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What the council approved

- A 4-way stop installation at Third Street and Los Angeles Avenue (Traffic and Safety Commission had not concurred with the engineer’s warrant analysis). Council members voted to install the stop sign after residents and a councilmember described ongoing speeding and safety concerns in the neighborhood. The motion passed unanimously.

- Professional services agreement No. 4313 for final design of storm drain improvements on Fourth Street from B Street to Mainz Avenue. The council approved the item after staff offered to address questions; there was no extended debate.

- Construction contract (Work Construction Agreement No. 4311) for the “Paving the Way” program to repave Montebello Boulevard between Los Angeles Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard. Staff said the lowest responsive bidder was Toro; the project includes ADA enhancements and landscape center medians and is tentatively scheduled to begin in July with completion by March 2026.

- Consent calendar (the remainder of routine items) and several pulled consent items including a Plaza Drive repaving approval and two assessment-district actions (items 19 and 20) were approved. Councilmembers asked staff to return with options to address assessment‑district shortfalls and to consider changes to developer impact-fee structures.

Votes and motions (summary)

- 4-way stop at Third/Los Angeles: motion to approve (mover/second: not specified in the record); vote tally: yes 5, no 0, abstain 0. Roll call recorded ayes from council and mayor.

- Storm drain design services (Item 12): motion to approve (mover: Councilmember Peralta; second: Councilmember Malonzo); tally: yes 5, no 0, abstain 0.

- Paving contract (Item 13, Work Agreement No. 4311): motion to approve (mover: Councilmember Alonso; second: Councilmember Romero); tally: yes 5, no 0, abstain 0. Staff said construction is expected to begin in July and finish by March 2026.

- Consent calendar (remaining items): motion to approve (mover: Councilmember Peralta; second: Councilmember ?); tally: yes 5, no 0, abstain 0.

- Pulled consent items: Item 18 (Plaza Drive repaving) — approved; Item 19 and Item 20 (assessment‑district levies) — both approved. Council directed staff to study options for long-term assessment sustainability and potential fee or structure changes; tallies for these items were recorded as unanimous.

What council requested next

Council asked staff to return with options on several items the council identified during discussion: stronger impact‑fee mechanisms and developer conditions for off‑site street impacts; options to address assessment district funding shortfalls and how to recover costs for ongoing maintenance where assessment revenue does not cover expenses.

The council's approvals will allow staff to proceed with contract execution, design work and assessment-district maintenance while staff prepares follow-up reports for future council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","This is the City of Montebello Council Meeting (05/14/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The Montebello City Council approved a string of consent and regular business items including a 4-way stop installation, a storm‑drain design services agreement, and a paving contract for Montebello Boulevard. Council also approved assessment‑district levies required to maintain services.","taxTitle","Montebello, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",3840,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556025,"Council discusses developer responsibility, impact fees after Plaza Drive repaving decision",390,8704000,9094000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3333142-66b60d7067f8a3c3dfcd75314692f9bb&start=8704&end=9094","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3333142-66b60d7067f8a3c3dfcd75314692f9bb/thumbnail_8704000.jpg","/articles/6556025/Montebello/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-discusses-developer-responsibility-impact-fees-after-Plaza-Drive-repaving-decision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556025-a5e7ac1fc125987c180d747af11c09e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068838&Signature=gC2GxrlJRrpwgpB2ra2tgFKpdB6kex2f~szwWG9EK6Bxw4EQeLdnTDsczpSQnUd0lrdNYxdyzNLA2TfR1PJAf1BM53RIkdJgy-DtOSj6lBhYpSKc3JsmaYQGTHiAQ1QzKhIQXufvchOKyCRG18rVX1FVJHbmpB9Bp0y0iwdpLumM~OsStYV84QPgwU2ZRZUfm10CgyogbsPCSnyhIdBkHuVUohnZd7rgRuNKpiw3HGPPos89N7Q5YORKItM6UzFGtnxP~7gP4nGtvOgwdJ7YzyOEuAi~Yiho0IhY2fHy2~dWHWl1F-HMzTcUl--6Rpf25nBE6y52rvnKUHVIQdMOjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Montebello councilmembers on Tuesday urged staff to examine tools that would require private developers to pay for improvements to adjacent streets after the city covered repaving on Plaza Drive near a large housing project.

Mayor Pro Tem Tamayo and others raised the example of Metro Heights, a 200-unit development, saying heavy construction traffic has damaged nearby streets and that developers should bear more responsibility for adjacent improvements. Councilmembers noted that the Plaza Drive repaving was funded with Proposition C funds rather than the general fund, but argued the expenditure reduced funding available for other priorities.

Assistant staff and the city manager said the repaving predated the current administration and the agreements were vested; staff cannot recoup costs for that project now. Director of Finance/Community Development staff said the city currently charges several impact fees — a residential development tax per unit, parkland fees and art-in-public-places fees — and that the city is conducting a fee-study. The consulting group will review how Montebello’s fees compare to neighboring cities and recommend changes to ensure future projects contribute appropriately to off-site infrastructure costs.

Councilmember Roberto urged adding requirements during project review so developers undertake improvements to adjacent streets or pay fees that reflect those impacts. Staff said they have upcoming meetings with the fee-study consultant and will bring options to council, but also warned that changing assessment or fee structures can require legal processes and stakeholder engagement.

The council approved the underlying consent item that funded the work in question, and members asked staff to return with options to strengthen impact-fee collection and project conditions so future developments bear a larger share of off‑site improvement costs.","Councilmembers asked staff to study options so future private developments help cover off-site street impacts after the city used Proposition C funds to repave Plaza Drive near Metro Heights. Staff said impact-fee changes are being evaluated in an upcoming fee-study.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556028,"Montebello says California Post Commission closed investigation into Chief Luis Lopez",236,4430000,4666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3333142-66b60d7067f8a3c3dfcd75314692f9bb&start=4430&end=4666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3333142-66b60d7067f8a3c3dfcd75314692f9bb/thumbnail_4430000.jpg","/articles/6556028/Montebello/Los-Angeles-County/California/Montebello-says-California-Post-Commission-closed-investigation-into-Chief-Luis-Lopez","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556028-f9594207e82726a3fc0289aff67eb00f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068838&Signature=HAVIMti7fNtRKUgi4hRM43dRcbbDE8F3ZDk2McrkZDWEsEtcXyo~nsIgpyjsjeWWqD5P6Zog-~6KCsVchFQNDOMSRKm8ZvM2QCmxwOD-V4CGI48ZMi4v0Jmc14GF0cT7XDuE69LbQ~UdJsaCtvmV2SyV2T7p~Pcuqp46nralUgenaQFTGTvnuCbscsjJwrxCudNLmavlklWQjqB6m~GizgZT46h4TjUcti2X5-RtRh696sS5XomK3OpiddCSDnK3JKQTYfb5D7ogGr7Q3sYd~lWZA3NG2Qk3yp-VCZKgwbn8txQKiMvK-boa7SZY2o5Hl-ZE5OM4y8dBA0AqG7DOQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Montebello on Tuesday announced that the California Post Commission informed the city it would close its case without taking further action against Police Chief Luis Lopez after reviewing documents the city provided, City Manager Albertson told the Montebello City Council.

In a prepared statement read at the meeting, the city manager said Montebello supplied the commission with a complete investigation that “fully and completely exonerated” Chief Lopez of what the city described as “false allegations.” The manager said the allegations had been reported to the commission despite prior legal advice from the city’s labor counsel, the law firm Liber Cassidy Whitmer, which the city said determined the claims did not meet reporting criteria.

“It is very concerning that personnel went against the advice of their legal counsel and reported inaccurate information to the California Post Commission,” the city manager said in the statement. The manager added that personnel actions taken without approval of the city manager or city attorney violated city personnel policies and have exposed the city and taxpayers to potential litigation and expense.

The city statement said an incomplete investigation focusing on false claims was released on social media and did not reflect the city’s position. The manager said the city would investigate any unauthorized release of confidential documents and report suspected criminal conduct to appropriate authorities, including law enforcement.

Councilmembers and members of the public raised the matter in public comment; speakers urged transparency and questioned city leadership. James Santana of Montebello United said residents are “angry” and urged accountability. Will Severo referenced a community website raising funds to challenge recent council appointments.

The council did not take a separate disciplinary action on the matter during the meeting; the manager’s statement described the city’s next steps as investigating unauthorized disclosures and pursuing remedies if criminal conduct is suspected.","The city manager read a statement saying the California Post Commission will close its case without action after the city provided documents it says exonerate Chief Luis Lopez; the city said it will investigate unauthorized releases of confidential documents.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556033,"Montebello to open 0.75-acre dog park at Henry Aquino Park, officials say",610,3724000,4334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3333142-66b60d7067f8a3c3dfcd75314692f9bb&start=3724&end=4334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3333142-66b60d7067f8a3c3dfcd75314692f9bb/thumbnail_3724000.jpg","/articles/6556033/Montebello/Los-Angeles-County/California/Montebello-to-open-075-acre-dog-park-at-Henry-Aquino-Park-officials-say","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556033-df8be4b3735cc19e5d3903267ff2d8ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068838&Signature=nyheyMvlWy0Ebw45X9GHQLW4FGs2MrY~uFt3tyhlVO6JmME8euL1bcqekjULCpNr0jKteFZZz09BE3wpWxcQ1WB5L7aJCn1yInQWqXWqSuUIzLjDA-15u1QbptwA5jk~bT-MVOz69q18eM8JqZq-iH8riFCV7z2jljFG3bj5vXMSdVHpJH~0anBFYkXmdrHIFx~XYOTxSQ0TEIRR4Tbj5HJOo-wdR-ly4jD~cSuiU3W5WPVPUVUuSBaE72Lcf5say8I2jHmrxlbPnQHdibHwDHTSojoo0Cpb9gErrZXrHlCJwxPxouIUU1b3VL~GJ0DyaKLu8AQecxHlBzcihPL-sA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Montebello city staff gave an update on a dog park under construction at Henry Aquino Park and said the facility — about three-quarters of an acre — is expected to open in late June.

The presentation Tuesday to the Montebello City Council described the site as chosen through the city’s parks master plan adopted in 2021 and said the project includes separate large- and small-dog areas, a double-gated entry, drinking and dog-wash stations, shaded benches, an obstacle course, new irrigation and an ADA-accessible concrete pathway. Public Works Director Cesar Roldan said grading is under way, concrete forms were being installed and a new liner and subsurface work for water pipes had been completed per Montebello Line Water specifications.

“The project will provide an enclosed area for dogs to exercise, socialize and play off leash under supervision,” Roldan said. He said heavy rains this winter and coordination with the water utility caused some delays but that amenities are being installed and staff were targeting a late-June opening.

A city manager’s statement explained the site selection process. The parks master plan identified Henry Aquino Park as an appropriate location because the city owns the parcel, there is existing parking on site and the plan assessed levels of service for neighborhood amenities. The manager also said an earlier design for a dog park at the Montebello Golf Course was expected to cost substantially more and pose accessibility and construction challenges, so staff recommended the Henry Aquino site.

Residents who spoke during public comment said they support parks but objected to the location chosen adjacent to residential streets. Linda Nicholas, who said she represents neighbors on Vail, Eighteenth and Victoria avenues, told the council she feared loss of parking, increased nighttime lighting and barking would reduce quality of life and property values. “You didn’t have to put that right against the fence of those people that live there,” Nicholas said.

City staff said the project includes low-level lighting, parking connections to Victoria Avenue and Lincoln, and public outreach on signage and rules. The city also is preparing draft municipal rules for off‑leash city dog parks (referenced in staff comments as an addition to a new Chapter 12.27) that will set hours, signage requirements, enforcement authority and penalties; staff said the ordinance work began with a first meeting April 9 and a second meeting was on the consent calendar.

Staff said the city will publish construction updates and visual progress on social media and will solicit public input on sign design. Roldan said the project remains on budget and that landscaping decisions, including drought‑tolerant plant selections for medians and buffers, will be coordinated with council and the city manager as construction nears completion.

Details and timeline: the park is roughly 0.75 acre, the contractor has begun concrete work and staff anticipate opening in about six to seven weeks if there are no additional delays. The project began with contract award and a groundbreaking on Dec. 4, 2024. The city manager noted the site required coordination with Montebello Line Water for water‑line depth and drainage work.

The council did not take a separate vote on the presentation; several related items (signing design and ordinance language) were on the consent calendar for approval.","City staff gave a construction update on Montebello’s first dog park at Henry Aquino Park, saying grading and concrete work are underway and the park is expected to open in late June. Residents raised concerns about parking, lighting and neighborhood impacts.","actionData","errors"]

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