Council clears consent calendar; approves ADA sidewalk repairs, City Park playground upgrades and lifts temporary business‑license moratorium

Montebello — The City Council approved a package of routine and pulled items that included infrastructure and parks investments and an ordinance lifting a temporary business‑license moratorium.

On the consent calendar, the council approved items 14–37 (with items 17 and 22 pulled for discussion) by roll call. Councilmembers then discussed and unanimously approved item 17, a citywide ADA sidewalk removal and replacement project designed to address lifted and cracked sidewalks citywide, prioritizing trip‑and‑fall mitigation; staff said project lists identify specific locations (example: Beverly at Montebello) and stressed an equitable citywide approach.

Pulled item 22 funds improvements at City Park, including ADA‑accessible playground equipment and sensory items; a resident contrasted the proposed $186,802 playground cost with a prior $700,000 dog‑park project. Councilmember Romero said the park equipment is the oldest among the city's parks and welcomed ADA enhancements. The council approved the park improvements on a 5‑0 vote.

Earlier in the meeting the council considered Ordinance No. 2,486, amending Chapter 5.08 to lift a temporary moratorium on business licenses enacted March 24, 2021. Staff said the ordinance takes effect July 1, 2026 and that businesses will receive renewal notices timed to their individual renewal cycles; the council voted to approve the ordinance by roll call (5‑0).

What happens next: Public works will begin project planning and scheduling for ADA sidewalk work; Community Development and Parks will coordinate design and procurement for City Park improvements; staff will notify businesses about the moratorium lift according to renewal schedules.