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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
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The City Council, the Financing Authority (MPFA), the Housing Authority (MPHA), the Geologic Hazard Abatement 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, October 19, 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 Police Explorers
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Vincent Chang called the roll:
Council Members Present: Peter Chan, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu Council Members Absent: Hans Liang
ALSO PRESENT: City Treasurer Joseph Leon, City Manager Ron Bow, City Attorney Karl Berger, Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez, Fire Chief Matt Hallock, City Librarian Diana Garcia, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Christine Tomikawa, Director of Management Services Martha Garcia, Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Interim Police Chief Scott Wiese, Planning Manager Jessica Serrano, Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang, Recreation Supervisor Memo Chavez, Senior Librarian Deborah Takahashi
VIRTUALLY PRESENT Director of Recreation & Community Services Robert Aguirre, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
City Manager Bow announced a correction to Item No. 3E, he requested the City Council consider adding the recommendation “adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, receive, and appropriate grant funds for the State Homeland Security Program for grant year 2021;”. The resolution was attached to the staff report.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Sarkis Antonian recommended having a task force for car theft parts.
- Nancy Arcuri thanked the City Council on explaining the eminent domain process and the actions taken with Center International Investment.
- Joseph Leon reported out from the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement District meeting that there are no reports of the West Nile Virus in Monterey Park. He provided t he contact information to the District 626- 814-9466 should the public have additional questions or concerns.
- Leilani Morales gave her speaking time to speaker Amy Lee.
- Amy Lee shared her concern on the issues that was brought up from the last City Council meeting on October 5, 2022, on Agenda Item No. 4A - Goodviews Abatement Project (GAP) Eminent Domain. She expressed her concern about the cost for the project and that there was not enough transparency with the project.
- Teresa Real Sebastian thanked Amy Lee on her statement regarding the Goodviews Abatement Project (GAP) , Eminent Domain. She provided her viewpoint regarding the city’s capital improvements project and how those funds are to maintain city facilities.
- Maychelle Yee commented on the information provided by speakers Teresa Real Sebastian and Amy Lee regarding the GAP project.
- Candace Griego , Principal of Brightwood Elementary School, presented the Monterey Park Fire Department with a plaque for their collaboration with Brightwood School celebrating student achievements.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- City Clerk’s Office: City Clerk Chang provided a PowerPoint presentation with information on the city’s November 8, 2022 election.
- Department of Public Works: Director of Public Works Igoe reminded the community that the last outreach for the Spirit Bus survey will take place at the City’s Monster Mash Event on October 20
th. The survey deadline is O ctober 31,
2022.
- Recreation and Community Service Department: Recreation Supervisor Chavez and Senior Librarian Takahashi invited the community to the city’s Monster Mash event at Barnes Park on October 20, 2022 and the Community Health Fair at Langley Center on October 22, 2022.
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1. PRESENTATION - None
Matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.
2. OLD BUSINESS - None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3J
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. 3A , 3B, 3D, 3E as amended, 3G, 3H, and 3I on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3C, 3F, and 3J which were pulled for discussion and separate motion, reading resolutions and ordinances by the title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Liang
Abstain: Council Members: None
3A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2022
As of September 30 , 2022 invested funds for the City of Monterey Park is $81,731,613.91.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the monthly investment report of September 2022.
3B. MINUTES
Approving the minutes from the special and regular meetings of September 7, 2022.
Action Taken: The City Council approved the minutes from the special and regular meetings of September 7, 2022 on Consent Calendar.
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3C. REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 8630 REGARDING THE CITY’S EMPLOYMENT EMERGENCY (PER RESOLUTION NOS. 2022 -R49 AND 2022 -R67); CONTINUANCE OF SUCH
EMERGENCY
From the last report on August 17, 2022, the City is in the recruitment process to fill Fire Marshal, Code Enforcement Officers, Recreation Manager, Water Utility Manager, Senior Water Production System Operator, and Public Works Inspector.
The City filled a Senior Accountant, two full-time Maintenance Worker, two full-time Communication Dispatcher, and various part -time vacancies for School Crossing Guard, Recreation Leader and Librarian.
With the employment emergency order, the City provided internal opportunities to parttime employees for full -time employment and current full -time employees are applying or vacancies in different City departments. The City is recruiting for 46 vacant full-time positions. Staff recommends extending the employment emergency as there are still critical vacancies in the Water Treatment and Water Distribution divisions.
Public Speakers:
- Teresa Real Sebastian requested an elaboration on the context of the Emergency Order and inquired on how long the employment emergency will be extended.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report and extended the Employment Emergency.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Liang
Abstain: Council Members: None
3D. 2020 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE
The Urban Area Security lnitiative (UASI) Grant Program is a Homeland Security Grant designed to enhance regional preparedness and capabilities in designated high-threat, high-populated areas. Currently, the Fire Department (Department) is participating in the 2020 UASI Grant Program cycle. The Department was awarded $1 15,000 for the purchase of Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) equipment. Staff identified two specialized pieces of equipment, a CTC Strut rescue kit and a Maxiforce G2 US&R Lift Bag kit for procurement.
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In accordance with the City's Purchasing & Contracting Policy 20-01and with MPMC Chapters 3.20 and 3.90, staff solicited quotes from the following companies: LN Curtis, NAFECO, Municipal Emergency Services, Trans -Care Rescue, and Feld Fire. Due to the unique specifications of the equipment, vendors must be authorized by the manufacturers, Paratech Emergency Equipment Manufacturers and Rescue42, to sell these products. LN Curtis & Sons, is the authorized vendor (for the State of California) to sell the CTC Strut rescue kit and the Maxiforce G2 US&R Lift Bag kit. The total purchase for both items from LN Curtis & Sons is $65,232.54.
The performance period for the grant ends in May of 2023. Subgrantees must complete and submit, for review, all purchasing paperwork by January of 2023. Due to time constraints with the acquisition process and to adhere to the grant purchasing deadline, under Section 9 of the Budget Resolution No. 2002- R46 (adopted June 15,2022), staff procured the equipment. The alternative was to forfeit the funds and return $65,232.54 to the Los Angeles Mayor's Office for redistribution to another grantee.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report on Consent Calendar.
3E. STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT GRANT YEAR 2021 - AWARD OF AGREEMENT
The County of Los Angeles is a Subgrantee of the State Homeland Security Program Grant Year 2021that is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Per the subrecipient agreement, the County of Los Angeles is authorized to enter into a subrecipient agreement with the City of Monterey Park, which includes a distribution of SHSP 2021 grant funds to the City of Monterey Park in the amount of $342,500.
A portion of the award is dedicated to fund a Regional Training (RTG) lntelligence Chief position, i n the amount of $230,000. The remaining amount $112,500 is earmarked for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) equipment. Staff recommends City Council to authorize the City to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Los Angeles for an amount not to exceed $342,500 for the SHSP 2021 Grant.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Los Angeles for an amount not to exceed $342,500 for the State Homeland Security Program Grant Year 2021 (SHSP 2021); appropriate grant funds for SHSP 2021 as amended to add the additional recommendation adopting R esolution No. 2022- R81 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, receive, and appropriate grant funds for the State Homeland Security Program for grant year 2021 on Consent Calendar.
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Resolution No. 2022-R81:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM FOR GRANT YEAR 2021
3F. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS “MOVEMBER” TO
RAISE AWARENESS TO PROSTATE AND OTHER MALE CANCERS
The Movember Foundation is the leading global organization committed to changing the face of men's health. The Movember community has raised $911 million to date and funded over 1,250 programs in 20 countries (https://us.move mber.com/). This work is saving and improving the lives of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health programs.
The Foundation challenges men to grow mustaches during Movember (formerly known as November), to spark conversation and raise vital funds for its men's health programs. To date, over 5 million mustaches have been grown worldwide.
The mustaches are a symbol to promote awareness regarding men's health issues and to encourage yearly checkups regarding prostate and testicular cancer. The growth of a new mustache prompts a conversation, which in turn generates awareness and educates people on the health issues men face.
The Vision of the Movember Foundation is to have an everlasting impact of the face of men's health.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R82 declaring the month of November as “Movember”.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Liang
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022-R82:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS “MOVEMBER’, AN ANNUAL
EVENT INVOLVING MEN GROWING MUSTACHES DURING THE MONTH TO
RAISE AWARENESS OF PROSTATE CANCER AND OTHER MALE CANCER
AND ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
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3G. CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES (CLLS) ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
The LAMP Literacy Program was notified of a $34,976 award from the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS). The LAMP Literacy Program will utilize the grant to continue to assist adult learners achieve their literacy goals, improve job prospects and become United States citizens.
Action Taken: The City Council accepted grant funds from California Library Literacy Services in the amount of $34,796.00 for English as a Second Language services at the library; and authorized the City’s Management Services Department to allocate $34,796.00 in grant funding to the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 budget on Consent Calendar.
3H. GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON REPLACEMENT – AWARD OF CONTRACT
Staff released a solicitation for bids seeking Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) replacement for the Well 1, 3, 10, Fern Treatment Plant on August 24, 2022. Staff received four bids and is requesting award of three- year maintenance contracts to both Calgon Carbon Corp. and Aqueous Vets, LLC for a combined total not -to- exceed $304,500 annually.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
The proposed work involves minor alterations to existing public facilities and therefore is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute three-year maintenance agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Calgon Carbon Corporation and Aqueous Vets, LLC, for a combined total not to exceed $304,500 annually for Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Replacement for the Well 1, 3, 10, Fern Treatment Plant on Consent Calendar.
3I. WELL AND BOOSTER PUMP MAINTENANCE – AWARD OF CONTRACT
On August 24, 2022, the Water Division released a bid for Well and Booster Pump Maintenance Services. Staff is requesting award of a three- year maintenance, on- call contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with General Pump Company for an amount not to exceed $400,000 annually.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
The proposed work involves minor alterations to existing public facilities and therefore is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute three-year maintenance agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with General Pump Company in an amount not to exceed $400,000 annually for Well and Booster Pump Preventative Maintenance Services on Consent Calendar.
3J. METRO ACTIVE TRANSPORT MAT CYCLE 1 PROGRAM – POTRERO GRANDE
In April 2020, the City of Monterey Park submitted a joint grant application on behalf of the City of Montebello, City of Rosemead, and LA County Department of Public Works for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Metro ActiveTransport (MA T) Cycle 1 Program. The proposed project included various improvements along the Riggin, Potrero Grande Corridor for an estimated $6.4 M. LACMTA selected the project for award and has provided a Funding Agreement for “1st-Riggin-Potrero Grande Corridor, LCMTA Project #C1103.” Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, in the amount of $6,366,225 and to proceed with the project. An overview of the project was previously presented to City Council at the January 19, 2022 meeting.
Public Speakers:
- Arman Sebastian gave his speaking time to speaker Teresa Real Sebastian.
- Teresa Real Sebastian asked if the community received any notice regarding this project in the neighborhood. She suggested that the city provide notifications to residence of projects that will be affecting their streets. She also questioned one of the proposed routes under the SR-60 west-bound offramp.
Discussion:
- Director of Public works Igoe presented a PowerPoint on the MAT Cycle 1 Grant - Potrero Grande Improvements program.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Metro Active Transport Cycle 1 Program, for 1
st-Riggin-Potrero Grande Corridor I mprovements, in the amount of $6,366,225; and authorized the City Manager to appropriate project funds for the Mat Cycle 1: 1 st-Riggin-Potrero Grande Corridor Improvements per the Funding Agreement budget.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Liang
Abstain: Council Members: None
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK,
CALIFORNIA FOR SUBMITTAL AND RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A public notice was published on October 6, 2022, in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper to inform the public of the 10-day public review period Public Hearing for discussions on the 2019- 2023 PLHA Plan. The draft PLHA Plan has been placed for public review on the City’s website under the Management Services Department – Housing. City staff has not received any written comments concerning PLHA Plan.
At this time, additional time is needed to revise the Housing Element Annual Performance Report for each corresponding application funding years and is requesting that the item be continued to November 2, 2022.
Action Taken: The City Council continued the public hearing for October 19, 2022 to November 2, 2022.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Liang
Abstain: Council Members: None
5. NEW BUSINESS – None.
6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
Council Member Yiu referred to the previous City Council meeting and appreciates all the comments and perspective regarding the Goodviews Abatement Project. She also defined what eminent domain is.
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Council Member Chan attended the State of the City Address conducted by Mayor Lo in the City Hall Council Chambers on October 12, 2022. He also attended the United States Navy’s 247th birthday in San Pedro.
Mayor Lo thanked everyone that came to the State of the City’s Address . He also attended the flag raising ceremony at East Los Angeles College for “National Coming Out Day” on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 and commended the college for partnering with Monterey Park and providing a space for students to learn and be nurtured.
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 7:4 8 p.m.
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Vincent D. Chang
City Clerk
Approved on November 16, 2022 at the Regular City Council Meeting