Montebello — 2025-05-28

1.\nCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\nGovernment Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)\nSignificant exposure to litigation in three potential cases

10.\nFISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET OVERVIEW

11.\nFISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) OVERVIEW

12.\nAUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT\nBETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO AND CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR THE\nRAIN BARREL GIVEAWAY PROGRAM\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Approve the Expense Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Montebello and the Central Basin\nMunicipal Water District (CBMWD) for reimbursement of up to $30,000 to support the Rain Barrel\nGiveaway Program; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents or amendments,\nsubject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and\n3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

13.\nAPPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4296 WITH LEXIPOL LLC FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY PLATFORM\nACCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Approve Agreement No. 4296 (Attachment B) with Lexipol LLC for the implementation of a Local\nGovernment Policy Platform, including full policy review and integration services; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to executive Agreement No. 4296; and\n3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

14.\nAPPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3798 WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE,\nL.P. (DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES) FOR THE PROVISION OF JAIL SERVICES\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\nPage 5 of 9\n1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 3798 with Allied Universal Security\nServices for a two-year term extension to provide Jail Services through June 30, 2027; and,\n2. Increase the not-to-exceed amount of the agreement to $528,500 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and $554,900\nfor Fiscal Year 2026-27; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment; and,\n4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

15.\nAWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4323 FOR THE WASHINGTON CORRIDOR\nTRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES/MULTIMODAL CONNECTIVITY SPECIFIC PLAN CONSULTING\nSERVICES TO THE ARROYO GROUP\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4323 to The Arroyo Group for the Washington Corridor\nTransit-Oriented Communities/Multimodal Connectivity Specific Plan Consulting Services based on\nproposals received and evaluation ratings conducted pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 25-08;\nand\n2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget by increasing appropriations by $442,650 in Account No. 25350-593-6040.95 (Sustainable Transportation Planning, Community Development, Other Professional\nServices [expenditures]) and $442,650 in Account No. 253-99-4198.17 (Sustainable Transportation\nPlanning, Miscellaneous Grants - Sustainable Transportation Planning ([revenue]); and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents related to the Professional Services\nAgreement between the City of Montebello and The Arroyo Group, in a form approved by the City\nAttorney’s office; and\n4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

16.\nAPPROVE ISSUING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 25-13 FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A\nCITYWIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Authorize the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-13 for Professional Consulting Services\nto prepare a Citywide Historic Context Statement and conduct a comprehensive Citywide Historic\nResources Survey to assist the City in developing a Citywide Historic Preservation Program; and\n2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

17.\nFISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CONFIRMATION OF ANNUAL TAX RATE FOR VOTER APPROVED INDEBTEDNESS\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Review and adopt the attached resolution establishing property tax override rates on voter approved\nindebtedness for retirement expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and,\n2. Direct staff to forward the resolution to the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller within the required time\nlimit; and,\n3. Direct staff to take whatever additional actions necessary to ensure collection of the property tax override;\nand,\n4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

18.\nAPPROVE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 2207 AND REINSTATEMENT OF THE\nMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH PLAINS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION\nCOMPANY\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Approve the Sixth Amendment to and Reinstatement of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with\nPlains Exploration and Production (“PXP”) (Agreement No. 2207); and\nPage 6 of 9\n2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU between the City of Montebello and Plains Exploration\nand Production (“PXP”) and any related documents; and\n3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

19.\nADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-33 VACATING A PORTION OF BLUFF ROAD AND RESERVING AN\nEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER THE VACATED PORTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF A WATER UTILITY\nPURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTIONS 8320-8325\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-33 vacating a portion of Bluff Road and reserving an exclusive easement over\nsuch portion for the benefit of San Gabriel Valley Water Company (SGVWC); and\n2. Hold a Public Hearing at a future City Council meeting as required by Streets and Highways Code §§\n8320–8325, for the proposed vacation and easement reservation; and\n3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

2.\nCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS\nGovernment Code Section 54957.6\nAgency Negotiator: Raul Alvarez\nLabor Groups: MFA, MFMA, MCEA, MMMA, MSA, MMPA, MEMA, SMART-TD

20.\nADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-37 GRANTING AN EASEMENT ON CITY-OWNED LAND, 1600 W. BEVERLY\nBOULEVARD, TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) COMPANY FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY\nPURPOSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CHARGING STATIONS\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-37 (Attachment A) granting an easement on City-owned land, 1600 W. Beverly\nBoulevard, to Southern California Edison (SCE) Company for electrical utility purposes associated with\nthe installation of charging stations; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Grant of the easement to Southern California Edison Company\non behalf of the City; and\n3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

21.\nADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR CENTER BASEMENT\nREMODEL AT 115 S. TAYLOR AVENUE (CP 925) AND AUTHORIZE BID ADVERTISEMENT\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Approve Environmental Assessment pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class\n1 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and\n2. Approve Level of Environmental Review Determination via the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA):\nCategorically Excluded per 24 CFR 58.35(a), and subject to laws and authorities at §58.5: (3)\nRehabilitation of buildings and improvements; and\n3. Adopt the completed plans and specifications for the Senior Center Basement Remodel at 115 S. Taylor\nAvenue Capital Project No. 925; and\n4. Authorize staff to proceed with solicitation of bids for construction; and\n5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

22.\nADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-36, APPROVING THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED\nREGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (GWMA) AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE\nOF POWER AUTHORITY AGREEMENT\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-36, approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority\nAgreement, as presented; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Authority\nAgreement; and\n3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

23.\nAPPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3869 WITH PMC PLUMBING INC.\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 3869 between the City of Montebello and PMC Plumbing\nInc. for a One (1) Year Extension; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City; and\n3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

24.\nAPPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4268 WITH REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC.\nDBA “VERRA MOBILITY SYSTEMS”\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4268 with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. DBA “Verra\nMobility Systems” for provision of services related to the City's Red Light Photo Enforcement Program;\nand\n2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

25.\nAPPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4324 WITH SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS\n(SGVCOG) FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD COYOTE PROGRAM\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4324 with San Gabriel Valley Council of\nGovernments (SGVCOG) for the Neighborhood Coyote Program; and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions necessary to execute and finalize an agreement on behalf of\nthe City of Montebello; and\n3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

26.\nAPPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 3944 WITH AXON\nENTERPRISES INC. FOR BODY WORN CAMERAS (BWC) AND MOBILE AUDIO VIDEO (MAV)\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 3944 with Axon Enterprises Inc. for\nBody Worn Cameras (BWC), Mobile Audio Video (MAV) Equipment and Supporting Software; and\n2. Extend the current agreement with Axon by one year as allowed by the original agreement terms through\n3. Increase the annual not-to-exceed amount of Agreement No. 3944 by $50,000 (to $195,951 each year);\nand\n4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City; and\n5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

27.\nAUTHORIZE INCREASING THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Authorize an increase to the existing Blanket Purchase Order with Adamson Police Products in the\namount of $34,000; and\n2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

28.\nAPPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4326 WITH THE CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION AND THE\nENVIRONMENT, INC., TO CONDUCT BUS BUILD INSPECTIONS FOR THREE HYDROGEN FUEL CELL\nELECTRIC BUSES\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Approve Agreement No. 4326 with the Center for Transportation and the Environment, Inc. (CTE), for a\ntotal not-to-exceed amount of Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000), to conduct bus build inspections\nfor three (3) hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) associated with the City of Montebello’s ZeroEmission (ZE) Bus Facilities and Fleet Transition Plan; and\nPage 8 of 9\n2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to approve change orders up to ten percent (10%) of the\ntotal not-to-exceed amount; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4326 on the City’s behalf; and\n4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

29.\nADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-32 APPROVING MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’ 2025 TITLE VI PROGRAM\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-32 approving Montebello Bus Lines’ (MBL) 2025 Title VI Program; and\n2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

3.\nPROCLAMATION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS HERITAGE\nMONTH

30.\nPAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-34 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF\nDEMANDS DATED MAY 28, 2025\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:...\n1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-34 approving the Warrant Register dated MAY 28, 2025.

4.\nPROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PET MONTH

5.\nPROCLAMATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

6.\nPROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL BIKE MONTH

7.\nPROCLAMATION FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

8.\nPRESENTATION BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HECTOR DE LA TORRE FROM THE GATEWAY COUNCIL OF\nGOVERNMENTS

9.\nUTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM PRESENTATION