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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
DECEMBER 7, 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 concurrent with the S pecial on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 6 :30 p.m in the Council Chamber, located at 320 West Newmark Avenue in the City of Monterey Park.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Monterey Park Police Honor Guard
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Vincent Chang called the roll:
Council Members Present: Peter Chan, Henry Lo, Yvonne Yiu, Hans Liang Council Members Absent: None
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 Gar cia, City Librarian Diana Garcia, Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Planning Manager Jessica Serrano, Finance Manager Laura Borjon, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres, Recreation Supervisor Orlando Muro, Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang, Secretary to the City Manager Diana Wong, Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho, Community Communications Coordinator Randy Ishino, Economic Development Senior Clerk Typist Megan Cheung, Senior Clerk Typist Christine Sakata
VIRTUALLY PRESENT
Maychelle Yee, Alhambra Mayor Jeffrey Maloney
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
These minutes include actions agendize for the Special meeting. See the Special meeting minutes for the virtual meeting information and action taken.
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Tammy Sam voiced her concerns regarding the new ly elected council and asked the city council to reconsider reinstating professional requirements to the Planning Commission and Design Review Board. She emphasized the importance of these requirements for those making decisions in land use, housing, and circulation.
1. PRESENTATIONS - None.
2. NEW BUSINESS – None.
2-A. OUTGOING ADDRESS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS
- City Clerk Chang recognized special guest in attendance, including elected officials and current and former leaders of the community. He then delivered his outgoing speech.
- City Treasurer Leon gave his outgoing speech.
- City Council Member Chan provided his outgoing speech.
- City Council Member Liang presented his outgoing speech.
2-B. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIALS
- Enrique Robles, Deputy Chief of Staff, representing Congresswomen Judy Chu, presented certificates to the outgoing elected officials.
- Jennifer Tang, District Director for Assembly Member Mike Fong , voiced her appreciation and presented certificates to the outgoing elected officials.
- County Assessor Jefferey Prang expressed his gratitude to Council Member Chan and Council Member Liang.
- Bob Gin, Alhambra Schoolboard Member, presented certificated to Council Member Chan and Council Member Liang.
- Troy Grant, President of Monterey Park’s Police Officers Association, presented plaques to Council Member Chan and Council Member Liang.
- Cindy Wu , from Mountain View School District , thanked the outgoing elected officials for their service to the community.
- Dora Leung, Caleb Kwok, and Victoria Chavez from the Greater Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce thanked the outgoing officials for their service and presented them with a special award.
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2-C. ADOPTING A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
The City held the General and Special Municipal Elections on November 8, 2022.
Three individuals were elected to the City Council from Districts 1 and 5 for a term of four years; from District 3 for a term of two years; a City Clerk and a City Treasurer for a term of four years. Additionally, voters considered a ballot proposition, Measure MP, regarding a general tax. The election was consolidated with the Statewide General Election.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution N o. 2022-R94 certifying the results of the November 8, 2022 General and Special Municipal Elections.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Liang and seconded by Council Member Chan, 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-R94:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2022
RECESSED AND RECONVENED
The City Council recessed at 7:39 p.m. and reconvened at 7:56 p.m.
2-D. THE OATH OF OFFICE TO THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
- Incoming City Clerk Maychelle Yee was sworn into the office virtually by Deputy City Clerk Trang. City Clerk Yee’s Oath of Office ceremony will be held at the next City Council meeting on December 21, 2022.
- The Oath of Office for incoming City Treasurer Amy Lee was conducted by her daughter, Isabella Lee.
- The Oath of Office for incoming City Council Member Jose Sanchez, District 3 was conducted by City of Alhambra Vice Mayor Adele Andrade-Stadler.
- The Oath of Office for incoming City Council Member Thomas Wong, District 1 was conducted by State Controller Betty Yee.
- The Oath of Office for incoming City Counci l Member Vinh Ngo, District 5 was conducted by Former Assembly Member Mike Eng.
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ROLL CALL OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS
Deputy City Clerk Trang called the roll:
Council Members Present: Yvonne Yiu, Vinh Ngo, Thomas Wong, Jose Sanchez, Henry Lo
Council Members Absent: None
2-E. INTRODUCTIONS AND COMMENTS BY NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
- City Clerk Yee will reserve her comments for the next City Council meeting.
- City Treasurer Lee provided her incoming City Treasurer address.
- City Council Member Ngo delivered his incoming City Council address.
- City Council Member Wong presented his incoming City Council address.
- City Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez gave his incoming City Council address.
2-F. PRESENTATION TO INCOMING ELECTED OFFICIALS
- Assembly Member Mike Fong presented certificates to the incoming elected officials.
- Enrique Robles, representing Congresswomen Judy Chu , presented certificates to the incoming elected officials.
- Los Angeles County Assessor, Jeffrey Prang, presented certificates to the incoming elected officials.
- Frank Lu, Field Deputy from Office of Supervisor Hilda Solis, presented certificates to the incoming elected officials.
- Andrew Yam, Garvey School Board District, presented certificates to i ncoming elected officials.
- Jeff Maloney, Mayor of Alhambra shared some qualities of the incoming elected officials and what they will offer to the city.
- Council Member Yiu welcomes the newly elected officials.
- Mayor Lo expressed his excitement to work with the newly elected officials.
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- Deputy City Clerk Trang announced that Senator Susan Rubio provided certificates for the incoming elected officials.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Library: City Librarian Garcia presented the new programs the library offers, Zip Books App and City National Park Pass. She also shared the new library hours starting January 2023.
- Recreation and Community Service Department: Recreation Supervisor Mur o introduced special guest Santa. He announced the upcoming event, Snow Village at George Elder’s Park from 4p.m. – 8p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022.
2-G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CAST VOTES FOR AN ALTERNATE CITY MEMBER
OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY BOARD
The San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (WQA) was established by the State Legislature (SB 1679) in 1992 to develop, finance and implement groundwater treatment programs in the San Gabriel Valley. The WQA is under the direction and leadership of a 7- member board, one member of each of the three overlying municipal water districts, one from a city with prescriptive water pumping rights, one from a city without prescriptive water pumping rights, and two representing water producers in the San Gabriel Basin.
According to the bylaws of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, a city with prescriptive water pumping rights, of which Monterey Park falls under, may nominate and elect an Alternate City Member to the Water Q uality Authority Board. All votes cast must be for only one candidate.
Each City with pumping rights has one vote for each 10,000 residents or majority thereof, as determined by U.S. Census Data. The City of Monterey Park has six votes to be cast.
This election is to fill the vacancy of the Alternate City Member representing cities with pumping rights and will be the alternate for Robert Gonzales, Councilmember from the City of Azusa, for the remainder of the term which will expire January 2026.
An election for this seat will take place on December 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the WQA office.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution N o. 2022-R95 voting for an Alternate City Member to represent cities with prescriptive pumping rights on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority; and Direct City Clerk to send a copy of the Resolution to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority to receive no later than December 20
th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022-R95:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CASTING OF ITS VOTES FOR
COUNCILMEMBER JEFFREY K. MALONEY, TO REPRESENT CITIES WITH
PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER ON T HE
BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3H
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. 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, and 3F except for Agenda Item No. 3 A, 3G, and 3H, which were pulled for discussion and separate motion, reading resolutions, and ordinances by title only, and waiving further reading thereof.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
3-A. AUTHORIZE PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO ACCESS TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE VARIOUS
DOCUMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE
ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PREPARATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND
ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES AS
APPROVED BY VOTERS VIA MEASURE MP
On the November 8, 2022, voters adopted Measure MP which authorizes a ¾ cent transactions and use (sales) tax. The measure was adopted based upon a 58.14% voter approval. This tax will begin to be collected by businesses on April 1, 2022.
Various ancillary documents must be approved by the City Council in order for the State of California to remit tax revenue to the City of Monterey Park including, without 70-263
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limitation, a resolution authorizing certain officials to access tax records retained by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R96 (Records) and adopted Resolution No. 2022-R97 (Agreements) authorizing certain public officials to access tax records; and authorize the City Manager to execute two agreements with the State of California for the Preparation, Implementation, and Admission of taxes authorized by Measure MP, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Yiu and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2022-R96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE
TAXES RECORDS
Resolution No. 2022-R97:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTION AND USE TAX
3-B. CONSIDERATION AND POS SIBLE ACTION TO 1) ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE 2020 MONTEREY PARK BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM FROM DECEMBER 30 2022, TO MAY 31, 2023; AND 2) WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE 2020 MONTEREY PARK BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM FROM DECEMBER 30, 2022 TO MAY 31, 2023
The City Council introduced and approved the Ordinance for first reading at the November 16, 2022 City Council meeting. The original staff report (from November 16, 2022) is attached for reference. Second reading and adoption of this Ordinance is recommended together with the accompanying adoption of an urgency ordinance to ensure that businesses operating under the outdoor temporary event permit regulations can continue operating until such time that the permanent outdoor dining operations are adopted. If adopted by 4/5 vote, the urgency ordinance will take effect immediately
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Action Taken: The City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance No. 2227 extending the effective date for the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program upon 4/5 vote to become immediately effective upon adoption; and waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2226 extending the effective date for the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program on Consent Calendar.
Ordinance No. 2226:
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE 2020 MONTEREY PARK BUSINESS
RECOVERY PROGRAM’S EFFECTIVE DATE TO MAY 31, 2023
Ordinance No. 2227:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE 2020 MONTEREY PARK
BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM’S EFFECTIVE DATE FROM DECEMBER 30, 2022 TO MAY 31, 2023
3-C. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MONTEREY PARK POLICE OFFICERS’ MID- MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
Representatives of the City of Monterey Park (“City”) and MPPOMMA 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.
Action Taken: The City Council a dopted Resoluti on No. 2022 -R98 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Police Officers’ Mid- Management Association (“MPPOMMA”). The MPPOMMA represents the Police Lieutenants and Police Sergeants in the Monterey Park Police Department; and authorized the budget appropriation of approximately $198,002 from the General Fund and $136,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the 2022-2023 fiscal year on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2022-R98:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2022-2023 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK AND THE MONTEREY PARK POLICE OFFICERS’ MID -MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION
3-D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CIT Y AND THE MONTEREY POLICE CAPTAINS’
ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
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(“MOU”) regarding employment. The parties reached an agreement on an MOU effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution 2022- R99 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Police Captains’ Association (“MPPCA”). The MPPCA represents the Police Captains in the Monterey Park Police Department; and authorized the budget appropriation of approximately $35,472 from the General Fund and $16,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the 2022- 2023 fiscal year on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2022-R99:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2022-2023 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK AND THE MONTEREY PARK POLICE CAPTAINS’ ASSOCIATION
3-E.
APPROVING SIDE LETTERS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CITY AND THE
MONTEREY MID -MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, MONTEREY PARK
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION AND SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 721, AUTHORIZING ESSENTIAL WORKER
PREMIUM PAY PER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
Representatives for the City of Monterey Park (“City”) and MPMMA, MPCEA, and SEIU met and conferred to negotiate the terms and conditions of a Side Letter regarding the Essential Worker Premium Pay per the ARPA guidelines. The parties reached an agreement on a Side Letter for a one-time lump sum payment.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager authority to execute Side Letters between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Mid- Management Association (“MPMMA”), the Monterey Park Confidential Employees’ Association (“MPCEA”), and the Service Employees Internati onal Union (“SEIU”), Local 721, in a form approved by the City Attorney ; and authorized the budget appropriation of approximately $690,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Funds for the 2022-2023 fiscal year on Consent Calendar.
3-F. EMERSON AVENUE SEWER SYSTEM CIPP LINING AND POINT REPAIR IMPROVEMENTS – AWARD OF CONTRACT
Per Resolution 2022- R32, the Public Works Director solicited bids for Capital Improvement Project No. 99010. The bid opening was held on November 15, 2022.
Staff completed review of bids and recommends that the contract be awarded to Sancon Technologies, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $155,229.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 70-266
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15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (Existing Facilities). The project results in minor alterations to existing public facilities involving no significant expansion of the existing use.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Sancon Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $155,229 for the Emerson Avenue Sewer System CIPP Lining & Point Repair Improvements, Specification No. 2022- 007; and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $23,284 (15%) of the contract amount on Consent Calendar.
3-G. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) CYCLE 4 CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS – AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, INC.
Per Resolution No. 2022-R32, the Public Works Director solicited bids for the ATP Cycle 4 Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project. The deadline for the submittal of bids was November 16, 2022. Three bids were received. Staff completed the review of the bids and recommends that the contract be awarded to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,360,870. A 10% contingency of $136,087 is requested for a total project cost of $1,701,657. The City received $1,367,000 from the ATP Cycle 4 grant for this project.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (Existing Facilities). The project results in minor alterations to existing public facilities involving no significant expansion of the existing use. The project is not anticipated to have any significant impacts with regard to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. There are adequate utilities and public services to serve the project.
Discussion: Director of Public Works Igoe provided a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the Council Members.
Action Taken: The City Council (1) authorized the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with California Professional Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,360,870 for the ATP Cycle 4 Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, Specification No. 2021-004; (2) authorized a Task Order to Transtech Engineers, in an amount not to exceed $204,700, for Preparation of Bid Documents, Grant and Construction Management/Inspection for the ATP Cycle 4 Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project; (3) authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $136,087(10%) of the contract amount, for a total project cost of $1,701,657; and (4) authorized the Finance Department to appropriate $223,832 from Measure R funds for this project.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
3-H. CITY HALL EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION – AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO PC INC.
Per Resolution No. 2022- R32, the Public Works Director solicited bids for the City Hall Emergency Generator Installation, Capital Improvement Project No. 95026. The public bid opening for the City Hall Emergency Generator Installation project was held on November 15, 2022. Three bids were received: Blue Ridge Mechanical, PC Inc., and Zetroc Electric. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works contract with PC Inc. for the City Hall Emergency Generator Installation project in the amount of $268,000.00, plus 15% contingency.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The Project was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.). Additional environmental review is not required because the Project is a minor alteration to an existing public facility.
Accordingly, it is Categorically Exempt as a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) project (CEQA Guidelines § 15301).
Action Taken: The City Council (1) appropriated $335,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund for this project; (2) authorized the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with PC Inc. of Santa Maria, CA in the contract amount of $268,000 for the City Hall Emergency Generator Installation project; and (3) authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $40,200, or 15% of the contract amount.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Council Member Ngo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
4-A. CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK CITY COUNCIL
CONFIRMING THE 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2023
A public notice was published on November 24, 2022, in the Monterey Park Press newspaper to inform the public of a public hearing to consider the 2023 levy of assessment fees for the Business Improvement District (BID) No 1. The Business Improvement District Advisory Committee (BIDAC) is not recommending an increase for the 2023 assessment. The public hearing and adoption of the resolution on the renewal of the assessments under consideration are requi red under Streets and Highways Code §§36600, et seq. The law governing BIDs provides an opportunity for all potential assesses to protest the proposed renewal of or change to the assessments. This item is requested to continue to December 21, 2022.
Action Taken: The City Council continued the public hearing originally scheduled for December 7, 2022 to December 21,2022.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez, Lo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
Council Member Yiu reported she attended City of Arcadia’s swearing in Ceremony and was excited to work closely with the newly elected officials. She wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
Council Member Ngo stated that he is looking forward to working with everyone in making the city better and safer.
Council Member Wong expressed his appreciation towards the community’s support and looks forward to working with everyone.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez voiced his eagerness to work with Council , staff, and the public. He thanked city staff for all the work they do in the city.
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Mayor Lo conveyed his excitement to work with the newly elected officials and thanked the community for being engaged with the city.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None.
8. CLOSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE) None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on March 1, 2023 at the Regular City Council Meeting