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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
AUGUST 16, 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, August 16 , 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sanchez called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Monterey Park Police Explorers led the flag salute.
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 Treasurer Amy Lee, Interim City Manager Inez Alvarez , City Attorney Karl Berger, Interim Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia, Interim City Librarian Kristin Olivarez , Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre, Director of Finance Martha Garcia, Community Development Director Jessica Serrano, Director of Human Resources and Risk Manager Christine Tomikawa, Police Chief Scott Wiese, Fire Chief Matt Hallock, Senior Planner Beth Chow, Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang, Program Coordinator Alejandra Espinosa
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: None.
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
None.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Allison Newman and Joleen Wong, representing the Monterey Park Community Garden Coalition, talked about the importance of having a community garden in the city and invited the residents to an introductory party on September 9 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at George Elder park.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Police Department: Police Chief Wiese spoke of the loss of Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio last year in a robbery in the City of Downey. He introduced the Police Explorers, Matthew Chuang, Michael Chuang, Nathan Villanueva, Anabell Magana, and their Advisors. Chief Wiese commented on the numerous awards the Explorers won in the Southern California Law Enforcement Explorer Competition. Police Chief Wiese mentioned the Neighborhood Watch program, Youth Activities Golf Tournament, Pink Patch Project Car Show, and introduce d new additions to his department, Police Officer Amaranta Reyes a nd Animal Services Officer Laura Rodriguez.
- Recreation and Community Services Department: Program Coordinator Espinosa provided an update o n services and events provided by the Langley Center including Heath Screenings, Jewelry Making Class, Line Dance on August 24, and the Karaoke Contest on August 31.
1. PRESENTATION
Matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.
1-A. RESIDENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY RESULTS
Finance Director Garcia and consultant Richard Bernard, a partner at FM3 Research, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the result of the recent community survey.
1-B. ZONING CODE UPDATES, OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT – “OUR CITY, OUR PLAN”
Community Development Director Serrano presented a PowerPoint presentation on the initiative involving zoning code updates.
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2. OLD BUSINESS
2-A. FIREARMS PLEDGE AND ORDINANCE PROHIBITING FIREARMS ON CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY
On March 1, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R15 in response to the Mass Casualty Incident (“MCI”) on January 21, 2023 that killed 11 people and critically injured nine others. On July 19, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2233 on an urgency basis that added a new Chapter 21.55 to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) establishing a Firearm Health Protection Zone regulating firearms dealers.
During the same meeting, the City Council gave direction on several additional items that were identified in Resolution No. 2023- R15. Among other things, the City Council directed that two ordinances be drafted: one requiring that trigger locks or storage devices be used for firearms; the other prohibiting firearms on City-owned property. The former ordinance is a separate agenda item; the latter is part of this agenda item.
Additionally, the City Council gave general policy directions for a myriad of firearms related matters that are reflected in the draft resolution accompanying this staff report.
Environmental Assessment:
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 facilities. The Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, the adopting the ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA 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 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.
Action Taken: The City Council (1) received and filed the staff report; (2) adopted Resolution No. 2023- R67 declaring the City Council’s intent to support federal, state, and local gun regulation including adopting various city -wide policies; approving a related voluntary Firearms Pledge for all elected officials; and authorizing the City Manager to implement the City Council’s policies; and (3) introduced and waived first reading of an Ordinance prohibiting the possession of 71-236
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firearms, with certain exceptions, on City -owned public property as amended to strike out 13.18.040(c) “Persons issued a concealed weapons permit by the Monterey Park Police Chief in accordance with California law.” All Elected Officials voluntarily signed the Firearms Pledge and filed them with the City Clerk’s office.
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
Resolution No. 2023-R67:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO LEND THE CITY’S SUPPORT TO ALL REASONABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
LEGISLATION THAT IS INTENDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY WHILE MAINTAINING AN INDIVIDUAL’S CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AS TO OWNING FIREARMS; APPROVING A PLEDGE FOR ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS REFLECTS THIS INTENT; APPROVING STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CERTAIN CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION
Ordinance, 1
st Reading:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 13.18 TO THE MONTEREY PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE PRESENCE OF FIREARMS ON CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY
2-B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 9.58.050 ENTITLED “SAFE STORAGE” TO THE
MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
This Ordinance was drafted in accordance with Section 3(B)(8) of City Council Resolution No. 2023-R15, adopted March 1, 2023. That Section directed the City Manager and City Attorney to propos e amendments to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) that, to the extent legally feasible, require all firearms in a residence be securely stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock.
If adopted, this Ordinance would add a new section to the MPMC requiring that firearms maintained in a residence be locked in a container or dis abled with a trigger lock.
Environmental Assessment:
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this Ordinance under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 71-237
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15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). This Ordinance is not subject to further review environmental review because: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that the Ordinance itself may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code R egs. § 15378). 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.
Action Taken: The City Council introduced and waived first reading of an Ordinance adding § 9.58.050 entitled “Safe Storage” to the Monterey Park Municipal Code.
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
Ordinance, 1
st Reading:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SAFE FIREARM STORAGE WITHIN THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3H
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.
Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted A genda Item No s. 3A, 3B, 3D, 3F, 3 G, and 3H on Consent Calendar, excluding I tem Nos. 3C and 3E which were pulled for discussion, separate motion, reading resolutions and ordinances by the title only and waiving further reading thereof . Mayor Pro Tem Wong declared a potential conflict of interest as his employer, Southern California Edison, is the subject for discussion and did not participate in Item No. 3F
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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: Wong - Item No.3F
3-A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – JULY 2023
As of June 30, 2023, invested funds for the City of Monterey Park total $78,417,445.03.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the monthly investment report, on Consent Calendar.
3-B. CONTINUE TO EXTEND THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMPLOYMENT
EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
Through City Council’s establishment of the employment emergency, to date the City has filled 83 full-time vacancies comprised of 35 promotional appointments, 8 part-time to full-time appointments, and 40 appointments. From June 2023 to date, the City has filled a hard to fill Water Production Supervisor, one IT Technician, two Senior Account Clerks, and 15 part -time staff for Recreation and Community Services for summer programs.
There are 26 full-time positions in the recruitment process along with 18 part-time recruitments. Staff recommends extending the employment emergency to allow the City to address these vacancies, which include 6 key positions in the Public Works Department ; to address upcoming retirements in the Police and Fire Departments; and to continue working through the Personnel Rules and Regulations revision process.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the staff report and continued to extend the existence of an employment emergency for the City of Monterey Park and authorized the City Manager to take all practical actions needed to implement the efficient recruitment and retention of persons for employment , on Consent Calendar.
3-C. CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTION REGARDING SB 1186 - MEDICINAL CANNABIS PATIENTS’ RIGHT OF ACCESS ACT
At its meeting on August 2
nd, the City Council posed questions regarding SB 1186
(2022 Wiener) which is attached for reference. In sum, SB 1186 prevents cities from prohibiting medicinal cannabis deliveries; it further requires cities to allow 71-239
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cannabis delivery facilities to be located within the local jurisdiction. SB 1186 does, however, allow the City to reasonably regulate the retail sale by delivery of medicinal cannabis including, without limitation: (1) zoning requirements that are consistent with California law; (2) security or public health and safety requirements; (3) licensing requirements; (4) tax collection; and (5) regulations consistent with requirements or restrictions imposed by California law. These restrictions take effect January 1, 2024.
Action Taken: By Consensus, the City Council received and filed the staff report; and directed the Interim City Manager and City Attorney to draft proposed regulations for medical cannabis delivery facilities in accordance with SB 1186 and bring back to the City Council for consideration.
3-D. STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM – AWARD OF CONTRACT TO
NAPPI FABRICATIONS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CUSTOMIZED TRAILER
The County of Los Angeles is a Subgrantee of the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) that is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Per the subrecipient agreement, the County of Los Angeles is authorized to enter into a subrecipient agreement with the City of Monterey Park. A portion ($112,000) of the grant funds awarded to the City of Monterey Park for the 2021 SHSP grant year is earmarked for a customized trailer, Base of Operations.
In accordance with MPMC Chapter 3.20, staff completed a bidding process to identify a qualified vendor. The Request for Bids was advertised on the city’s website as well as disseminated to potential vendors. One bid was received, Nappi Fabrications. Nappi Fabrications has extensive experience in the field. Most notably, the vendor customized a trailer for the City of San Marino’s Police Department, as well as the Southern California Gas Company.
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Nappi Fabrications for an amount not to exceed $172,640.77. The trailer will be used by Monterey Park’s Fire Departm ent, Urban Search and Rescue crew during large- scale disasters, such as, but not limited to earthquakes, floods, and or search and rescue operations. The equipment will benefit both the residents of Monterey Park as well as Regional Task Force Four (4), which encompasses Glendale, Arcadia, Pasadena, Monrovia, San Gabriel and Alhambra.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Nappi Fabrications, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase a customized trailer, for the amount of $172,640.77, on Consent Calendar.
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3-E. CITY PARKS PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT – AWARD OF
CONTRACT
Per Resolution No. 2022-R52, the Public Works Director solicited bids for the City Parks Playground Replacement Project, Capital Improvement Project Nos. 95018, 95019, 95020, 95021, 95022, and 95024. The public bid opening for this project was held on July 27, 2023. One bid was received from R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Public Works contract with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc for the City Parks Playground Replacement Project in the amount of $986,149 plus $60,000 contingency. Additionally, staff recommends the City Council approve an additional appropriation of $286,700 from Development Impact Fund – 231 to execute the proposed contract.
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.
Action Taken: The City Council (1) authorized the Interim City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with R.E.
Schultz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $986,149 for City Parks Replacement Project, Specification No. 2023-07; (2) authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $25,000 and the Interim City Manager up to $60,000; and (3) authorized the appropriation of an additional $286,700 from Development Impact Fund – 231 for this project.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo and seconded by Mayor Sanchez, 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-F. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 5-YEAR REVOCABLE SECONDARY LAND
USE LICENSE FOR EDISON TRAILS PARK
Edison Trails Park is owned by SCE and licensed to the City of Monterey Park for the purposes of providing a public park.
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A new 5-year Revocable Secondary Land Use License is needed to allow the City to continue to provide a park for public recreation purposes. Staff is recommending approval of the License in the amount of $12,805.05.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The proposed project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Existing Facilities). The Lease Agreement will not result in any change in operation or use of the existing park.
Action Taken: Mayor Pro Tem Wong declared a potential conflict of interest as his employer, Southern California Edison, is the subject for discussion and did not participate in this item. The City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute a 5-year Revocable Secondary Land Use License, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Southern California Edison (SCE) for the City’s use of Edison Trails for park and public recreation purposes in the amount of $12,805.05, on Consent Calendar.
3-G. RECEIVE AND FILE STAFF REPORT SUMMARIZING THE STATUS OF
EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF THE MONTEREY PASS ROAD WATER LINE
On August 17, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R69 authorizing the City Manager to take necessary measures for emergency repair of a water main line on Monterey Pass Road. Recurring water main leaks in several areas within Monterey Pass Road between the intersections of Vagabond Drive and Brightwood Street resulted in extensive infrastructure damage to the roadway and necessary water main pipe repairs to ensure continued water service to residences and businesses in the area.
The design phase was completed in December 2022 followed by research of available material and cost during the months of December and January to ensure the project could be expedited due to the significant material delivery delays.
Construction started in March 2023 and is scheduled to be complete by December 2023.
Action Taken: The City Council r eceived and filed the staff report summarizing the status of emergency repairs of the Monterey Pass Road water line, on Consent Calendar.
3-H. CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE (CIPP) LINING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS – AWARD
OF CONTRACT
Per Resolution 2022- R52, the Public Works Director solicited bids for Capital Improvement Project No. 99014 - rehabilitation of approximately 19,550 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer main. The bid opening was held on July 27, 2023. 71-242
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Staff completed review of bids and recommends that the contract be awarded to Southwest Pipeline Trenchless Corp., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $633,010.
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.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Southwest Pipeline Trenchless Corp., in the amount of $823,699 for the CIPP Lining at Various Locations, Specification No. 2023-005, on Consent Calendar.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4-A. A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 22 -01 (“ZCA-22-01”),
AN ORDINANCE ADDING THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE,
CHAPTER 21.19, ENTITLED “INCLUSIONARY HOUSING” TO IMPLEMENT THE MONTEREY PARK HOUSING ELEMENT.
The Planning Commission, at its April 25, 2023 meeting, reviewed the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (“IHO”), and recommended City Council approval, with a minor change. The Commission recommended that a change be made to the IHO so that in cases where the number of required affordable units results in a fractional unit, the number would be rounded up to the next whole number for units to be provided on-site or the in-lieu fees be paid.
On June 7, 2023, the City Council reviewed the IHO and by a unanimous vote, continued the adoption of the IHO to August 16, 2023 for staff to further research.
Thereafter, on June 21, 2023, the City Council by a unanimous vote continued the adoption of fees rel ated to IHO to August 16, 2023. The staff report (without attachments) from the June 7, 2023 City Council meeting is contained in Attachment 2 of the staff report.
Staff amended the IHO related to rounding of fractional units for the calculation of inclusionary housing units or in- lieu fees as shown in Attachment 1 of the staff report.
Major findings from staff’s research and analysis include:
1. City would likely not be at a competitive disadvantage if an IHO is adopted, but a feasibility study can better evaluate the City’s market trends to ensure that the IHO does not deter housing production and that the correct in- lieu fee is established;
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2. Funds from developer-paid-in-lieu fees may be used for a variety of uses to help leverage affordable housing, as determined by City Council;
3. Comparable community benefits may include facilities, improvements and programs which enhance quality of life for City residents;
4. In addition to the Density Bonus regulations, incentives, such as fee waivers, may be offered to encourage construction of lower income housing units;
5. IHO contains affordability requirements which may be best monitored through a housing consultant; and
6. Periodic review of IHO is recommended at 3-5 year intervals.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and its implementing regulations (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.; the "CEQA Guidelines”), the proposed Ordinance and Resolution (ZCA 22-01) are exempt from further CEQA review for the following reasons: (1) they will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (CEQA Guidelines § 15060(c)(2)); (2) there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a s ignificant effect on the environment because any potential, future, housing projects would undergo separate environmental review (CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance and Resolution, by themselves, do not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines because they involve a policy action that is legislative implementing affordable housing policy and affects prospective future housing development to comply with Housing Element Program 15 (CEQA Guidelines § 15378). The notice of exemption prepared for this project is contained in Attachment 4 of the staff report.
Public Comment:
- Ziyu Chen, representing ACEM LLC Real Estate Development Company, spoke in opposition of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, citing an increase of 80% in construction costs since pre-Covid making it very difficult for development under the current construction costs. He cautioned the Council to think of the tradeoff and balance and suggested making certain incentives to encourage developers to build affordable housing units.
Discussion: Director of Community Development Serrano presented a power point presentation on the proposed inclusionary housing ordinance.
Action Taken: The City Council opened a public hearing at 8:24 p.m. and t ook testimonial and documentary evidence; and after closing the public hearing at 9:17 p.m. and considered the evidence submitted during that public hearing to introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 21.19 (“Inclusionary Housing”) to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) to implement the Monterey Park Housing Element; and directed staff to pursue a financial/economic feasible study to be brought back for Council’s consideration.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wong, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Wong, Yiu, Ngo, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
4-B. A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING CITY -WIDE FEES RELATED TO THE INCLUSIONARY
HOUSING ORDINANCE
Staff recommends that this item be continued to the September 6, 2023 City Council meeting.
Action Taken: The City Council continued the public hearing to the September 6, 2023 City Council meeting.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong and seconded by Mayor Sanchez , motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Wong, Yiu, Ngo, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
5. NEW BUSINESS
None.
6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK,
CALIFORNIA, DENOUNCING ANTISEMITISM
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- R68 of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, California, denouncing antisemitism.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Sanchez and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Wong, Yiu, Ngo, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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Resolution No. 2023-R68:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
PARK, CALIFORNIA, DENOUNCING ANTISEMITISM
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Lo announced that he and Council Member Ngo attended Assemblymember Mike Fong’s Educator of the Year event on August 10 and thanked the Assemblymember for recognizing 3 of the educators from the Garvey School District. He said he attend ed Lai Lai Dance Studio event along with other elected officials on August 12 in memory of one of the victims , My Nhan, and on August 15, attended the tree dedication in memory of former Council Member Fred Sornoso at Belle Vista Elementary School.
Council Member Yiu said she attended the Alhambra School District M eeting Swearing in Ceremony on A ugust 8 and congratulated the first ever Student Council Board Member , Justin Wong. She said she attended the Sing Tao Newspapers 85th Anniversary Celebration on August 12 and watched the Barbie movie.
Council Member Ngo talked about his attendance at the City’s and Rosemead’s National Night Out events, the Fujian General Chamber of Commerce Inaugural celebration on August 5, Assemblymember Mike Fong’s Educator of the Year event on August 10, and the Maryvale’s Steton House’s One Year Anniversary Celebration on August 15.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong said he attended the League of California Cities Leadership Dinner on August 3, the screening of the Joy Luck Club movie at the Library on August 12, and the tree dedication in memory of former Council Member Fred Sornoso on August 15. He expressed condolences, on behalf of the City Council, to the families impacted by the Hawaii fire incident.
Mayor Sanchez mentioned he attended many of the events including the Pancake Breakfast and F ood Distribution event at Church of LA , the Alhambra School District Meeting Swearing In Ceremony on August 8 with Council Member Yiu, the Health Seminar at Langley Center on August 10 , the tree memorial honoring Council Member Fred Sornoso, and the Maryvale’s Steton House’s One Year Anniversary Celebration. He expressed well wishes for all the students returning to school.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Wong directed staff to look into ways to encourage development and utilization of vacant lots.
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8. CLOSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE) None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on October 18, 2023, at the Regular City Council Meeting