City Treasurer· 2022-2026
David Matanga
Montebello
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 7:27
- Avg per meeting
- 0:30
- Segments
- 87
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Top issues during term (20)
Citywide prohibition on AI data centers
No direct cost to residents now, but data centers could strain the power grid, water supply, and utility bills if allowed without controls.
Employee termination appeal
Get ready for potential legal fees and maybe even a settlement that comes out of your pocket.
Prohousing Designation Program participation
Could unlock additional state grant funding, including for the city's tiny homes and MCAP homeless programs.
Zoning Updates: ADUs, Landscaping, and AI Data Center Ban
Minimal fiscal impact, primarily ensuring regulatory compliance and streamlining local housing approvals.
Street repaving and rehabilitation projects
$927,354 in combined new spending for streets and signal technology.
Capital improvement projects for 2026-27
Carryover funds totaling over $31 million are involved in the appropriation.
Crossing guard at South 5th Street and West Los Angeles Avenue
Roughly $19.50/hour with a two-hour minimum; the police department budget covers guards, with the school district reimbursing 10%.
Congestion at Marketplace Drive and Paramount Boulevard and speeding on Lincoln Avenue
A traffic study and traffic-calming evaluation would carry city engineering costs; no figures were listed.
Court-ordered approval of 301 Jackamar housing project
Speakers warned a legal appeal would be costly and pointed to roughly $1.3 million already spent annually on city legal fees.
Flock camera privacy oversight
Preferential Parking on W. Victoria Avenue
Permits would be issued by Planning (historically two household and two visitor permits per property); enforcement costs weren't detailed.
Zoning code overhaul for 6th Cycle RHNA compliance
Streamlined approvals could lower costs for housing developers, especially affordable projects, though no direct city cost was cited.
Blue curb disabled parking requests at 320 Morris Place and 425 North 16th Street
Roughly $600 for the Bradshaw installation, from street maintenance funds.
Business license and administrative appeal procedure reforms
New Cal Water drinking water wells at 716 Washington Boulevard
Cal Water says pumping local groundwater costs less than half of buying imported water, which should help keep customer rates down.
Lincoln Avenue fire hydrants and water main
The city will pay for the hydrant installation through the water partnership.
Fire Station 56 remodel completion
Station 4 funding is being pursued through grants and state/federal contributions rather than the general fund.
Barbering trade school and workforce development
No city cost — the school uses the existing building and parking with no expansion.
Police recruitment incentives reinstated
Incentive payments would add to the police department's personnel costs.
Red-light traffic safety cameras
Decisions during term (262)
Recorded while Matanga was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.