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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
JUNE 1, 2022
The City Council, the Financing Authority (MPFA), the Housing Authority (MPHA), the Geologic Hazard Abatem ent District (GHAD), and the Successor Agency (SA) of the City of Monterey Park held a Regular Meeting of the Council in the Council Chamber, located at 320 West Newmark Avenue in the City of Monterey Park, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Monterey Park Fire Explorers led the Flag Salute
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Vincent Chang called the roll:
Council Members Present: Peter Chan, Hans Liang, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu Council Members Absent: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Treasurer Joseph Leon, City Manager Ron Bow, City Attorney Karl Berger, Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez, Police Chief Kelly Gordon, Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre, Director of Management Services Martha Garcia, City Librarian Diana Garcia, Interim Director of Communi ty & Economic Development Steve Sizemore, Interim Director of Public Works Anthony Antich, Support Services Manager Tim Shay, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres, Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang, Community Communications Coordinator Randy Ishino
VIRTUALLY PRESENT : Fire Chief Matt Hallock , Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa.
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
City Manager Bow request ed to move Item No. 3D to be heard before Presentation items.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Bill Lam inquired about Metro Public Transit on Monterey Pass Road. 70-116
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STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Economic Development Manager Torres invited businesses to attend the Broker’s Luncheon on June 28th at the Courtyard by Marriott.
Recreation and Community Services Director Aguirre introduced Alhambra Teacher’s Association, President Tammy Scorcia, who invited the community to attend the 2
nd Annual San Gabriel Valley Pride & Parade Festival on Saturday, June 4 th. Director Aguirre invited the community to attend the JR MLB Homerun Derby event on Saturday, June 11th.
Senior Children’s Librarian Olivarez and Senior Reference Librarian Niblick invited the community to participate in the 2022 summer reading program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path beginning on June 7
th to July 30th.
1. PRESENTATION
Matters listed under presentation are for informational content and discussion only.
Presentations were heard after Item No. 3D.
1A. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATES
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Senior Management Analyst Alexander Fung, SGVCOG’s Director of Government and Community Relations Ricky Choi, and Kimley-Horn Regional Vice President Brent Ogden gave a PowerPoint presentation updating Council on the San Gabriel Valley Transit Feasibility Study.
1B. MONTEREY PARK U.S. ARMY RECRUITING OFFICE AND CAREER CENTER
U.S. Army Staff Sargent Elijah Mockabee informed the community of the many opportunities available at the Monterey Park U.S. Army Recruiting Office and Career Center.
2. OLD BUSINESS - None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3G
Matters listed under consent calendar are considered to be routine, ongoing business and are enacted by one motion unless specified.
Item No 3D. was heard before Presentations.
Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted Item Nos. 3A, 3B, 3E, and 3F on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3C, and 3G which were 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 Liang and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
3A. MINUTES
Approving the minutes from the regular and special meeting of May 4, 2022.
Action Taken: The City Council approved the minutes from the regular and special meetings of May 4, 2022 on Consent Calendar.
3B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO PERFORM THE BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Under the Political Reform Act (Government Code § 8100, et seq .), every local agency must review its conflict of interest code (“COI”) on a biennial basis. If positions or titles changed in the local agency’s organization, then the legislative body must amend the COI before October 3, 2022.
Action Taken: The City Council directed the City Clerk to perform the biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and report back before October 3, 2022 on Consent Calendar.
3C. REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The term for the Library Board of Trustees is three years with the possibility of reappointment for one additional consecutive three-year term.
Lisa Duong’s first term on the Library Board of Trustees will end June 30, 2022. If reappointed, she will serve through June 30, 2024.
Public Speakers
- Jaso n Dhing voiced support for Lisa Doung’s reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees.
- Lisa Duong shared her experience during her term on the Library Board of Trustees and shared her future goals if reappointed.
Action Taken: The City Council reappointed incumbent Lisa Doung to the Library Board of Trustees for a second term.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Liang and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
3D. GEORGE ELDER MEMORIAL DAY RESOLUTION
The Monterey Park Police Department is recognizing the day of June 9th, 2022 as George Elder Memorial Day. This day is celebrate d annually and honors Officer George Elder. Officer George Elder was only twenty -nine years old when he was shot and killed in the line of duty.
This item was heard after Staff Communications.
Action Taken: The City Council a dopted Resolution No. 2022-R37 declaring the day of June 9th to be George Elder Memorial Day in the City of Monterey Park.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Liang, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022 -R37: A RESOLUTION DECLARING JUNE 9th, 2022
GEORGE ELDER MEMORIAL DAY IN MONTEREY PARK
3E.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR GARFIELD AND GRAVES TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFICATION NO. 2020-005
Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 11701, the Public Works Director is authorized to record a Notice of Completion for the Garfield and Graves Traffic Signal Improvements, Specification No. 2020- 005. The project is now complete, and the work was inspected and approved by the City Engineer.
Action Taken: The City Council received and fil ed the Notice of Completion recorded by the Public Works Director on May 24, 2022 accepting the Garfield and Graves Traffic Signal Improvements Specification No. 2020- 005 completed by PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. on Consent Calendar.
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3F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SA ASSOCIATES FOR ON -
CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Staff recommends executing an on- call professional services agreement with SA Associates for General Engineering Services. SA Associates was previously under contract with the City, in which it provided both engineering and inspection services for va rious Capital Improvement Projects. While multiple task orders may be issued under the agreement, individual task orders will not exceed $60,000 each.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager, to execute a 3- year professional service agreement, with SA Associates to provide On- Call Engineering Services, in a form approved by the City Attorney on Consent Calendar.
3G. RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING A PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FY 2022 -23 BUDGET AND FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 addresses the significant multi -modal transportat ion funding shortfall statewide. As of November 2017, portions of SB 1 revenues are deposited into a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and made available to eligible cities and counties, which must comply with RMRA funding requirements as determined by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
RMRA funds made available for the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program are prioritized for expenditure on basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, and on critical safety projects. The CTC provided a number of example projects and uses for RMRA funding that include, but are not limited to, the following: Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation, Safety Projects, Railroad Grade Separations, Complete Streets Components (including active tr ansportation purposes, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and drainage and stormwater capture projects in conjunction with any other allowable project), and Traffic Control Devices.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resoluti on 2022-R38 identifying a street maintenance project to be included in the FY 2022- 23 budget and funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Act (RMRA) funds, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Liang, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022 -R38: A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING A STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FY 2022 -23 BUDGET AND FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
RECESSED AND RECONVENED
The City Council recessed at 8:06 p.m. and reconvened with all Council Memb ers present at 8:15 p.m.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION UPDATING USER FEES AND CHARGES
The City Council’s previously adopted Master Fee Schedules, most recently on September 15, 2021. Fees established by such resolutions are automatically adjusted on an annual basis on July 1 of each year by applying the percent change of the Los Angeles Area of Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers for the prior 12- month period ending on April 30 to the City’s costs for administering the services. The attached Resolution in the staff report for City Council consideration is to adopt all user fees – both existing fees and new fees provided to the City Council during the public hearing process.
Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 8:19 p.m. for updating Master Fees and Charges; and after there being no testimonial and documentary evidence, closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m., adopted Resolution No. 2022-R39 for Citywide user fees and charges.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu , motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022 -R39: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE TO
RECOVER COSTS INCURRED FROM PROVIDING VARIOUS PUBLIC
SERVICES
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4B. THE CITY IS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITYWIDE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 93-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE §§ 22500, ET SEQ.
In 1993 the City formed a citywide benefit assessment district to finance the operation and maintenance of public street lighting and landscaping. The assessment was renewed each of the past 29 years and must be renewed for 2022-23 in order for the City to continue collecting assessments. The City started the process to renew its Citywide Maintenance District No. 93- 1 for the 2022- 23 fiscal year at its April 20, 2022 meeting. At that time, the City Council approved the Engineer's Report; adopted the Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 2022- R21) and scheduled the required public hearing for June 1, 2022.
The district renewal will follow the City Council’s action at the conclus ion of the June 1st public hearing.
CEQA:
The proposed action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000, et seq .; “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, §§ 15000, et seq .) because it establishes, modifies, structures, restructures, and approves rates and charges for meeting operating expenses; purchasing supplies, equipment, and materials; meeting financial requirements; and obtaining funds for capital projects needed to mai ntain service within existing service areas. The proposed action, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §15273.
Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. and received no documentary and testimonial evidence; and c losed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. and adopt ed Resolution No. 2022- R40 authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022- 23 in Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 22587.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022 -R40: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 IN CITYWIDE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 93 -1 PURSUANT TO STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE § 22587
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5. NEW BUSINESS
5A. RESOLUTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The general municipal election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the purpose of electing two members of the City Council for District Nos. 1 and 5, a City Clerk and a City Treasurer for a term of four years each. Additionally, the City Council opted to call for a special municipal election to fill the vacancy left by former Mayor pro tem Fred Sornoso to represent District No. 3. These elections will be consolidated with the Statewide general election conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s Office. $211,200 is budgeted in the General Fund in the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 budget for expenditures associated with the November 8, 2022 general and special municipal elections.
Action Taken: The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022-R41 calling for a general municipal election on November 8, 2022 pursuant to Elections Code § 1301; (2) adopted Resolution No. 2022-R42 calling for a special municipal election on November 8, 2022 pursuant to Elections Code § 130; (3) a dopted Resolution No. 2022 -R43 requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City of Monterey Park’s general and special municipal elections to be held on November 8, 2022, with the statewide general election on the date pursuant to Elections Code §130; and (4) adopted R esolution No. 2022 -R44 establishing requirements for candidate statements filed with the City Clerk to be included with voter information for an election on November 8, 2022.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Liang, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022 -R41: A RESOLUTION CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE § 1301 FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 5; CITY CLERK; AND CITY
TREASURER
Resolution No. 2022 -R42: A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE § 1301 TO COMPLETE THE TERM FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 3
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Resolution No. 2022 -R43: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK’S GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403
Resolution No. 2022 -R44: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS
FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TO BE
INCLUDED WITH VOTER INFORMATION FOR AN ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022
6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR HENRY LO)
Action Taken: The City Council a dopted R esolution No. 2022- R45 of the city council of the city of Monterey Park recognizing the month of June as LGBTQ pride month.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Lo and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022 -R44: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE AS LGBTQ
PRIDE MONTH
6B. CITY TREASURER REQUEST TO TRANSFER $5 MILLION FROM LOCAL
AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF) TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
INVESTMENT POOL (REQUESTED BY CITY TREASURER JOSEPH LEON)
Public Speakers:
- Nancy Arcuri voiced her support for Item 6B, transferring $5 million from Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) to the Los Angeles County Investment Pool.
Action Taken: The City Council approved to transfer $5 million from Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) to the Los Angeles Investment Pool.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Liang, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Council Communications:
Council Member Yiu reported that she attended the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) convention in Las Vegas.
Council Member Chan reported that he attended the Public Works Open House at the City Yard and the Firefighters promotion and introduction at Fire Station 62. He also reported that he attended the pancake breakfast hosted by American Legion Post 397, the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) convention in Las Vegas, and the Raising Cane’s grand opening on Atlantic.
Council Member Liang reported that he attended the same events as Council Member Chan, except for the pancake breakfast hosted by the American Legion Post 397. He also shared that after attending the Raising Cane’s grand opening, he delivered Raising Canes to former Council Member Fred Sornoso.
Mayor Lo acknowledged and thanked the American Legion Post 397 for hosting the pancake breakfast and the City’s Memorial Day event. He reported that he attended the Raising Canes grand opening.
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 9:19 p.m.
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Vincent D. Chang
City Clerk
Approved on July 20, 2022 at the Regular City Council Meeting