Agenda, regular meeting — Monterey Park City Council, November 16, 2022 (part 1 of 2)

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

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONTEREY PARK CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
320 W. NEWMARK AVENUE, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
Wednesday
Novem
ber 16, 2022
6:30 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Documents related to an Agenda item are available to the public in the City Clerk’s Office located at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, during normal business hours and the City’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/City-Council-17.

The public
may watch the meeting live on the city’s cable channel MPKTV (AT&T U -verse, channel 99 or Charter Communications, channel 182) or by visiting the city’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/133/City-Council-Meeting-Videos.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. You may combine up to 2 minutes of time with another person’s speaking. No person may speak more than a total of 10 minutes. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Written Communication will be accepted up to 24 hours before the meeting via email to [email protected].

Per
the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call City Hall at (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 24 hours before a meeting.

Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.

CALL TO ORDER Mayor
FLAG SALUTE The Monterey Park Police Explorers
ROLL CALL Peter Chan, Hans Liang, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu
AGE

NDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS

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.

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Monterey Park City Council Agenda, November 16, 2022 - Page 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:

Whi
le 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.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
• Police Department
• Recreation and Community Services Department
• Community Development
[1
.] PRESENTATION – None.
[2
.] OLD BUSINESS – None.
[3.] CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 3A-3I
3-A. MINUTES
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Approving the minutes from the regular meeting of October 19, 2022; the special and regular meetings of October 5, 2022 and November 5, 2022; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. 3-B. RE

SOLUTION ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024
It is recommended that the City Council and the City Council acting on behalf of the Successor Agency consider:
(1) Adopting a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23- 24 A&B) for the period between July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024; (2) Approving the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024; (3) Directing staff to post and transmit the ROPS and Administrative Budget to the appropriate public agencies; and
(4) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. 3-C. M
ONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – OCTOBER 2022
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Receiving and filing the monthly investment report; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

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Monterey Park City Council Agenda, November 16, 2022 - Page 3 3-D. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MONTEREY PARK ADMINISTRATIVE CODE BY CHANGING “MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT” TO “FINANCE DEPARTMENT”

AND REORGANIZING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a Resolution amending the Monterey Park Administrative Code by Changing “Management Resources Department” to “ Finance Department” and reorganizing the Finance Department; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

Environmental Review:

The proposed action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq ., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) §§ 15000, et seq .) because it establishes rules and procedures to clarify existing policies and practices related to government organization; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the action does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review ( see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4-5)).
3 -E. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE 2022

ANNUAL REPORT AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2023
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Receiving and filing the 2022 BID Annual Report with the City Clerk. (2) Adopting the Resolution of lntent and set the Public Hearing for December 7, 2022, for consideration of the 2023 BID assessments and
(3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. 3 -F. TITLE VI – CIVIL RIGHTS PROGRAM UPDATE FOR SPIRIT BUS It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Approving the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Program Update; (2) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit the Title VI Program Update to the Los Angeles County Metro Office of Civil Rights and Federal Transit Administration (FTA); and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. 3 -G. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC.

It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, that would increase the budget of the Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., from $118,000 annually to an amount not to exceed $170,000 annually. Additionally, the term of the Agreement would be extended to June 30, 2025, with an option for an additional two-year extension; (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

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Monterey Park City Council Agenda, November 16, 2022 - Page 4 3 -H. 2022 RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION – AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting amended resolution No. 2022- R38 updating the project list for FY 22- 23 SB1 rehabilitation project by adding Polk Way to the list of locations; (2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with All American Asphalt of Corona, CA in the contract amount of $869,422 for the 2022 Residential Street Rehabilitation Project; (3) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $86,943, or 10% of the contract amount; and,
(4) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

Since the proposed work is a minor alteration to an existing public facility, this project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 3 -I. TASK ORDERS TO PUBLIC WORKS ON- CALL AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH

ENGINEERS FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION AND PLAN CHECK SERVICES It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order 1 per Transtech Engineers On-call A
greement No. 2282-A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for staff augmentation in t
he Public Works department, not to exceed $600,000 annually; (2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order 2 per Transtech Engineers On- call A
greement No. 2282-A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for staff augmentation in the Community Development department, not to exceed $210,000 annually; (3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order 3 per Transtech Engineers On- call A
greement No. 2282-A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Plan Check Services, not to exceed $692,000 annually;
(4) Appropriating $237,000 from the General Fund to cover costs for Task Order 3 – Plan Check Services; and
(5) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. [4.] PUBLIC HEARING
4 -A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES 16 AND 17 OF THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND THE MONTEREY PARK AMENDMENTS

TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Opening a public hearing and take testimonial and documentary evidence; (2) After considering the evidence, waiving the second reading. and adopting the proposed Ordinance; and
(3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

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Monterey Park City Council Agenda, November 16, 2022 - Page 5 4-B. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (GPA 22 -02) TO THE MONTEREY PARK GENERAL PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 19, 2022
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Opening the public hearing to receive testimonial and documentary evidence; (2) After closing the public hearing and considering the evidence, adopt a Resolution amending t
he Monterey Park Housing Element effective January 19, 2022; (3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to prepare and transmit the final documents to the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD"); and (4) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

The draft Resolution amends the City’s Housing Element (“HE”) that was adopted January 19, 2022. There are no significant, substantive, amendments to the HE that would result from adopting the Resolution. Consequently, the findings and conclusions of Resolution No. 2022-R2 are incorporated into the draft Resolution; no additional environmental findings are required. 4 -C. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT (DRB-22-49) TO ALLOW A NEW WIRELESS

TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ON AN EXISTING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

TRANSMISSION TOWER (DISH WIRELESS)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Opening a public hearing and taking testimonial and documentary evidence; (2) After closing the public hearing and considering the evidence submitted during that public hearing, adopt the proposed Resolution granting a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit (DRB-22-49) with conditions of approval; and
(3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

The proposed action is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) §§ 15000, et seq .) because it consists of construction and location of a one new small facility or structure. Consequently, the project constitutes a Class 3 categorical exemption. A Notice of Exemption has been prepared accordingly.
[5.] NEW BUSINESS
5-A. INTRODUCING AND WAIVING THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE 2020 MONTEREY PARK BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM FROM DECEMBER 30, 2022 TO MAY 31, 2023.

It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Introducing and waiving the first reading of an ordinance extending the effective date for the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program from December 30, 2022 to May 31, 2023.
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

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Monterey Park City Council Agenda, November 16, 2022 - Page 6 [6.
] CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 13 – 19, 2022, AS LA VS. HATE UNITED AGAINST HATE

WEEK (REQUESTED BY MAYOR LO)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a resolution of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park recognizing November 13 – 19, 2022, as LA Vs. Hate United Against Hate week (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. [7.] FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
[8.] CLOSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE) ADJO
URN

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 20 22
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that t he City Council consider:

1. Approving the minutes from the regular meeting of October 19, 2022; the special and regular meetings of October 5, 2022 and November 2, 2022; and

2. Taking such additional, r
elated, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

None.

BACKGROUND:

None.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

Respectfully submitted,
Prepared by:

Vincent D. Chang
City Clerk
Christine Sakata
Senior Clerk Typist
Approved By:

Ron Bow
City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Draft Minutes
Consent Calendar - 3A

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Staff Report
November 16
, 2022

ATTACHMENT
1 Draft Minutes

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ISSION 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)

SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 2022
T
he 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 Special Meeting of the Council in Room 266, Second Floor of City Hall located at 320 West Newmark Avenue in the City of Monterey Park on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

CAL
L TO ORDER:

Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

R
OLL CALL:

Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang called the roll:

C
ouncil Members Present: Peter Chan, Hans Liang, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu Council Members Absent: None
A
LSO PRESENT: City Manager Ron Bow, City Attorney Karl Berger, Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez, Director of Management Services Martha Garcia, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres, Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang P

UBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- W
ing Young expressed his concern on street takeovers and proposed to have roundabouts. He also suggested that there should be traffic control and would like to join a committee, if one is available.
- D
eputy City Clerk Trang received, filed, and read into the record written communications from Linda Tang on Agenda Item No. 2B, SteelCraft Development Project. She requested the city determine whether or not the city -owned site falls under the Surplus Land Act; and to consider if the development can be turned into affordable housing.
1 -A. PRESENTATION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF

ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE AND PROPERTY NEEDS
A
ction Taken: The City Council received and filed a presentation provided by the City Manager regarding the City’s existing administrative office and department space needs and potential for property lease, acquisition or expansion.

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1 -B. APPOINTMENT OF REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
A
ction Taken: The City Council appointed the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Managemen t S ervices Director, and City Attorney as the real property negotiators for Closed Session Item No. 2-A.

Mo
tion: Moved by Council Member Liang and seconded by Council Member Chan, 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

2. C

LOSED SESSION
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. 2-A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6: three items
P
roperty: 900 Corporate Center Drive, AIN 5237-022-017; 601 Potrero Grande Drive, AIN 5265- 025-058; and 2100 Saturn Street,
AIN 5265-026-055
City
Negotiators:

Ron Bow, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Inez Alvarez, Assistant City Manager
Martha Garcia, Management Services Director
Negotiating
Party:
900 Corporate Center Drive – Omninet LACC, LLC ET AL
601 Potrero Grande Drive – BHE 601 Potrero Grande LLC/BH Properties, LLC
2100 Saturn Street – BHE 601 Potrero Grande LLC/BH Properties, LLC
Under
negotiation:

Lease terms, purchase price, and terms of payment

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2-B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS ON

RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE STEELCRAFT COUNTER

PROPOSAL TERMS
P
roperty: 109 N. Lincoln Avenue, AIN 5255-008-901 / 5255-008-902900 City
Negotiators:

Ron Bow, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Inez Alvarez, Assistant City Manager
Martha Garcia, Management Services Director
Joseph Torres, Economic Development Manager
Negotiating
Party:

SteelCraft Long Beach, LP c/o Martin Howard
Under
negotiation:

Potential to lease/sell City-owned property, terms, and price 2-C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION § 54957.6
City
Negotiators:

Steve Berliner, Esq. from Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore (the City’s special counsel for labor matters) and Christine Tomikawa, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Employee
Organizations:

Confidential Employees’ Association, Firefighters’ Association, Mid - Management Association, Police Captains’ Association, Police Officers’ Association, Police Officers’ Mid-Management Association, Professional Chief Officers’ Association, and Service Emplo yees International Union, Local 721
RE

CONVENE & ADJOURNMENT
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session with all Council Members present. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

A
ction Taken: No reportable action taken.
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Vincent D. Chang
City Clerk

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ISSION 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 5, 2022
T
he 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 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

CAL
L TO ORDER:

Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.

F
LAG SALUTE:

Mayor Lo.

R
OLL CALL:

City Clerk Vincent Chang called the roll:

C
ouncil Members Present: Peter Chan, Hans Liang, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu Council Members Absent: None.

A
LSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karl Berger, City Manager Ron Bow, Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez, Fire Chief Matt Hallock, City Librarian Diana Garcia, Director of Recreation & Community Services Robert Aguirre, 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, Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Thompson, Battalion Chief Mark Khail, Planning Manager Jessica Serrano, Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang, Adult Literacy Coordinator Victor Castellanos, Community Communications Coordinator Randy Ishino
VI
RTUALLY PRESENT Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres AG

ENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
N
one
P

UBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- S
arkis Antonian spoke about the stop signs on Alhambra and Graves Avenues.

He suggests having flashing red stop signs.

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- Josep
h Leon reported his meeting with financial consultant, Michael Bush, on possible new investments and financial management options. - Mayc
helle Yee voiced her objection on item 4A.
- Delar
io Robinson expressed that his focus is on finance, and that services we need in Monterey Park requires money. He spoke on Measure MP and why we need it.

STAF

F COMMUNICATIONS
- City Cle
rk’s Office: City Clerk Chang provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the upcoming election and the location of the Vote Centers and permanent ballot boxes.
- Fir
e Department: Fire Department Battalion Chief Thompson invited the residents to the earthquake event – America’s Great Shakeout on October 20, 2022. - Librar
y Services: City Librarian Garcia presented a PowerPoint for their upcoming foundation fundraiser and literacy program. Adult Literacy Coordinator Castellanos invited members of the community to become a tutor for English and Job Skill workshops.
- Depart
ment of Public Works: City Manager Bow introduced the new Public Work’s Director, Shawn Igoe.
- Recr
eation and Community Service Department: Director of Recreation and Community Services Aguirre informed the community of all their upcoming events for the month of October.

1. PRESENTATION
Matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only. 1A. UNI
TED STATES 247TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Comm
ander Philip S. Ujie thanked Mayor Lo for hosting the United States Navy’s 247th Birthday celebration. Navy Commander Arthur Fong helped with the traditional cutting of the cake.

RECES

SED AND RECONVENED
The City Council recessed at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:36 p.m.

2. OLD BUSINESS - None.

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3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3G
Matt
ers listed under consent calendar are considered to be routine, ongoing business and are enacted by one motion unless specified.

Act
ion Taken: Council Member Yiu reported a potential conflict of interest as her spouse’s employment is in the healthcare industry, therefore she did not participate on Item No. 3C. City Council approved and adopted Item Nos. 3B, 3C, 3D, 3F, and 3G on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3A and 3E which were pulled for discussion and separate motion, reading resolutions and ordinances by the title only and waiving further reading thereof.

Motio
n: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu , motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

Council Members: Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None (Yiu, Item No. 3C)
Abstain: Council Members: None
3A. M
ONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – AUGUST 2022
As of
August 31, 2022 invested funds for the City of Monterey Park is $88,697,579.10.

Publi
c Communication:
- Cit
y Treasurer Leon gave an update on the August 2022 monthly investment report and the City’s investment policy. He stated that the next month’s report will be his last before he is termed out of office.

Act
ion Taken: The City Council received and filed the monthly investment report of August 2022.
3B. M
INUTES
Approving the minutes from the special meeting of August 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Action Taken:

The City Council approved the minutes from the special meeting of August 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. on Consent Calendar.
3C. BALL

OT MEASURE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKER MINIMUM WAGE PETITION
On Au
gust 1, 2022, the City Council voted 2- 1 to adopt Ordinance No. 2223 which added the Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage initiative petition (certified by

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Resol
ution No. 2022-R62) to the Monterey Park Municipal Code. A lawsuit captioned Gonzalez v.City of Monterey Park LASC Case No. 22STCP02942 was filed by opponents to the Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage initiative which challenged the City Council’s action regarding Ordinance No. 2223. After a closed session held on August 17, 2022 regarding the lawsuit, the City Council directed the City Attorney not to defend that lawsuit ( see attached meeting minutes , to the staff report ).

Consequently, on September 2, 2022, the Honorable Mary H. Strobel issued the attached (to the staff report) stipulated judgment in the case (the “Writ”).

Act
ion Taken: Council Member Yiu declared a potential Conflict of Interest as her spouse’s employment is in the healthcare industry, therefore she did not participate on this item. The City Council received and filed this report; and adopted Resolution 2022-R76 upon a 3-0 vote, adding an initiative to the ballot for the regular municipal election to be held November 5, 2024 on Consent Calendar.

Res
olution No. 2022-R76:

A RESOLUTION ADDING AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO THE BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024 REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE §§ 1405 AND 9215(B) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PEREMPTORY WRITE OF MANDATE ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 3D. CONS
IDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT THE 2022 CONFLICT

OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT
Purs
uant to the Political Reform Act, Government Code § 81000, et seq., every local agency is required to review its Conflict of Interest Code disclosure biennially to determine if the Code is accurate or in need of amendment. City staff has reviewed its previous determinations relating to disclosure levels and determined that Resolution No. 12198 should be amended to include revisions consistent with existing positions in the City.

Act
ion Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R77 amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code on Consent Calendar.

Res
olution No. 2022-R77:

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2022 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR

THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLITICAL

REFORM ACT
3E. A RE

SOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS BREAST

CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Nati
onal Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every year during the month of October. It is an annual health campaign organized by major breast cancer awareness charities to increase the awareness charities to increase the awareness

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Resol
ution No. 2022-R62) to the Monterey Park Municipal Code. A lawsuit captioned Gonzalez v.City of Monterey Park LASC Case No. 22STCP02942 was filed by opponents to the Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage initiative which challenged the City Council’s action regarding Ordinance No. 2223. After a closed session held on August 17, 2022 regarding the lawsuit, the City Council directed the City Attorney not to defend that lawsuit ( see attached meeting minutes , to the staff report ).

Consequently, on September 2, 2022, the Honorable Mary H. Strobel issued the attached (to the staff report) stipulated judgment in the case (the “Writ”).

Res
olution No. 2022-R76:

OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK IN ACCORDANCE

Act
ion Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R77 amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code on Consent Calendar.

Res
olution No. 2022-R77:

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2022 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR

THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLITICAL

REFORM ACT
3E. A RE

SOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS BREAST

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of th
e disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.

Acti
on Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R78 declaring the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Motion
: Moved by Council Member Liang and seconded by Council Member Chan, motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: C
ouncil Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resol
ution No. 2022-R78:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA DECLARING OCTOBER 2022 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

MONTH IN MONTEREY PARK
3F. CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES – HAZARD

MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE
On May 25
, 2022, The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) awarded the City of Monterey Park, Fire Department, grant funds to update the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Per the Scope of Work, the grant will fund the procurement of a consultant to provide project management and subject matter expertise throughout the planning process. Additionally, to ensure an inclusive and comprehensive plan, translation services and public outreach supplies will be utilized to reach a broader audience. The culminating result is a FEMA approved multi-hazard mitigation plan.

On Augus
t 1, 2022, staff advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP) on the City’s website, to solicit bids for a consultant. In addition to posting the RFP, staff also emailed prospective agencies, notifying them of the RFP and inviting them to bid.

The RFP closed on September 1, 2022. Staff received a total of two bids. One from the Resiliency Initiative and the second from Emergency Planning Consultants.

While both applicants proved to have significant qualifications, staff identified Emergency Planning Consultants as the more knowledgeable agency, due to its extensive experience working with local municipalities.

Emerg
ency Planning Consultants successfully completed over 120 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved LHMP projects. Moreover, the agency most notably collaborated with the City of Rosemead, City of South El Monte, and the C ity of Montebello on their FEMA approved LHMPs. This prior working experience may allow for the agency to provide further insight to potential hazards that extend beyond Monterey Park’s boundaries. It also gives the agency some

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unders
tanding and working knowledge of the demographics and communities the City serves.

Moreov
er, the agency clearly outlined a fast-track timeline, to guarantee the project completed in a timely fashion, without skipping steps or missing pertinent deadlines.

The agency’s assurance of a thorough and timely completion of the project will allow staff to adhere to Cal OES’ grant deadlines. Emergency Planning Consultant is requesting a total of $45,000 to complete the project.

Act
ion Taken: The City Council received and filed the report on Consent Calendar. 3G. RES
OLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY’S APPLICATION SUBMITTAL AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO RECEIVED, AND

APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION GRANTS
On Se
ptember 7, 2022, City Council adopted a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and a Vision Zero Policy for the City of Monterey Park. The LRSP is intended to proactively address local traffic safety needs, reduce traffic accident fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The Vision Zero Policy calls for the development of an Action Plan that prioritizes safe roadways and the highest level of safety for all road users through new policies, systems, and infrastructure improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. As part of the City’s commitment to these traffic safety strategies, staff submitted grant applications to the Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant and the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant. Staf f requests City Council adopt a Resolution to ratify the submission of the City’s applications for these two grant programs and authorize the City Manager or Designee to Receive, and Appropriate Grant Funds, if awarded.

Act
ion Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R79 ratifying the City’s application submittal and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to receive and appropriate grant funds from the Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program and the Safe Streets and Roads for All Discretionary Grant Program on Consent Calendar.

Res
olution No. 2022-R79:

RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY’S APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO RECEIVE, AND

APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE

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4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. CONS

IDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION

FINDING A PUBLIC NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY THROUGH

EMINENT DOMAIN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY, OR DESIGNEE,

TO FILE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CENTER INT’L INVESTMENTS (“CII”) IDENTIFIED BY ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 5254 -002-031, LOCATED ON GARVEY AVENUE FOR THE

PURPOSES OF COMPLETING AND MAINTAINING THE GOODVIEWS
ABATEMENT PROJECT (“GAP”)
On Au
gust 22, 2022, the City sent a fair market purchase offer to the owners of Assessor Parcel No. 5254-002-031 (the “property”) for the purpose of of completing and maintain the Goodviews Abatement Project (“GAP”), which is located at 1688 West Garvey Avenue. A copy of the Offer Letter is attached as Exhibit 1 of the Staff Report. The property owner did not respond to the City’s repeated offers for acquiring the Property. Since the parties cannot agree on price and terms for the sale of the Property, the City Manager and City Attorney recommend that the City Council consider adopting the attached Resolution to the staff report finding a public necessity to acquire the Property through eminent domain. ( See attached Exhibit 2 of the staff report.)
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

The findings set fort in Resolution No. 12553 (adopted June 16, 2021) and Section 2 of Resolution No. 12255 (adopted June 16, 2021), are incorporated by reference.

For ease of reference, Resolution No. 12553 certifies the Final Environmental Impact Report for 1688 West Garvey Avenue Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2020070419); Resolution No. 12255 authorizes the GAP to protect public health and safety without the need for additional environmental review ( see, Ca/Beach Advocates v. City of Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529: CEQA findings regarding an anticipated imminent emergency are valid).

Public Co
mmunications:
- Karri
e On, representative of Center International Investment Incorporation (CII ,) spoke on behalf of CII and communicated the plans CII and the City had with the project. She asked the council to reject the proposal and thoroughly investigate the city’s work.
- James
Bradshaw, resident of Monterey Park, asked what the intended public use of the property would be for eminent domain. He voiced his opinion on the condition of his slope due to the hillside stabilization work done by the city. He mentioned his family history and involvement with the city.
- Teres
a Real Sebastian expressed her concern regarding the funding source for this project and inquired as to that public use for this property.

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- Cindy
Yee urged that the item should be postponed until the newly elected council takes office.
- Jason D
hing articulated his thoughts on the funding for this project. - Benja
min Venti stated that the property for this project was a prehistoric landslide and should not have anything built on this lot.
- City Cle
rk Chang received and filed three written communications. (1) Sean P .

O’Connor, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, objecting to the Adoption of Necessity for the Acquisition of Certain Real Property ; (2) Sean P. O’Connor, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP on behalf of Karrie On, Director of CII, who completed the Request to be H eard on Resolution of Necessity for the Acquisition of Certain Real Property form ; (3) Alan A. Sozio, Burke , Williams, & Sorensen, LLP , submitted a letter in response to the Objection to A doption of Resolution of Necessity file by CII.

Act
ion Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 7:59 p.m . to receive and file this report; closed the public hearing at 9:16 p.m.; After considering the report and any other relevant evidence from the entire administrative record, adopted Resolution No. 2022- R80, authoriz ed the Ci ty attorney, or designee, to commence an eminent domain action for acquiring real property located at Assessor Parcel No. 5254-002-031 (requires an affirmative TWO-THIRDs (2/3) vote of the City Council).

Motio
n: Moved by Council Member Liang and seconded by Council Member Chan, 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
Res
olution No. 2022-R80:

A RESOLUTION FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST,

CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN

PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES RELATED TO THE GOODVIEWS
ABATEMENT PROJECT (“GAP”)

5. NEW BUSINESS – None.

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6. CITY

COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
Coun
cil Member Yiu attended the Fall Education Summit in Lake Arrowhead last week. She described her experience from the one -day event on Emergency Operation Centers.

Counci
l Member Chan reported his attendance on t he League of California City’s Conference and Asian Pacific Islanders (API) Elected Officials Summit.

Counci
l Member Liang attended the Monterey Park Police Department ’s Youth Service Golf Tournament to say farewell to former Police Chief Kelly Gordon . He also commended the Police Department regarding the chase pursuit that took place in Monterey Park.

Mayor
Lo talked about his attendance to Asian Youth Center (AYC) 33rd Gala dinner to recognize unsung heroes and recognized Monterey Park resident Daisy Ma.

7. FUTURE

AGENDA ITEMS

8. CLOS
ED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE)
None.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
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Vincent D. Chang
City Clerk

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ISSION 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 C
ity 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.

CA
LL TO ORDER:

Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

F
LAG SALUTE:

The Monterey Park Police Explorers
R
OLL CALL:

City Clerk Vincent Chang called the roll:

C
ouncil Members Present: Peter Chan, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu Council Members Absent: Hans Liang
A
LSO 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 VI
RTUALLY PRESENT Director of Recreation & Community Services Robert Aguirre, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres
A

GENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
C
ity 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
- S
arkis Antonian recommended having a task force for car theft parts. - N
ancy Arcuri thanked the City Council on explaining the eminent domain process and the actions taken with Center International Investment. - J
oseph 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 the contact information to the District 626- 814-9466 should the public have additional questions or concerns.
- Lei
lani Morales gave her speaking time to speaker Amy Lee. - A
my 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. - Ter
esa 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.
- M
aychelle Yee commented on the information provided by speakers Teresa Real Sebastian and Amy Lee regarding the GAP project.
- C
andace Griego, Principal of Brightwood Elem entary School, presented the Monterey Park Fire Department with a plaque for their collaboration with Brightwood School celebrating student achievements.

AFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Cit
y Clerk’s Office: City Clerk Chang provided a PowerPoint presentation with information on the city’s November 8, 2022 election.
- D
epartment 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 20th. The survey deadline is October 31, 2022.
- R
ecreation 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. PRE
SENTATION - None
Matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.

2. O
LD BUSINESS - None.

3. CO
NSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3J
M
atters listed under consent calendar are considered to be routine, ongoing business and are enacted by one motion unless specified.

A
ction Taken: The City Council approved and adopted Item Nos. 3 A, 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.

Mo
tion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:

A
yes: 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.

A
ction Taken: The City Council received and filed the monthly investment report of September 2022.
3 B. MINUTES
A
pproving the minutes from the special and regular meetings of September 7, 2022.

A
ction 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
Fr
om 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.

W
ith 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.

Pu
blic Speakers:
- Ter
esa Real Sebastian requested an elaboration on the context of the Emergency Order and inquired on how long the employment emergency will be extended.

A
ction Taken: The City Council received and filed this report and extended the Employment Emergency.

Mo
tion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:

A
yes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: Liang
Abstain: Council Members: None
3 D. 2020 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE The U
rban 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.

A
ction Taken: The City Council received and filed this report on Consent Calendar. 3 E. STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT GRANT YEAR 2021 - AWARD OF AGREEMENT
The C
ounty 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, in 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.

A
ction 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 appropr iate 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 M
ovember 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.movember.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 m
ustaches 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 V
ision of the Movember Foundation is to have an everlasting impact of the face of men's health.

Act
ion Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R82 declaring the month of November as “Movember”.

Mo
tion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:

A
yes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: Liang
Abstain: Council Members: None
R
esolution 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 LA
MP 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.

A
ction 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.
3 H. GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON REPLACEMENT – AWARD OF CONTRACT S
taff 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.

C
EQA (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).

A
ction 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.
3 I. WELL AND BOOSTER PUMP MAINTENANCE – AWARD OF CONTRACT O
n 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.

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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
I
n 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.

Pu
blic Speakers:
- A
rman Sebastian gave his speaking time to speaker Teresa Real Sebastian. - Ter
esa 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.

Dis
cussion:
- D
irector of Public works Igoe presented a PowerPoint on the MAT Cycle 1 Grant - Potrero Grande Improvements program.

A
ction 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 Improvements, 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:

A
yes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: Liang
Abstain: Council Members: None

4. PUBL

IC 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.

A
ction Taken: The City Council continued the public hearing for October 19, 2022 to November 2, 2022.

Mo
tion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:

A
yes: 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)
C
ouncil 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.

M
ayor 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. F
UTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None.

8. CL
OSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE)
None.

DJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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Vincent D. Chang
City Clerk

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ISSION 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)

SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The C
ity 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 Special Meeting of the Council in Room 266, Second Floor of City Hall located at 320 West Newmark Avenue in the City of Monterey Park on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

CA
LL TO ORDER:

Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

R
OLL CALL:

City Mayor Lo called the roll:

C
ouncil Members Present: Peter Chan, Hans Liang, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu Council Members Absent: None
A
LSO PRESENT: City Manager Ron Bow, City Attorney Karl Berger, Director of Management Services Martha Garcia, Director Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa
VI
RTUALLY PRESENT: Steve Berliner of Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore O
RAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None.

1. CL

OSED SESSION
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. 1 -A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6
City
Negotiators:

Steve Berliner, Esq. from Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore (the City’s special counsel for labor matters) and Christine Tomikawa, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management

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Employee
Organizations:

NVENE & ADJOURNMENT
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session with all Council Members present. The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

A
ction Taken: No reportable action taken.
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Vincent D. Chang
City Clerk

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ISSION 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
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
T
he 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, November 2, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

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L TO ORDER:

Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

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LAG SALUTE:

City Manager Bow led the flag salute.

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OLL CALL:

City Clerk Vincent Chang called the roll:

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ouncil Members Present: Peter Chan, Hans Liang, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu Council Members Absent: None.

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LSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karl Berger, City Manager Ron Bow, 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, Police Lieutenant Paul Yniguez, Police Lieutenant Gustavo Jimenez, Police Lieutenant Bob Hung, Police Lieutenant Brenda Iglesias, Police Office Delon Lam, Officer Tony Nguyen, Officer Izzy Flores, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres, Planning Manager Jessica Serrano, Public Works Manager Chris Reyes, Acting Building Official Dennis Tarango, Recreation Supervisor Orlando Muro, Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho, Community Communications Coordinator Randy Ishino
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RTUALLY PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez, Director of Recreation & Community Services Robert Aguirre, Housing Consultant Debbie Sottek AG

ENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
City Manager Bow requested an additional staff communication from Economic Development to be heard after Recreation and Community Services Department.

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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- N
ancy Acuri thanked Council Members Liang and Chan, City Clerk Chang and City Treasurer Leon for their service as elected official.
- V
inh Ngo also thanked the outgoing elected officials for their service.

TAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Cit
y Clerk’s Office: City Clerk Chang provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the November 8, 2022 election.
- F
ire Department: Fire Chief Hallock presented a short video on safety for deep frying a turkey for Thanksgiving.
- Li
brary Services: City Librarian Garcia presented a PowerPoint on upcoming programs for the library including In-N- Out Burger reading program, Preschool Fair, Kanopy streaming program, brainfuse HelpNow tutoring services, Dungeon and Dragon video game program, in addition to other services and programs. - P
olice Department: Interim Police Chief Wiese introduced the City’s Police Department N.E.T. Team and presented a PowerPoint presentation on the 2022 POALAC Centurion Awards N.E.T. Team.
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ecreation and Community S ervice Department: Recreation Supervisor Muro thanked the participated and sponsors of the Health Fair event and invited the community to the upcoming events.

1. PRESENTATION – None.

Matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.

2. OLD B USINESS – None.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3F
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atters listed under consent calendar are considered to be routine, ongoing business and are enacted by one motion unless specified.

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ction Taken: City Council approved and adopted Item Nos. 3 A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E and 3F on Consent Calendar, 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 Council Member Liang, motion carried by the following vote:

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yes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
3 A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO

RECORD A NOTICE OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY (APN 5254-002-031)
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dopting the resolution attached to the staff report which will allow the City to recover costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred the City’s abatement of the public nuisance present on certain real property located in the City (APN 5254 -002-031) (the “Property”) owned by Center Int’l Investments, Inc. (“CII”). The Resolution authorizes recording the associated Notice of Nuisance Abatement Lien in the amount of $2,665,405.63. This will be the third lien on the Property for the time period of July 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022. After recording this lien, the liens against the Property will total $8,355.236.17.

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EQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

Adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action proposed by the proposed resolution would have a significant effect on the environment.

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ction Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R83 to record a Notice of Nuisance Abatement Lien on Consent Calendar.

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esolution No. 2022-R83:

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF A NUISANCE

ABATEMENT LIEN AGAINST CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY (APN 5254-002-031)
3 B. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MONTEREY PARK FIREFIGHTERS’
ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023 R
epresentatives of the City of Monterey Park (“City”) and MPFFA met and conferred to negotiate the terms and conditions of a new Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) regarding employment. The parties reached an agreement on an MOU effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

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Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- 84 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Firefighters’ Assoc iation (“MPFFA”). The MPFFA represents the Firefighters, Fire Engineers, and Fire Captains in the Monterey Park Fire Department; and authorized budget appropriation of approximately $337,134 from the General Fund and $270,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the 2022-2023 fiscal year on Consent Calendar.

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esolution No. 2022-R84:

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2022-2023 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK AND THE MONTEREY PARK FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION
3 C. CONSIDERATION OF MAP. NO. 82847 FOR A SINGLE LOT SUBDIVISION (CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES) TO FACILITATE AN TWO -UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 601 W EMERSON AVE
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he proposed Parcel Map was reviewed by the Public Works Director for compliance with applicable law. Except for the required public improvements, it meets all legal requirements. Because the Parcel Map is offering a real property dedication, the Parcel Map must be approved by the City Council per Monterey Park Municipal Code § 20.08.090.

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EQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

The Project was categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15315 and 15332 as a Class 15 categorical exemption (Minor Land Divisions) and Class 32 categorical exemption (Infill Development).

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ction Taken: The City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 2022- R85 approving Parcel Map No. 82847; (2) accepted a 15-feet corner radius property line dedication at the northwest intersection of West Emerson Avenue and North Moore Avenue for street and public utility purposes; and (3) authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to sign Parcel Map No. 82847 on Consent Calendar.

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esolution No. 2022-R85:

A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 82847 FOR A TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 601 W EMERSON AVE
3 D. HVAC IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES – AWARD OF PUBLIC

WORKS CONTRACT TO CARRIER CORPORATION
P
er Resolution No. 2022-R32, the Public Works Director solicited bids for the HVAC Improvements at Various City Facilities (HVAC Project), Capital Improvement Project No. 96029. The public bid opening for the HVAC Project was held on October 13, 2022.

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Two bids were received: Carrier Corporation and F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning, Inc.

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works contract with Carrier Corporation for the HVAC Project in the amount of $329,001.00, plus 5% contingency.

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EQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

Since the proposed work is a minor alteration to an existing public facility, this project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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ction Taken: The City Council (1) authorized the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Carrier Corporation of Industry, CA in the contract amount of $329,001 for the HVAC Improvements at Various City Facilities project; (2) authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $16,450, or 5% of the contract amount; and (3) appropriated an additional $95,451 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund for this project on Consent Calendar.
3 E. MODIFICATION TO AGREEMENT NO. 2077 -A WITH MOBILE SOURCE AIR

POLLUTION REVIEW COMMITTEE (MSRC) AND PURCHASE OF A CNG

ASPHALT TRUCK
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he City has a current agreement with the Mobile Source Air Pollution Review Committee (MSRC) for the purchase of CNG bus as part of its 2017 Local Government Partnership Program. Staff recommends City Council approve the repurposing of grant funds to purchase a CNG Asphalt Truck under the MSRC program. If approved, the City would submit a request to the MSRC to modify the project’s scope of work and request an extension to complete the purchase of the vehicle and other grant requirements.

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ction Taken: The City Council (1) authorized the City Manager or designee to submit a request for modification to Agreement No. 2077- A with Mobile Source Air Pollution Review Committee (MSRC) for the purchase of a CNG Asphalt Truck; (2) authorized the purchase of a CNG Asphalt Truck from PC Loader, through Sourcewell Contract No. 052417- PBL; and (3) appropriated $327,405 from the AQMD 2766 Subvention Fund (247) for the purchase of this vehicle on Consent Calendar.
3 F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH AKM CONSULTING

ENGINEERS FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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taff recommends executing an on-call professional services agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers (AKM) for on-call water and sewer engineering services. AKM is an experienced firm with expertise in planning, design, and construction management of water, recycled water, and wastewater projects.

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Through its work on the City’s Water Master Plan update, AKM has become a subject matter expert on the City’s water system and infrastructure, making them the most qualified firm to meet the City’s current needs. Individual task orders assigned to AKM will not exceed $60,000, however, multiple task orders may be issued A
ction Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a 3- year professional service agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers, to provide On-Call Engineering Services, in a form approved by the City Attorney on Consent Calendar.

4. PUBLIC HEARING
4 A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE (ZONING CODE NO. 22 -01) ADDING CHAPTER 21.19 (INCLUSIONARY HOUSING) TO TITLE 21 (ZONING) OF THE MONTEREY PARK

MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE MONTEREY PARK HOUSING
ELEMENT; AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN IN- LIEU

INCLUSIONARY HOUSING FEE CALCULATION
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he Monterey Park Housing Element provides that the City Council will consider an inclusionary housing ordinance before the end of 2022. A draft Ordinance and Resolution establishing an in-lieu inclusionary housing fee calculation was prepared for City Council consideration.

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he Ordinance (Attachment 1 to the staff report) would encourage the production of affordable units in new housing developments. This is accomplished by several methods, or a combination of methods: (1) require actual construction of affordable units; (2) payment of an in-lieu fee to the City that commensurate with the cost of a the “affordability gap” between the market and affordable rate for the new unit or the construction of off -site affordable units within the City; and/or (3) construction of affordable units at an off-site location within the City.

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he Resolution (Attachment 2 to the staff report), establishes an in-lieu inclusionary housing fee calculation. This would equate to the financial impact or “affordability gap” that is created by the Ordinance’s inclusionary housing requirements. In- lieu fees would be deposited into an affordable housing trust fund. Separate from the City’s General Fund, the affordable housing trust fund monies must be used exclusively for encouraging affordable housing in the City.

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EQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq .; “CEQA”) and its implementing guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, the "CEQA Guidelines”), the proposed Ordinance and Resolution (ZCA 22- 01) are exempt from further CEQA review for the following reasons: (1) they will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (CEQA Guidelines § 15060(c)(2)); (2) there is no possibility that the Ordinance or Resolution may have a significant effect

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on the environment because any potential, future, housing projects would undergo separate environmental review (CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance and Resolution, by themselves, do not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines because they involve a policy ac tion that is legislative implementing affordable housing policy and affects prospective future housing development to comply with Housing Element Program 15 (CEQA Guidelines § 15378). The notice of exemption prepared for this project is contained in Attachment 4 to the staff report.

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COMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Opening a public hearing and taking testimonial and documentary evidence;

2. After closing the public hearing and considering the evidence submitted during that public hearing:
a. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. _____ adding Chapter

21.19 (Inclusionary Housing) to Monterey Park Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning) to implement the Monterey Park Housing Element b. Adopt Resolution No. _____ establishing an in-lieu inclusionary housing fee calculation; and

3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

P
ublic Speakers:
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ity Clerk Chang received and filed one written communication from Linda Tang who articulated her support for the development and implementation of an inclusionary housing ordinance. She provided her recommendations on changes to the draft ordinance.

D
iscussion:
- P
lanning Manager Serrano presented a PowerPoint Presentation for this Agenda Item.

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ction Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 7: 07 p.m. to take testimonial and documentary evidence, closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.; The City Council ensued in discussion and provided feedback to staff on changes they would like to see. (1) more information on density bonuses (2) further define the definition of “project” in the draft ordinance to provide a graduated scaled based system of units and percentages of affordable housing (3) provide more information on how the moneys from the trust funds will be utilized. City Attorney Berger suggested adding a sentence at the end of section 21.19.050 subsection A3 of the ordinance “such addit ional uses may be designated by written resolution” By consensus, the City Council requested that staff bring this item back for further consideration incorporating comments made by the City Council.

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4B. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE

APPLICATION AND RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PERMANENT

LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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n August 17, 2022, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Entitlement funds. This NOFA provides the City with an opportunity to apply for $1,359,916 in 2019, 2020 and 2021 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program funds. The PLHA Program provides a permanent source of funding to cities and counties to help meet the unmet need for affordable housing and increase the supply of affordable housing units.

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ction Taken: The City Council (1) opened the continued public hearing at 8:16 p.m. to receive testimonial and documentary evidence; (2) after closing the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. with no registered speakers, considered the evidence, adopted Resolution No. 2022- R86 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding in the amount of $1,913,226 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program; (3) authorized the City Manager, of designee, to prepare and transmit the final documents to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”); (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee to execute and submit the Standard Agreement for this grant, including amendments, in a form approved by the City Attorney; (5) authorized the City Manager, or designee to take all actions necessary or desirable implement the proposed Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program five-year plan; (6) and authorized City Manager, or designee to appropriate $814,496 to the FY22-23 budget.

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esolution No. 2022-R86:

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO

APPLY FOR, RECEIVE AND APPROVE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PERMANENT

LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
Mo
tion: Moved by Council Member Liang and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:

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yes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo, Liang
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None

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5. NEW BUSINESS
5 A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RAD BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVE FURTHER READING, AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES 16 AND 17 OF THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND THE

MONTEREY PARK AMENDMENT S TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE; SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2022 E
very three years, the State of California adopts new uniform codes that apply to all jurisdictions within California. These are codified in Title 24 of the Code of California Regulations and are commonly referred to as “uniform codes” or the California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”). The 2022 CBSC takes effect on January 1, 2023. California law allows local governments to make limited amendments the CBSC based upon local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions, or for administrative reasons.

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f adopted, the proposed Ordinance would incorporate the uniform codes by reference into the MPMC. Additionally, the Ordinance would make limited amendments to these regulations based upon local conditions.

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EQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the proposed Ordinance affects commercial development or businesses and is not subject to further review under CEQA for the following reasons: (1) the Ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced environmental protection (14 Cal.

Code Regs. § 15308); (2) there is no possibility that the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2)). The notice of exemption prepared for this project is contained in Attachment 2.

P
ublic Speakers:
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hil Ciminelli stated that he is currently working on a project in the City and was concerned how the implementation of the new code updates would affect his proposed project.

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ction Taken: The City Council read by title only, waiving further reading, and introducing the proposed Ordinance; and scheduled a public hearing on November 16, 2022 for the second reading and adoption of the ordinance.

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Motion: Moved by Council Member Liang and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:

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yes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo, Liang
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
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rdinance, 1st-Reading:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA

BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA

ELECTRICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA

PLUMBING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE CALIFORNIA

HISTORICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING

BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE

CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING

STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS BASED UPON LOCAL CONDITIONS ; AND AMENDING THE MONTEREY PARK

MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGES
6 . CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
Co
uncil Member Yiu attended the Luminarias Grand Opening. She also attended the Library Foundation Dinner Celebrating outgoing Council Members Liang and Chan for their service to the city. Proceeds for the event went to the city’s Library.

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ouncil Member Chan attended Monster Mash, Luminarias Grand Opening, Coffee with the Cops, and a Round Table hosted by Assembly Member Mike Fong along with community leaders discussing the ongoing hate crimes against those who are of Asian- American decent. He thanked everyone that came to the Library Foundation Dinner celebrating his time as a Monterey Park City Council Member.

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ouncil Member Liang thanked everyone who attended the Library Foundation Dinner celebrating his time as a Monterey Park City Council Member.

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ayor Lo reported that he attended the Centurion Awards that was presented to the Monterey Park Police Department’s N.E.T. Team. He also attended the Monster Mash, Library Foundation Dinner celebrating Council Member Chan and Liang for their service to the city, and a Round Table hosted by Assembly Member Mike Fong along with community leaders discussing the ongoing hate crimes against those who are of Asian-American decent. He suggested everyone in attendance sign Happy Birthday to Council Member Yiu.

7. F
UTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None.

8. CL
OSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE)
None.

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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Vincent D. Chang
City Clerk

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: No
vember 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The H
onorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Martha Garcia, Director of Management Services
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
RECOM
MENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Adopting a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24 A&B) for the period between July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024;

2. Approving the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024;

3. Directing staff to post and transmit the ROPS and Administrative Budget to the appropriate public agencies; and

4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUT
IVE SUMMARY:

Exi
sting law requires the Monterey Park Successor Agency (SA) to formulate Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPS) under which the SA makes payments for eligible obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency. The ROPS are considered by the Successor Agency Board, proposed to the Oversight Board (OB) and, if approved by the OB, provided to the California Department of Finance for review.

The RO
PS is required to be prepared for an entire 12 months. Staff requests that the City Council, acting on behalf of the SA for the former Monterey Park Redevelopment Agency, consider and adopt the ROPS 2 3-24 A&B and the related administrative budget for the period covering July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.

BACKGROUND:

ROPS 23
-24 A&B has no new line items and requests an amount of $2,366,056 including an administrative budget of $190,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

Consent Calendar - 3B

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November 16, 2022
To meet the deadlines for disbursement of funds from the County of Los Angeles, both the SA and the OB must approve the ROPS and submit it to the Department of Finance by January 31, 2023.

The Fi
rst District Consolidated Oversight Board is scheduled on January 9, 2023 to review the ROPS as well as the administrative budget after the SA’s approval. The deadline for the Successor Agency to the First District Consolidated Oversight Board is December 19, 2022.

FIS
CAL IMPACT:

All
monies received from the request made on the ROPS go into the account of the Successor Agency for obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency.

Respectfully submitted by:

Martha Garcia
Management Services Director
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney

ATTACHM
ENT:

1. Resolution ROPS 23-24 A&B

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ATT
ACHMENT 1
Resolution ROPS 23-24 A&B
Staff Report
November 16, 2022

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RESOLUTION NO. SA- ___
A RE

SOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

MONTEREY PARK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING

RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT S CHEDULES PURSUANT
TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 34177.

T
he City Council, acting on behalf of the Successor Agency to the Monterey Park Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”), does resolve as follows:

S
ection 1. The C ity council finds and declares that:

A. O
n June 29, 2011, AB 1X 26 and AB 1 X 27 became effective, requiring that each redevelopment agency within C alifornia be dissolved unless the community that created it enacts an ordinance committing it to making certain payments;
B. O
n December 29, 2011, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in California Redevelopment Association v. Matosantos (2011) 53 Cal. 4th 231 largely upholding AB 1 X 26, invalidating AB 1X 27 as unconstitutional, and holding that AB 1X 26 may be severe d from AB 1X 27 and enforced independently;
C. As a result of the Supreme Court’s decision, the Monterey Park Redevelopment Agency (the “redevelopment agency”), created pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law, was dissolved pursuant to AB 1X 26 on February 1, 2012;
D. By its Resolution No. 11455 adopted on January 11, 2012, the City Council of the City of Monterey Park chose to act on behalf of the successor agency for the Redevelopment Agency (the “Successor Agency”); and
E. In adopting this Resolution for the Successor Agency, the City Council approves the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (designated as ROPS 23-24 A &B by the California Department of Finance) on behalf of the Successor Agency for the period from July 1 , 202 3 through June 30, 2024.

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ection 2. Rec ognized Obligation Payment Schedules. The City Council adopts ROPS 23-24 A&B attached as Exhibit “A” to this Resolution and incorporated by reference. The City Council also adopts the Administrative Budget attached as Exhibit “B” to this Resolution and incorporated by reference.

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ection 3. Aut horization. The City Manager, or designee, acting on behalf of the Successor Agency is authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to implement this Resolution including, without limitation, providing documents associated with the ROPS 23-24 A&B to the Oversight Board, City C ouncil, Department of Finance, county Controller and (if applicable) State Controller. The City Manager, or designee, is the official whom the Department of Finance may make requests for review in connection with the ROPS 23-24 A&B.

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ection 4. Am endment. The ROPS may be amended from time- to-time at any public meeting of the City Council acting on behalf of the Successor Agency.

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ection 5. Env ironmental Determination. This Resolution is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 2100, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures to implement government funding mechanisms; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, this Resolution does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4-5)).

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ection 6. Rel iance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the Successor Agency and applicable law. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

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ection 7. Sum maries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this Section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record including, without limitation, verbal and documentary evidence submitted to the Successor Agency. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

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ection 8. El ectronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code § 16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

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ection 9. T he Secretary is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution; record this Resolution in the book of the SA’s original resolutions; and make a minute of the adoption of the resolution in the Successor Agency’s records and the minutes of this meeting.

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Section 10. Thi s Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED
, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of November 2022. ___
___________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
Monterey Park, California
A
TTEST:
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________________________
Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
Monterey Park, California
APPR
OVED AS TO FORM:
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______________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK )
I
, Vincent D. Chang, hereby certify that the above foregoing Resolution No.

SA- ____ was duly passed and adopted by the City Council acting on behalf of the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of November, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES: C
ouncil Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

D
ated this 16th day of November, 2022
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___________________________
Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
City of Monterey Park

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Exhibit A
Monterey Park
ROPS 2023-24 Annual
Requested Funding for Obligations 23-24A Total 23-24B Total ROPS Total A Obligations Funded as Follows (B+C+D) 0 0 0
B Bond Proceeds 0 0 0
C Reserve Balance 0 0 0
D Other Funds 0 0 0
E
Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund
(RPTTF) (F+G) 1,182,903 1,183,153 2,366,056
F RPTTF 1,087,903 1,088,153 2,176,056
G Administrative RPTTF 95,000 95,000 190,000
H Current Period Obligations (A+E) 1,182,903 1,183,153 2,366,056

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Exhibit A
Monterey Park ROPS 2023-24 Annual
Item # Obligation Name Obligation Type
Agreement
Execution
Date
Agreement
Termination
Date Payee Description
Total
Outstanding
Obligation
Total
Requested
Funding
1 Successor Agency Administration Costs Admin Costs 1/1/2014 7/12/2034 Successor Agency Successor Agency Administration Costs - labor and overhead 35,896,622 190,000 28 Housing Fund Repayment of SERAF Loan LMIHF Loans 8/4/2010 6/30/2016 Housing Successor Agency Housing Fund Repayment of SERAF Loan 1,102,348 137,342 29 Repayment of Housing Loan Obligation LMIHF Loans 5/19/1997 6/30/2039 Housing Successor Agency Housing Fund Repayment for Outstanding Loan 1,186,222 - 31 Atlantic-Garvey Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 2013A Bonds Issued On or Before 12/31/10 12/24/2013 9/1/2026 US Bank Bonds issued to advance refund the 2002 Tax Allocation Bonds 4,690,559 1,376,757 32 Trustee Fees for Merged Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 2013B Bonds Issued On or Before 12/31/10 12/24/2013 9/1/2028 US Bank Fees for Trustee of Refunding Bonds 23,250 1,000 33 Trustee Fees for Atlantic-Garvey Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 2013A Bonds Issued On or Before 12/31/10 12/24/2013 9/1/2026 US Bank Fees for Trustee of Refunding Bonds 24,620 1,000 36 Merged Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 2013B Bonds Issued After 12/31/10 12/24/2013 9/1/2028 US Bank Bonds issued to advance refund the 1998 Tax Allocation Bonds 4,260,302 659,957 2,366,056
Exhibit A and B ROPS 2023-24.xlsx

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Exhibit A

A B C D E F G H
Reserve Balance Other Funds RPTTF
Bonds issued on or
before 12/31/10
Bonds issued on or
after 01/01/11
Prior ROPS RPTTF
and Reserve
Balances retained for
future period(s)
Rent,
Grants,
Interest, etc.

Non-Admin
and
Admin
1 Beginning Available Cash Balance (Actual 07/01/20)
RPTTF amount should exclude "A" period distribution amount 0 2 Revenue/Income (Actual 06/30/21)
RPTTF amount should tie to the ROPS 20-21 total distribution from the County Auditor-Controller
2,434,306
3 Expenditures for ROPS 20-21 Enforceable Obligations
(Actual 06/30/21)
2,434,306
4 Retention of Available Cash Balance (Actual 06/30/21) RPTTF amount retained should only include the amounts distributed as reserve for future period(s)
5 ROPS 20-21 RPTTF Prior Period Adjustment
RPTTF amount should tie to the Agency's ROPS 20-21 PPA form submitted to the CAC
6 Ending Actual Available Cash Balance (06/30/21)
C to F = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4), G = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4 - 5)
0$ 0$ 0$ 0$ 0$
No entry required
Monterey Park Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) - Report of Cash Balances July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
(Report Amounts in Whole Dollars)
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177 (l), Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) may be listed as a source of payment on the ROPS, but only to the extent no other funding source is available or when payment from property tax revenues is required by an enforceable obligation. For tips on how to complete the Report of Cash Balances Form, see Cash Balance Tips.

ROPS 20-21 Cash Balances
(07/01/20 - 06/30/21)
Fund Sources
Comments
Bond Proceeds

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Exhibit B
City of Monterey Park
Successor Agency Administrative Costs
7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024
ROPS 23-24 A&B
12-Month Period
ROPS
Object Item # Name Total
Successor Agency
5103* 1 Salaries & Benefits:

Accountant 25,000
Director of Mgmt Services 35,000
City Manager 30,000
Sub-total for Salaries and Benefits 90,000
5111/5402* General Liability / Insurance / Separation Benefits 22,000 5404 OPEB Obligations 12,000
5308 Office Supplies (paper/toners/ink) 1,000
5272/5303 Postage / Messenger Service / Telephone 1,000 5227 Attorney Services 5,000
5210 SA Audit and Annual Financial Statement 22,000
5211/5405 Other Professional Services 15,000
5260 Duplicating Equipment Rental 5,000
5211/5254* Repairs and Maintenance (Space) 17,000
Administration Budget - Total 190,000$

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City Council Staff Report
DATE:

AGENDA ITEM NO:

November 16, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joseph Leon, City Treasurer
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report – October 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

It is
recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Receiving and fi ling the monthly investment report; and

2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

As of October 31, 2022 invested funds for the City of Monterey Park is $79,910,449.67.

BACKGROUND
:

In acc
ordance with the City’s Investment Policy, a monthly investment report is presented to the City Council showing the types of investments, dates of maturities, amounts of deposits, rates of interest, and the current market values for securities with maturity more than 12 months. The attached monthly investment report includes a summary investment report for the LA County Pooled Investment Fund, which displays the composition by type for the entire pooled investment fund.

Respectfully submitted by: Prepared by:

Joseph Leon
City Treasurer
Martha Garcia
Director of Management Services
Approved by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
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Staff Report
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Attachment 1
Monthly Investment Report

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INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO PROFILE:

TOTAL BALANCE AT 10/31/2022 79,910,449.67$

INVESTMENT COMPOSITION
(1) LA COUNTY POOLED INVESTMENT FUND ON DEMAND 1.950% 42,979,212.92$ (See Schedule A for LA County Pool Composition)
(2) LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND ON DEMAND 1.750% 30,066,236.75$ Purchase Maturity Interest
(3) CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Date Date Rate
1 PREFERRED BANK 09/03/22 09/03/23 2.51% 100,000
2 PREFERRED BANK 09/08/22 09/08/23 2.67% 150,000
3 SALLIE MAE BANK 08/11/21 08/12/24 0.70% 245,000
4 GOLDMAN SACHS BANK 08/11/21 08/12/24 0.60% 245,000
5 TOYOTA FINANCIAL SAVINGS BANK 09/16/21 09/16/24 0.65% 245,000 6 BMW BANK NORTH AMERICA 09/17/21 09/17/24 0.65% 245,000 7 SYNCHRONY BANK 09/17/21 09/17/24 0.65% 245,000
8 UBS BANK USA 09/22/21 09/23/24 0.65% 245,000
9 STATE BANK OF INDIA 10/18/21 10/18/24 0.70% 245,000
10 LIVE OAK BANKING CO. 01/14/22 01/16/24 0.70% 245,000 11 GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION 01/14/22 01/16/24 0.70% 245,000 12 BEAL BANK USA 01/19/22 01/17/24 0.70% 245,000
13 MEDALLION BANK UTAH 01/28/22 01/28/25 1.25% 245,000 14 PENTAGON FEDERAL UNION 01/31/22 01/31/25 1.25% 245,000 15 BEAL BANK 02/02/22 01/29/25 1.15% 245,000
16 AMERICAN EXPRESS NATL BANK 03/09/22 03/11/24 1.60% 245,000 17 BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE 03/09/22 03/11/24 1.55% 245,000 18 CAPITAL ONE BANK USA 03/16/22 03/17/25 1.80% 245,000 19 VALLIANCE BANK 03/18/22 03/18/25 1.40% 245,000
20 STATE BANK OF TEXAS 03/25/22 03/25/25 1.45% 245,000 21 FIRST FED SAVINGS & LOAN 03/30/22 03/31/25 2.00% 245,000 22 LAFAYETTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 03/30/22 03/31/25 2.20% 245,000 23 ALLY BANK 03/31/22 03/28/24 1.95% 245,000
24 COMENITY CAPITAL BANK 04/14/22 04/14/25 2.55% 245,000 25 AMERICU CREDIT UNION 04/21/22 04/21/25 2.30% 245,000 26 BALBOA THRIFT & LOAN 04/29/22 04/29/25 2.00% 245,000 27 CONNEXUS CREDIT UNION 05/26/22 05/28/24 2.65% 245,000 28 METRO CREDIT UNION 07/13/22 07/12/24 3.20% 245,000
29 FIRST TECHNOLOGY CREDIT UNION 8/5/2022 08/05/24 3.25% 245,000 Total CDs (29) 1.567% 6,865,000.00$
OTHER INFORMATION:

BANK BALANCE: (1)
4,703,283.48$
AVERAGE MATURITY DAYS 61
AVERAGE INTEREST RATE FOR THE MONTH 1.839%

THE CITY'S INVESTMENT HAS SUFFICIENT LIQUIDITY TO MEET THE CITY'S EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEXT 180 DAYS. THE 180-DAY LIQUIDITY DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED PER GOVERNMENT CODE 53646.

INTEREST EARNINGS FOR 1ST QTR 2022-2023 270,308.50$
THERE HAVE BEEN NO VARIANCES TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY.
(1) Bank balance is maintained to cover outstanding warrants, payroll checks and on-going operating costs.

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

INVESTMENT REPORT
OCTOBER 31, 2022

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Pooled Specific
Surplus Purpose
PORTFOLIO PROFILE Investments Investments
Inventory Balance at 09/30/22
At Cost 42,057,982,643$ 156,766,413$
At Market 39,187,124,392$ 133,385,212$
Repurchase Agreements -$ -$
Reverse Repurchase Agreements -$ -$
Composition by Security Type:

Certificates of Deposit 4.87% 0.00%
United States Government
and Agency Obligations 71.44% 72.26%
Bankers Acceptances 0.00% 0.00%
Commercial Paper 23.59% 0.00%
Municipal Obligations 0.07% 1.82%
Corporate and Deposit Notes 0.03% 0.00%
Repurchase Agreements 0.00% 0.00%
Asset-Backed 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0.00% 25.92%
1-60 days 35.21% 0.00%
61 days-1 year 19.40% 25.92%
Over 1 year 45.39% 74.08%
Weighted Average Days to Maturity 1,008

POOLED SURPLUS AND SPECIFIC PURPOSE INVESTMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

SCHEDULE A

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Martha Garcia, Director of Management Services
SUBJECT: A Resolution Amending the Monterey Park Administrative Code by Changing “Management Services Department” to “Finance
Department” and Reorganizing the Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Adopting a Resolution amending the Monterey Park Administrative Code by Changing “Management Services Department” to "Finance Department” and reorganizing the Finance Department; and

2. Take additional, related, action that may be desirable.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The proposed action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures to clarify existing policies and practices related to government organization; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the action does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4- 5)).

BACKGROUND:

On June 15, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-R47 that constitutes the Monterey Park Administrative Code (the “Administrative Code”). The Administrative Code establishes the organization and operations for all City departments. Section 4 of the Administrative Code establishes the “Management Services Department” which operates under the supervision of the Management Services Director. During the past two years, the City’s efforts to become more efficient resulted in the Management Services Department transferring various functions to other City Departments. Rather than supporting those
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Departments, it has transitioned to focusing primarily on the City’s financial functions.

These now mirror those contemplated by Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 3.04 which creates the “Office of Director of Finance.” These changes include, without limitation, the following:
• Decentralization of procurement services;
• Outsourcing of business license processing;
• Decentralization of contracts;
• Transfer of janitorial services to the Public Works Department; and • Transfer of desk and mobile phone services to the IT Division.

If adopted, the draft Resolution would amend Section 4 of the Administrative Code to reconcile the Management Service Department with (1) the MPMC and (2) current City practices. This includes the renaming of the Department to the “Finance Department” and its reorganization to reflect current operations and practice. Those changes will also result in amendments to the City’s Administrative Policies and Procedures (“AP&P”) regulating purchasing goods and services. The Resolution will authorize the City Manager to implement those changes and, additionally, make proposed changes to the MPMC and Operating Budget reflecting the changes in organization.

Respectfully Submitted and prepared by:
____________________________________________
Martha Garcia, Director of Management Services
Approved by: Reviewed by:
_________________________ ________________________
Ron Bow, City Manager Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Attachment(s)

1. Resolution No. 2022-R47

2. MPMC Chapter 3.04

3. Draft Resolution

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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 2022-R47

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-R47
A

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MONTEREY

PARK ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ESTABLISHING CITY DEPARTMENTS,

IDENTIFYING DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS, AND IMPLEMENT ING
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.

T
he Council of the City of Monterey Park does resolve as follows:

SECTION 1: Purpose. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to Section 5 of Resolution No. 12200 (adopted September 16, 2020) to reflect changes made to the City’s administration implemented by the City Manager since 2020. Resolution No. 12200, as amended by Resolution No. 12209 (adopted November 4, 2020), constitutes the “Monterey Park Administrative Code.”
S
ECTION 2: Incorporation of Previous Resolutions . Unless specifically provided in this Resolution, the definitions, construction, delegation of authority, and authority to make administrative changes reflected in the Monterey Park Administrative Code are incorporated by reference into this Resolution without restatement.

S
ECTION 3: Organization and Operation. In addition to any powers delegated by applicable law including the MPMC, the City Manager is the City officer responsible for directing and supervising the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City, and is responsible for the general overall administration of City government. This office is also responsible for coordinating intergovernmental relations and promoting community relations and economic vitality. Unless the City Manager subsequently transfers supervisorial authority to a different Department, the City Manager will directly supervise the following divisions:

A. Ci
ty Clerk. While the City Clerk is an elected official, the City employees within the City Clerk’s office are supervised by the City Manager, or designee, on a day-to-day basis.

B. E
conomic Development Division. The City Manager, or
designee, directly supervises:

1. E
conomic Development;

2. CDB
G Administration;

3. H
OME housing program;

4. A
ffordable housing program; and

5. B
usiness improvement area.

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SECTION 4: Management Services Department.

A. Organization. The Management Services Department is
established under the direction and administration of the Management Services Director. These areas are:

1. Finance;

2. Information Technology;

3. Revenue Collection;

4. Central Support Services; and

5. Community Housing Assistance.

B. Establishment of Funds and Accounts. The following City funds are established:

1. General Fund - The General Fund is established as a medium of control of and accounting for municipal activities other than activities authorized or contemplated by special funds or other governmental funds. All revenues and receipts which are not by law or otherwise pledged or encumbered for special
purposes will be credited to the General Fund.

2. Special Revenue Funds - Special Revenue Funds will be established to account for revenues designated for particular purposes under the governmental funds group.

3. Capital Projects Funds - Capital Projects Funds will be established to account for all revenues designated for the acquisition of capital facilities except those facilities financed by special assessment.

4. Debt Service Fund - A Debt Service Fund within the
governmental fund group and in each proprietary fund, as appropriate, will be established to service the revenue and expense accounts devoted to the payment of interest and principal on long -term revenues and general obligation debt other than that payable from special assessments.

5. Trust Funds - Trust Funds will be established to account for revenues held by the City as a trustee.

6. Internal Service Funds - Internal Service Funds may be established to provide services efficiently and economically to other funds or departments and be accounted for under
proprietary fund rules.

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7. Special Assessment Funds - Special Assessment Funds will be established to account for the construction of public improvements that are financed by special levies against properties adjudged to receive benefits different than those received by the city residents, and for the maintenance and upkeep of such assets.

8. Enterprise Funds - Enterprise Funds will be established as proprietary funds with full accrual accounting that specialize in providing for utility or other fee- supported services to the public. These funds include water, wastewater, and solid waste.

9. Petty Cash Account - A Petty Cash Account will be
established as an interest cash account in an amount to be fixed by finance departmental policy. These funds are set aside for the purpose of making change or paying small
obligations for which the issuance of a formal voucher and check could be too expensive and time consuming. The
annual audit of City funds provides for a review of these disbursements.

10. Groups of Accounts - The City may employ self -balancing groups of accounts. These groups are general fixed assets group and general long- term debt group for governmental funds.

SECTION 5: Department of Recreation and Community Services. A Department of Recreation and Community Services is established under the direction and administration of the Recreation and Community Services Director.

These areas are:

A. Facilities Supervision;
B. Aquatics;
C. Langley Center;
D. Youth Activities;
E. Recreational Activities;
F. Community Participation; and
G. Community Transportation.

SECTION 6: Police Department. The Police Department is established under the direction and administration of the Chief of Police. These areas include:

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A. Administration;
B. C
ommunity Engagement;
C. T
raffic Bureau;
D. F
ield Services;
E. I
nvestigations;
F. A
nimal Services;
G. C
ommunications;
H. J
ail;
I. R
ecords; and
J. C
omputer Services.

S
ECTION 7: Fire Department . The Fire Department is established under the direction and administration of the Fire Chief. These areas include:

A. A
dministration;
B. P
revention. Prevention is responsible for the implementation of a Building and Safety program, Fire Prevention program, Hazardous and Toxic Materials regulatory program;
C. E
mergency Operations . Emergency Operations is responsible for the protection of life and property through the quick and effective extinguishment of fires, delivery of emergency medical services to victims of sudden illness and injury, mitigation of toxic and hazardous materials emergencies, response to a variety of emergency conditions which may threaten lives and property of the public, the planning and coordination of a City -wide disaster preparedness program, and the delivery of information and educational programs to the public;
D. E
mergency Medical Services;
E. C
ommunity Risk Reduction; and
F. C
ode Enforcement. Code Enforcement is responsible for a general enforcement program, Housing Rehabilitation program, Public

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Education program and other activities related to permitting, plan checking, inspections and the enforcement of community standards.

S
ECTION 8: Public Works Department . A Pub lic Works Department is established under the direction and administration of the Public Works Director.

These areas are:

A. C
ommunity transportation;
B. S
treet and Alley maintenance;
C. S
torm drain maintenance;
D. S
anitary sewer maintenance;
E. S
treet cleaning;
F. T
raffic control, Signage and Striping;
G. S
treet lighting;
H. R
efuse collection;
I. A
dministration;
J. W
ater Commercial;
K. W
ater Production;
L. W
ater Distribution;
M. W
ater Capital Projects;
N.

Parkway and City Tree inventory maintenance;
O. P
arks;
P. B
uilding Maintenance;
Q. M
otor Pool Shop; and
R. E
ngineering;
S
ECTION 9: Human Resources and Risk Management Department. A Department of Human Resources and Risk Management is established under the

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direction and administration of the Human Resources and Risk Management Director. Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Department is responsible for recruitment and selection, classification, compensation and benefits, training, employee relations and labor negotiations, and risk management.

S
ECTION 10: Community Development Department. A Department of Community Development is established under the direction and administration of the City Planner or Community Development Director. These areas are:

A. P
lanning; and
B. B
uilding and Safety.

S
ECTION 11: Library. A Library is established in accordance with the MPMC under the direction and administration of the Librarian. The Library is divided into the following areas:

A. A
dministration;
B. R
eference and Adult Services;
C. T
echnical Services and Circulation;
D. Li
teracy; and
E. C
hildren’s Services.

S
ECTION 12: Effect of Reorganization . Any new titles for departments, divisions, department heads and division heads as enacted by this Resolution supersede and replace any inconsistent terms, titles, or references appearing in previously enacted City of Monterey Park Ordinances, Resolutions, AP&P, and written policies.

S
ECTION 13: Environmental Review . This resolution is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq ., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations (“CCR” ) §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures to clarify existing policies and practices related to government organization; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, this Resolution does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review ( see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4-5)).

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ECTION 14: Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Resolution and the provisions the MPMC, any other resolution, or any resolution, the provisions of this Resolution govern. The City Manager is authorized to resolve any ambiguities. Any such determination must be forwarded to the City Council as an informational item when practicable.

S
ECTION 15: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

S
ECTION 16: Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution . It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.

S
ECTION 17: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

S
ECTION 18: Effective Date . This Resolution will become effectiv e immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED
AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June 2022.
___
_____________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
A
TTEST:
___
___________________________
Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
APPR

OVED AS TO FORM
___
___________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK )
I, V
incent D. Chang, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2022- R47 was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the Monterey Park City Council on the 15 th day of June, 2022 by the following vote:

A
yes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None
D
ated this 15th day of June, 2022.
___
_______________________
Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
Monterey Park, California

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ATTACHMENT 2
MPMC Chapter 3.04

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Monterey Park, California Municipal Code
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Chapter 3.04 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

3.04.010 Office established.

3.04.020 Powers—Duties.

3.04.030 Bond.

3.04.010 Office established.

There is created and established the office of director of finance. (Prior code § 2380)

3.04.020 Powers—Duties.

The director of finance shall be the head of the finance department of the city and shall have the power and shall be required to:
(1) Have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the city under the direction of the city manager;
(2) Compile the budget expense and income estimates for the city manager; (3) Maintain a general accounting system for the city government and each of its offices, departments and agencies;
(4) Supervise and be responsible for the disbursement of all moneys and have control of all expenditures to insure that budget appropriations are not exceeded; audit all purchase orders before issuance; audit and approve before payment, all bills, invoices, payrolls, demands or charges against the city government and, with the advice of the city attorney, when necessary, determine the regularity, legality and correctness of such claims, demands or charges; (5) Submit to the city council through the city manager a monthly statement of all receipts and disbursements in sufficient detail to show the financial condition of the city; and, as of the end of each fiscal year, submit a complete financial statement and report; (6) Supervise the keeping of current inventories of all property of the city by all city departments, offices and agencies;
(7) Perform all the financial and accounting duties imposed upon the city clerk by Article 1 of Chapter 4, Part 2, Division 3, Title 4 and by Sections 40802 through 40805 of the Government Code of the state; Chapter 3.04 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE https://library.qcode.us/lib/monterey_park_ca/pub/municipal_code/item/t... 1 of 2 11/9/22, 2:10 PM

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ATTACHMENT 3
Draft Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. __
A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-R47 TO RENAME THE “MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT” TO “FINANCE DEPARTMENT” AND IMPLEMENT CERTAIN ORGANIZATION CHANGES TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

The Council of the City of Monterey Park does resolve as follows:

SECTION 1: Section 4 to Resolution No. 2022-R47 is amended to read as follows:
“
Management ServicesFinance Department.

A. Organization. The Management ServicesFinance Department is established under the direction and administration of the Management ServicesFinance Director. These areas are:

1. Finance;

2. Information Technology ;

3. Revenue Collection ; and

4. Central Support Services; and

5.4. Community Housing Assistance.

B. Establishment of Funds and Accounts. The following City funds are established:

1. General Fund – The General Fund is established as a medium of control of and accounting for municipal activities other than activities authorized or contemplated by special funds or other governmental funds. All revenues and receipts which are not by law or otherwise pledged or encumbered for special
purposes will be credited to the General Fund.

2. Special Revenue Funds – Special Revenue Funds will be established to account for revenues designated for particular purposes under the governmental funds group.

3. Capital Projects Funds – Capital Projects Funds will be established to account for all revenues designated for the acquisition of capital facilities except those facilities financed by special assessment.

4. Debt Service Fund – A Debt Service Fund within the
governmental fund group and in each proprietary fund, as appropriate, will be established to service the revenue and

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expense accounts devoted to the payment of interest and principal on long-term revenues and general obligat ion debt other than that payable from special assessments.

5. Trust
Funds – Trust Funds will be established to account for
revenues held by the City as a trustee.

6. Internal Service Funds – Internal Service Funds may be established to provide services efficiently and economically to other funds or departments and be accounted for under
proprietary fund rules.

8. Enterprise
Funds - Enterprise Funds will be established as
proprietary funds with full accrual accounting that specialize in providing for utility or other fee-supported services to the public. These funds include water, wastewater, and solid waste.

10. Groups
of Accounts - The City may employ self-balancing
groups of accounts. These groups are general fixed assets group and gener al long-term debt group for governmental funds.”
SECTION 2: Effect of Reorganization; Authority.

A. The City Council intends that this Administrative Code be reconciled with Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter

3.04. While the MPMC is being reviewed by the City Manager, as directed by this Resolution, the “office of the director of finance” will be interpreted as the “Finance Department.” Any mention of a

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function changed by this Resolution in the MPMC will be interpreted to mean in accordance with the Finance Director, or designee.

B. The City Manager is directed to review the MPMC and provide the City Council with recommended amendments to reconcile this Administrative Code with the MPMC.

C. Any new titles for departments, divisions, department heads and division heads as enacted by this Resolution supersede and replace any inconsistent terms, titles, or references appearing in previously enacted City of Monterey Park Ordinances, Resolutions, and written policies.

SECTION 3: Environmental Review. This resolution is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures to clarify existing policies and practices related to government organization; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, this Resolution does not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review ( see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4-5)).

SECTION 4: Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Resolution and the provisions the MPMC, any other resolution, or any resolution, the provisions of this Resolution govern. The City Manager is authorized to resolve any ambiguities. Any such determination must be forwarded to the City Council as an informational item when practicable.

SECTION 5: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 6: Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.

SECTION 7: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of November 2022.
________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
______________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: Nov
ember 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Hon
orable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joseph Torres, Economic Development Manager
SUBJECT: Schedule a Public hearing for consideration of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, California confirming the 2022 Annual Report and the levy of assessments for Downtown Business Improvement District No. 1 for program year 2023.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Receiving and filing the 2022 BID Annual Report with the City Clerk.

2. Adopt ing the Resolution of lntent and set the Public Hearing for December 7, 2022, for consideration of the 2023 BID assessments and

3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Busi
ness lmprovement District No. 1 (BlD) was established in 1986 in accordance with the Parking and Business lmprovement Area Law of 1989 (Streets and Highways Code §§ 36000-36004). The BID in the following discussion is business-based, meaning that an assessment is collected from businesses based upon fees rather than real property.

Calif
ornia law requires the BID to file an annual report with the City Clerk summarizing its activities and expenditures for the past year and proposing its budget for the upcoming year. The law also requires the BID assessments to be renewed annually after conducting a public hearing. The Advisory Committee to the BID requested that the City Council set a public hearing to consider the 20 23 Levy of Assessment Fees. The BID Advisory Committee is not seeking an increase in assessments for the 2023 program year to help the businesses in the BID weather the financial burdens brought on by the COVID -19 pandemic.

Annual r
evenue and expenditures may be found within the 2022 Annual Report attached as Attachment 2 or at the City Clerk's office where it is available for viewing.

Consent Calendar - 3E

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BACKGROUND:

The Business Improvement District Advisory Committee (BIDAC) is the advisory board to the City Council, entrusted with providing it with feedback on the needs of the businesses within the BlD. ln addition, it is responsible for providing an annual report to the City Council. The BID was originally managed by an independent business association but was later replaced by the City Council with a City committee consisting of business owners within the assessed area.
ln accordance with BID law, the BIDAC is submitting its 2022 Annual Report for Business lmprovement District No. 1 that identifies activities and expenditures during the 2022 Program Year and describes the proposed programs and budget for the upcoming 2023 Program year.

On November 1, 2022, the BIDAC conducted its annual members meeting, which was held at Jardin El Encanto. Notices were sent to all BID merchants inviting them to attend the meeting and express their concerns or ideas for programming and budgeting. The purpose of the meeting was to review the Annual Report and receive feedback on the 2022 expenditures and the proposed 2023 budget and assessment fee schedule.

The significant expenditure in 2022 was the installation of Holiday decorations for Garvey Avenue and janitorial services for the downtown area. In addition, a new janitorial services contractor was secured in late 2020. Up until 2021, the BID had experienced several years of expenditures exceeding the annual revenue, mainly due to the escalating costs of janitorial services provided by Chrysalis Enterprises. In December 2020, the City took steps to reduce BID expenditures by terminating the Chrysalis maintenance contract. The City then added the BID janitorial services to the City’s existing contract with Valley Maintenance Corporation effective December 1, 2020, through December 31, 2023, providing the BID area with janitorial services four days a week at a significant cost reduction of 64% year-over-year. In 2022, the City added the cleaning of the Downtown parking lot on Garvey and Garfield to the Valley Maintenance contract with the same significantly reduced rate. As of September 2022, the BID has received approximately $41,841.00 in assessments and expects not to exceed its annual revenue with September 2022 year-to-date expenditures at $34,768.39.

The BIDAC is proposing its 2023 BID programs and budget. The proposed 2023 Budget is included in the 2022 Annual Report.

Several goals for the upcoming 2023 BID Program include, without limitation:
• Continue to work with the Downtown Garvey - Garfield businesses on ways they can assist in keeping the area attractive.
• Continue Valley Maintenance Corporation janitorial services at a reduced cost for the BID area.

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• Install holiday decorations along Garvey Avenue, then remove and place in storage.
• Work with the City to provide workshops and other business assistance activities for businesses in the BID area.
• Support city projects that benefit the BID area such as discussions on the need for assisting businesses in the downtown area post-pandemic, signage, and maintenance.

The 2022 Annual Report, Exhibit E, reflects the fee schedule recommended by the BIDAC and is the amount needed to bring annual revenue to a level that covers annual expenditures. This fee schedule is the same as in program year 2022.

After receiving the BID's annual report, the Council should consider and adopt the attached Resolution of Intent. The Resolution designates December 7, 2022, as the date for a Public Hearing on the levy of the proposed 2023 BID assessment fees and budget.

The annual report was available for review at the City Clerk's counter since October 19, 2022.

Once the Public Hearing date is set, a copy of the Resolution and the Annual Report notice will be mailed to all businesses and property owners in the BID and a notice of the public hearing will be published in the local newspaper.

FISCAL IMPACT:

All costs related
to Business lmprovement District No. 1 come from the BID assessments and not the general fund.

Respectfully prepared and submitted by:

Joseph Torres
Economic Development Manager
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney

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ATTACHMENT:

1. Resolution of Intent to Set a Public Hearing

2. 2022 Annual Report

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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution of Intent to Set a Public Hearing

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RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK’S INTENT TO

LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2023 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:

A. Cities are authorized under the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (Streets & Highways Code §§ 36600, et seq.) to establish business improvement districts (“BID”) within their jurisdictions for the purpose of funding certain services.

B. Business Improvement Area No. 1 was established by Ordinance No. 1604 on October 10, 1983 and modified by Ordinance No. 1656 on March 10, 1986.

C. As required by applicable law, the City prepare d an Annual Report for Program Year 2022 for Business Improvement Area No. 1 (“Report”) and submitted it to the City Council; and
D. Based upon the Report, the City Council proposes to levy assessments for Business Improvement Area No. 1 for Program Years 2022
and 2023 as calculated
in the Report which is incorporated by reference. A true and correct copy of the Rep
ort is available for public review in the City Clerk’s office.

SECTION 2: This Resolution constitutes the City Council’s notice pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 36523.5 that it will consider not increasing assessments for the 2022 or 2023 Program Years for Business Improvement Area No. 1 at a meeting and public hearing held on November 16, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafte r as this matter may be heard, City Hall, Council Chambers, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 . The assessments will not increase for the 2022 or 2023 Program Years to help BID businesses weather the financial burden brought on by the COVID -19 pandemic. During the public hearing, the City Council will consider all testimonial and documentary evidence for or against the levy of the proposed assessments for Business Improvement Area No. 1 for Program Years 2022 and 2023. Protests may be made orally or in writing. All written documents must be filed with the City Clerk at or before the time fixed for the hearing and contain sufficient documentation to verify business ownership and validate the protest. The form and manner of protests must comply with Streets and Highways Code §§ 36524 and 36525.

SECTION 3: If approved, the assessments would fund specific programs including, without limitation:

A. Projects for the promotion of business in Monterey Park’s Downtown BID area.

B. Continuing to work with the city to meet the needs of businesses.

C. Continued janitorial services to the BID area ; and
D. Work with the BID merchants to create a more visitor friendly atmosphere.

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SECTION 4: It is proposed that the BID collect an annual assessment of approximately $75,000 for a period of 12 months. The 2022 and 2023 fees will not increase for the 2023 annual year to help BID businesses recover from the financial burden brought on by the COVID -19 pandemic.

The following formula is used to calculate the assessment for each property owner within the BID:

SECTION 5: The City Council intends to adopt the following Fe e Schedule for the 202 2 (retroactively) and 2023 Program Years:
2023 New BID Fee Schedule
Business Type Fee Employee/Seat Formula
Retail $105.17 $13.52
Service (Includes Financial) $105.17 $13.52
Restaurant
Without ABC $105.17 $ 6.57 (1)
With ABC $105.17 $ 7.87 (2)
Professional (inc. Insurance) $105.17 $13.52
Theater $105.17
Wholesale $105.17
Manufacturing $105.17
Contractor $105.17
Commercial Rental $23.00 + .006574 sq. ft. (3)
Residential Rental $23.00 (4)
Hotel $23.00 per unit
Laundromat $105.17
Street Vendors $105.17
(1) 20 seats or less, no seat assessment fees. Over 20 seats, $6.57 per seat starting with Seat 21. E.g., for 50 seats, total charge is $105.17 (base fee) + $197.10 (30 seats x $6.57) = $302.27.
(2) 20 seats or less, no seat assessment fees. Over 20 seats, $7.87 per seat starting with Seat 21. E.g., for 50 seats, total charge is $105.17 (base fee) + $236.10 (30 seats x $7.87) = $341.27.
(3) Base fee is $23.00 per unit. For every additional sq. ft. over 2,000; multiply excess by $.006574. E.g., 2,500 sq. ft., total charge is $23.00 + $3.29 (500 sq. ft. x $0.006574) = $26.29 (calculations are rounded up).
(4) If a business owns 1-3 units, there is no charge. If a business owns more than 3 units, it pays $23.00 per unit in excess of 3 units. E.g., a business owns 5 units and it pays $23.00 x 2 (5 units – 3 units) = $46.00.

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SECTION 6: Retroactivity. The City Council recognizes that California law including, without limitation, Melton v. City of San Pablo (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 794 and In re Cindy B. v. Eugene B. (1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 771, allows legislation to be retroactively applied when the legislative intent for such retroactivity is clear. The City Council intends this Resolution to be retroactively effective on November 1, 2022, as to the 2023 Program Year.

SECTION 7: Supersession. This Resolution supersedes all previous resolutions related to claims and settlements. It will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution.

SECTION 8: Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 9: The City Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to any person requesting a copy.

SECTION 10: This Resolution is the City Council’s final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of November 2022.
________________________________
Henry Lo
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Vincent D. Chang,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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ATTACHMENT 2
2022 Annual Report

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CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
2022 ANNUAL REPORT
JANUARY 2022 – DECEMBER 2022

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DOW
NTOWN
Garvey – Garfield

VISION STATEMENT
The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) No. 1
was established to improve and preserve the business
community in the “heart” of the City.

The Downtown area of the City is an important destination point for the business community and residents of Monterey Park. Through continued efforts in organization, beautification, promotion, and revitalization, the City leaders and its business community will work together to preserve and improve the quality of life for future generations.

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OVERVIEW

The
Business Improvement District Advisory Board (BIDAC) meets quarterly and during special meetings to discuss issues of concern to businesses located within the BID area. Programs addressing cleanliness, promotions, and marketing are all reflected in the budget for the BID. In addition to the issues discussed, the Board also researches and plans innovative ways to promote businesses and maintain the goals and budget outlined in the Annual Report.

HISTORY
The Monterey Park Business Improvement District No. 1 encompasses the area extending along Garvey Avenue from Ramona Avenue to Nicholson Avenue and on Garfield Avenue from south of Newmark Avenue to Emerson Avenue (refer to Exhibit A). The Monterey Park Ci ty Council established the BID in 1986 at the request of local businesses in the area and the Downtown Merchants Association (DMA) under the California Streets and Highway Code Section 36500 et seq.

The primary responsibility of the BIDAC is to make recommendations to the City Council on the methods and ways by which revenues derived from the annual assessment are used for the betterment of the BID businesses and the BID area.

The BIDAC comprises five (5) members appointed by the City Council for one yea r and may serve for up to eight (8) years if reinstated by a Council member. Each City Council member appoints one Committee member. The BIDAC meets quarterly and as needed and hosts an annual meeting of the BID members - at-large at the end of the year, before the following year’s assessments.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
This section of the Annual Report reflects the activities during 2022 to promote or enhance the BID area and its businesses.

Holiday Promotion
Holiday decorations were installed and displayed along Garvey Avenue and the medians to provide a bright seasonal atmosphere for shoppers in the downtown BID.

Janitorial Services
Effective December 1, 2020, Valley Maintenance Corporation, taking over Chrysalis Corporation, was contracted to perform the janitorial services in the BID area four days a week at a significantly reduced rate. In 2022, the City added the cleaning of the Downtown parking lot on Garvey and Garfield to the Valley Maintenance contract with the same significantly reduced rate.

BUDGET
2023 Program Year
The Annual Report contains an estimated budget for the BID for January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and is tied to programs and activities scheduled during the calendar year.

As of September 2022, the City re ceived approximately $41,841.00 in revenue from the BID for the calendar year 2022. Exhibit B reflects the estimated expenditures for the calendar year 2022 . Exhibit C shows the actual expenditures as of September 2022, and Exhibit D reflects the BID’s E stimated Annual Program Budget for the program year 2023.

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GOALS for 2023

This section of the Annual Report shows the programs or activities intended for 2023. • Continue to work with the Downtown BID businesses on ways they can assist in keeping the area attractive.
• Continue janitorial services for the BID area.
• Install holiday decorations along Garvey Avenue, remove them, and place them in storage. • Work with the City to provide resources, workshops, and other business assistance activities for businesses in the BID area.
• Support City projects that benefit the BID area, such as discussions on the need for a parking structure in the BID, signage, and maintenance; identify ways to promote businesses in the BID.

Exhibits:

A: BID Area Map
B: 2022 Estimated Expenditures
C: 2022 Actual Expenditures
D: 2023 Estimated Budget
E: 2023 Fee Schedule

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EXHIBIT A
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 MAP

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EXHIBIT B
Bus
iness Improvement District No. 1
2022 Estimated Expenditures
Budget Item Description 2022 Est.

Expenditures
Administration Postage $ 600.00
Business Cards $225.00
Translation Services $1,200.00
Office Supplies $300.00
Street Banners 20 Large Banners 30” x 96” $3,380.00
34 Small Banners $3,740.00
1 Across the Street Banner $1,400.00
Single & Double Brackets $6,912.00
Holiday Decoration Holiday light bulb replacement $500.00 Edison $625.00
Holiday light storage & installation $5,577.00
Trash Receptacles Liners & lids $200.00
Landscaping Additional planting supplies $1,000.00
Custodial Contract Maintenance of the BID area $ 21,840.00 Pressure Washing $7,360
TOTAL EST. EXPENDITURES: $54,859.00

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EXH
IBIT C
Bus
iness Improvement District No. 1
2022 Actual Expenditures as of September 2022
Beginning Fund Reserves Balance: $136,151.12
Budget Item Description 2023 Estimated
Budget
Administration Postage $613.21
Business Cards $0.00
Translation Services $0.00
Office Supplies $0.00
Holiday Decoration Holiday light bulb $0.00
Edison Poles Adapters $1,050.18
Holiday light storage & installation $9,425.00
Trash Receptacles Additional liners & lids $0.00
Landscaping Additional planting supplies $0.00
Custodial Contract Maintenance of the BID area $23,680.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $34,768.39
Revenue as of 09/2022 $41,841.23
Reserves as of 09/2022 $187,010.53

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EXHIBIT D
Bus
iness Improvement District No. 1
2023 Estimated Budget
Budget Item Description 2023 Estimated
Budget
Administration Postage $1,500.00
Business Cards $150.00
Translation Services $1,200.00
Office Supplies $300.00
BID Promotion Incentives, marketing, & promotions $5,500.00 Holiday Decoration Holiday light bulb replacement $500.00 Edison $600.00
Holiday light storage & installation $5,577.00
Trash Receptacles Additional liners & lids $200.00
Landscaping Additional planting supplies $1,000.00
Custodial Contract Maintenance of the BID area $21,840.00 Pressure Washing $7,360.00
Downtown Parking Lot Cleaning $15,120.00
TOTAL: $60,847.00

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EXH
IBIT E
2023
BID Fee Schedule (same as last year)
Busine
ss Type Fee Employee/Seat Formula
Retail
$105.17 $13.52
Service (Includes Financial) $105.17 $13.52
Restaurant
Without ABC $105.17 $ 6.57 (1)
With ABC $105.17 $ 7.87 (2)
Professional (inc. Insurance) $105.17 $13.52
Theater $105.17
Wholesale $105.17
Manufacturing $105.17
Contractor $105.17
Commercial Rental $23.00 + .006574 sq. ft. (3)
Residential Rental $23.00 (4)
Hotel $23.00 per unit
Laundromat $105.17
(1) 20 seats or less, no seat assessment fees. Over 20 seats, $6.57 per seat starting with Seat

21. Eg. For 50 seats, total charge is $105.17 (base fee) + $197.10 (30 seats x $6.57) = $302.27.
(2) 20 seats or less, no seat assessment fees. Over 20 seats, $7.87 per seat starting with Seat

21. Eg. For 50 seats, total charge is $105.17 (base fee) + $236.10 (30 seats x $7.87) = $341.27.
(3) Base fee is $23.00 per unit. For every additional sq. ft. over 2,000; multiply excess by $.006574. Eg. 2,500 sq. ft., total charge is $23.00 + $3.29 (500 sq. ft. x $0.006574) = $26.29 (calculations are rounded up)
(4) If you own 1-3 units, there is no charge. If you own more than 3 units, you pay $23.00 per unit more than 3 units. Eg. You own 5 units. You pay $23.00 x 2 (5 units – 3 units) = $56.00

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Title VI – Civil Rights Program Update For Spirit Bus RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Approving the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Program Update;

2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit the Title VI Program Update to the Los Angeles County Metro Office of Civil Rights and Federal Transit Administration (FTA); and

3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs or activities that receive federal funding.

The Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) requires agencies that receive their grant funds to demonstrate compliance with Title VI by submitting a Title VI Program Update every three years. The City Council last approved the Title VI Program in 2019.

Staff recommends City Council approve the City’s Title VI program update for continued compliance with FTA requirements as a sub-recipient of Los Angeles County Metro for pass-through funds. Failure to submit a Title VI Program Update could make the City ineligible for federal funding and result in loss of federal financial assistance.

BACKGROUND:

As a recipient of federal funding, the City is required to comply with Title VI civil rights regulations.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states the following:
"No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The Title VI Program Update document consists of a plan and supporting documentation that provides evidence of the equitable distribution of services; promotion of full and fair participation in public transportation decision-making without regard to race, color, or national origin, and meaningful access to transit-related programs and activities by Consent Calendar - 3F

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persons with limited English proficiency. FTA reviews and approves the Title VI Program Update or may request additional information. Failure to submit a Title VI Program Update or have a Title VI Program Update approved by the FTA could result in the loss of Federal funding.

The Title VI Program Update report must incorporate the following requirements set forth in the FTA Circular 4702.1B:

1. A notice to the public that indicates the City is compliant with Title VI, and informs members of the public of the protections against discrimination afforded to them by Title VI;

2. Complaint procedures and complaint form(s) made available to members of the public to file a Title VI discrimination complaint;

3. A list of all transit-related complaints, investigations, or lawsuits filed within the last program cycle;

4. A Public Participation Plan;

5. A Language Assistance Plan for persons with limited English Proficiency;

6. A racial breakdown of transit-related planning and advisory committees;

7. Assistance to and monitoring of sub-recipients;

8. Equity evaluations relating to the site and location of facilities;

9. Service standards and system-wide service policies;

10. Collection and reporting of demographic data; and

11. Monitoring of transit service
City Council must approve the proposed Title VI Program Update report prior to submission to Los Angeles County Metro Office of Civil Rights and the FTA. A copy of the meeting minutes will be submitted to the FTA as evidence of its approval.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City has previously received FTA grant funds as a subrecipient of Los Angeles County Metro for the replacement of transit buses, and bus stop improvements including funding for the construction of the Transit Center at East Los Angeles Community College. These assets are still in service, and the City must continue to comply with FTA funding requirements, by adopting the Title VI Program update every three years.

Respectfully submitted by: Prepared by:

Shawn Igoe
Director of Public Works
Xochitl Tipan
Principal Management Analyst

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Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Title VI Program Update - 2022

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Title VI Program Update

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Pride in the Past • Faith in the Future

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

320 West Newmark Avenue • Monterey Park • California 91754-2896 www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us
City Council
Peter Chan
Hans Liang
Henry Lo
Yvonne Yiu
City Clerk
Vincent D. Chang
City Treasurer
Joseph Leon

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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Title VI Program Update 2022 Page 1 of 13

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. Introduction

1. Annual Title VI Certification ................................ ................................ ..................... 2

2. Notification of Beneficiaries ................................ ................................ .................... 2

3. Title VI Complaint Procedure ................................ ................................ .................. 2

4. Recording Title VI Investigations, Complaints, and Lawsuits ................................ ... 3

5. Membership of Non-Elected Committees and Councils ................................ ......... 4

6. City Council Resolution Approving Updated Title VI Program ................................ . 5 II. INCLUSIVE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

1. Public Outreach Efforts ................................ ................................ ........................... 5

2. Incorporating Environmental Justice into Planning ................................ ................. 6

3. Outreach Efforts ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 6 III. LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PLAN

1. Improving Access for People with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)....................... 7

2. Four Factor Analysis ................................ ................................ ................................ 7

3. Language Assistance Measures ................................ ................................ ............... 9

4. Training Staff ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 10

5. Providing Notice to LEP Persons ................................ ................................ ............ 10

6. Monitoring and Updating the LEP Plan ................................ ................................ . 10 IV. SERVICE POLICIES AND STANDARDS

1. Vehicle Assignments/Age of Vehicles ................................ ................................ .... 10

2. Vehicle Load ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 11

3. Vehicle Headways (Frequencies) ................................ ................................ ........... 11

4. On-Time Performance ................................ ................................ ........................... 11

5. Transit Access ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 11

6. Distribution of Transit Amenities ................................ ................................ .......... 12

7. Monitoring Service Standards ................................ ................................ ............... 12 V. OTHER PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ................................ ................................ 12

APPENDICES
A. Title VI Notification
B. Complaint Procedure
C. Complaint Form
D. Administrative Policy No. 10-35

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I. INTRODUCTION

1. Annual Title VI Certifications and Assurances In accordance with 49 CFR Section 21.7(a).

The City of Monterey Park (City) will submit an annual Title VI assuran ce and a triennial Title VI Program Update to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). MTA is the City's pass-through agent for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funds that the City is awarded to replace transit vehicles and to make improvements at bus stops.

The City operates a fixed -route service - Spirit Bus - and a demand responsive service - Dial-A- Ride. Both services operate generally within City limits. The City contracts with a private company to operate the Spirit Bus; the service is available to the general public for a cash fare of 25 cents for Routes 1 to 4 and 50 cents for Route 5 and the Metrolink feeder service. Dial -A- Ride is operated in -house and is restricted to senior residents who are 55 years and older and individuals with disabilities. Dial-A-Ride is a free service.

2. Notification of Beneficiaries of Protection under Title VI In compliance with 49 CFR Section 21.9 (d), the City provides information to the public regard ing its Title VI obligat ions and apprises members of the public of the protection against discrimination afforded to them by Title VI. This statement of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin is available on the City’s website a nd on notices posted in City- owned service vehicles and City Hall.

The notice also includes contact information for requesting details on the City’s Title VI obligations and the complaint procedure. The notice is in English, Chinese and Spanish.

3. Title VI Complaint Procedure
In order to comply with 49 CFR Section 21.9 (b), the City will follow a complaint procedure in the event that any person believes that he or she, individually, or as a member of any specific class of persons, has been excluded from participation in, been denied the benefits of, or been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin with regard to:
• the availability and equitable distribution of transit services and benefits; • the level and quality of transit services that are sufficient to provide equal access and mobility for all persons;
• the opportunity to participate in the transit planning and decision making processes; and
• the right to fair decisions on the location of transit services and facilities.

Procedure
The complai nt will be made in writing to the Director of Public Works and will include all information relevant to a determination of discrimination. A complaint must be filed within six

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(6) months after the alleged discrimination. In cases where the complainant is unable or incapable of providing a written statement, City staff will assist the person in converting verbal complaints to writing. The complainant or his/her representative must sign all complaints.

After reviewing the complaint, which may include interviewing all appropriate personnel and the complainant and review of City policies and service standards, the Director of Public Works will make a determination. If it is found that discrimination did not occur, the complainant wil l be notified in writing and the procedure will be terminated. Notification will occur within ten (10) days of the original submission of the complaint. At that time, the complainant will be advised of his or her right to challenge the decision of the D irector of Public Works by submitting a written request for a hearing before the City Manager within five (5) days of the receipt of the determination.

If, after the Director of Public Works' review of the complaint, it is found that discrimination may have occurred, a formal he aring will be held before the City Manager. The claimant will be notified of this determination within ten (10) days of the submission of the complaint. The hearing will occur within five (5) days and will be attended by the Direc tor of Public Works , the City Manager, the complainant and the appropriate personnel. Following the hearing, the City Manager will make a final determination. The complainant will be notified of this determination in writing within ten (10) days of the h earing. If justified, a ppropriate remedial action will be taken.

If the complainant is not satisfied with the City's decision, the Director of Public Works will advise him/her of their right to submit their complaint to the FTA for further investigation.

Complaint procedure and form s are available in English, Chinese and Spanish on the City's website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/436/Public-Works. Complaint information is also available at City Hall upon request.

4. Recording Title VI Investigations, Complaints, and Lawsuits In order to comply with 49 CFR Section 21.9 (b) the City maintains a list of any active investigations, lawsuits, or complaints naming the City and/or its sub contractor(s) that alleg e discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

To date there has been no complaint.

Title VI Investigations, Complaints and Lawsuits Log
Number
Date of
Filing
Type of
Complaint
Summary of
Complaint Status Determination
Remedial
Action

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5. Membership of Non-Elected Committees and Councils
The City of Monterey Park was incorporated on May 29, 1916 . It is a general law city as defined by the California Government Code. It operates under the Council-Manager form of government.

The City Council is elected at large for four-year, overlapping terms.

Three commissions may make decisions that affect the City's transit service: Planning Commission, Traffic Commission, and Environmental Commission . The Planning Commission is a legislative body consisting of five members who advise the Council on policies and legislation relating to the regulation of growth, development, and environmental conditions affecting the City. The Commission investigates and makes recommendation s on zone changes, specific plan revisions, subdivision maps, and decides on zone variances and conditional use permits, subject to appeal to the City Council.

The Traffic Commission reviews traffic issues and recommends any need ed changes. Issues range from traffic safety matters to parking restrictions that may be the result of a citizen's request or a staff recommendation. The Commission also makes recommendations to the City Council for installation of stop signs and amendmen ts to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (MPMC) for traffic related items that may ease traffic congestion and help facilitate transportation throughout the City.

The Environmental Commission promotes the preservation of natural resources and the sustainability of the community. The Commission's responsibilities are include serving in advisory capacity to the City C ouncil on related issues , a ssisting in issues that are deemed necessary for the environmental integrity of the city, and advocating and promoting programs to increase awareness of the environment.

While the City Council members are elected officials, Commissioners are appointed. Each of the five City Council members appoints a member to the Planning Commission , a member to the Traffic Commission and a member to the En vironmental Commission. There are a total of five members at each commission. The make -up of the Commissions ha s historically been representative of the diverse community.

The City Council selects members to sit on the Planning Commission based on their knowledge of zone changes, specific plan revisions, subdivision maps, and zone variances and conditional use permits. The Traffic Commissioners should be familiar with issues that range from traffic safety matters to parking restrictions.

Criteria for the selection of members of the Environmental Commission include knowledge o f environmental issues to include water and air quality, natural resources and sustainability.

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6. City Council Resolution Approving Updated Title VI Program At the November 16, 2022 City Council meeting, the Monterey Park City Council approved th is updated Title VI Program.

II. INCLUSIVE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City of Monterey Park’s public participation strategy includes a variety of communication mechanisms to ensure that all constituents have an opportunity to participate in service development and changes.

1. Public Outreach Efforts
Public participation will be engaged in all areas related to the Spirit Bus service including , but not limited to, service change, publicity and promotions, temporary changes (e.g., detours, special service), and fare media.

Depending on the type of service change that is contemplated , a variety of means are employed to encourage public participation. The measures taken are targeted to overcome linguistic, institutional, cultural, economic, historical, or oth er barriers that may pr event minority and low- income populations, persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency from effectively participating in the decision making process.

Any proposal for service change is advertised in the Ci ty newsletter, Cascades, which is distributed to every household and business in the City. The Cascades is translated into both Spanish and Chinese languages. The Cascades is also available o n the City's website. Further outreach is a press release that includes mainstream newspapers, Chinese newspapers, Spanish newspapers and all elected officials who represent constituents who live within the City of Monterey Park. The potential for a change/enhancement to service/fares is a result of carefully evaluated data by appropriate staff.

The proposal will be placed on the agenda for the Planning and Traffic Commissions for their review and action. Once public feedback has been collected, the proposal will proceed to the public hearing process. The City Co uncil will make their d ecision based on public comme nts, Commission recommendations, and staff evaluation.

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Public meetings will be held in facilities that are in compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Most meetings will be sc heduled at the City Hall. H owever, if funding allows for multiple meetings, geographically-diverse locations will be selected for venues. Meetings are scheduled in the early evening s or weekends and may be conducted remotely to accommodate working schedules.

The outreach will targ et low income individuals who may have limited access to transportation and the news media. Flyers and notices will be posted at City Hall, the Langley Senior Center and the Public Library where free or discounted services are made available. The City's monthly newsletter is mailed free of charge to every household.

Also, if financial condition permits, translators will be provided at the meetings. At a minimum, Chinese and Spanish translations will be provided. Efforts will be m ade to provide Vietname se translators.

2. Incorporating Environmental Justice into Outreach and Planning Environmental Justice Practices are incorporated into all City planning and outreach efforts .

Specific steps will be followed when conducting a transit service change, pla nning study or construction project:
• Compilation of population characteristics and identification of locations with populations of concern for environmental justice;
• Conducting public outreach;
• Identifying adverse effects on populations of concern; and, • Evaluating the project’s overall effects.

3. Outreach Efforts
The city’s fixed-route transit service was suspended from April 2020 through July 202 2. During this time, the City ’s outreach efforts related to transit consisted of per iodic updates on program suspension and distribution of service updates from Metro bus line during the pandemic. Metro provided brochures on service updates which the City made available to the public. The updates that were distributed included Spanish and Chinese translations. The City also included M etro’s updated information and links regarding its NextGen Bus Plan on its website.

Additionally, the City promoted public participation for its evaluation of its fixed -route transit program. In 2022, t he City hel d three communit y engagement sessions and distributed a community and student survey. Outreach was conducted through social media, City website, and additional distribution through local schools . Additionally, flyers were posted at various City facilities and buses. The p ublic was also en couraged to participate and voice thei r comments regarding transit services and areas of improvement at public meetings.

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III. LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PLAN

1. Improving Access for People with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Recognizing the remarkable diversity of its constituents, the City Council adopted the Multi - lingual City Services policy to better serve the comm unity. The Administrative Policy was the product of a multi -lingual task force that was formed as a sub -committee of the Community Relations Committee. The policy is available in Appendix D.

The City’s Language Assistance Plan incorporates all reasonab le steps to ensure access to transportation services for LEP individuals.

The plan has the following key elements:
• Identification of LEP individuals who need language assistance in the City using the four factor analysis;
• Determination of the appropriate language assistance measures; • Training employees on LEP policies and procedures;
• Notification to LEP persons of the language services offered by the City; and • Procedures to monitor and update the Language Assistance Plan.

2. Four Factor Analysis
The Four Factor Analysis considers:

1. The number or proportion of LEP persons eligible to be served or likely to be served by the Spirit Bus System;

2. The frequency with which LEP persons come into contact with the Spirit Bus service;

3. The nature and importance of the Spirit Bus service in people’s lives; and,

4. The resources available to the City for LEP outreach. 1) Number/Proportion of LEP Persons
CENSUS DATA - The determination of the number of LEP persons is based on the U.S. Census Bureau “American Fa ct Finder” 2020 Estimated data. The table below identifies "language spoken at home by ability to speak English for the p opulation 5 years and over " in the City of Monterey Park.

American Fact Finder 2020
Speak only English 15,053 26%
Other Language Spoken at Home 42,749 74%
Speak English "very well" 19,437 45.5%
Speak English less than "very well" 23,312 54.5%
Total 57,802 100.00% 42,749 100.00%

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A breakdown on the language spoken at home is provided in the following table:

Language Spoken Speak English
"very well"
Speak English
less than
"very well"
Speak only English 15,053
Spanish 10,434 8,180
2,254
Asian and Pacific Island
Languages 31,165 10,286
20,879
Indo-European languages 924 766
158
Other languages: 226 205
21 TOTAL 57,802 19,437 23,312
Based on the data, the majority of LEP persons are identified as either speaking Spanish or an Asian/Pacific Island lan guage. While approximately 74% speak a langu age other than English a home, about 54.5% speak it less than very well. The City currently has staff that can provide verbal and written translation assistance in multiple langua ges including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Spanish. The City will continue to monitor the number of constituents who require assistance with translation, but at this time the City’s policy is to require written translation of all vital documents in Spanish and Chinese only.

Currently, the reading level of LEP individuals is unknown. The City takes pride in its Literacy for All of Monterey Park (LAMP) that has been a leader in adult and family literacy prog rams since 1984. The learner-centered literacy services are provided at no cost. Trained volunteers in one- to-one, small group, and classroom settings provide tutoring and instruction. LAMP provides assistance through volunteer English-as-a-Second Langu age ( ESL) instructors who have some teaching experience and conduct basic English instruction in all levels of ESL. 2) Frequency with which LEP persons come into contact with the Spirit Bus The local bus service is contracted out to a private company that operates and maintains the City vehicles. The private firm is also responsible for setting u p a customer information phone line for the public to call for information.

The existing contract will terminate on June 3 0, 20 23. The City works with the co ntractor to address issues regarding communication with LEP persons.

City staff currently does not track interaction with LEP persons either at the public counter or on the phone due to the rarity of these incidents (e.g., < 10 times per year).

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3) The Nature and Importance of the Spirit Bus
The Spirit Bus is a critical public service to the community. Nearly 40 percent of the City's population is 55-year-old and older, and 23 percent are over 65 years old. The seniors depend on the Spirit Bus for transportation for their basic needs: access to food, doctor's appointments and recreation. Through complaints that City r eceives on a regular basis, staff becomes aware of bus rider s’ concerns and needs. Most recently, the City released a community survey to further understand the public’s mobility needs.

Because of the essential nature of the services and the importance of these programs in the lives of the City’s residents, there is a need to ensure that language is not a barrier to access. Using information that was gathered from the demographic analysis in August 2013 , employee experiences, community partner observations and customer comments, the City will provide the outreach necessary to ensure access is not compromised as a result of a language barrier.

City staff’s interaction with LEP individuals is currently not quantitatively tracked. Per the City 's Administrative Policy, the City Manager meets with Department Directors on a regular basis to discuss the multi -lingual program and exchan ge sol utions an d share resources. City Ma nager and Director Meetings are held weekly.
4) The Resources Available to LEP Outreach
The City's contract with a publisher to produce its monthly newsletter - Cascades - requires the publication to translate “Featured Stories” into both Spanish and Chinese. The publisher can also provide translation services for other material as needed.

In addition to the Title VI documentation such as the complaint form, procedures and Civil Rights notice, documents that are translated include public suggestion/complaint forms and Dial-A-Ride registration and policy/guidelines. The Spirit Bus schedule and related articles that are published in the Cascades are translated into Spanish and Chinese.

One of the cr iteria in the hir ing of employees who are responsible for interacting directly with the public is proficient Spanish and Chinese language skills. A large segment of City staff speak s and understand s Spanish or Chinese language, or both . Multi-lingual emp loyees receive incentive pay to translate not only fo r their own department but also for other departments as necessary.

3. Language Assistance Measures
The Spirit Bus contractor will be required to submit their language assistance program that will be r eviewed and appro ved by the Director of Public Works. The program will address how drivers and customer service representatives respond to passengers who are not proficient in English. The contractor has been informed of the Title VI requ irements and ha s posted the notice on all service vehicles.

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4. Training Staff
The Spirit Bus contract will require that drivers and customer service representative receive ongoing trainin g in language assistance. The c ontractor will be required to train all the new employees on the language assistance program.

City sta ff will receive updated training on the multi -lingual policy that includes p roviding language identification cards at public counters. New employees will be briefed on the language assistance program as part of their ne w hire orientation. Staff members who routinely interact with the public will be provided with updated lists o f multi -lingual City employees, volunteer translators and interpreters.

5. Providing Notice to LEP Persons
LEP persons are notified of the lang uage services available by notices p osted on-board transit vehicles, City Hall, the City website, and at the information kiosk at the Transit Center at East Los Angeles College. Notices will be available in both Spanish and Chinese.

Vital documents are translated into LEP identified languages. The City's Multilingual Service Plan is attached in Appendix D.

6. Monitoring and Updating the LEP Plan
The City's multi -lingual policy was adopted on December 18, 2003 and requires annual review and updates to ensure that measures are relevant and effective.

Every three years, the City will review census updates and other data to de termine any changes in the proportion of LEP groups. Special attention will be paid to the Vietnamese community.

The City will review the contractor’s monthly complaint logs and identify any trends in language assistance needs. The City will also revi ew the c ontractor's driver logs of the frequency of encounters with LEP individuals.

Assessment of these reviews will be used to update the LEP Plan.

IV. SERVICE POLICIES AND STANDARDS
The City has the following policies and standards as guidelines to assure the equi table distribution of services and the accessibility of the fixed-route services:

1. Vehicle Assignments/Age of Vehicles
The Spirit Bus fleet includes 9 vehicles: (3) 2018 Arboc Spirit of Mobility, (1) 2015 Arboc low floor cutaway, (3) 2013 El Dorado BRT mid-sized buses, , (1) 2011 El Dorado AeroElite cutaway, and (1)

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contractor-owned cutaway spare . The City-owned cutaway vehicles are typically assigned to lower ridership routes and the mid -size buses ar e rotated to the four community routes. No preference is given to any particular route for the assignment of a newer bus.

The City maintains a transit replacement schedule for the Spirit fleet. Three buses are scheduled for replacement in 2023.

2. Vehicle Load
Vehicle load is expressed as the ratio of passengers to the total number of seats on a vehicle. The average daily ridership of the Spirit Bus has dropped from 15.82 passengers per revenue vehicl e hour in FY 2017 to 12.36 in FY 2019. The bus service was suspended from April 2020 through July 2022, due to the Covid19 pandemic. Full-year data for ridership post-pandemic will be available at the end of FY23. Larger mid-sized buses are operated on the se routes and can seat 23 passengers. When school lets out, the load on the buses can exceed 1.0 b ut at all other times there are no standees on the buses. The buses seat 23 passengers with standing room for up to 40 adults. Vehicle load is 1.5.

Vehicle load data are currently not tracked on the Spirit Bus. The contractor is instructed to alert the City of any problems experienced.

3. Vehicle Headways (Frequencies)
Vehicle headway is the amount of time between two buses traveling in the same directio n on a given route. Each of the four community routes - Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 – typically operates every 40 minutes. T he business/employee route - Route 5 - and the Metrolink shuttle operate every 30 minutes. Service times can vary during times of modified or limited service.

4. On-Time Performance
On-time performance is a measure of runs complet ed as scheduled . The Spirit Bus contract holds the contractor accountable to operating 95% of all trips on -time on any monthly reporting period. On-time is defined as service trip departing less than 10 m inutes in advance of scheduled time point and 15 minutes following the scheduled time point.

The contractor is liable for liquated damages for not meeting the standard. All routes must abide by the same performance standards.

5. Transit Access
The Sp irit Bus system was designed to provide access to all public fac ilities including schools, parks and the Civic Center as well as the major commercial corridors. Bus stops locations are at attraction centers such as schools, shopping and business centers, and parks.

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Generally, Spirit bu s service is ac cessible within half mile of any location within the City boundary. However, the steep terrain at certain locations can make access a challenge especially for the elderly.

Minority groups are well distributed within the City.

6. Distribution of Transit Amenities
Transit amenities include shelters, benches and trash containers. The site selection for bus shelters and sea ting are based on ridership and physical limitations of the bus stop . Nearly all shelters are located along commercial corridors. The maintenance of all shelters and bus stop signs is maintained by City staff. Inspections of these amenities are done on a periodic basis.

Replacement and a ddition of transit amenities are considered based on available budget resources.

7. Monitoring Service Standards
Monitoring of the service standard s is integral to operational planning. Vehicle replacement is included in capital planning that i s reviewed annually when preparing and adopting the fiscal budget. The ve hicle load is reviewed when evaluating monthly ridership. Headways relate to the a bility to maintain the schedule while on -time performance is monitored daily. S ervice accessibility and transit amenities are part of the on-going annual planning activities.

V. OTHER PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Equity Analysis for Facility
The City has completed the construction of a Transit Center at East Los Angeles College (ELAC).

The facility was previously an ELAC property that was exchanged with the City for 8 -feet of right- of-way on Collegian Avenue where the Transit Center is located. The removal of the right-of-way lane eliminated on-street parking on the wes t side of Collegian Avenue. The col lege utilized the 8 feet right of way to expand their Performing and Fine Arts Complex.

The college property that was exchanged to the City for the Transit Center was previously an open parking lot for college instructors an d staff. A 5-story parking str ucture has since been constructed adjacent to the Transit Center to provide additional parking that was needed for the college's expansion.

The cons truction of the transit center did not require acquisition of land and did n ot displace people from homes or places of business and therefore an equity analysis was not conduct

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Demographic Service Profile
The City operates six vehicles in peak fixed-route service; therefore, a demographic profile was not prepared for this plan.

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Appendix A
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The City of Monterey Park is the recipient of federal transportation funding and operate s its programs without regard to race, color and na tional origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. A ny person who believes that he or sh e has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint wit h the City of M onterey Park. Complainant may file a complaint pertaining to race, color or national origin with the Fed eral Transit Administration (FTA), O ffice of Civil Rights, Attention: Complaint Team, East Building, 5th Fl – TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.

For more information on the City of Monterey Park’s civil rights program, and the obligation s and procedures to file a complaint , contact (626) 307 -1320, email [email protected] or visit the Public Works Department at 320 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754.

If information is needed in another language, contact (626) 307-1320. 1964 公民權利法第 6 項
蒙特利公園市是聯邦運輸資金的接收者，也是負責該項目運作的操作者。根
據公民權利法第 6 項，聯邦運輸資金的接收及操作者 (蒙特利公園市) 不會對
任何種族，膚色及民族血統存在任何歧視因素。若任何人士認為他/她在此
法規下受到任何不平等歧視時，可向蒙特利公園市政府提出訴訟申請。投訴
人亦可以到聯邦運輸管理局提出訴訟，地址: Federal Transit Administration
(FTA), Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Complaint Team, East Building, 5th Fl – TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.
若需更多有關蒙特利公園市公民權利法資訊內容，義務和程序來提出訴訟申
請，請聯繫(626)307-1320，或電郵 [email protected]，或親臨公共工程部門查詢詳情，地址：320 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, CA
91754。
若需其他語言資料協助，請電(626)307-1320。
Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964
La Ciudad de Monterey Park recibe fondos f ederales para el transporte urbano y opera sus programas sin distinción d e raza, color y origen nacional en c onformidad con las disposiciones del Título VI de la ley de derechos civiles. Cualquier persona que cree que él o e lla han sido víctim a de la práctica discriminatoria ilegal bajo el Titulo VI puede presentar su queja con la Ciudad de Monterey Park. Demandante puede presentar una denuncia relacionada a la discriminación por raza, color u origen nacional con la Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Complaint Team, East Building, 5th Fl – TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.

Para obtener más información sobre los derechos civiles del programa de la Ciudad de Monterey Park y las obligaciones y procedimientos para presentar una queja, llame al (626) 307-1320, correo electrónico [email protected] o visiten el Departamento de Obras Públicas en 320 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754.

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, llame al (626) 307-1320.

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Appendix B
Title VI Discrimination Complaint Procedure
The complaint will be made in writing to the Director of Public Works and will include all information relevant to a determination of discrimin ation. A complaint must be filed within six (6) months after the all eged discrimination. In cases where the complainant is unable or incapable of providing a written statement, City staff will assist the person in conv erting verbal complaints to writing. The complainant or his/her representative must sign all complaints.

After review ing the complaint, whi ch may include interviewing all appropriate personnel and the complainant and review of City policie s and service standards, the Director of Public Works will make a determination. If it is found that discrimination did not occur, the complainant will be notified in writing and the procedure will be terminated. Notification will occur within ten (10) d ays of the original submission of the complaint. At that time, the complainant will be advised of his or her right to challenge the decision of the Direct or of Public Works by submitting a written request for a hearing before the City Manager within five (5) days of the receipt of the determination.

If, after the Director of Public Works' review of the complaint, it is f ound that discrimination may have occurred, a formal hearing will be held before the City Manager. The claimant will be notified of this determination within ten (10) days of the submiss ion of the complaint. The hearing will occur within five (5) days an d will be attended by the Director of Public Works , the City Manager, the complainant and the appropriate personnel. Following the hear ing, the City M anager will make a final determination. The complainant will be notified of this determination in writin g within ten (10) days of the hearing. If justified, appropriate remedial action will be taken.

If the complainant is not satisfied with the City's decision, the Director of Public Wo rks will advise him/her of their right to submit their complaint to t he Federal Transit Administration ( FTA) for further investigation.

If the information is needed in another language, please call (626 ) 307 -1320.

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Appendix C
Title VI Discrimination Complaint Form
Please complete and mail to:

Director of Public Works, City of Monterey Park, 320 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754 Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Street Address and Apt./Unit #:________________________________________________________ City or Town, State and ZIP Code:______________________________________________________ Telephone:________________________________________________________________________ Email:____________________________________________________________________________ Discrimination due to:  Race  Color  National Origin  Sex Age  Disability Please provide date(s) and location of the alleged discrimination, the name(s) of the individual(s) who allegedly discriminated against you including their titles (if known).___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Please provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses._________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Explain as briefly and as clearly as possible what happened, how you feel that you were discriminated against and who was involved. Please include how other persons were treated differently from you._____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Date
Include additional sheets of paper and other supporting document as necessary.

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標題VI歧視投訴程序
投訴需要以書面方式遞交予市政府公共工程總監，必須包括相關的所有資料及文件以便測定
歧視問題。涉嫌歧視的投訴必須於事件發生後六個月內提交。如投訴人無法提供一份書面聲
明，市政府工作人員將協助該投訴人作出口頭陳述的書面投訴。投訴人或他/她的代表將簽署
所有投訴書。
市政府審查過程將包括與所有相關的市政府人員面談以及審查市政府的政策和服務標準，市
政府公共工程總監將於投訴和審查面談後確定歧視投訴是否成立。倘若發現歧視行為並不存
在，投訴人將於提交申訴後十天內收到書面通知，審查程序亦將被終止。投訴人在收到書面
通知後亦有權利於五天內提交書面請求提出異議並要求於聽證會上向城市管理處處長提出申
訴。
倘若市政府公共工程總監審查投訴後，發現歧視可能發生，市政府公共工程總監審將會召開
正式聽證會並由城市管理員主持。申請人會於提交申訴後十天收到舉行聽證會決定通知。聽
證會將於五日內舉行，出席人士包括市政府公共工程總監、城市管理處處長、投訴人及相關
的市政府人員。在聽證會上，城市管理處處長將做出最終決定。投訴人將於聽證會後十天內
收到書面形式的決定通知。倘若發現歧視確實存在，市政府將採取合理適當的補救行動。
如果投訴人不滿意城市的決定，市政府會建議他/她的行駛權利並向聯邦運輸管理局提交投訴
作進一步調查。
如果需要另一種語言的歧視投訴程序信息，請致電（626）307-1320。

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標題VI歧視投訴程序表格
請填寫並郵寄至：
Director of Public Works
City of Monterey Park
320 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754
姓名: ___________________________________________________________________________ 街道地址和公寓/單位#:________________________________________________________ 市或鎮，州和郵政編碼:______________________________________________________ 電話:________________________________________________________________________ 電子郵件:_________________________________________________________________________ 歧視原因:  種族 膚色 國家原生地 性別 年齡 殘疾
請提供發生歧視的日期和地點，涉嫌歧視的市政府工作人員名字以及他們的市政府職位:
_________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 請提供任何證人的姓名，地址和電話號碼:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 請簡要解釋並盡可能清楚說明發生了什麼事，為什麼你覺得自己受到了歧視及誰參與此
歧視行為? 請解釋涉嫌歧視你的工作人員對待你和其他人有什麼分別? ____________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 簽名日期
請包括其他必要的證明文件。

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Título VI – Procedimiento para Quejas de Discriminación La queja se hará por escrito al Director de Obras Públicas y deberá incluir toda la información pertinente a una determinación de discriminación. La queja d ebe de ser pres entada dentro de un término de seis (6) meses de la presunta discriminación. En casos en que el demandante no pueda o sea incapaz de proporcionar una declaración escrita, empleados de la ciudad le ayudarán a convertir la queja verbal a queja escrita. El demandante o su representante firmarán todas las quejas.

Después de revisar la queja, que incluirá entrevistar a todo el personal apropiado y al demandante, y de revisar las pólizas de la ciudad y los servicios habituales, el Director ha rá la determina ción de la discriminación. Si se e ncuentra que la discriminación no ocurrió, el demandante será notificado por escrito y el procedimiento será terminado. La notificación será hecha dentro de un término de diez (10) días de la presentación de la queja. Al mismo tiempo, el demandante será aconsejado sobre su derecho de disputar la decisión del Director enviando una petición escrita solicitando una audiencia ante el Administrador de la Ciudad , dentro de un término de cinco (5) días después de recibir la determinación.

Si después que el Di rector ha revisado la queja, y encuentra que la discriminación puede haber ocurrido, se llevará a cabo una audiencia formal en la presencia del Administrador de la Ciudad . El demandante será notificado de ésta determinación dentro de un término de diez (1 0) días después de la presentación de la queja. La audiencia se llevará a cabo dentro de un término de cinco (5) días y estarán presentes el Director, el Administrador de la Ciudad , el demandante y el per sonal apropiado. Después de la audiencia, el Administrador de la Ciudad hará la determinación definitiva.

El demandante será notificado por escrito sobre ésta determinación dentro de un término de diez (10) días después de la audiencia. Se tomará acción correctiva, si es justificada.

Si el demandan te no está satisfecho con la decisión de la ciudad, el Director le aconsejará sobre su derecho de enviar su queja a la oficina de la Administración Federal de Transporte (FTA) para más investigación.

Si necesita la in formación en otro idioma, por favor llame al (626) 307 -1320.

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Title VI – Forma para Queja de Discriminación
Por favor completar y enviar al:

Director of Public Works
City of Monterey Park
320 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754
Nombre: _______________________________________________________________________ Dirección y # de Apt./Unidad:_________________________ _____ _ _ Ciudad, Estado y Codigo Postal:_______________________________________ _ Teléfono:___________________________________________________________________ _____ Email:____________________________________________________________________________ Discriminación de:  Raza  Color  Origen Nacional  Sexo Edad  Discapacidad Proporcione fecha(s) y lugar de la supuesta discriminación, el nombre(s) de la persona(s) que supuestamente discriminó contra usted incluyendo sus títulos (si los sabe). _____________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Proporcione nombres, direcciones y números de teléfonos de testigos. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Explique breve y claramente qué pasó, cómo se sintió al ser discriminado y quién estuvo involucrado.

Explica como otras personas fueron tratadas de distinta manera que usted. __________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Firma Fecha
Incluya páginas adicionales y otros documentos de respaldo como sean necesarios.

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, that would increase the budget of the Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., from $118,000 annually to an amount not to exceed $170,000 annually. Additionally, the term of the Agreement would be extended to June 30, 2025, with an option for an additional two-year extension;

2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Staff is recommending that City Council approve the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2136 -A for expanding the scope of work to include city-owned water operation facilities. The additional work will increase the annual budget of the Maintenance Agreement from $118,000 to $170,000. This amendment will also extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025, with an option to further extend the Agreement for an additional two years upon mutual consent by both parties.

BACKGROUND:

On March 6, 2019, City Council awarded a contract to Lawnscape Systems, Inc. for landscape and weed abatement at pumping plants, reservoirs and well facilities for the Water Division. Lawnscape’s contract was terminated in April 2022 due to an unsustainable cost increase; it agreed to a month to month contract until the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2022. In the interim, Public Works staff maintained the water operation sites to the best of their abilities. This arrangement is not a long-term solution due to operational demands of the water treatment and distribution system.

The Water Division approached the city-wide landscape contractor - Mariposa Landscapes – for a proposal to provide landscape maintenance and weed abatement for the preservation of Water infrastructure at Water Division sites. These include city-owned properties where wells and reservoirs are located. Its monthly proposed cost of $4,331 is Consent Calendar - 3G

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less than Lawnscape’s 2019 bid of $5,200 per month. Mariposa has been providing landscape maintenance services to the city for nearly 15 years and its quality of service is consistently above satisfactory.

The original city-wide Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes is for an amount not to exceed $117,984 annually for a three-year term. The First Amendment to the Agreement extended the term to June 30, 2024.

Staff is requesting approval of the Second Amendment to include landscape maintenance services at additional sites that are water operation facilities . The cost for the expanded services is $52,000 annually, increasing the annual contract from $118,000 to $170,000.

The First Amendment to Mariposa’s Agreement extended the term to June 30, 2024. Staff is requesting that in addition to increasing the budget of the Agreement, the Second Amendment would extend the term of Agreement to June 30, 2025, with an option for an additional two-year extension upon mutual consent by both parties. Future year costs would be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – average of All Urban Consumers and Urban Wage Earners - for the Los Angeles area at a maximum of five percent (5%) annually.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost for the expanded services under Mariposa’s Second Amendment will be paid from Water Operation funds (401). The FY2023 budget includes the cost for these maintenance services; no additional appropriation is necessary.

Respectfully submitted by: Prepared by:

Shawn Igoe
Public Works Director
Amy Ho
Principal Management Analyst
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney

ATTACHMENT

1. Mariposa Proposal for Expanded Services (October 25, 2022)

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ATTACHMENT 1
Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. Proposal
(October 25, 2022)

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CA CONTRACTOR’S LIC # 592268 A, C-27, D-49
6232 Santos Diaz St., IRWINDALE, CA 91702 •TEL 800•794•9458 •FAX 626•960•8477 www.mariposa-ca.com

REVISED PROPOSAL
October 25, 2022
City of Monterey Park – Water Division
320 West Newmark Ave.

Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone # (626) 307-1298
Attn: George Noriega, Water Operations Supervisor
[email protected]
Re: Landscape Maintenance Proposal at 24 water sites
Description This proposal provides for all labor, material, and equipment to perform Landscape Maintenance at City Monterey Park’s water sites. Proposal includes visiting site regularly to maintain landscape as described in the provided scope of work.

Price ............................................................. Please see separate pricing sheet.

Terms: One year term. Monthly billing.

Exclusions: Please see next page for exclusion and note.

Time Project start date is currently 30 calendar days after acceptance of this proposal or as agreed by both parties.

Limits Time limit for the acceptance of this proposal is 60 calendar days from the above date.

Respectfully submitted,
Dave Widjaja – Estimator
[email protected]
(626) 960-0196 ext. 2726 (626) 960-8477 fax Authorized Representative Signature and Date

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Our Core Values – Safety • Teamwork • Quality • Integrity Landscape Maintenance Proposal Specifications
Mariposa Landscapes hereby submits the following provided work specifications for your review. This proposal provides for all labor, material and equipment to provide the following Landscape Maintenance Service. Site shall be visited per noted below. All debris generated from the work will be removed from the site. Site shall be kept well groomed and manicured.

1. ACKLEY PUMPING PLANT – 567 Ackley Dr. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Trim and remove any over growth that extends inside fence line onto asphalt area.

2. Trim and remove any over growth that extends beyond dirt area north of hydro tank

3. Trim tree all over growth over hydro tanks.

2. BRADSHAWE PUMPING PLANT - 1001 Bradshawe Pl. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Trim and remove any growth that extends inside fence line onto asphalt area.

2. Trim all trees over growth over hydro tanks.

3. Clean all brush within 5-feet of fence

4. Keep slope west of site clear of tree and shrub re-growth or volunteers.

5. Trim back and remove any over growth along service road. Maintain 15-foot width clearance. Trim back remove any over growth along concrete curbing.

6. Trim and remove any over growth down stairway and on adjacent concrete pad.

7. Control weeds, trim shrubs, and remove dead plant material along fence line (west side of reservoirs) (Maintain 6-foot strip centered on fence line.)

8. Maintain irrigation system.

9. Keep North area clear down to 20 feet past toe-of-slope (toward house at end of Bradshawe Court.). Maintain a spray program on any regrowth.

10. Maintain acacias and keep areas free from other species (north side – 2 areas).

11. Maintain vegetation and trees at least five (5) feet from north and west sides of reservoirs. Trim tree branches and remove volunteer trees/shrubs.

12. Maintain vegetation and trees at north/west side of access driveway entrance (driveway border and house on Bradshwe Court).

1. BRADSHAWE RESERVOIR (Frontage at Bradshawe Dr.) - 1001 Bradshawe Pl. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Control weeds, trim shrubs and remove dead plant material along fence line on Bradshawe Road. Maintain (5) feet of fence line. Remove any ground cover growing on fence over 12 inches above ground level.

2. Maintain vegetation from top of slope to the bottom of slope (street retaining wall). Remove volunteer trees and shrubs.

2. BRIGHTWOOD PUMPING PLANT – 1204 Bradshawe St. (Bi-Monthly)

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1. Trim back and remove all growth within five (5) feet of electrical cabinet in easement.

2. Trim back approx. (1) feet around in ground vault cover at corner of Brightwood & Crestvista and maintain bush.

3. COUNTRY PUMPING PLANT – 919 Country Rd. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Trim and remove any growth that extends inside fence line onto asphalt area.

2. Maintain irrigation and landscape at south planter and north slope.

3. Remove vegetation from north, south, east, and west fences.

4. Maintain sloped areas on north side to v-ditch, 2 feet south of v-ditch, in good condition. (including v-ditch).

5. Keep small area on west side between fences clean and in good condition.

4. HIGHLAND RESERVOIR – 1140 Highland Dr. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Trim and remove any over growth along service road entrance.

2. Control weeds on east dirt area up to fence lines.

3. Trim and remove overgrowth around reservoir service road.

4. Clear asphalt area of debris.

5. Control weeds, trim shrubs and remove dead plant material along fence lines inside site. (Maintain a strip four (4) feet inside of fence, clear of shrubs.)

6. Remove any ground cover growing on fence over 12 inches above ground level.

7. North & East Slope; control weeds and remove volunteer trees/shrubs from property line to the block retaining wall.

8. Keep v-ditch clean of debris.

5. KINGSFORD PUMPING PLANT - 707 Kingsford St. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Trim back and remove any over growth that extends in front of entrance.

6. LA LOMA PUMPING PLANT and RESERVOIR - 1980 Clover Dr. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Trim and remove any over growth that extends inside fence line onto asphalt area.

2. Control weeds within compound on all asphalt and concrete areas.

3. Control weeds on West dirt area up to fence.

4. Control weeds on East dirt area up to fence.

5. Control weeds on South dirt area up to fence.

6. Control weeds and remove volunteer trees and shrubs on South slope up to v- ditch.

7. Control weeds and remove volunteer trees and shrubs on East slope.

8. Keep v-ditch clean of debris.

7. PINE TREE RESERVOIR – 2167 Arriba Dr. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Trim and remove any overgrowth around reservoir service road.

2. Clear asphalt area of debris and plant material

3. Trim shrubs 5 feet away from fence (north side).

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4. Remove volunteer shrubs and trees inside fence

5. Remove plant material growing above 12 inches on fences.

6. Maintain irrigation system.

7. Control weeds (spray as necessary) and remove volunteer trees/shrubs on South slope.

8. RUSSELL PUMPING PLANT – 750 S. Russell Ave. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Maintain landscaping and irrigation system from reservoir gate to corporate yard gate and in front of the pump station.

2. Trim and remove any overgrowth and control weeds .

3. Control weeds on dirt and concrete areas within pumping plant.

4. Trim tree overgrowth within five (5) feet of hydro tanks.

5. Remove volunteer trees and shrubs from concrete pad or pumping plant facilities, to the concrete tanks.

6. Adjust heads and irrigation run time to give honeysuckle vines priority.

7. Agave bubblers shall be adjusted to saturate, but not cause runoff.

1. RUSSELL RESERVOIRS (West Side) - 750 S. Russell Ave. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Control and treat weeds on slopes surrounding steel tank reservoirs.

2. Maintain landscaping and irrigation system on slopes surrounding steel tank reservoirs.

3. Control and treat weeds around trees and plants on West slope, from access road to westside fence line.

4. Remove volunteer trees and shrubs on West slope, from access road to westside fence line.

5. Maintain landscaping and irrigation system on Westside slope.

6. Control weeds in asphalt access road.

7. Clear asphalt of debris.

8. Clear v-ditch and catch basin on Westside fence line.

1. RUSSELL RESERVOIRS (East Side) - 750 S. Russell Ave. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Control and treat weeds throughout all areas around concrete reservoirs, up to City yard access road. (Spray weeds as necessary, trim tree branches and remove volunteer trees/shrubs)

2. SEQUOIA RESERVOIR – 746 Ridge Crest St.(Bi-Monthly)

1. Control weeds around concrete reservoir inside and outside the fence. Maintain landscape outside the reservoir fence approximately ten (10) feet outside the fence.

2. Trim ivy to within 4 ft. of fence line and off block building.

3. Remove debris from reservoir cover and access road.

3. SEQUOIA PUMPING PLANT – 736 S. Crest Vista St. (Bi-Monthly)

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1. Maintain landscaping and irrigation system within (5) feet of pump facility building.

4. SOMBRERO PUMPING PLANT & RESERVOIR – 1320 Sombrero Dr. (Bi-Monthly)

2. Trim and remove tree over-growth to maintain clearance of service road.

3. Trim and maintain bottle brush around access road and pump station.

4. Control and treat weeds in dirt area from Sombrero Dr. up to fence line.

5. Maintain area outside of fence between Sombrero Dr. and fence.

6. Control and treat weeds in planters surrounding access road.

7. Keep asphalt clear of debris and control weeds.

8. Keep ivy trimmed off wooden fence along roadway entrance.

9. Maintain irrigation system.

5. VAGABOND PUMPING PLANT – 1490 Vagabond Dr. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Control and treat weeds on north hillside up to fence line.

2. Control weeds in asphalt area inside fence line.

3. Clear asphalt area of debris.

6. CITY YARD – 751 S. Alhambra Av. (Bi-Weekly)

1. Maintain areas on south side of access road from Russell Ave to the end of Water Division pad.

2. Remove tree/shrub volunteers and weeds within 10 feet of access road.

3. Maintain upper pad area (water pipe storage area). Remove trees, shrubs, vines, and weeds within 10 feet of pad.

4. Maintain lower pad area, including landscaping and irrigation system. Area includes: from Water Division office, north to road and west to storage building, and Annex planter.

5. Keep upper and lower pad area clear of light debris and control weeds.

City of Rosemead Water Division Sites

7. DELTA PUMPING AND TREATMENT PLANT – 2657 N. Delta Av. (Bi-Weekly)

1. Maintain irrigation system.

2. Control and treat weeds inside of perimeter fence lines. (Including gravel areas and settling basin)

3. Keep perimeter fence lines clear of groundcover and shrub penetration.

4. Keep tree wells and sidewalks (Delta Ave and Fern street, in front of City property) clear of weeds and trash.

5. Maintain landscaping inside of Delta site and treatment plant areas.

6. Mow and edge rear and side grass areas.

8. WELL 1 AND SOUTH FIELD – 2745 N. Delta Av. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Control and treat weeds inside of perimeter fence lines.

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2. Control weeds and any shrub/tree volunteers within two planter areas.

3. Maintain irrigation system.

4. Keep parking lot clean (blow off dirt).

5. Keep solar field clean.

9. WELL 5 AND SOUTH FIELD – 2450 N. Charlotte Av. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Control and treat weeds inside of property fence lines.

2. Control weeds and any shrub/tree volunteers.

3. Keep entrance, concrete, and asphalt clean (blow off dirt).

4. Keep solar field clean.

10. WELL 7, 8 and 9 – 8830 E. Fern Av. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Keeps entrance clean; including concrete, asphalt, and catch basin area (blow off dirt).

2. Keep the North and West fence clear of plants and weeds (entrance area).

11. WELL 10 – 2719 N. Gladys Av. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Trim and remove any tree and shrub over-growth adjacent to north fence (min. 3 feet clearance).

2. Control weeds in dirt, gravel and asphalt areas inside fence line.

3. Control weeds in asphalt area outside of fence line and on south corner.

4. Clear asphalt areas of debris inside and outside of fence line.

5. Maintain landscaping and irrigations system.

12. WELL 12 and 15 – 8815-17 Klingerman St. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Control and treat weeds in dirt, gravel and asphalt areas inside fence line.

2. Maintain 8 ft. clearance under pine trees (inside fence).

3. Treat and or remove tree and shrub regrowth/volunteers on site.

4. Keep north block wall and west fence clear of plants.

5. Trim tree overgrowth within 5 ft of concrete pads (air stripper, blower enclosure, chemical tank area, control cabinets).

6. Maintain bougainvilleas on south fence

13. WELL 14 – 8815 Rush Av. (Bi-Monthly)

1. Control weeds and remove volunteer plants in dirt, asphalt and gravel areas in well site.

2. Keep chain-link fence clear of plants.

3. Maintain 8 ft clearance under pine trees.

4. Keep asphalt clear of debris.

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Our Core Values – Safety • Teamwork • Quality • Integrity Exclusion and Notes
Exclusion:

1. No Irrigator time was added

2. Irrigation repairs.

3. Weed abatement of slopes at the back of Country and Highland is not included

4. Weed abatement along the back of residential at Pine Tree is not included

5. Pest control

6. Any bond or permits

7. Hardscape steam cleaning or pressure washing

8. Painting works

9. Tree work only limited to vehicular clearance

10. CWA or Union signatory single job agreement
Note:

1. Additional prices are given in the breakdown.

2. Assume bi- weekly means visit every 2 weeks.

3. Assume bi- monthly means visit every 2 months.

4. Visual checks will be conducted by foreman at each visit.

Prices
 Base Landscape Maintenance (per Frequency provided) $ 4,331.00 / month Additional
 Landscape Irrigation Audit $ 1,900.00
 Landscape Maintenance (Monthly visit + 2 site with bi-weekly visit) $ 5,431.00 / month

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: 2022 Residential Street Rehabilitation – Award of Public Works Contract to All American Asphalt
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Adopting amended resolution No. 2022-R38 updating the project list for FY 22-23 SB1 rehabilitation project by adding Polk Way to the list of locations;

2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with All American Asphalt of Corona, CA in the contract amount of $869,422 for the 2022 Residential Street Rehabilitation Project;

3. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $86,943, or 10% of the contract amount; and,

4. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.

CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

Since the proposed work is a minor alteration to an existing public facility, this project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Per Resolution No. 2022-R32, the Public Works Director solicited bids for the 2022 Residential Street Rehabilitation project, Capital Improvement Project No. 96036. The public bid opening for the 2022 Residential Street Rehabilitation Project was held on October 27, 2022. Seven bids were received: Onyx Paving, All American Asphalt, Toro Enterprises, Vance Corporation, Sequel Contractors, Inc, Hardy & Harper, and Excel Paving Co. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works contract with All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, for the 2022 Residential Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $869,422, plus 10% contingency.

BACKGROUND
On June 1, 2022, City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-R38 adding the 2022 Street Rehabilitation project to the FY22-23 budget to be funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) funds.

The proposed project involves the rehabilitation of the following streets:

Consent Calendar - 3H

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STREET SEGMENTS
Eroica Dr – Alisar Ave to End
Ackley St – Fulton Ave to Palm Ave
Polk Way – Van Buren Dr to End
McComb Way – Wilcox Ave to Kempton Ave
Vercoe Pl – Wilcox Ave to End
Riggin St – Wilcox Ave to End (East)
Fulton Ave – Pomona Blvd to Markland Dr
Resolution
No. 2022-R38 did not identify Polk Way as part of the project scope. However, based on the City’s Pavement Management Program, it is recommended that the Resolution be amended to add Polk Way as part of the project list. The work includes cold milling and removal of the existing asphalt pavement and constructing a rubberized asphalt overlay, adjusting utility covers to grade; constructing new ADA curb ramps; repairing residential sidewalk, restoring traffic striping and pavement markings; and providing and maintaining traffic control during construction.

The public works bid was opened on October 27, 2022, and includes the following seven bids:

RANK BIDDER BASE BID AMOUNT
1 All American Asphalt $ 869,422
2 Onyx Paving $ 888,000
3 Toro Enterprises $ 903,668
4 Sequel Contractors, Inc. $916,948
5 Hardy & Harper $950,000
6 Palp, Inc dba Excel Paving Company $ 989,249
7 Vance Corporation $ 1,022,315.80
The bid submitted by All American Asphalt, is the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. All American Asphalt ’s license was verified with the California State Contractor’s License Board to be current, active and in good standing. Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was verified. Staff also checked the contractor’s references and received positive feedback.

FISCAL IMPACT
Th
is project is funded by the SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Fund and is included in the 2022-2023 fiscal year Capital Improvement Program. There are sufficient funds under Capital Improvement Project No. 96036 to execute this public works contract.

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Respectfully submitted and prepared by: Reviewed by:

Shawn Igoe
Director of Public Works
Martha Garcia
Director of Management Services
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. All American Asphalt Proposal

2. Draft Amended Resolution

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All American Asphalt Proposal

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Cal Stripe
909-771-1261
Case Land Surveying
614 N. Eckhoff St
Orange, CA 92868
2040 East Steel Road
Colton, CA 92324
714-628-8948
Survey
#9 Traffic Striping
22,815.00
6,695.00
29,510.00

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Staff Report
November 16, 2022
ATTACHMENT 2
Draft Amended Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO.

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
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds as follows:

A. T
he Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 was adopted to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide.

B. The includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year.

C. The City must adopt, by resolution, a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by the Act, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement.

D. The City will receive an estimated $1,376,342 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2022-23.

E. This is the sixth year in which the City is receiving such funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without the Act.

F. The City used a Pavement Management Program to help develop the RMRA project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high- priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment.

G. The funding from the Act will help the City maintain and rehabilitate its streets throughout the City this year and several similar projects into the future. This revenue will help the City increase the overall quality of our road system over the next decade.

H. Cities and counties own and operate more than 81 percent of streets and roads in California, and from the moment we open our front door to drive to

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work, bike to school, or walk to the bus station, people are dependent upon a safe, reliable l
ocal transportation network.

I. The project list and overall investment in the City’s local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety and investing in complete streets infrastructure will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

SECTION 2. The Operating Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 will incorporate the following project planned to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

Project: Various Street Rehabilitation
Description:

Cold mill asphalt concrete pavement and construct
conventional and rubberized asphalt concrete overlay on various local streets. Work includes but is not limited to asphalt grind and overlay, concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps repair or replacement.

Location: Ackley Street, Keller Street, Langley Way, Kenton Drive, Fulton Avenue, Berkebile Court, McComb Wy, Riggin Street, Aztec Way, Clover Drive, Eroica Drive, Kempton Drive,
Vercoe Place, Polk Way.

Estimated Useful Life: 15-20 years
Est. Year of Construction/
Completion: Fiscal Year 2022-2023
SECTION 3. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 4. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution.

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City of Monterey Park
Resolution No. XXXX

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SECTION 6. To the extent that any other resolution is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded or amended in its entirety.

SECTION 7. This Resolution takes effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th of November 2022.

Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:

Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
Steven Sizemore, Interim Director of Community Development SUBJECT: Task Orders to Public Works On-call Agreement with Transtech Engineers for Staff Augmentation and Plan Check Services RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order 1 per Transtech Engineers On-call Agreement No. 2282-A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for staff augmentation in the Public Works department, not to exceed $600,000 annually;

2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order 2 per Transtech Engineers On-call Agreement No. 2282-A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for staff augmentation in the Community Development department, not to exceed $210,000 annually;

3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order 3 per Transtech Engineers On-call Agreement No. 2282-A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Plan Check Services, not to exceed $692,000 annually;

4. Appropriating $237,000 from the General Fund to cover costs for Task Order 3 – Plan Check Services; and

5. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On January 19, 2022, the City Council approved Agreement No. 2282-A with Transtech Engineers Inc. for on-call General Engineering Services.

Staff requests approval of two Task Orders to this Agreement for staff augmentation services to help the Public Works and Community Development departments fill vacant positions. The first Task Order would provide engineering staff to the Public Works department to help with project management services for Capital Improvement Projects and other general engineering services. Task Order one would be funded partially by salary savings and projects’ budget, as assigned. The second Task Order would provide Building & Safety staff to the Community Development department to provide development review services for private projects. Additionally, staff requests a third task order for plan check services for private development projects. Contract services are necessary for continued services until vacant positions are filled.

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November 16, 2022
BACKGROUND:

As a result of continued vacancies in the City, Transtech Engineers has been asked to provide staffing support to the City’s Public Works and Community Development departments. Transtech staff is highly experienced, knowledgeable of City projects, and has provided excellent support to both departments. Due to challenges in recruitment, the City still has several vacant positions in each department and needs to continue services.

Staff requests approval for two Task Orders to Transtech On-call agreement 2282-A for additional project management and staff augmentation services.

Task Order 1 for the Public Works department is proposed to obtain project management services from two Associate Engineers and one Project Manager. Each of the Associate Engineers will assist with Capital Improvement projects and general engineering services.

The Project Manager will provide high level management of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, Engineering division and other duties as assigned. This task order would be funded by salary savings and specific project budgets as assigned. It is anticipated that 60% will be funded by the CIP budget and 40% would be funded through salary savings resulting from current Public Works vacancies.

Task Order 2 for the Community Development department is proposed to obtain Building & Safety Division supervision and inspection services from one Building Official and one Building Inspector. The Building Official will oversee the Building Division operations by supervising two Permit Technicians and one Building Inspector, and ensuring that operations are in accordance with best practices and compliant with the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) and construction codes. The Building Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that development projects undergoing construction are built in accordance with the approved construction plans and are compliant with the MPMC and construction codes. This task order would be funded by salary savings available as a result of vacant positions.

Task Order 3 is proposed to obtain plan check services for private projects. Plan Check services are needed to provide timely services to the community and include reviewing construction plans for new developments within the City to ensure that the construction will be compliant with the MPMC and applicable constructions codes. The City collects plan check fees, which are designed to off-set the City’s costs for planning and development services, from applicants submitting construction plans to the City for review and potential approval. Those fees are expected to off-set the City’s payments made to Transtech, i.e., the services provided by Transtech under these Task Orders is anticipated to be cost neutral for the City. While the City should realize this off-set as fees are collected, a budget appropriation is needed to ensure that Transtech is compensated on a go forward basis. Consequently, an additional appropriation of $237,000 from the General Fund is requested to execute this task order. This is based upon an unexpected increase in private construction activity; this uptick in applications was not anticipated at the time the original appropriation was requested in January 2022.

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November 16, 2022
Transtech Engineers was awarded a three-year contract, on January 19, 2022, for on- call engineering support services. The proposed request for two Task Orders for staff augmentation services and one task order for plan check services are for a combined not to exceed annual amount of $1,502,000 , which exceeds the City Manager’s signature authority.

Task Order 1 Public Works Staff
Augmentation
$600,00 / annually
Task Order 2 Community Development
Staff Augmentation
$210,000/ annually
Task Order 3 Plan Check Services $692,000/ annually
FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff recommends funding the proposed Public Works Staff Augmentation (Task Order 1) with the Capital Improvement Plan budget (60%) and salary savings (40%). Funding for Community Development staff (Task Order 2) would come from salary savings resulting from ongoing vacancies in the department . An additional appropriation of $237,000 from the General Fund is needed to cover the costs for Plan Check services (Task Order 3).

Respectfully submitted by:

Shawn Igoe
Director of Public Works
Steven Sizemore
Interim Director of Community
Development
Reviewed by:

Martha Garcia
Director of Management Services
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney

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November 16, 2022
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Transtech Rate Sheet

2. Transtech Proposal Letters

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ATTACHMENT 1
Transtech Rate Sheet

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Field Technician $86 Labor Compliance Analyst $145 Permit Technician $91 Engineering Technician $102 Funds
Coordinator $150 B
uilding Inspector $97
A
ssistant CAD Drafter $124 Utility Coordinator $161 Senior Building Inspector $118 Senior CAD Drafter $145 Office En gineer $145 P
lans Examiner/Checker $134
A
ssociate Designer $150 Construction Inspector $145 Plan Check Engineer $145 Senior Designer $161 Senior Construction Inspector $156 CASp Plan Checker $161 Design Project Manager $199 Construction Manager $199 Deputy Building Official $161 Assistant Engineer $129 Resident En gineer $199 B
uilding Official $172
S
taff/Associate Civil Engineer $156
Senior Civil Engineer $209 Public Works Inspec tor $145 Community Development Technician $86 Traffic Analyst Technician $118 Senior Public Works Inspector $156 Planning Technician $91 Associate Traffic Analyst $140 Supervising PW Inspector $161 Assistant Planner $129 Senior Traffic Analyst $161 Associate Planner $145
Professional Transportation Planner $177 Survey Analyst $145 Senior Planner $166 Traffic Engineer Technician $102 Senior Survey Analyst $156 Planning Manager $177 Associate Traffic Engineer $156 2-Man Survey Crew $333
Traffic Engineer $177 Survey & Mapping Sp ecialist $188 A dministrative/Clerical $70
S
enior Traffic Engineer $199 Licensed Land Surveyor $204 P roject Accountant $86
P
roject Manager $183
Senior Project Manager $199 Funds Analyst $140
Deputy City Engineer $172 Senior Fund s Analyst $150 CPI-U FEBRUARY 2022 7.40% City Engineer $188 Graphic & Rendering Designer $134
Principal Engineer $209 Grant Writer $166
Funds & Grant Project Manager $188
All fees are increased each year July 1st automatically by the percentage change Los Angeles‐Long Beach‐Anaheim California Consumer Price Index‐ All Urban Consumers (“CPI‐U”) for the preceding twelve‐month period as calculated for February by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of Labor S tatistic.

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION PLANNING

SURVEY AND MAPPING

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

FUNDING & GRANT WRITING
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.

SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
Effective through June 30, 2023
City of Monterey Park

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BUILDING & SAFETY

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ATTACHMENT 2
Transtech - Proposal Letters

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13367 Benson Avenue
Chino CA 91710
www.transtech.org
855.595.2495 (toll-free)
October 19, 2022
City of Monterey Park
Steve Sizemore
Interim Director of Community and Economic Development
[email protected]
Subject: BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK SERVICES
Dear Steve:

Per City’s request, Transtech is pleased to submit this proposal to provide BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK SERVICES to the City.

Per our discussion, it is our understanding that the city is looking for as needed Building and Safety plan check services. The fees for the services are as the following:

Services Fees
Plan Check
On a need basis
50% of the plan check fees as per City Fee Schedule
Where no fees collected for plan check or permits, entitlement reviews, LID Compliance, Soils Report, Hydrology Report Reviews and other additional services requested shall be per the hourly standard rate of $120/hr.

Schedule of hourly rates and any hourly fees will be increased each year July 1st automatically by the percentage change Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) for the preceding twelve-month period as calculated for February by the U.S.

Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistic.

Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact us.

Dennis Tarango, CBO, Principal Building Official Ayla Jefferson, CBO, Principal Building Official E: [email protected] E: [email protected] C: 909-821-7117, O: 909-595-8599;127 C: 909-851-5765, O: 909-595-8599;123 www.transtech.org
855.595.2495 (toll-free)

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Per City’s request, Transtech is pleased to submit this proposal to provide BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES to the City.

Per our discussion, it is our understanding that the City is looking for an as needed Building Official and full time Building Inspector until the vacant City Building Inspector position is filled. Currently Transtech is providing approximately 8-10 hrs. a week Building Official staff support and 40 hrs. a week Building Inspector staff support. The fees for the services are as the following:

Services Fees
Building Official Services
8 to 10 hrs. /week
$140
Building Inspector at a special rate * $65
Schedule of hourly rates and any hourly fees will be increased each year July 1st automatically by the percentage change Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) for the preceding twelve-month period as calculated for February by the U.S.

Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistic.
*Special rate for Building Inspector will be valid until position filled. Hourly rate will be increased each year July 1st automatically by the percentage change Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) for the preceding twelve-month period as calculated for February by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistic.

Please see attached Transtech SOQ
Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact us.

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TRANSTECH

STATEMENT OF

QUALIFICATIONS
Transtech Engineers, Inc.

Transtech.org
[email protected]
855.595.2495 (toll-free)
ISO 9001 Certified
January 2022

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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Transtech Engineers, Inc.

January 2022

ABOUT TRANSTECH
Company Profile: Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi -disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Transtech is currently providing municipal services over 65 agencies, and has extensive experience providing se rvices to public sector clients and working in a mixed public agency staff/consultant environment for over 32 years. Our staff and resources include, civil engineers, city engineers, traffic engineers, building officials, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, planners, support personnel. Our key staff members serve as Public Works Directors, City Engineers, Building Officials for Public Agencies. Our resources include approximately 150 team members.

Service Capabilities:
• City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development
Review, Public Works Engineering, Plan Check,
Inspection
• Civil Engineering
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program Management
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Federally Funded Project Management
• Grant Writing
• CDBG Project Management
• Building & Safety Services, Bu ilding Inspection,
Plan Check, Building Evaluations, City Building
Official, Code Enforcement
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and
Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, Right -of-way
Engineering
• Emergency, Support Services
Dedication and commitment to serve public sector clients: Transtech is currently providing municipal services to over 65 public agencies. We have extensive experience providing services to public sector clients and working in a mixed public agency staff/consultant environment for over 32 years . We consider our staff as extension of City staff, and work in the same structure and About Transtech Video Highlight

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hierarchy as other City staff, and coordinate and interact with various City staff members.

One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve a number of public agencies as municipal contract service providers. We serve as Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, CIP Manager, PW Director, Building Official, Building In spector, Plans Examiner/Plan Checker, Permit Technician, Public Works Inspector, Construction Manager, Construction Inspector, Designer, Federally Funded Project Manager and in other capacities for a number of public agencies.

Transtech is currently providing municipal services to over 65 agencies:

City of Temple City
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and
Plan Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and
Construction Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj
Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
City of Commerce
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and
Plan Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and
Construction Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj
Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, Inspection, Permit Tech
City of Alhambra
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and
Plan Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and
Construction Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj
Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
City of South El Monte
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and
Plan Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and
Construction Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj
Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, As-needed Inspection, As-Needed Permit

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City of Big Bear Lake
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Plan Review
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and
Plan Check, Design, CIP and Construction
Management, PW PC/Insp, Fed Proj
Management
City of Maywood
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and
Plan Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and
Construction Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj
Management
City of Chino
✓ CIP Management Services: Transtech is City’s
Contract CIP Manager for major Public Works
Projects.

City of Ontario
✓ CIP Management Services: Transtech is City’s
Contract CIP Manager for major Public Works
Projects.

City of Monterey Park
✓ Engineering Services/CIP Management:

Engineering Support, Traffic Engineering, CIP
Management, PW Plan Check
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, plan
check and as-needed inspection
Bear Valley Community Services District
✓ District Engineering Services/CIP Management:

Engineering Support, Traffic Engineering, CIP
Management,
City of South Pasadena
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, Inspection, Permit Tech
City of Seal Beach
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, As-needed Inspection
City of Azusa
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Plan Review,
As-needed Insp
San Manuel Indian Reservation
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, Inspection
San Manuel Casino
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, Inspection
City of Placentia
✓ On-call PM/CM and Development/PW Plan
Check: On-call services.

City of San Clemente
✓ On-call Services: Development/Public Works Plan
Check
Technician
City of West Covina
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and
Plan Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and
Construction Management, PW PC, Fed Proj
Management
✓ Building & Safet y Services: Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
City of Rosemead
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and
Plan Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and
Construction Management , PW Insp, Fed Proj
Management
City of Pico Rivera
✓ City Engineering and CIP Management Services:

City Engineer and CIP Management.

City of Bell
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
City of Hawaiian Gardens
✓ Building and Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
City of Downey
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review, Inspection
County of Riverside
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review, Inspection
San Bernardino County Housing Authority
✓ On-call Services: As-Needed Support
City of San Bernardino
✓ On-call Services: Traffic Engineering, Constr.

Management.

City of Moreno Valley
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review, Inspection
UTC Corporation/City of Riverside
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review, Inspection,
and Support
City of El Monte
✓ On-call Services: Engineering Support, Traffic
Engineering, Construction Management,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and
Plan Check.

County of Los Angeles
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review, Inspection
City of Norwalk
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review
City of San Marino
✓ City Traffic Engineering Services: City Traffic
Engineering
City of Hermosa Beach
✓ Plan Check Services: Dev Plan Check

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City of Rialto
✓ On-call Services: PW Permit Inspection Services.

City of Culver City
✓ On-call Engineering Services: Eng Services
City of Santa Ana
✓ On-call Services: Eng and Tech Support Services
City of Chino Hills
✓ On-call Services: Engineering
City of Anaheim
✓ Engineering Services: Engineering Services
City of Pasadena
✓ On-call Engineering Services: Engineering
Services
City of Yorba Linda
✓ Traffic Engineering Services: On-call Traffic
Engineering
City of Banning
✓ Public Works Plan Check: PW Plan Check and Pw
Inspection
Riverside County Economic Development Agency
✓ On-call Services: Eng, Building Evaluations, &
Surveying
City of Lancaster
✓ Traffic Engineering Services: On-call City Traffic
Engineering
City of Palm Desert
✓ City Traffic Engineering Services: City Traffic
Engineering
City of Irwindale
✓ On-call Services: Construction Management and
Inspection Services.

City of Lynwood
✓ On-call Services: Engineering, Construct ion
Management
Transtech Team Licenses and Certificates in Diversified Fields:
• Professional Licensed Engineer (PE, SE, ME, EE)
• Professional Licensed Traffic Engineer (TE)
• Professional Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS)
• Professional Transportation Planner (PTP)
• Licensed General Contractor A and B
• Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Developer (QSD)
• Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Practitioner (QSP)
• General Permit Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Practitioner (QISP)ICC Certified Building Official
• ICC Certified Building Code Official
• ICC Certified Sustainability Professional
• ICC Certified Building, Electrical, Mechanical &
Plumbing Electrical Plans Examiner
• ICC Certified Commercial Building, Electrical,
Mechanical & Plumbing Inspector
• ICC Certified Residential Building, Electrical,
Mechanical & Plumbing Inspector
• ICC Certified Combination Inspector
• ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner
• ICC Certified Permit Technician
• ICC Certified CalGreen - CA Green Building
Plan Examiner
• ICC Certified CalGreen - CA Green Building
Inspector
• ICC Certified CA Residential Mechanical
Inspector
• ICC Certified Plumbing Inspector UPC ICC
Certified CA Commercial and Res Plumbing
Inspector
• ICC Certified Accessibility Plans Examiner
• ICC Certified Accessibility Inspector
• CASp, California Access Specialist
• IAPMO Certified CA Residential Mechanical
Inspector
Our team members are involved in many local and national ICC and CALBO committees, and are involved in the development of local and national guidelines and codes:
• Chair; ICC Sustainability Membership
Council
• Chair; ICC LA Chapter Inspection
Committee
• Commissioner; ICC Codes & Standards
• ICC Los Angeles Basin Chapter Board of Directors
• ICC Building Officials Membership Governing
Council
• ICC Code Development Committee Vice Chair
• ICC Technology/Web Advisory Group

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Council
• Commissioner; CALBO Green Committee
• Commissioner; ICC/CALBO CA Exam
Committee
• Commissioner; CALBO
Outreach/Communications Committee
• IAS Accreditation Committee
• ICC LA Chapter Accessibility Committee
• Commissioner; CALBO State Licensing Boards
Committee
Experience in Federally Funded Projects: We have extensive experience in the management and administration of federally funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy for Federally Funded Projects. We follow guidelines and procedures of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Experience in Grants: Our team has proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities.

Our staff works with our client cities to find potential funding sources, and to prepare competitive applications for various programs. We have obtained extensive amount of funds for our client cities.

Additionally, after funds are awarded to a client, our experienced staff provides assistance to ensure compliance with applicable funding program requirements, including preparing necessary clearance approvals (environmental, utilities, ROW), processing E -76 authorizations, and managing project.

Experience with CALTRANS: Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements.

Technology: Transtech has integrated many technological assets into its services to provide most efficient and cost-effective service. We provide fully automated electronic plan submittal, checking and tracking. We provide this on our company portal, as well as offer same portal to our client cities on their web sites. As a result of recent impacts of Novel Covid -19 pandemic, we have also implemented issuance of permits for certain types of projects thru complete on -line submittal and review, and without direct face-to-face interaction with applicants. We have provided toll free numbers, video conference call with a pplicants to discuss any questions and review plans on common screens as necessary, set-up electronic/credit card payment options, and issued permits on-line.
• Electronic Plan Check: Transtech provides Electronic Plan Check. Click here for a sample of our electronic plan check portal at one of our contract Cities. • Virtual Counter: We offer virtual meetings with plan checkers. To explore the virtual Plan Check Counter appointment calendar at one of our contract Cities, click here.

Readily Available Staff: Transtech has a large pool of wel l experienced in -house staff readily available to provide requested services, and respond to specific projects schedules in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner.

Transtech’s “Customer Care” and “Methodology” Approach in delivering the services i n an efficient, cost effective, and timely manner:
• Our services are founded on the principals of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care.
• We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes

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Transtech capable of providing the City with the highest quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities. These guidelines ensure a consistent approach to the execution of assignments undertaken by our organization in compliance with Client’s specific procedures, standards and requirements. • We start by working with the applicant early on and during plan review to help the applicant prepare a set of plans which have all the required information clearly and logically presented. • Transtech provides all plan check comments on electronic files . All plan check c omments are provided on scanned pdf format electronically, as well as hard copies. Plan review corrections are written clearly and are fully detailed to explain the Code deficiency (including all applicable code sections).
• To help the applicant better un derstand the problem, Transtech provides as much information during plan review as possible. We believe that if the applicant has a clear understanding of the problem, the applicant can take the necessary steps to correct the condition. This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan.

Unclear and/or cryptic corrections are never written, and all correction lists, except those written over-the-counter, are typed and printed on a laser printer. • Our plan checkers confer early on and respond to questions from the applicant, etc. • Our policy is to assist the applicant as much as possible, which helps eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. • All telephone calls or e -mails received are returned within same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
• Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach. • Our Contract Principal meets with the Client’s Project Manager regularly to monitor the service quality and address any areas for improvements.

Community and Local Business Support: Transtech is an active supporter of Cities and Local Businesses where we serve. During Covid -19 Pandemic, we have arranged delivery of lunches to local police and fire depar tments in appreciation of front lone workers and made all purchases from local restaurants.

Community Benefit Enhancement: Supporting civic and community activities demonstrates Transtech’s commitment to the progress, health, and well -being of the communities we serve. This is something that we take pride in as a company. In services and partnership with our client cities, we have a proven record of active engagement in City and Community events. This could include involvement or presence at City programs or events, supporting local businesses through the chamber, youth events, hosting workshops, sports, scholarship opportuniti es, community service, managing homelessness challenges, public safety, crime prevention, or any other community benefit that the City wishes us to be a part of. Our goal is not just to serve as an engineering consultant which is what we are best at, but a lso in being an active partner with our clients, to further enhance the City’s reputation as an ideal community to live, invest, work, and play in. We are deeply committed to maintaining our partnership with our valued customers, its community, and remain open and enthusiastic to receiving input on how to best serve the City's needs today

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and in the future to further enhance the City’s reputation as an ideal community to live, invest, work, and play in.

COVID-19: Our staffing structure and organization is re-envisioned for the greatest responsiveness in a conveniently and easily accessible manner to City, residents, development community and public. We worked with our client cities to transform "in-person" services to a fully integrated virtual meetings during the recent closures of City Halls due to COVID-19. We are excited to share that the transition has been a success across the many departments and divisions we serve in Building & Safety, Engineering, Public Works, Community Development, and Planning.

Transtech Engineers, Inc. was highlighted in the recently published APWA Southern California Chapter's Insight Magazine detailing our development of virtual solutions for municipal agencies during the "new normal". You may see the 2 articles published from links below. • Article 1 - Article detailing Transtech’s virtual solutions during the pandemic and our response to COVID, several of our client cities have already implemented with great success (starting on page 6 of magazine): https://apwasocal.partica.online/apwa-socal- insight/socal-insight-2020-issue-1/flipbook/6/
• Article 2 - Article detailing our virtual community engagement approach for Public Works Projects during COVID (starting on page 8 of magazine):
https://apwasocal.partica.online/apwa-socal-insight/socal-insight-2020-issue-2/flipbook/8/

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PROJECT EXAMPLES REPRESENTATIVE OF TRANSTECH’S DIVERSIFIED EXPERIENCE

ROADWAY/INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction
Project ($40M): Transtech provided CM/CI/Resident
Engineer, Inspector, Office Engineer Services. The project included widening and reconstruction of 2.7 miles of
Roadway, Traffic Signals, Street Lighting, Landscape,
Improvements at I-5 & at 710 Freeways ramps. The project was federally funded and was managed in compliance
with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. The
project was also a Caltrans Oversight Project.

AWARD: This project was recognized as one of the
projects of the year as part of the 2017 American Public Works Association (APWA) BEST Award, in the category
of Transportation Projects.

Rosemead Boulevard Improvements Project ($20M):

Located in the City of Temple City, this was a Federally Funded project. Funding included METRO Measure R &
Prop C Funds. Transtech provided Project, Program,
Construction Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, Federal Compliance, Labor Compliance & Office Engineer
Services. The project included protected bike lanes,
widening & reconstruction of 2 miles of roadway.

AWARD: The project has achieved numerous awards
including a 2013 Planning Excellence in
Implementation Award from the American Planning
Association, the 2014 Quality of Life Merit Award from
the American Society of Landscape Architects, the
2014 Merit Award for Urban Design from the California
Council of the AIA & was voted one of the “best 10 new
bike lanes of 2014” from the PeopleforBikes
organization.

Atlantic Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project ($20M):

This was a Federally Funded project in the City of
Commerce. Transtech provided turnkey services included
construction management, resident engineer, inspection, office engineer, & funds coordinator. The project was a major street reconstruction & beautification project along Atlantic Boulevard which improved mobility for
pedestrians, trucks, & vehicles as well as provided corridor beautification with landscaped medians and other
elements.

AWARD: This project was recognized as one of the
projects of the years as part of the 2020 American
Public Works Association (APWA) Project of the Year
Award, in the category of Transportation Projects.

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Cactus Avenue and Nason Street Improvements and 135’
Span Bridge Project ($21M): This project was part of the State Local Partnership Program SLPP Grant in the City of Moreno Valley ($21M). Transtech provided construction management, resident engineer, inspection, & office
engineer services.

AWARD: This project was recognized with a project
achievement award by t he Construction
Management Association of America (CMAA) for
Construction Management Services under the Public
Works Category for $11M-$50M ranged projects.

BUILDING PROJECTS
City of Alhambra Civic Center Library Project ($25M): The project involved construction of a 45,000 SF Library with multi-level underground parking garage. The project was delivered as DBB. Transtech served as Owner
Representative and Program Manager from initial project planning, design development thru construction.

Transtech also provided building code plan check,
constructability, biddability and value engineering review.

Also, during construction, Transtech provided construction management and inspection services. This project is
located in Alhambra.

Mosaic Parking Stru cture DB (Design -Build) Project ($6M):

The project involved construction of a 5 story parking
structure. The project was delivered as DB. Transtech served as Owner Representative and Program Manager
from initial project planning, desig n development thru construction. Transtech also provided building code plan check, constructability, biddability and value engineering review. Also, during construction, Transtech provided
construction management and inspection services. This
project is located in Alhambra.

C Block Parking Structure DB (Design -Build) Project ($15M):

This project is being delivered under DB delivery method.

Transtech is City’s Owner’s Representative/Program
Manager. Currently, the project is under construction.

Transtech also prepared DB Pre -Qualification and RFP
Packages, including preparation of Bridging Documents.

For the Bridging Documents, Transtech retained parking
structure architect, soils engineer and other specialty consultants for the pr eparation of Technical Bridging
Documents/Plans. Transtech served as Owner’s
Representative/Program Manager and Construction
Manager.

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Ontario Great Park Phase 1 Project DB (Design-Build Project. ($75M): This project is being delivered under DB delivery method. Transtech is City’s Owner’s
Representative/Program Manager. Transtech is currently preparing DB Documents, which include Bridgi ng
Documents, Pre -Qualification Package and RFP Package
for the selection of DB Entity. Following are preliminary concepts developed by the architect, which as provided
as idea reference, and shall not be construed as approved concepts by the City of Ontario.

Renaissance Plaza ($15M): The project involved
construction of a 5-story parking structure, 10 plex movie theater, retail, and plaza. The project was delivered as DBB.

Transtech served as Owner Representative and Program
Manager from initial project planning, design development thru construction. Transtech also provided building code plan check, constructability, biddability and value
engineering review. Also, during construction, Transtech provided construction management and inspection
services. This project is located in Alhambra.

Rosewood Community Center ($25M): The project involved
construction of a Community Center with Olympic
regulation swimming pool for competition. The project was delivered as DBB. Transtech was retained by the City of Commerce to take over the management of this
multimillion-dollar facilit y which was 2 years behind
schedule. Within 5 months, Transtech brought the
construction to substantial completion level allowing the City to start the move -in process, and 2 months after, the facility was opened for public use. This project is located in Alhambra.

City of San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot/Metrolink Parking Structure and Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation Project ($25M): The project involved construction Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation for adoptive reuse of 60,000 sf Historic Santa Fe Train Depot, and later a 3 -level parking structure.

The project was delivered as DBB. Transtech served as
Owner Representative and Program Manager from initial
project planning, design development thru construction.

Transtech also provided building code pl an check,
constructability, biddability and value engineering review.

Also, during construction, Transtech provided construction management and inspection services. This project is
located in San Bernardino.

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BUILDING AND SAFETY PROJECTS
Agency: City of Temple City, Project: Blossom Walk Residential Development (Valuation $6M): This development includes 24- unit condominiums and 4 single family homes.

Transtech provided following services:
• Establishing conditions of approval and coordinatio n with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project.
• Building Plan Check and inspection.
• Plan check for Map, Utilities, Off -site Improvements and Public Works Inspection.

Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer
Agency: City of South El Monte, Project: Chico Residential Development (Valuation $15M): This development includes 13 buildings with 70 residential units.

Transtech provided following services:
• Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project.
• Building Plan Check.
• Engineering Plan Check to include plan check for Map, Utilities, Off-Site improvements and inspections.

Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer
Agency: City of Commerce, Project: Warehouse with Office Space Development (Valuation $20M): This development
includes one-story of warehouse with mezzanines for office use of 114,898 square feet of total floor area in a 5.65-acre lot.

Transtech provided following services:
• Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project.
• Building Plan Check and inspection.
• Plan check for Map, Utilities, Off -site Improvements and Public Works Inspection.

Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer
Agency: City of Alhambra, Project: Main Street Collection (Valuation $23M): This development includes 4-story mixed - use project with 8,200 s ft retail space, 52 condos, 9 live/work units, 19 townhomes, and 6 shopkeeper units.

Transtech provided following services:
• Establishing conditions of approval and coordina tion with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project.
• Building Plan Check.
• Engineering Plan Check to include plan check for Map, Utilities, Off-Site improvements and inspections.

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Agency: City of West Covina, Project: Medical Center
Building (valuation $20M): This project is a new Medical Office Building of approximately 55,000 sf that will operate 24/7 providing a radiation oncology department and infusion
department.

Transtech provided following services:
• Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project.
• Building Plan Check.
• Engineering Plan Check to include plan check for Map, Utilities, Off-Site improvements and inspections.

Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official , City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians -Building and Safety, Plan Check, Inspection Services for Casino
Expansion/Development Project ($700M): Transtech serves as the Building Official, Plan Checker and Inspector for the Tribe.

Currently we are providing Plan Check and Inspection services for Casino’s expansion program, which includes cas ino
renovation, hotel, entertainment center, parking structure, pedestrian bridges, alignment of entry and exit roads, and various other improvements.

PARK PROJECTS
Lugo Park, Soccer Field (synthetic turf) and Park
Improvements Project ($2M): This project was
partially funded through CDBG funds in the City of
Cudahy. The project included constructing a new
soccer field with artificial turf on existing baseball
field, landscaping, parking lot, concrete plaza,
lighting, drainage, ADA improvements.

Manhattan Village Park, Soccer Field (synthetic
turf) Improvements Project ($1M): The project
included replacement of existing turf with a new
artificial turf, site fencing and landscaping
improvements.

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Salt Lake Park Splash Pad Project ($1M): This project
This project included installation of splash park.

Almansor Park Improvements Project ($2.5M): This
project was at Almansor Park in the City of
Alhambra and included construction of new
basketball courts, restroom facilities, shade
structure, new drainage systems, new lightings, and
updated landscaping and irrigation, and PCC
walkways.

Garvey Ra nch Basketball Court Improvements
($500K): This project included construction of new
PCC basketball court installation, striping,
basketball hoops, fence, and PCC walkway in
Monterey Park.

Temple City Blvd Parking Lot Improvements Projects
($.5M): This project included new park/parking lot
signage, trellis, landscaping, drainage, lighting,
electrical vehicle charging station infrastructure for
future implementation.

Washington Bl Widening and Reconstruction Project
($30M): The project included widening and
reconstruction of 2.7 miles of Roadway, Traffic
Signals, Street Lighting, Landscape, Improvements
at I-5 and at 710 Freeways ramps. The project was
federally funded and was managed in compliance
with Caltrans LAPM.

Cascades Waterfall Renovation Project ($.6M): This
project included the renovation of the Cascades
Waterfall landmark in Monterey Park, which
included lighting, plastering of the fountain,
painting, ADA improvements, PCC walkway
improvements, and landscaping.

Citywide Parks Improvement Project ($6.5M): This
project included installation of park equipment
(playground, picnic shelters, benches),
construction of ADA improvements, and various
PCC improvements at 13 parks in the City of
Monterey Park.

Primrose Park: Transtech is currently managing
Primrose Park Project in the City of Temple City,
which was designed by DVD. This project is
funded by Prop 68 with a cost of $3M, and is
scheduled for completion by February 2021.

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KEY STAFF RESUMES
DENNIS TARANGO, CBO, Principal Building & Safety Services. ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector

EDUCATION
• California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona, Engineering
• Fresno State University,
Business
Administration
• Rio Honda College,
General Studies

ICC CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Building
Official
• Building Pl ans
Examiner
• Commercial Building
Inspector
• Building Inspector UBC
• Fire Plans Examiner

HIGHLIGHTS
• Currently on ICC
Sustainability
Membership Council
Governing Committee
•
Mr. Tarango has over 20 years of experience in the building and safety division. He is experienced in managing building and safety departments of different municipalities. Currently he is serving as Building Official for Transtech Contract Cities. At Transtech, Mr. Tarango is responsible for the Building and Safety Division a s well as business development, client relations, and management oversight. With his analytical and strategic management skills, he provides strong leadership and develops staff to enhance the Departments abilities.

Prior to working for Transtech, Mr. Tar ango served as Deputy Building Official, Plans Examiner, and Senior Building Inspector for various local cities including the City of Diamond Bar, City of Yorba Linda, and City of Hemet.

Mr. Tarango’s experience of building and safety operations, comes from working in the capacity of Building Official, Acting Building Official, Deputy Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector. He has comprehensive knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports and resolutions to city councils, committees and related interaction with members of the public, other city departments and other governmental agencies.

He has extensive experience in construction codes, building and safety plan review and inspecti on, code interpretations, and resolving code related construction and plan review problems on a broad range of projects.

As Building Official, he provides necessary code interpretation in collaboration with other City Departments and applicants on buildin g and safety related issues. He manages building and zoning code violations with the aid of the City Prosecutor to abate violations. He also provides over the counter plan check as Building Official/Plans Examiner.

As Plans Examiner, he is responsible fo r examination and approval of architectural and structural plans submitted to municipalities for a wide variety of projects ranging from small residential additions to large, multistory commercial and industrial facilities.

As Building Inspector, he has inspected an array of projects ranging from small residential additions to large complex multifamily, commercial, and industrial facilities. He was also responsible for inspector training and development.

EXPERIENCE IN LARGE COMPLEX PROJ ECTS (PARTIAL LIST) IN WHICH BUILDING OFFICIAL OVERSIGHT WAS PROVIDED:
• San Manuel Casino, Refresh Project ($200M): This three -year project was a multi-phase remodel of the entire 400,00 SF casino floor including 5 new restaurants, 3 new bars, retail stores , food court, executive offices, chiller plant, bridge, and 50,000 SF of

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new gaming area. Transtech provided plan check, inspection, Building Official services.
• County of Riverside Economic Development Agency, Facility Evaluation: Located at 41888 Motor Car Pkwy Transtech
provided Facility Evaluation Services including an accessibility compliance review to allow the 297,033 SF 5 -story office building to operate as an essential services facility.
• County of Riverside Economic Development Agency, Facility Evaluation: Located at 450 E. Alessandro Blvd Transtech provided Facility Evaluation Services comprised of a high -level analysis of the structural system and a code compliance evaluation of the entire 5 Acre property including a 16,826 SF office building, outdoor theater, and several assessor structures. • Temple City Camellia Square (Project Value: $15M): Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection servic es, the project included a shopping center with an underground
garage and 4 total buildings as follows: a one -story 6,600 SF building; a two -story 25,700 SF building, a two -story 4,500 SF building; and, a two -story 43,400 SF building. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off- site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• Linden Walk Residential Development (Project Valu e: $18.5M):

Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services for this development which included 74 Single Family Dwellings.

This project is located in Temple City. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parc el Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off-site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• Blossom Walk Residential Development (Project Value: $5.7M):

Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 24 -unit condominiums and 4 single family homes. This project is located in Temple City.

This also included Transtech also provided Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Ma p, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project. • Pacific Plaza (Project Value: $30.3M): Located at 11 S 3 rd St (condo) and 300 W Main St (retail). Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 120 condo units and retail space below. This project is located in Alhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• The Alhambra (Project Value: $57.8M): Located at 88 S Garfield Avenue, 2 S Garfield Avenue, 100 & 150 E Main St. Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 260 apartment units, 4 -story

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