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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)
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 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 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, December 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In accordance with Government Code § 54953(e) and City Council resolution, remote public participation is allowed in the following ways:
Via Email
Public comment was accepted up to 2 hours before the meeting via email to [email protected]
and read into the record during public comment, when
feasible. We request that written communications be limited to no more than 50 words.
Via Telephone
Public comment may be submitted via telephone during the meeting, before the close of public comment, by calling (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247 and entering Zoom Meeting ID: 858 3897 6199 then press pound (#). When prompted to enter password, enter 12345 and press pound (#) again. If participants would like to make a public comment they will enter “*9” then the Clerk’s office will be notified and you will be in the rotation to make a public comment. Press “ *6” to unmute yourself when called upon to speak. Participants are encouraged to join the meeting 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. Speakers will not be allowed to combine time.
The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. As part of the virtual meeting protocols, anonymous persons will not be allowed to provide public comment.
Via Internet
Public comment may be submitted via internet during the meeting, before the close of public comment, by visiting www.zoom.us/join
and entering Zoom Meeting ID: 858 3897
6199 or https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2892225995 and enter the passcode 12345. If participants would like to make a public comment, utilize the raise hand feature and the City Clerk will notify you when it is your time to speak. You can then unmute yourself at that time. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for 70-271
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speakers. As part of the virtual meeting protocols, anonymous persons will not be allowed to provide public comment.
Important Disclaimer – When a participant calls in to join the meeting, their name and/or phone number will be visible to all participants. Note that all public meetings will be recorded.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
City Mayor Lo called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Yvonne Yiu
Council Members Absent: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ron Bow, City Attorney Karl Berger , Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: None.
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None.
1. OPEN SESSION
1-A. RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (MPMC) CHAPTER 3.30 REGARDING THE MONTEREY
PARK TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (MEASURE MP)
On December 7, 2022, the City Council certified the results of the November 8, 2022, municipal election. Among other things, Measure MP was approved by voters and added Chapter 3.30 to the MPMC to impose a transactions and use tax. MPMC Chapter 3.30 references the “State Board of Equalization” as the California agency responsible for collecting and remitting the new tax on the City’s behalf.
The successor in interest to the State Board of Equalization is the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The CDTFA requested that the City Council identify this new agency as the one responsible for collecting the City’s taxes under MPMC Chapter 3.30.
Staff recommends adopting the attached draft resolution to allow the City to begin collecting transactions and use tax effective April 1, 2023.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (1) adopt a Resolution pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code § 3.30.160 that recognizes the transition 70-272
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of tax collection responsibilities from the State Board of Equalization to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and authorizes the City Manager to contract the CDTFA in accordance with MPMC Chapter 3.30, and (2) take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Discussion: City Attorney reported an addendum for this item, a revised resolution at the request of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The revised resolution was provided to the City Council and made available to the public.
Action Taken: By c onsensus, the City Council carried over this item to the December 21, 2022 Regular City Council meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m.
1-B. APPOINT LABOR NEGOTIATORS FOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM:
Action Taken: The City Council appointed the City Manager and City Attorney as negotiators for Closed Session Item No. 2A.
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
2. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:39 p.m.
2-A. CO NFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6
City
Negotiators:
Ron Bow, City Manager and Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Employee
Organizations:
Executive Management Team – Assistant City Manager, City Librarian, Director of Community Development, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, Director of Finance, Director of Public Works, Director of Recreation and Community Services, Fire Chief, and Police Chief
2-B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ROUTINE) (PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957)
Title: City Manager
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2-C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ROUTINE) (PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957)
Title: City Attorney
RECONVENE
& ADJOURNMENT
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session with all Council Members present.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Action Taken: No reportable action taken.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on February 15, 2023 at the Regular City Council Meeting