Montebello — 2026-05-27

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Jesus Macias v. City of Montebello Los Angeles Superior Court Case No: 25STCV37986

10. PUBLIC HEARING - RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING CHARGES ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Conduct a Public Hearing and approve Resolution No. 26-36 establishing the residential solid waste\ncollection and recycling rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Attachment A) per Agreement No. 4279 between\nthe City of Montebello and Arakelian Enterprises (dba Athens Services); and,\n2. Direct staff to forward the Resolution to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the revised charges on the property tax rolls; and,\n3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4454 WITH INSIGHT STRATEGIES INC., FOR\nORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SERVICES – PHASE II\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4454 with Insight Strategies, Inc. for a one-year (1-year)\nterm, and increase the total not-to-exceed amount for an additional $49,800, to implement Phase II –\nAgency Strategic Plan Development and Activation for Montbello Bus Lines (MBL); and\n2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City of Montebello; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to approve change orders for up to fifteen percent (15%)\nor $7,470, of the amended agreement amount; and\n4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted operating budget to increase appropriations by $57,720 , in\nAccount No. 600-90-900-6040.95 (Transit Fund, Administration, Contract Services - Other Professional Services); and\n5. Take such additional, related action as may be desirable.\nAWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4418 TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN GRANT IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES\nRECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Rescind the prior award of the professional services Agreement No. 4419 to TreePeople, Inc. for Urban\nForest Management Plan grant implementation services due to the firm’s formal withdrawal from the project; and\n2. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4418 to West Coast Arborists, Inc. in the amount of\n$597,500 payable from Cal Fire grant funds in Account No. 249-30-320-6040.10 (Cal Fire Urban Forestry\nManagement, Public Works, Trees, Contract Services -utside Contracts); and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 4418 in good faith; and\n4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Hermes Carbajal vs. City of Montebello Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STCV02126

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Raul Alvarez Employee Group: Montebello Police Management Association

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 59456.9(d)(4)\nConsideration of initiation of litigation in one matter REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 P.M.\nCLOSED SESSION REPORT INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA - CITY MANAGER CEREMONIAL ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS

5. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH — LORRAINE RICHARDS

6. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR MONTEBELLO BUS LINES EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE 5-STAR, REGIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ROADEOS

7. EASTSIDE LIGHT RAIL EXTENSION PRESENTATION

8. PROPOSED FY 2026-27 BUDGET OVERVIEW

9. CAPITAL PROJECTS FY 2026-27 PRESENTATION PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES)\nAt this time, the public may submit speaker card(s) to the City Clerk staff, for both agenda and non-agenda items, prior to\nthe beginning of this statement; Public Hearing items do not require a speaker card.\nThe City Council will address non-agenda items during this section and speakers will be called in the order received. Those\npersons not accommodated during this 30-minute period will have an opportunity to speak under “Public Comments –\nContinued”, after all scheduled matters have been considered. Public Hearing, Regular Business and/or Consent\nCalendar items will be addressed at the time that matter of business is heard, in the order received.\nPlease be aware that the maximum time allotted for members of the public to speak shall not exceed three (3)\nminutes per speaker. State Law prohibits the City Council from taking action or entertaining extended discussion\non a topic not listed on the agenda. Please show courtesy to others and direct all of your comments to the Mayor and City Council.