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Council approves specifications and plans for Chet Holifield Community Garden; bids open Jan. 29

City Council of the City of Montebello · January 29, 2026

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Summary

Council approved specifications and plans for the Chet Holifield Community Garden (Capital Project 945); bidding will be conducted via PlanetBids Jan. 29–Feb. 25, 2026, with a tentative council contract award on March 25, 2026; Los Angeles Community Garden Council will manage operations and Measure A funds will support maintenance.

The Montebello City Council unanimously approved the specifications and plans for the Chet Holifield Community Garden (Capital Project 945) after a staff presentation by the public-works director.

Staff outlined the procurement timeline: the project will be posted on PlanetBids from Jan. 29 to Feb. 25, 2026; contractor questions must be submitted by Feb. 16 with responses provided Feb. 19; the bid opening is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 11 a.m., and the city expects a tentative award to return to council on March 25, 2026, if bids fall within the proposed budget.

Project scope includes new raised planters and fencing, path and curb and sidewalk improvements, parking-lot cleanup adjacent to the site, and ADA-compliant access and infrastructure for long-term maintenance. Staff said Measure A funding will support construction and that the Los Angeles Community Garden Council (formerly contracted by the city) will assist with ongoing operations; program fees will apply and staff will return with details before opening.

Council members thanked staff and community advocates who helped design the garden and supported the measure. The council vote was recorded as unanimous (ayes by Peralta, Melendez, Alonso, Mayor Pro Tem Romero and Mayor Tamayo).