Monterey Park City Council
June 8, 2022

SPECIAL MEETING
Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Wednesday
June 8, 2022
5:30 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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The Special Meeting will not be televised on the city’s cable channel MPKTV (AT&T U -verse, channel 99 or Charter Communications, channel 182) or on the city’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/133/City-Council-Meeting-Videos.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor
ROLL CALL Peter Chan, Hans Liang, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:

While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow the City Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council may briefly respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. Persons may, in addition to any other matter within the City Council's subject-matter jurisdiction, comment on Agenda Items at this time. If you provide public comment on a specific Agenda item at this time, however, you cannot later provide comments at the time the Agenda Item is considered.

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.

CITY COUNCIL OF MONTEREY PARK

THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE

FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, THE MONTEREY

PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE MONTEREY PARK GEOLOGIC HAZARD

ABATEMENT DISTRICT AGENDA
Monterey Park City Council Special Meeting Agenda, June 8, 2022 - Page 2

[1.] NEW BUSINESS

1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Appointing one individual to fill the vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

ADJOURN

City Council Staff Report DATE: June 8, 2022 AGENDA ITEM NO: 1 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Diana Garcia, City Librarian SUBJECT: Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council consider: 1. Appointing one individual to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees; and 2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The second term of Library Trustee Jason Dhing will end on June 30, 2022, resulting in a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees. The upcoming vacancy was advertised and the City Clerk's office has received three applications from residents interested in serving on the Library Board of Trustees: Travis Kaya, Bethelwel Wilson and Jasmine Pesantes. BACKGROUND: The Library Board of Trustees is a board established pursuant to the California Education Code and Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”). MPMC Chapter 2.80 regulates the Library Board (in addition to applicable California law). The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for administering the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library. The Library Board of Trustees also administers all library trust funds received by gift, bequest or devise. Education Code § 18910 provides that: “[t]he public library shall be managed by a board of library trustees, consisting of five members, to be appointed by the mayor … with the consent of the legislative body of the municipality.” This is reflected in MPMC § 2.80.020 which provides that: “[t]here is created and established a board of library trustees consisting of five members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council.” Pursuant to Education Code § 18911, the term of office for a trustee is three years. No person may serve more than two consecutive terms as a member of the board.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Garcia
City Librarian

Approved by:

Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney

ATTACHMENT:

1. Applications

Staff Report
June 8, 2022

ATTACHMENT 1
Library Board of Trustees Applications

1 Application for Civic Service
City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82. This is a public document and is subject to disclosure. Please return completed application and
proof of residency (if required) to the City Clerk's office in person, by mail or email at [email protected].

Name
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may list more than one) 1) 3)
2) 4)
Home Address City
Zip Code If resident of the City of Monterey Park, how long? E-Mail Address Telephone
Occupation
Business Name
Business Address
Zip Code Telephone
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No
If so, please state the nature of offense, state and disposition on a separate sheet of paper. Convictions will not necessarily result in automatic disqualification, however, failure to give complete and accurate information may be grounds for rejection and/or removal from office.

Prior Community Involvement/Activities

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
320 West Newmark Ave.

Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 307-1362
www.montereypark.ca.gov
By CTrang at 2:32 pm, Apr 25, 2022
Travis Kaya
157 Casuda Canyon Drive, Unit B Monterey Park
91754 5 Years
[email protected] (808)269-0900
Attorney
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
865 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2400, Los Angeles, CA
90017 N/A
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Executive Secretary, Board of Governors, Asian Pacific American Bar Association; Fundraising Committee Chair, Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation; Founding Member, Loyola Law School Asian Pacific Alumni Chapter; Member, CAUSE Leadership Network
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK – Application for Civic Service
City Commissions/Boards/Committees
2 Name
Provide a brief review of your background, qualifications, education and your interest in serving the City References: List two.

Name
Address
Telephone
Name
Address
Telephone
I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents is true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial or subsequent revocation of commission.

I further acknowledge that information contained in this application is a public record and may be subject to disclosure and I may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form (Form 700).

Signature Date
For office use only
I certified that proof of residency was verified in accordance to MPMC 2.82. I declare under penalty of perjury that the forgoing is true and correct.

Proof of residency: Name:_______________________________________________________________ Government Issued ID
Utility Bill
Voter Registration
Other
Signature Date
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Travis Kaya
Please see addendum attached.

Hon. Henry Lo
417 Mooney Drive, Apt. D, Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 592-0471
Jennifer Tang
321 De La Fuente Street, Monterey Park, CA 91754
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1 Application for Civic Service
City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82. This is a public document and is subject to disclosure. Please return completed application and
proof of residency (if required) to the City Clerk's office in person, by mail or email at [email protected].

Name
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may list more than one) 1) 3)
2) 4)
Home Address City
Zip Code If resident of the City of Monterey Park, how long? E-Mail Address Telephone
Occupation
Business Name
Business Address
Zip Code Telephone
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No
If so, please state the nature of offense, state and disposition on a separate sheet of paper. Convictions will not necessarily result in automatic disqualification, however, failure to give complete and accurate information may be grounds for rejection and/or removal from office.

Prior Community Involvement/Activities

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
320 West Newmark Ave.

Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 307-1362
www.montereypark.ca.gov
By CTrang at 10:52 am, Aug 06, 2021
Bethelwel Wilson
Personnel Board Library Board of Trustees
Planning Commission Traffic Commission
1480 Valley Vista Drive Monterey Park
91754 1 year
[email protected] 714-292-3730
Attorney
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
200 N. Main Street; 8th Floor; Los Angeles, CA 90012
90012 213-978-8395
For 5 years I served as a Neighborhood Prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles, where I worked directly with LAPD, City Council, Neighborhood Council, Community Block Clubs, LAUSD, businesses, non-profit organizations, and residents to resolve quality of life issues in South LA. I regularly attended weekend and evening community meetings/events ranging from community clean-ups, public safety meetings, resource fairs, and other miscellaneous events. My experiences make me comfortable navingating competing community interests and interacting with various personalities within government and the broader community.

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK – Application for Civic Service
City Commissions/Boards/Committees
2 Name
Provide a brief review of your background, qualifications, education and your interest in serving the City References: List two.

Name
Address
Telephone
Name
Address
Telephone
I declare under penalty of per jury, under the laws of the State of California, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents is true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial or subsequent revocation of commission.

I further acknowledge that information contained in this application is a public record and may be subject to disclosure and I may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form (Form 700).

Signature Date
For office use only
I certified that proof of residency was verified in accordance to MPMC 2.82. I declare under penalty of perjury that the forgoing is true and correct.

Proof of residency: Name:_______________________________________________________________ Government Issued ID
Utility Bill
Voter Registration
Other
Signature Date

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Bethelwel Wilson
I graduated from magna cum laude from UCLA in 2002 with a BA in Political Science and minor in Public Policy and in 2006 from UC Berkeley with a law degree.

I served almost 3 years as attorney/prosecutor for the City of Bakersfield, 3 years in the private sector where I represented school districts and medium-sized businesses in litigation disputes..

Since 2014, I have served at the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office as a prosecutor and general counsel for various departments, including the Mayor, City Council, Planning, etc.

My depth of knowledge with municipal law and experience advising local governments will allow me to make instant contributions in whatever capacity City leaders deem fit for me to serve.

If there are currently no suitable vacancies I am happy to wait until a vacancy arises.

Honorable Judge Bryant Yang
Pomona Courthouse South; 400 Civil Center Plaza, Dept. K, Pomona, CA 91766 909-802-1165
Strefan Fauble
200 N. Main Street; 8th Floor; Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-978-2068
1 Application for Civic Service
City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82. This is a public document and is subject to disclosure. Please return completed application and
proof of residency (if required) to the City Clerk's office in person, by mail or email at [email protected].

Name
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may list more than one) 1) 3)
2) 4)
Home Address City
Zip Code If resident of the City of Monterey Park, how long? E-Mail Address Telephone
Occupation
Business Name
Business Address
Zip Code Telephone
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No
If so, please state the nature of offense, state and disposition on a separate sheet of paper. Convictions will not necessarily result in automatic disqualification, however, failure to give complete and accurate information may be grounds for rejection and/or removal from office.

Prior Community Involvement/Activities

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
320 West Newmark Ave.

Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 307-1362
www.montereypark.ca.gov
Jasmine Pesantes
Business Improvement District Advisory Com Economic Development Advisory Commission Library Board of Trustees
1000 Chalet Terrace Monterey Park
91754 14
[email protected] 626.545.9491
Chief Financial Officer
Downey Federal Credit Union
8237 3rd Street, Downey, CA
90241 562.862.8141
I attend the events and services put on for residents of Monterey Park.

I enjoy taking my girls to our library, participating in the holiday events, summer swimming lessons, etc.

In my professional role, I actively participate in activities Downey FCU hosts for the community in Downey such as the local parade, 5k races, financial literacy taught to k-12, trunk or treat, etc.
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By CTrang at 11:13 am, Feb 08, 2022
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK – Application for Civic Service
City Commissions/Boards/Committees
2 Name
Provide a brief review of your background, qualifications, education and your interest in serving the City References: List two.

Name
Address
Telephone
Name
Address
Telephone
I declare under penalty of perjur y, under the laws of the State of California, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents is true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial or subsequent revocation of commission.

I further acknowledge that information contained in this application is a public record and may be subject to disclosure and I may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form (Form 700).

Signature Date
For office use only
I certified that proof of residency was verified in accordance to MPMC 2.82. I declare under penalty of perjury that the forgoing is true and correct.

Proof of residency: Name:_______________________________________________________________ Government Issued ID
Utility Bill
Voter Registration
Other
Signature Date
Jasmine Pesantes
In 2008 I graduated CSULA with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with an option in Finance. I am a CFO of a $313 million credit union and manage an investment portfolio of $130 million. I am a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in CA. I am active in my community and care about the future of Monterey Park. My husband and I have 2 young daughters.

Ray Mesler
8237 3rd Street, Downey, CA. 90241
951.538.8501
Corrie Zupo
324 Whiting Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
424.241.8959
2/2/2022

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