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Council debates developer impact fees after plaza drive paving decision tied to Metro Heights project
Summary
Councilmembers questioned whether the city should be covering street repairs near Metro Heights and discussed a pending fee study; staff said earlier project agreements and vested commitments limit immediate changes but the city will review impact fee policy.
The Montebello City Council approved a consent‑calendar item to repave Plaza Drive — a small street behind the shops at Montebello near the Metro Heights project — while several councilmembers pressed staff on why developers had not borne the full cost.
Mayor Pro Tem Tamayo pulled the item for discussion, noting heavy truck traffic from the Metro Heights construction and asking why the city paid for the repairs. Staff reported that improvements and impact fees were associated with the Cesar Chavez…
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