# This Is the City of Montebello City Council Special Meeting (11/06/26)

The City of Montebello City Council held a special meeting on November 6, 2026, with public comment focused largely on the city’s contracted attorney and the possible end of the city’s relationship with the firm. Speakers raised concerns about litigation exposure, accountability, political relationships, prior contracting practices, and the cost of legal services; one speaker said the legal-fee contract had increased from about $700,000 to $1.3 million. Several urged the city to conduct an open, competitive process to select replacement legal counsel and compare firms’ experience, costs, and potential conflicts. These were public requests, not an announced procurement decision.

The council met in closed session on the agenda item concerning the city’s contracted attorney. The city manager reported that the council took action, but the transcript does not disclose the action or vote. No RFP, firm selection, contract award, or specific spending authorization was announced in the public session. Speakers also cited potential lawsuit liabilities and questioned the cost of holding a Friday special meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Sources
- [This Is the City of Montebello City Council Special Meeting (11/06/26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKkpU7lQBts) - City of Montebello - Government