple Avenue and a request for disabled parking on South Spruce Street.

• Proposed tow-away no stopping zone at 600 S Maple (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6 A.M. to 12 Noon)
• Proposed loss of seven street parking spaces at 600 S Maple
• Request for disabled parking space at 1401 South Spruce Street (recommended for denial)
• Presentation on Assembly Bill 413 regarding pedestrian safety

City Council

The Montebello City Council will consider several agenda items, including appointing a new District 5 council member, rescinding a contract for two LED signs, and approving a new request for proposals for a transit‑oriented communities plan. The Council will also accept a $121,520 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and make corresponding budget amendments.

• Appointment to fill District 5 City Council vacancy (term ending Dec 2026)
• Rescind award and Agreement No. 4257 with G&J Neon Signs, Inc. for two LED signs and reject all bids from RFP 24‑19
• Approve issuance of RFP 25‑08 for consultant services for the Washington Corridor Transit‑Oriented Communities/Multimodal Connectivity Specific Plan
• Accept DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant of $121,520 and amend FY 2024‑25 budget appropriations accordingly
• Authorize submission of a rain‑barrel distribution program application to the Central Basin Municipal Water District

City Council and Successor Agency

The Montebello City Council and Successor Agency will consider adopting Resolution No. 25-01, which sets the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for fiscal year 2025‑26, and Resolution No. 25-02, the Administrative Budget for the same year. The Council will also direct staff to file the required documents with the California Department of Finance in compliance with Assembly Bill 26 and Senate Bill 107. No other regular business items are on the agenda.

• Adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. 25-01 (FY 2025‑26 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule)
• Adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. 25-02 (FY 2025‑26 Administrative Budget)
• Direct staff to submit resolutions to the State Department of Finance per AB 26 and SB 107

Planning Commission

The City of Montebello Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard, was cancelled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for Jan 21, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for Feb 4, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider whether to fill a vacant councilmember position via special election or appointment. The body will also hold a public hearing on housing and community development funding plans for 2025-2029.

• Public hearing on 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for CDBG and HOME funds
• Resolution to rescind findings from a 2022 investigation into Councilmember David Torres
• Final contract approval of $1,010,979 for Bella Verde Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Award of police towing services agreement to Mr. C's Towing, Inc.
• Rescinding of award to KYA Services LLC for transportation facility restroom renovations

Planning Commission

The Montebello Planning Commission will meet to consider revoking two commercial cannabis Conditional Use Permits due to compliance failures. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear public comments.

• Approval of November 19, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 04-19 at 8019 Slauson Avenue
• Public hearing to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 26-19 at 8127 Slauson Avenue
• Public comment period of 30 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025