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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent services to enhance the quality of life for our entire community
MINUTES
MONTEREY PARK CITY COUNCIL
FINANCING AUTHORITY (MPFA)
HOUSING AUTHORITY (MPHA)
GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY (SA)
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The City Council, the Financing Authority (MPFA), the Housing Authority (MPHA) and the Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) of the City of Monterey Park held a Regular Teleconference Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. The regular meeting was conducted pursuant to Government Code § 54953(e), as implemented by City Council Resolution. Accordingly, Council Members were provided a meeting login number and conference call number and were not physically present at Council Chambers.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In accordance with Government Code § 54953 (e) and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings, remote public participation was allowed in the following ways:
Via Email
Public comment will be accepted up to 24 hours before the meeting via email to [email protected]. Written communications (if any) will be briefly summarized and include the name of each individual that submitt ed a comment; the summary will be read via prerecorded video and played during the Public Comment section of the City Council meeting. To view the full text of written communications, please visit
www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter. All written communications are provided to the City Council and filed as part of the City’s administrative record.
Via Telephone
Public comment may be submitted via telephone during the meeting, before the close of public comment, by calling (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247 and entering Zoom Meeting ID: 289 222 5995 then press pound (#). When prompted to enter participation ID number press pound (#) again. If participants would like to make a public comment they will enter “*9” then the Clerk’s office will be notified, and you will be in the rotation to make a public comment. Press “ *6” to unmute yourself when called upon to speak. Participants are encouraged to join the meeting 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. Speakers will not be allowed to combine time. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. As part of the virtual meeting protocols, anonymous persons will not be allowed to provide public comment.
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Important Disclaimer – When a participant calls in to join the meeting, their name and/or phone number will be visible to all participants. Note that all public meetings will be recorded.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
Mayor Lo led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Vincent Chang called the roll:
Council Members Present: Peter Chan, Hans Liang, Henry Lo, Fred Sornoso, Yvonne Yiu
Council Members Absent: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Treasurer Joseph Leon, City Manager Ron Bow, City Attorney Karl Berger , Fire Chief Matt Hallock, Police Chief Kelly Gordon, City Librarian Diana Garcia, Director of Public Works Frank Lopez, Director of Human Resources & Ri sk Management Christine Tomikawa, Director of Recreation & Community Services Robert Aguirre, Director of Management Services Martha Garcia, Interim Director of Community & Economic Development Steve Sizemore, Economic Dev elopment Manager Joseph Torres, Public Works Manager Chris Reyes , Acting City Planner Jon Turner, Principal Management Analyst Xochitl Tipan, Acting Recreation Supervisor Guillermo Chavez Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho, Community Communications Coordinator Randy Ishino, Senior Clerk Typist Viridiana Martinez
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speaker Disclaimer: Meetings are held virtually, and the information listed for the speakers may or may not reflect the correct spelling of their respective name.
- Abner Ramos, Monterey Park resident, shared his views on Agenda Item No. 6A.
- Ricardo Enrike, Greater Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce representative, informed the community of the upcoming Lunar New Year/Valentine’s Day event hosted by the Greater Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Barnes Amphitheater. He also shared his concerns regarding relationships between local businesses and the City.
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STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Acting Recreation Supervisor Chavez gave an update on City events and activities.
He encouraged the community to participate in the “Show the Love” Valentine’s Day activity by p urchasing a love gram that will be delivered to the recipient . He also informed the community of the Movie in the Park event on March 11th at Barnes Park that will feature Disney’s Shang-Chi film.
- City Librarian Garcia gave a Powerpoint presentation on l ibrary updates. She informed the community of pop-up library services, wi-fi hotspots and Chromebook checkout, contactless passport appointments, literacy and citizenship classes via Zoom, as well as outdoor programs in Barnes Park.
1. PRESENTATION
Matters listed under presentation are for informational content and discussion only.
1A. GOODVIEWS ABATEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
Acting City Planner Turner gave a PowerPoint presentation on the hillside stabilization infrastructure project on 1688 West Garvey Avenue of the Goodviews Abatement Project.
1B. INVESTMENT PRESENTATION BY CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT
City Manager Bow introduced Michael Busch, Chief Executive Officer of Urban Features Inc. and Mia Corral Brown, Senior Relationship Manager of Chandler Asset Management and Christopher McCarry, Senior Portfolio Strategist of Chandler Asset Management.
Senior Relationship Manager Mia Corral Brown and Senior Portfolio Strategist Christopher McCarry , of Chandler Asset Management gave a PowerPoint presentation and were available for questions.
2. OLD BUSINESS – None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3D
Matters listed under consent calendar are considered to be routine, ongoing business and are enacted by one motion unless specified.
Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted Item Nos. 3B, 3C, and 3D, on Consent Calendar, excluding Item No. 3A which was pulled for discussion and separate motion, reading resolutions and ordinances by the title only and waiving further reading thereof.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sornoso, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Sornoso, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
3A. RECEIVE AND FILE STAFF REPORT SUMMARIZING RECENT
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND GOALS
The City of Monterey Park’s recent accomplishments and short -term goals are summarized in the background section of the staff report as a reference. Staff recommends that City Council receive and file the staff report as a review of completed recent accomplishments and forecast upcoming goals on the horizon.
Action Taken: The City Council r eceived and fil ed the staff report summarizing recent accomplishments and goals.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Sornoso, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
3B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO APPLY
FOR, SUBMIT APPLICATIONS, RECEIVE AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SENATE BILL 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
CalRecycle requires all jurisdictions to adopt a Resolution that authorizes the City or designee to submit applications and execute documents related to the administration of CalRecycle grants. The City proposes to submit an application for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program. The City would receive approximately $80,214 from the state for assistance in the implementation of SB 1383 regulations.
Action Taken: The City Council a dopted Resolution No. 2022-R8 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, submit applications, receive and appropriate grant funds from CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program on behalf of the City on Consent Calendar.
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Resolution No. 2022-R8, entitled:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK IS
ELIGIBLE
3C. PURCHASE OF UTILITY TRUCK FOR WATER DIVISION
The Water Division is proposing to replace a utility vehicle that has exceeded its useful service life with a Ford F -650 Utility Truck. Staff is recommending purchase of the replacement truck through a cooperative purchase agreement with National Auto Fleet Group. An appropriation of $173,500 is requested for this purchase.
Action Taken: The City Council waived bidding requirements pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code §3.20.050 (4) and authorized the purchase of a Ford F -650 Utility Truck through a Sourcewell Contract with National Auto Fleet Group; and appropriated $173,500 in Water Operations Funds for the vehicle purchase on Consent Calendar.
3D. PURCHASE OF HYDRO JET SEWER EXCAVATOR TRUCK (VACTOR)
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is requiring the City to replace a heavy-duty service vehicle from the City’s fleet per SCAQMD Rule 1196, Clean On-Road Heavy-Duty Public Fleet Vehicles. The vehicle to be replaced is unit # 113, a diesel powered Vactor hydro jet-rodder. This vehicle is used daily to clean City sewer lines from the street via manholes.
Action Taken: The City Council waived bidding requirements pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code §3.20.050 (4) and authorized the purchase of a 2022 CNG Vactor Truck through a Sourcewell Contract with Haaker Equipment Company; and appropriated $552,466 for the purchase of the vehicle from the City’s Sewer Collection Fund on Consent Calendar.
4. PUBLIC HEARING – None
5. NEW BUSINESS- NONE
6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK AFFIRMING SUPPORT OF REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM (Requested by Mayor Henry Lo)
Action Taken: The City Council considered adopting a resolution affirming support of reproductive freedom.
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Motion: Moved by Mayor Lo and seconded by Council Member Liang, motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: Sornoso
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: Yiu, Chan
Council Communications:
Council Member Liang highlighted the accomplishments and goals that the City has achieved during the COVID19 pandemic. He wished everyone a good evening and stated that he had nothing to report.
Council Member Yiu gave additional comments on Item No. 1B , Investment Presentation by Chandler Asset Management. She also wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year.
Council Member Chan wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year and a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Sornoso announced that he will be celebrati ng his third year being cancer free.
Mayor Lo expressed gratitude to the Monterey Park Police Department for the work that they do in keeping the community safe. He recognized the officers for their investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect, who had assaulted a resident on January 23, 2022.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
8. CLOSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE) None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Vincent D. Chang
City Clerk
Approved on March 2, 2022 at the Regular City Council Meeting