District 3 Council Member· 2022-2026
Salvador Melendez
Montebello
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 40:50
- Avg per meeting
- 2:55
- Segments
- 481
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Top issues during term (7)(Development)
Prohousing Designation Program participation
Could unlock additional state grant funding, including for the city's tiny homes and MCAP homeless programs.
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.
Round One Entertainment at The Shops of Montebello
New jobs and a draw for shoppers at the mall, though specific revenue figures weren't discussed.
Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD)
No new taxes — but a quarter to half of future property tax growth in the 230-acre boundary would be earmarked instead of flowing to the general fund.
New Planet Fitness at Montebello Mix Shopping Center
The project brings about 12 full-time and 4-8 part-time jobs, mostly local hires.
Old Dominion Freight Line facility expansion
No direct city cost; the company's investment could add jobs and strengthen an existing local employer.
Whittier Boulevard property acquisition
Adds $3.28 million in spending to this year's budget.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Melendez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 26-64 AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-74 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SUBMIT AN AMENDED CLAIM FOR FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Receive and File 10-Day Report on SB 79 Development Moratorium
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Primestor Development for Downtown Redevelopment
Urgency Ordinance No. 2495 — 45-Day Moratorium on SB 79 Development Applications
Community budget forums and survey feedback, FY 2026-27 budget development
Voting record (3)(Development)
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