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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent services to enhance the quality of life for our entire community
MINUTES
MONTEREY PARK CITY COUNCIL
FINANCING AUTHORITY (MPFA)
HOUSING AUTHORITY (MPHA)
GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY (SA)
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The City Council, the Financing Authority (MPFA), the Housing Authority (MPHA), the Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD), and the Successor Agency (SA) of the City of Monterey Park held a Regular Meeting of the Council in the Council Chamber, located at 320 West Newmark Avenue in the City of Monterey Park, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Monterey Park Police Explorers
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Vincent Chang called the roll:
Council Members Present: Peter Chan, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu, Hans Liang Council Members Absent:
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karl Berger, City Manager Ron Bow, City Treasurer Joseph Leon, Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez, Fire Chief Matt Hallock, Police Chief Scott Wiese, Director of Recreation & Community Services Robert Aguirre, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Christine Tomikawa, Director of Management Services Martha Garcia, City Librarian Diana Garcia, Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Interim Director Community Development Steve Sizemore, Planning Manager Jessica Serrano, Finance Manager Laura Borjon, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres, Interim Community Development Steve Sizemore, Acting Building Office Dennis Tarango, Senior Planner Beth Chow, Public Works Principal Management Analyst Xochitl Tipan, Principal Human Resource Analyst Alicia Ramirez, Fire Department Principal Management Analyst Angela Loera, Development Services Assistant Planner Kevin Tan, Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho , Community Communications Coordinator Randy Ishino, Senior Clerk Typist Christine Sakata , CivicSparks Fellow Olivia Williams
VIRTUALLY PRESENT
None
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AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
City Attorney Berger presented Mayor Lo with Mjolnir (Thor’s hammer) on behalf of the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Sarkis Antonian thanked the council members terming out this year for their service and spoke in opposition to the redistricting process and city council term limits. He also expressed that healthcare employees are not getting paid enough.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Police Department: City Manager Bow announced the promotion of Scott W iese and spoke on his journey to becoming Monterey Park’s new Police Chief.
- Recreation and Community Service Department: Recreation and Community Service Director Aguirre mentioned all the events that’s taking place within this year. He also attended the YMCA luncheon, along with Council Member Liang.
The City of Monterey Park’s Recreation and Community Service Department was honored with a City Champion Award presented by the San Gabriel Valley to recognize cities with outstanding commitment and services.
- Community Development: Senior Planne r Chow gave a presentation on Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program. Planning Manager Serrano introduced Olivia Williams, CivicSpark Fellow, to update the city with the Going Green Program and the members on this project.
1. PRESENTATION - None
Matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.
2. OLD BUSINESS - None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3I
Matters listed under consent calendar are considered to be routine, ongoing business and are enacted by one motion unless specified.
Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted on consent calendar Agenda Item No. 3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3H, & 3I, except for Agenda Item No. 3C & 3G, which were pulled for discussion. Agenda Item No. 3A approved as amended to add additional language.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan 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
3 A. MINUTES
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pproving the minutes from the special and regular meetings of October 5, 2022, and November 2, 2022, and the regular meeting of October 19, 2022. .
Action Taken: The City Council approved the minutes from the regular meeting of October 19, 2022, the special and regular meetings of October 5, 2022, and November 2, 2022 as amended to add the addition of Economic Development under Staff Communication to the November 2, 2022 minutes on Consent Calendar. 3B. RE
SOLUTION ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024
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xisting 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.
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he ROPS 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 23-24 A&B and the related administrative budget for the period covering July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
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ction Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution N o. SA -185 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23- 24 A&B) for the period between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024; and approved the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024; and directed staff to post and transmit the ROPS and administrative Budget to the appropriate public agencies on Consent Calendar.
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esolution No. 2022-SA-185
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MONTEREY PARK
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION
PAYMENT SCHEDULES PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 34177 70-243
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3C. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – OCTOBER 2022
As of October 31, 2022 invested fun ds for the City of Monterey Park is $79,910,449.67.
Public Speakers:
- City Treasurer Leon gave a sentimental speech on his service as the elected City Treasurer for the past 14 years and thanked the council members on his journey.
He inquired to hire a part -time specialist, Michael Bush, to help with the investments.
Action Taken: The City Counci l received and filed the monthly investment for October 2022.
3D. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MONTEREY PARK ADMINISTRATIVE CODE BY CHANGING “MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT” TO “FINANCE DEPARTMENT” AND REORGANIZING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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 Departments, it has transitioned to focusing primarily on the City’s financial functions. These now mirror those contemplated by Monterey Park Municipal (“MPMC”) Chapter 3.04 which creates the “Office of Director of Finance.”
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)).
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Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution 2022- R87 amending the Monterey Park Administrative Code by Changing “Management Services Department” to “Finance Department” and reorganizing the Finance Department.
Resolution No. 2022-R87:
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
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SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING 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
The Business Improvement District No. 1 (BlD) was established in 1986 in accordance with the Parking and Business Improvement 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.
California law requires the BID to file an ann ual 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 2023 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 revenue 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.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the 2022 BID Annual Report with the City Clerk and adopted Resolution No. 2022-R88 of Intent and set the Public Hearing for December 7, 2022, for consideration of the 2023 BID assessments on Consent Calendar.
Resolution 2022-R88:
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
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3F. TITLE VI – CIVIL RIGHTS PROGRAM UPDATE FOR SPIRIT BUS
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 Tr ansportation 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 recomme nds 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.
Action Taken: The City Council approved the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Program Update; and authorized 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) on Consent Calendar.
3G. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC.
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.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized 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.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Liang, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
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3H. 2022 RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION – AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT
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.
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).
Action Taken: The City Council adopted amended Resolution N o. 2022-R 38 updating the project list for FY 22-23 SB1 rehabilitation project by adding Polk Way to the list of locations; and authorized 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; and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $86,943, or 10% of the contract amount on Consent Calendar.
Resolution 2022-R89:
A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING A STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FY 2022 -23 BUDGET AND FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1:
ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
3I. TASK ORDERS TO PUBLIC WORKS ON- CALL AGREEMENT WITH
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION AND PLAN CHECK
SERVICES
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 70-247
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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.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Task Order 1 per Transtech Engineers On- Call Agreement No. 2282- A, in a for m approved by the City Attorney, for staff augmentation in the Public Works department not to exceed $600,000 annually; and authorized the City Manager to execute Task Order 2 per Transtech Engineers On- call Agreement N o. 2282-A, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for staff augmentation in the Community Development department, not to exceed $210,000 annually; and authorized 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; and appropriated $237,000 from the General Fund to cover costs for Task Order 3 – Plan Check Services on Consent Calendar.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. 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
The Ordinance was introduced and received first reading at the November 2, 2022 City Council meeting. Government Code § 50022.3 requires the City Council to conduct a public hearing before conducting a second reading and approving the Ordinance because it will adopt, by reference, the 2022 California Building Standards Code, as set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. The original staff report (from November 2, 2022) is attached for reference. Second reading and adoption of this Ordinance is recommended. If adopted, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days. If approved, the Ordinance would become effective January 1, 2023. Projects for which a building permit application and building plans were submitted before the effective date, and for which building permits are obtained within 90 days of the effective, are exempt from the updated regulations in the Ordinance. If the building permit expires, then all building plans must comply with the updated regulations.
Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 7: 18 p.m. to receive documents and testaments; and after there being no testimonial and documentary evidence, close the public hearing at 7:18 p.m., adopted Ordinance No. 2224.
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Motion: 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2224:
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 ADMINISTRATIV E CODE, MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS BASED UPON LOCAL CONDITIONS; AND AMENDING
THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGES
4B. 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
If adopted, the proposed Resolution would amend the previously adopted Housing Element effective January 19, 2022 (“HE”). The proposed amendment is recommended at the request of the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) to secure certification of the City’s HE. These changes are primarily technical; there are no significant, substantive, amendments to the HE proposed in the draft Resolution.
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 findi ngs and conclusions of Resolution No. 2022- R2 are incorporated into the draft Resolution; no additional environmental findings are required.
Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. to receive documents and testaments; and after there being no testimonial and documentary evidence, close the public hearing at 7:22 p.m., adopted Resolution No. 2022-R90 amending the Monterey Park Housing Element effective January 19, 2022; and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to prepare and transmit the final documents to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”).
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Resolution No. 2022-R90:
A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AMENDING THE 2021 -2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (GPA 22-02) OF THE MONTEREY PARK GENERAL PLAN
Motion: Moved by Council Member Chan and seconded by Council Member Liang, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo, Liang
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
4C. 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)
DISH Wireless (“Applicant”), is requesting a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit to allow installation of a new wireless telecommunications facility on an existing Southern California Edison (“SCE”) lattice transmission tower. The property is zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential) and is designated P-F (Public Facilities) in the General Plan.
After reviewing the application, it appears the proposed project is consistent with the requirements and standards in the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) and will not have significant impacts to the surrounding community. A wireless telecommunication facility is an allowed use subject to a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit and the proposed project is consistent with the standards establis hed in MPMC Chapter 21.34 for wireless telecommunication facilities.
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.
Discussion:
- Planning Manager Serrano shared a PowerPoint presentation on the public site located on the north side of Arroyo Drive between Ackley and Robin Lina Lane.
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Public Speakers:
- Rob Searcy, Wireless Telecom Facility DISH Wireless consultant discussed what they search for when looking for potential site areas to develop their facilities on.
Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. and received one public comment; closed the public hearing at 7:57 p.m.; and considered the evidence submitted during the public hearing, adopted Resolution No. 2022-R91 granting a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit (DRB -22-49) with conditions of approval.
Resolution No. 2022-R91:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT (DRB-22-49) TO ALLOW A NEW WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5276-018-804
Motion: Moved by Council Member Liang and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo, Liang
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
5. NEW BUSINESS
5A. 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
In 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City adopted a series of ordinances aimed at combating the effects of the pandemic on our local economy including the creation of the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program (the “Program”). The Program included temporary regulations to help local businesses recover from the devasting effects of the pandemic. The majority of the temporary regulations have been codified permanently into the Monterey Park Municipal Code, except for the outdoor temporary event permit regulations. The outdoor temporary event permit regulations were first adopted in July 15, 2020 and have since been extended twice. They are set to expire on December 30, 2022.
Staff prepared an ordinance to adopt permanent regulations for this valuable outdoor dining use. On November 8, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and adopted a resolution recommending City Council approval of a draft ordinance with permanent regulations.
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To ensure ample time for noticing and presentation to the City Council for its consideration of the ordinance with permanent regulations, staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached proposed extension ordinance to continue the effective date of the Program from December 30, 2022 to May 31, 2023. This would allow the temporary outdoor dining regulations to continue for a specified period.
Action Taken: The City Council introduced and waived 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.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Liang and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo, Liang
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Ordinance 1
st Reading, entitled:
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)
6A. 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
Discussion:
- Mayor Lo discussed how this has been done County wide and that it recognizes the acts of hate towards different communities. It is in response to the rise of hate crimes that poses a dangerous threat to the safety of our neighborhood.
- Council Member Liang commended Mayor Lo for bringing this forward.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-R92 as recognizing November 13-19, 2022 as LA Vs. Hate United Against Hate Week. 70-252
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Lo and seconded by Council Member Liang , motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Chan, Lo, Liang
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022-R92:
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
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION:
Council Member Yiu attended Chinatown Service Center’s 51 st Anniversary Gala
and went to Japan with her husband and enjoyed the hot springs and food.
Council Member Chan thanked the community and the staff for the 10 years of service with Monterey Park. He recognized his colleagues that are terming out; Hans Liang, Joseph Leon, and Vincent Chang and thanked them for their involvement with the city. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Liang attended the Veteran’s Day Ceremonial Legion and the YMCA Champion Award Ceremony. He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Lo attended the Chinatown Service Center (CSC), Garvey Education Foundation Gala, Veteran’s Day Ceremonial Legion. He expressed his gratitude towards CSC’s organization and shared a quick insight of the foundation behind Chinatown Service Center and his personal upbringing with CSC. He also spoke on his involvement with the Garvey Education as a school board member and being a co-founder of the Garvey Education Foundation. Mayor Lo invited everyone to visit the tree and plaque to honor William Sanchez for his dedication and service to the community at Barnes Park. He also thanked his colleagues Hans Liang, Peter Chan, Joseph Leon, and Vincent Chang for their service and dedication with the community and would like to thank everyone on the dais for the thoughtful gift. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None.
8. CLOSED 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 8:21 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on December 21, 2022 at the Regular City Council Meeting