# This Is the City of Montebello City Council Meeting (09/23/26)

The City of Montebello City Council held a meeting on September 23, 2026, which included presentations and discussions on several community and municipal topics. Key procurement-related discussions involved the urban forest management plan, which includes a state-funded project to plant 500 new trees by 2027, with a focus on tree removal, replacement protocols, and community engagement. The police department provided a comprehensive report on staffing, budget increases to $27 million, supplemental budget requests totaling $2.1 million, and capital improvements including technology upgrades and vehicle purchases funded partly by grants. The council also approved a new city-owned billboard policy establishing fee structures for advertising, including discounted rates for nonprofits and potential future discounts for local businesses. Additionally, the council authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Montabello Historical Society to help operate the Sanchez Adobe Museum. Public comments addressed various community concerns but did not result in direct procurement actions. Motions to approve the billboard policy and the memorandum of understanding were passed unanimously.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [This Is the City of Montebello City Council Meeting (09/23/26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trqNCJQ_Tro) - City of Montebello - Government