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
April 19, 2023
6:30 p.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor at 6:31 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE The Monterey Park Police Explorers
ROLL CALL Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Yvonne Yiu
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
NONE.
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.
SUMMARY ACTIONS
NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES
Monterey Park City Council Agenda, April 19, 2023 - Page 2
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
While 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:
• Economic Development
• Fire Department
• Recreation and Community Services
[1.] PRESENTATION
1-A. MONTEREY PARK COMMUNITY HEALING FUND UPDATE
[2.] OLD BUSINESS
2-A. RECEIVE AND FILE STAFF REPORT SUMMARIZING THE STATUS OF EMERGENCY
REPAIRS OF THE MONTEREY PASS ROAD WATER LINE
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Receive and file the staff report summarizing the status of emergency repairs of the Monterey Pass Road water line; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
RECEIVED AND FILED
[3.] CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 3A-3L
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
APPROVED/ADOPTED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NOS. 3A, 3F, 3J, & 3K, AND EXCLUDING ITEM
NOS. 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3G, 3H, 3I & 3L. MAYOR PRO
TEM WONG DECLARED A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF
INTEREST AND DID NOT PARTICIPATE ON ITEM NO.
3I.
MOTION BY: WONG
SECONDED BY: NGO
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
MOTION BY: LO
SECONDED BY: YIU
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
Monterey Park City Council Agenda, April 19, 2023 - Page 3
3-A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – MARCH 2023
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.
RECEIVED AND FILED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
3-B. PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK RESOLUTION
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a Resolution declaring the week of April 30 – May 6, 2023 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week in Monterey Park; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
THIS ITEM WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM NO. 3I
APPROVED RECOMMENDATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R25 ADOPTED
3-C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA DECLARING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023 TO BE “DENIM DAY MONTEREY PARK”
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a resolution declaring Wednesday, April 26, 2023 as “Denim Day Monterey Park”; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPROVED RECOMMENDATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R26 ADOPTED
3-D. NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK RESOLUTION
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a Resolution Declaring the week of April 23 through 29, 2023 to be National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the City of Monterey Park; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPROVED RECOMMENDATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R27 ADOPTED
MOTION BY: WONG
SECONDED BY: SANCHEZ
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
MOTION BY: WONG
SECONDED BY: NGO
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
MOTION BY: WONG
SECONDED BY: SANCHEZ
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
Monterey Park City Council Agenda, April 19, 2023 - Page 4
3-E. 2023 NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK RESOLUTION
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a resolution declaring the week of April 23- 29, 2023 to be National Library Week in Monterey Park,
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPROVED RECOMMENDATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R28 ADOPTED
3-F. CONTINUE TO EXTEND THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMPLOYMENT EMERGENCY FOR THE
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Receiving and filing this report;
(2) Continuing to extend the existence of an employment emergency for the City of Monterey Park and authorizing the City Manager to take all practical actions needed to implement the efficient recruitment and retention of persons for employment; and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
3-G. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY BUILDING FORWARD LIBRARY FACILITIES
IMPROVEMENT GRANT
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, receive, and appropriate grant funds for the California State Library Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Grant
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPROVED RECOMMENDATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R29 ADOPTED
MOTION BY: WONG
SECONDED BY: NGO
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
MOTION BY: WONG
SECONDED BY: LO
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
Monterey Park City Council Agenda, April 19, 2023 - Page 5
3-H. TREE MEMORIAL PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION FOR 2023
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Approving to honor Victoria Chavez-Calderon with a memorial tree; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPROVED RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED TO
ALSO NOMINATED FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER
FRED SORNOSO WITH A TREE MEMORIAL
3-I. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCES: 1) ZONE CHANGE (ZA -22-01)
TO RE -ZONE PROPERTIES FROM THE REGIONAL SPECIALTY CENTER (R -S) ZONE
WITH THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (P -D) ZONE TO THE MARKET PLACE SPECIFIC PLAN (MPSP) ZONE; AND 2) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA -22-01) TO
AMEND IN ITS ENTIRETY A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTEREY PARK
RETAIL PARTNERS, LLC AND THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK FOR PROPERTIES
COLLECTIVELY OPERATING AS THE MONTEREY PARK MARKET PLACE, LOCATED AT 2300 GREENWOOD AVENUE AND 2000-5500 MARKET PLACE DRIVE, ALSO IDENTIFIED BY ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 5275-003-024, 025, 027, 029, 030, 031, 037, AND 038 It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Waiving the second reading and adopting the proposed ordinances; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
THIS ITEM WAS HE ARD BEFORE ITEM NO. 3B. MAYOR PRO TEM WONG RECUSED HIMSELF
DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
MOTION WAS AMENDED DUE TO AN ERROR IN
CASTING THE VOTE
MOTION FAILED
MOTION BY: SANCHEZ
SECONDED BY: LO
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
MOTION BY: NGO
SECONDED BY: YIU
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
Monterey Park City Council Agenda, April 19, 2023 - Page 6
3-J. CIP 96039 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT – REJECT ALL SUBMITTED BIDS It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Rejecting all submitted bids for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 96039 – Sidewalk Repair Project;
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
3-K. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT 1932 -A1 WITH SA ASSOCIATES FOR CENTRALIZED
GROUNDWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to Agreement 1932 -A1with SA Associates, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Staffing Augmentation and Construction Management and Inspection Services for an amount not to exceed $497,080; (2) Appropriating $497,080 for the cost of services proposed in the Amendment ($336,000 in city Water Treatment funds and $161,280 in Water Operations funds); and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
3-L. FREE SPIRIT BUS RIDES FOR EARTH DAY
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Waiving Spirit Bus fare for riders on Friday, April 21, 2023 in celebration of Earth Day; (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
APPROVED RECOMMENDATION
[4.] PUBLIC HEARING – None.
MOTION BY: WONG
SECONDED BY: LO
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X
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[5.] NEW BUSINESS
5-A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13, CHAPTER 12 OF THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (“MPMC”) IN ITS
ENTIRETY TO REGULATE ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Introducing and waiving first reading of an Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 12 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) in its entirety regulating encroachments into public streets, easements, and right of ways; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
This Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to CEQA. Adopting this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review because it establishes rules and procedures for operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; minor alterations in land use; new construction of small structures; and minor structures accessory to existing commercial f acilities. The Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, adopting the ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. Individual projects utilizing these regulations will each be separately subject to an environmental assessment. Finally, this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15269(a) because the protection of public and private property is necessary to maintain service essential to the public, health and welfare.
APPROVED RECOMMENDATION
ORDINANCE – 1ST READING
[6.] CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
[7.] FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
[8.] CLOSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE)
ADJOURNED – 9:43 P.M. IN MEMORY OF RICHARD CHAZIRA , LONG TIME RESIDENT AND
VOLUNTEER
MOTION BY: SANCHEZ
SECONDED BY: NGO
COUNCIL MEMBERS AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
SANCHEZ X