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Monterey Park City Council
May 3, 2023

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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
MAY 3, 2023

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, May 3, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Sanchez called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.

FLAG SALUTE:

The Monterey Park Fire Explorers

ROLL CALL:

City Clerk Maychelle Yee called the roll:

Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Yvonne Yiu
Council Members Absent: None

ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karl Berger, City Manager Ron Bow, City Treasurer Amy Lee, Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez, Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Director of Finance Martha Garcia, Police Chief Scott Wiese, Fire Chief Matthew Hallock, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa, Director of Community Development Jessica Serrano, Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre, Finance Manager Laura Borjon, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres, Recreation Manager Christina Alatorre, Literacy Coordinator Victor Castellanos, Senior Accountant Terry Kim, Officer DeLon Lam, Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho

VIRTUALLY PRESENT: City Librarian Diana Garcia

AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
None.

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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

- Rick Eng, representing LA vs. Hate Program, President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA), and member of the Monterey Park Healing Fund stated that he received sympathy and condolence cards/letters in wake of the January mass casualty incident from students at Rutgers University’s student organization known as Queer and Asian Alliance.

He provided the City Clerk cards/letters to forward to the City Council. He also spoke about CACA involvement working with Congress on the passage of the Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American Veterans of World War II. He announced that the Library of Congress will be in the City of Santa Monica and City of Alhambra to conduct interviews with Asian American Veterans.

- Nancy Arcuri inquired when the City Council will take action on a possible zone change for the Market Place shopping center.

- Larry Sullivan invited the community to attend the Lions Club Breakfast on May 20 th from 8 am – 11 am in conjunction with the city’s Fire Service Day.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

- Library: Literacy Coordinator Castellanos provided updates on the various events at the library: Play Days Read and Ride program, Homework Assistance Program, Computer Classes in Spanish, Citizenship Workshop by the Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Child & Teen Mental Health Seminar, Mental Health & Wellness Fair.

- Police Department: Officer Lam from the Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET) spoke about the city’s homeless engagement and mental health calls. He provided the 2023 statistical data. Officer Lam along with Police Chief Wiese spoke about the department’s effort to revitalize the Neighborhood Watch Program.

- Recreation and Community Services: Director of Recreation and Community Services Aguirre introduced the new Recreation Manager Christina Alatorre and provided information on upcoming events: MPK Night at Dodger Stadium on June 23
rd, Tribute to Cinco De Mayo on May 11 th at Barnes Park, Play Days Birthday Carnival on May 11th – May 14th.

1. PRESENTATION
The matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.

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1-A. MONTEREY PARK COMMUNITY HEALING FUND UPDATE

City Treasurer Lee provided the City Council and the community with an update on the Monterey Park Community Healing Fund. She announced that the Community Healing Fund will start providing small financial grants to witnesses of the Star Ballroom Dance Studio. She mentioned that the Asian Americans Advancing Justice organization has raised over $1 million dollars and those funds are going to family members of the deceased and those injured. The Community Healing Fund recognized that witnesses are also suffering emotionally, and the organization would like to offer a mechanism for those individuals to apply for financial grants.

2. OLD BUSINESS - None

3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3K

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.

This item was heard after Agenda Item No. 5A.

Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted Agenda Item Nos . 3A, 3C, 3E, 3I, 3J, and 3K on consent calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3B, 3D, 3F, 3G and 3H which were pulled for discussion, separate motion, reading resolutions and ordinances by the title only and waiving further reading thereof.

Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wong, motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None

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

3-A. MINUTES

Approving the minutes from the special and regular meetings of April 5, 2023, the special meeting of April 8, 2023 and April 10, 2023.

Action Taken: The City Council approved the minutes from the special and regular meetings of April 5, 2023, the special meeting of April 8, 2023 and April 10, 2023, on Consent Calendar.

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3-B. 2021-2022 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT

The City’s auditor, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), an independent auditor and one of the nation’s leading CPA firms, completed the audit of the City’s annual financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The audited financial statements are incorporated into an ACFR.

This is the 7
th year, CLA audited the City’s financial records. The auditor issued an unmodified (“clean”) opinion on the City’s financial statements. An unmodified opinion indicates that the financial data of the City is fairly presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (or “GAAP”) and the standards applicable to the financial audits contained in Government Audit Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. These standards require that the auditors plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and accurately reflects the City’s financial position.

Additionally, the auditors’ report does not indicate any negative findings, internal control deficiencies or instances of noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Discussion: Director of Finance Garcia provided a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the city’s ACFR and was available for questions.

Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the City’s 2021- 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong and seconded by Council Member Ngo, motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None

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

3-C. AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILLS 1406 (MCCARTY) AND 1420 (BERMAN)

On January 21, 2023, the City of Monterey Park experienced a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) where 20 people were shot. Eleven of those community members died. As our community struggles with the challenge of working through this tragedy, fellow citizens and residents in California and the rest of the country continue to be confronted with substantially similar MCIs.

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Action Taken: The City Council authorized the Mayor to sign a letter on the City’s behalf supporting Assembly Bill (AB) 1406 (McCarty) and AB 1420 (Berman) , on Consent Calendar.

3-D. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

A Land Acknowledgment is a statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of lands, expresses gratitude and appreciation to those groups, and honors the Indigenous people who have lived and worked on the land for centuries. Land Acknowledgments are a common practice in both Australia and Canada and are increasingly being adopted by city, county, and state governments in the United States.

Staff met with represen tatives from the Gabrieleño/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians to learn more about their recommendations for Land Acknowledgment language and practices. Based on our discussions, staff proposes the following Land Acknowledgment statement which has been reviewed and approved by the Gabrieleño/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians:

We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño -Tongva people. We show our respect to the Gabrieleño- Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño- Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.

Public Speakers:

- Mona Morales Recalde, member of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, partnered with the City to draft a Land Acknowledgement statement. She stated that this statement acknowledges that the ancestral land in which the City is on is Gabrieleño/Tongva land. She requested the C ity Council’s consideration in adopting the Land Acknowledgement.

Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted a Land Acknowledgement statement as amended to add the Land Acknowledgement language to all public meeting agendas and for it to be read at city events.

Motion: Moved by Mayor Sanchez and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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3-E. NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK RESOLUTION

The Monterey Park Police Department is celebrating the week of May 7-13, 2023, as National Correctional Officers Week. In 1984, President Ronald Regan announced the first week in May as National Correctional Officers Week, and it has been celebrated annually ever since. It honors the thousands of men and women responsible for managing those brought into custody by law enforcement and awaiting trial. These individuals face difficult and often dangerous work environments and play a vital role in the criminal justice system. We are enlisting your support in the form of a resolution to honor these men and women in our area for their work every day to protect the residents of Monterey Park.

Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R30 declaring the week of May 7 -13, 2023 to be National Correctional Officers Week in the City of Monterey Park, on Consent Calendar.

Resolution No. 2023-R30

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING MAY 7-13, 2023, NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK

IN MONTEREY PARK

3-F. NATIONAL POLICE WEEK RESOLUTION

The Monterey Park Police Department is celebrating the week of May 15-21, 2023, as National Police Week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 th
as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Na tional Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others and is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. We are enlisting your support in the form of a resolution to honor these men and women in our area for the work that they do every day to protect the residents of Monterey Park.

Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R31 declaring the week of May 15-21, 2023 to be National Police Week in the City of Monterey Park.

Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None

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

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Resolution No. 2023-R31

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING MAY 15 -21, 2023, NATIONAL POLICE WEEK IN MONTEREY PARK

3-G. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK AND LOGO RESOLUTION

The City is celebrating the week of May 21- 27, 2023, as Public Works Week in Monterey Park. This week marks the 63 rd annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association, which recognizes Public Works professionals. The 2023 National Public Works Week theme is “Connecting the World through Public Works”, highlighting the way public works professionals connect us physically, through infrastructure, and inspirationally, through service to their communities, whether as first responders, or daily workers carrying out their duties with pride.

Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R32 declaring the week of May 21 through 27, 2023 as Public Works Week in Monterey Park ; and adopted Resolution No. 2023-R33 adopting a Public Works logo to be used by the Public Works Department for official purposes.

Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None

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

Resolution No. 2023-R32

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING MAY 21 -27, 2023 AS PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN MONTEREY PARK

Resolution No. 2023-R33

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

FORMALLY ADOPTING A PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LOGO

3-H. TREE MEMORIAL PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION FOR FRED SORNOSO

At the April 29
th City Council meeting, the City Council nominated former Mayor Pro Tem Fred Sornoso for the Tree Memorial Recognition Program for his dedication and service to the community. Tree Memorial honorees are nominated based on the criteria established in Resolution Nos. 10485 and 11484 (Attachment 1 to the staff report).
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If approved by City Council, Mr. Fred Sornoso will be honored with a Tree Memorial for his service and positive impact on the Monterey Park community.

Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to take actions needed to honor former Mayor Pro Tem Fred Sornoso with a memorial tree.

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

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None

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

3-I. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT 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

MPMC Chapter 13.12 regulates encroachments and construction within all public right of ways within the City. The regulations under this chapter were first implemented in the 1980s and are stale in comparison to industry standards. The proposed ordinance updates regulations for excavations and encroachments on, over, and under public rights-of-ways and public service easements.

The Ordinance was introduced and received first reading at the April 19, 2023 City Council meeting. The original staff report (from April 19, 2023) is attached to the staff report for reference. Second reading and adoption of this Ordinance is recommended. If adopted, the Ordinance will rake effect in 30 days.

Action Taken: The City Council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2229, on Consent Calendar.

Ordinance No. 2229
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13, CHAPTER 12 OF THE MONTEREY

PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE PROVISIONS AND

PROCEDURES GOVERNING ENCROACHMENTS INTO PUBLIC STREETS,

EASEMENTS, AND RIGHT OF WAYS

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3-J. CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT

PROCESSING (CALAPP) PROGRAM GRANT

The California Energy Commission’s CalAPP Grant Program, funded by $20 million from the California Budget Act of 2021 authorized by Senate Bill 129, is intended to help cities and counties establish an online, automated solar permitting system. The City qualifies for a $60,000 grant to reimburse the City for staff or consultant time associated with implementing the solar permitting software, among others. Expediting solar permits will help the City comply with the Solar Access Act and will advance the City’s Going Green efforts towards promoting sustainability within the City.

The application deadline was May 1, 2023 and funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff submitted our CalAPP Program Grant application on April 19, 2023 to meet this deadline. This is a reimbursable grant that allows for reimbursements through May 1, 2027.

If adopted, the proposed resolution would retroactively authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for the CalAPP Program Grant, to execute the grant agreement, and to implement a budget amendment if the City is awarded funds.

Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- R34 retroactively authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, receive, and appropriate grant funds for the California Energy Commission’s California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) Program Grant, on Consent Calendar.

Resolution No. 2023-R34

A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR

DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENERGY COMMISSION’S CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT PROCESSING (CalAPP) PROGRAM

3-K. HSIP CYCLE 9 GARFIELD AVENUE TRAFFIC SIG NAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – AWARD OF CONTRACT

Per Resolution 2022- R32, the Public Works Director solicited bids for Capital Improvement Project No. 96028. The bid opening was held on March 23, 2023.

Staff completed review of bids and recommends that the c ontract be awarded to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $428,028 plus 9% contingency.

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 71-120
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expansion of the existing use. The Project is not anticipated to have any significant impacts with regards to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality.

Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. of Riverside in the contract amount of $428,028 for the HSIP Cycle 9 Garfield Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements, Specification No. 2022-016; and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $37,572 , or 9% of the contract amount , on Consent Calendar.

4. PUBLIC HEARING - None

5. NEW BUSINESS

5-A. REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The term for the Library Board of Trustees is three years with the possibility of reappointment for one additional consecutive three-year term.

Jennifer Tang’s first term on the Library Board of Trustees will end June 30, 2023.

If reappointed, she will serve through June 30, 2026.

This item was heard after Presentation, Agenda Item No. 1A.

Public Speakers:

- Jennifer Tang, President of the Library Board of Trustees , requested that the City Council consider her reappointment for a 2
nd term on the board. She spoke
about the various programs and services that she has worked on in the library for its patrons.

Action Taken: The City Council reappointed incumbent Library Board of Trustee Jennifer Tang for a second term.

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

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None

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

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6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

6-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING MAY 6, 2023 THE DAY OF INCLUSION OF THE 141 ST

ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSAGE OF THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT AND RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE MONTH OF MAY 2023 AS ASIAN

AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R35 declaring May 6, 2023 the Day of Inclusion of the 141
st anniversary of the passage of the Chinese
Exclusion Act and recognizing and honoring the month of May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None

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

Resolution No. 2023-R35

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING MAY 6, 2023 THE DAY OF INCLUSION OF THE 141
ST

ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSAGE OF THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT AND RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE MONTH OF MAY 2023 AS ASIAN

AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

6-B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING MAY 18, 2023 AS NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC

ISLANDER DAY AGAINST BULLYING AND HATE

Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R36 declaring May 18, 2023 as National Asian American and Pacific Islander Day Against Bullying and Hate.

Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None

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

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Resolution No. 2023-R36

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING MAY 18, 2023 AS NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC

ISLANDER DAY AGAINST BULLYING AND HATE

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

Council Member Lo stated his attendance at the San Gabriel Valley Public Affairs Network on April 20
th. He also announced that he attended a luncheon at NBC Seafood Restaurant on April 21 st hosted Assembly Member Mike Fong and i n attendance were Assembly S peaker Designee Robert Rivas , Assembly Member Josh Lowenthal and Blanca Pacheco who toured the San Gabriel Valley area. He also communicated that he went to Earth Day on April 22nd hosted by the Alhambra Youth Democrats; and also attended a Trans Day Visibility event in the City of El Monte sponsored by the San Gabriel LGBT Center; Monterey Park Police Departments Town Hall Meeting on April 26
th; Monterey Park Women’s Club
Charity Fashion Show; and the Alhambra Unified School Districts (AUSD) reading event.

Council Member Yiu spoke of her attendance at the Monterey Park Women’s Club Charity Fashion Show; announced her election as the Vice P resident of the Chinese Elected Officials (CEO); attended the birthday celebration for former Council Member David Lau; and a press conference held by Assembly Member Mike Fong on gun safety and emergency response legislation AB732, AB733, and AB1638.

Council Member Ngo said he attended the following events: a luncheon at NBC Seafood Restaurant on April 21
st hosted Assembly Member Mike Fong; the Manta
Ray’s swimathon; Monterey Park Police Departments Town Hall Meeting on April 26 th; Monterey Park Women’s Club Charity Fashion Show; and the AUSD Read Across American event.

Mayor Pro Tem Wong stated he also attended many of the events that the other Council Members cited: Assembly Member Mike Fong’s press conference, Monterey Park Women’s Club Fashion Show, AUSD Read Across America event, and the Manta Ray’s swimathon,

Mayor Sanchez said he also attended many of the same events as the Council mentioned. He stated that he attended a community prayer walk with local pastors as part of the city’s healing event. Mayor Sanchez requested the consideration of invocations from all faiths at the commencement of City Council meetings. Council Member Lo added to include a ceremony from the Gabrieleño/Tongva tribe. He commented on a meeting with Mayor David Torres from the City of Montebello to discuss local concerns and collaboration efforts . He announced that he also attended the AUSD Alhambra Teachers Association (ATA) Read Across American 71-123
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Event and an anti-gun rally in the City of Alhambra where he had the opportunity to meet the author of Senate Bill (SB) SB710.

7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Mayor Pro Tem Wong requested the discussion on SB710.

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

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 58 p.m.

__________________________
Maychelle Yee
City Clerk

Approved on July 19, 2023, at the Regular City Council Meeting

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