Montebello — 2026-08-12

City Council

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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) LA Superior Court Case No. 26STCP02794
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10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-53 APPROVING THE 2026 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SPEED SURVEY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-53 approving the 2026 Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey and the proposed changes to ten (10) street segments; or 2. The City Council may retain the current speed limits using the legally supported options under California Vehicle Code (CVC) §§22358.6, 22358.7, and 22358.8 to ensure safety, preserve enforceability, and maintain consistency with state policy prioritizing safer speeds; and 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-54 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING TO IMPLEMENT THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FY 2026–2031 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: Montebello and the 20 participating agencies of the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group (ULAR WMG), including the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), County of Los monitoring and watershed management requirements mandated under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOA and any subsequent administrative amendments approved by the ULAR WMG; and 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4175 WITH YUNEX LLC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: increase the not-to-exceed amount by $80,000 bringing the new annual not-to-exceed amount to $450,000; and 2. Amend the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $160,000 in Account 200-30-310-6040.50 (Gas Tax, Public Works, Streets, Contract Services - Street Maintenance); and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City; and 4. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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13. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS WITH HOME DEPOT, ACE HARDWARE OF MONTEBELLO (WAJTAVAR CORPORATION), GARVEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, HARDWARE, TOOLS, AND RELATED MATERIALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a blanket purchase order with Home Depot in the amount of $100,000 with the option to increase up to $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 through the use of Omnia Partners cooperative agreement; and 2. Approve a blanket purchase order with Ace Hardware of Montebello (Wajtavar Corporation) in the amount of $5,000 with the option to increase up to $10,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 based on their response to RFQ No. 26-02; and 3. Approve a blanket purchase order with Garvey Equipment Company in the amount of $10,000 with the option to increase up to $15,000 for Fiscal year 2026-27 based on their response to RFQ No. 26-02; and 4. Approve a blanket purchase order with Walters Wholesale Electric in the amount of $25,000 with the option to increase up to $30,000 for Fiscal year 2026-27 based on their response to RFQ No. 26-02; and 5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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14. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4126 WITH WAXIE ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: and Waxie Enterprises, Inc. to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by $50,000, increasing the agreement amount from $300,000 to $350,000 and 2. Update departmental utilization to allow additional City departments access to the agreement for janitorial supplies and related products; and 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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15. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4575 WITH URBAN FUTURES, INC TO PROVIDE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Award Professional Services Agreement No. 4575 with Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI) in an amount not to exceed $61,500 ($20,500 annually); and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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16. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NOS. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4142 ACRO PRINTING, INC., AGREEMENT NO. 4143 WITH ARTE PRINTING AND AGREEMENT NO. 4145 WITH THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES FOR PRINTING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND MAILING SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4142 with Acro Printing, Inc.; and 2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4143 with Arte Printing; and 3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 4145 with The Sauce Creative Services; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments, extending the term of the agreements to June 30, 2028; and 5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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17. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER WITH DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LTD FOR CYBERSECURITY SOFTWARE SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the purchase of cybersecurity software services from Darktrace Holdings Ltd in an amount not- to-exceed $53,261 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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18. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 4591 WITH ROBERT J ORTIZ FOR AUDIO- VISUAL BROADCAST MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 4591 with Robert J Ortiz in an amount not-to-exceed thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) annually, for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year renewal options for audio-visual broadcast management services; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions necessary to execute and finalize an agreement on behalf of 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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19. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 (Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26); and 2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) LA Superior Court Case No. 25STCP02304
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20. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 4592 WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) FOR THE USE OF ASHIYA PARK RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Lease Agreement No. 4592 with Southern California Edison for the use of Ashiya Park; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions necessary to execute and finalize an agreement on behalf of 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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21. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS WITH AMAZON, COSTCO, OFFICE DEPOT, AND STAPLES FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES, RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a blanket purchase order with Amazon for purchases of products and services for a not-to- exceed amount of $300,000; and 2. Approve a blanket purchase order with Costco for purchases of products and services for a not-to-exceed amount of $60,000; and 3. Approve a blanket purchase order with Office Depot for office supplies, products and related services for a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000; and 4. Approve a blanket purchase order with Staples for office supplies, products and related solutions for a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000; and 5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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22. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4020 WITH JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4020 with JCL Traffic Services for an additional one-year term to provide traffic control services; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City; and 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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23. APPROVE USE OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR GUARD UNIFORMS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the use of $20,000 in Asset Forfeiture funds for costs associated with the purchase of Honor Guard uniforms and related accessories; and 2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $20,000 in the Asset Forfeiture Fund, Account No. 230-99-847-601 (Asset Forfeiture, Justice Department, Uniform Expense); and 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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24. APPROVE AGREEMENT NO. 4601 WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION INITIATIVE FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement No. 4601 between the County of Los Angeles Prevention Initiative – Homeless Service Funds (HPI-HSF) in an amount not to exceed $221,750; and, 2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $221,750 in Account No. 265- 85-869-6040.10 (Grants, Fire, Homeless Prevention Initiative, Other Contract Services [expenditures]), and increasing estimated revenues by $221,750 in Account No. 265-99-4198.35 (Grants, Homeless Prevention Initiative [revenue]); and, 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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25. AUTHORIZE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES BY TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2028-29 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize software solution and services by Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Tyler) in an amount not to exceed $1,346,235 for the next (3) years (Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2028-29); and 2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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26. APPROVE ESTABLISHING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ELERTS CORPORATION TO CONTINUE USE OF AN INCIDENT REPORTING PLATFORM FOR MONTEBELLO BUS LINES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve establishing a purchase order with ELERTS Corporation (ELERTS), for a total not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $52,497, to continue piloting Montebello Bus Lines' incident reporting platform for an additional six (6) month period; and 2. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
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27. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-56 AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION MAINTENANCE PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-56 authorizing the receipt of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funds projects; and 2. Amend the Transportation Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted operating budget to appropriate the FTA grant funds ($2,308,000) and the twenty percent (20%) non-federal state match from FY24 Senate Bill 1/State Transit Assistance (SB1/STA) ($577,000) Fund by increasing appropriations in Account Nos. 270-9069-2026-110-6080.50 and -5000.10 (Expenditures) and -4019 (Revenue) (Transit Grants, FTA CA-2026-069, FY 2025-26, Tire Lease and PM); and Account Nos. 202-922-2024-6080.50 and -5000.10 (Expenditures) and -4021.20 (Revenue (State of Good Repairs, STA, FY 2023-24); and, 3. Take such additional, related, action as may be desirable.
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28. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4218 WITH GOVERNMENTJOBS, INC., FOR HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SOFTWARE SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4218 with GovernmentJobs, Inc. (NEOGOV) to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by an additional $90,316, to add additional services for human resources information software services; and Montebello; and 3. Take such additional, related action as may be desirable.
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29. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-60 APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO THE 2024–2028 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MEMA) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-60 approving a Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028; and 2. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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3. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH
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30. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-55 AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR THE GFO-25-607 – CLEAN TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT OPPORTUNITY (HIPO) GRANT TO SUPPORT MONTEBELLO BUS LINES’ SCALABLE HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-55 authorizing an application submission to the California Energy Commission (CEC) for the GFO-25-607–Clean Transportation Program Hydrogen Infrastructure Project Opportunity (HIPO) Grant, to support Montebello Bus Lines’ (MBL) Scalable Hydrogen Infrastructure Program (SHIP); and 2. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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31. PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-57 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED AUGUST 12, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-57 approving the Warrant Register dated August 12, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS - CONTINUED
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4. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
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5. ACCEPTANCE OF CITYWIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CP 941) – NOTICE OF COMPLETION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Project (CP 941) as completed by Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc.; and 2. Approve the final contract amount with Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for the Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Project (CP 941) in the amount of $999,851; and 3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget (Attachment A); and 4. Authorize the City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion (Attachment B) with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder; and 5. Authorize the release of the retention payment of $49,993 due to Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and 6 Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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6. APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS WITH ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT, GALLS LLC, HARDY AUTO PARTS, L.N. CURTIS AND SONS, MES SERVICE COMPANY, ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION, AND LIFE-ASSIST INC FOR THE ACQUISITION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a blanket purchase order with Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc for personal protective equipment and fire-related supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and 2. Approve a blanket purchase order with Galls LLC for personal protective equipment and fire-related supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and 3. Approve a blanket purchase order with IB Auto Parts Inc. (DBA Hardy Auto Parts) for vehicle-related equipment and supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and 4. Approve a blanket purchase order with L.N. Curtis and Sons for fire-related supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; and 5. Approve a blanket purchase order with MES Service Company LLC for personal protective equipment and fire-related supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and 6. Approve a blanket purchase order with Zoll Medical Corporation GPO for fire and emergency medical- related equipment and supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and 7 Approve a blanket purchase order with Life-Assist Inc for fire and emergency medical-related equipment and supplies for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000; and 8. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to an additional $25,000 in expenditures for each vendor for a maximum (potential) not-to-exceed amount of $175,000 (Allstar Fire Equipment Inc.), $175,000 (Galls LLC), $125,000 (IB Auto Parts Inc DBA Hardy Auto Parts), $225,000 (L.N. Curtis and Sons), $175,000 (MES Service Company LLC), $125,000 (Zoll Medical Corporation GPO), $125,000 (Fire Apparatus Solutions), and $175,000 (Life-Assist Inc); and 9. Take such additional, related actions that may be desirable.
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7. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4347 BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 4347 (Los Angeles County Agreement HI-2025-009) with the County of Los Angeles’ Chief Executive Office (CEO) to accept Measure A funding in the amount of $531,574 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, 2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $531,574 in Account No. 261- 85-867-6040.95 (Measure A - LA County Homeless, Fire, Measure A - LA County Homeless, Other Professional Services [expenditures]), and $531,574 in Account No. 261-99-4198.28 (Measure A - LA County Homeless, Miscellaneous - Measure A - LA County Homeless [revenue]); and, 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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8. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) SECONDARY LAND USE INTAKE FORM FOR PROPOSED WALKING AND BIKING PATH IMPROVEMENTS ON SCE PROPERTY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize staff to submit a Southern California Edison (SCE) Secondary Land Use Intake Form for the use of SCE-owned property for the development of a walking and biking path with associated xeriscape landscaping; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents related to the submission; and 3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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9. ACCEPTANCE OF RIO HONDO ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SIGN (CP 924-2) – NOTICE OF COMPLETION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the Rio Hondo Access Improvement Project Sign (CP 924-2) as completed by Voltaire Engineering, Inc.; and 2. Approve the final contract amount with Voltaire Engineering, Inc. for the Rio Hondo Access Improvement Project Sign (CP 924-2) in the amount of $658,865; and 3. Approve the Final Total Project Budget (Attachment A); and 4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by increasing appropriations by $258,865 in Account No. 600- 90-910-6040.10 (Transit – Transportation Operations – Contract Services – Outside Contracts); and 5. Authorize the City Clerk to execute, verify and file the Notice of Completion (Attachment B) with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder; and 6. Authorize the release of the retention payment of $32,943 due to Voltaire Engineering, Inc. following the mandatory waiting period from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded; and 7. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.