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
October 4, 2023
6:30 p.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor
FLAG SALUTE The Monterey Park Fire Explores
ROLL CALL Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Yvonne Yiu
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
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.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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 t heir 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.
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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:
• Fire Department
• Human Resources
• Library
• Police Department
• Public Works
• Recreation and Community Services
[1.] PRESENTATION
1-A. AIR QUALITY UPDATES PRESENTATION BY SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (AQMD)
1-B. MONTEREY PARK COMMUNITY HEALING FUND UPDATE
1-C. GOING GREEN SUSTAINABILITY PLAN UPDATE
1-D. ZONING CODE UPDATES, OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT – “OUR CITY, OUR PLAN”
[2.] OLD BUSINESS – None.
[3.] CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 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.
3-A. MINUTES
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Approving the minutes from the regular meetings of July 5, 2023 and July 19, 2023, and the special meetings of July 5, 2023 and July 19, 2023; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
3-B. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – AUGUST 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.
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3-C. APPROVE FINALIZED PROPOSITION 218 BALLOTS FOR WATER AND SEWER RATES It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Approving the finalized Proposition 218 Notice of Public Hearing ballot for water and sewer rate increases; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
3-D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK RESOLUTION It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a Resolution declaring the week of October 8 – October 14, 2023, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in Monterey Park; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
3-E. 2023 BANNED BOOKS WEEK RESOLUTION
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a resolution declaring the week of October 1- 7, 2023 as Banned Books Week in Monterey Park; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
3-F. APPROVING AMENDMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MONTEREY PARK POLICE CAPTAINS’ ASSOCIATION AND MONTEREY PARK POLICE OFFICERS’ MID -
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION MODIFYING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Police Captains’ Association (“MPPCA”) and the Monterey Park Police Officers’ Mid-Management Association (“MPPOMMA”), in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
3-G. AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CITY FABRICK IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR
PARKS SYSTEM MASTER PLAN SERVICES
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with City Fabrick, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Parks System Master Plan services for $150,000 (+ a 5% contingency of $7,500); and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
3-H. THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT 2241-A WITH VALLEY MAINTENANCE CORP.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 2241-A with Valley Maintenance Corp., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to add one additional service day for the Bruggemeyer Library in the amount of $12,648; (2) Approving an additional appropriation of $30,000 to the Building Maintenance Fund (506) for janitorial services and supplies; and
(3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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CONTRACT
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with All American Asphalt of Corona, CA in the contract amount of $1,625,000 for the 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project; (2) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $243,750, or 15% of the contract amount; and
(3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
Since the proposed work is a minor alteration to an existing public facility, this project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 3-J. 2023-24 SLURRY SEAL AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS – AWARD OF CONTRACT It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Onyx Paving Company Inc. in the contract amount of $1,400,000 for 2023-2024 fiscal year slurry seal at various locations; (2) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $210,000 of the contract amount; and
(3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines § 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) exempts public alterations in the condition of land that do not involve removal of trees. This Project will not have a significant effect on the environment because the Project consists of pouring asphalt slurry over existing right of ways, patching existing rights of ways that have deteriorated, and restoring pavement markings. Accordingly, this Project is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guideline § 15304. 3-K. 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) Receiving and Filing 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. [4.] PUBLIC HEARING – None.
[5.] NEW BUSINESS – None.
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[6.] CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6-A. A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 5, 2023, AS LATINA EQUAL PAY DAY IN THE
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK (REQUESTED BY MAYOR SANCHEZ)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a Resolution recognizing October 5, 2023, as Latina Equal Pay Day in the City of Monterey Park; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
6-B. A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 AS DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK (REQUESTED BY
MAYOR SANCHEZ)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a Resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Monterey Park; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
[7.] FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
[8.] CLOSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE)
ADJOURNED
City Council Staff Report
TO:
FROM:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Ci ty Council consider:
1. Approving the minutes from the regular meetings of July 5, 2023 and July 19, 2023 and the special meetings of July 5, 2023 and July 19, 2023;; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
None.
BACKGROUND:
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one.
FIS
CAL IM
PACT:
None.
Resp
ectfully submitted, Prepared by:
Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Helena Cho
Assistant Deputy City Clerk
Approved By:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Minutes
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO: Consent Calendar - 3A
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
Draft Minute
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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
JULY 5, 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 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, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sanchez called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Sanchez 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, Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez, Director of Finance Martha Garcia, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: Steve Berliner of Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: None.
1. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
1-A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Steve Berliner and Christine Tomikawa Employee
Organizations:
Confidential Employees' Association, Firefighters' Association, Mid-Management Association, Police Captains' Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Officers' Mid -Management Association, Professional Chief Officers' Association, and Service Employees International Union, Local 721
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RECONVENE & ADJOURNMENT
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session with all Council Members present.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Action Taken: No reportable action taken in Closed Session.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
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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
JULY 5, 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, July 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sanchez called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
Mayor Sanchez 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 Manager Ron Bow, City Attorney Karl Berger, City Treasurer Amy Lee, Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez, Police Chief Scott Wiese, Fire Chief Matthew Hallock, City Librarian Diana Garcia, 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 Tom ikawa, Finance Manager Laura Borjon, Senior Librarian Cathleen Bowley, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres, Senior Planner Beth Chow, Police Sergent Randy Esparza, Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: Housing Consultants Priscila Davila and Debbie Sotteck
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
Mayor Sanchez requested to move Agenda Item No. 6A to be heard after City Manager Communication.
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CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATION
This item was heard with Agenda Item No. 6A.
The City Council presented City Manager Bow with a plaque for his leadership and dedication to the City of Monterey Park.
Public Speakers:
- Mike Eng, representing Congresswomen Judy Chu, congratulated City Manager Bow on his retirement and his service to the community. Mr. Eng presented City Manager Bow with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Congresswomen Chu.
- Alex Avanesyan , representing State Senator Susan Rubio, thanked and congratulated City Manager Bow for his years of service. Mr. Avanesyan presented City Manager Bow with a C ertificate of A ppreciation on behalf of State Senator Rubio.
- Jennifer Tang, representing Assemblymember Mike Fong, congratulated City Manager Bow on his retirement and thanked him for his leadership and service to the City of Monterey Park. Ms. Tang presented City Manager Bow with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Assemblymember Fong.
- Frank Lu, representing County Supervisor Hilda Solis, congratulated City Manager Bow on his retirement and thanked him for his years of service to the community.
Mr. Lu presented City Manager Bow with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Supervisor Solis.
- Tony Ding, City of San Gabriel Council Member, Denise Menchaca, San Gabriel Council Member, and Mark Lazaretto, San Gabriel City Manager, thanked and recognized City Manager Bow for his work and close relationship with their city.
They presented City Manager Bow with a Certificate of R ecognition on behalf of the City of San Gabriel.
- Bob Gin, representing Alhambra Unified School District, conveyed gratitude to City Manager Bow for his years of service and work alongside the City of Alhambra.
Mr. Gin presented City Manager Bow with a Certificate of Recognition.
- Anita Chu, Superintendent of the Garvey Unified School District and Andy Yam, Board Member of the Garvey Unified School District, thanked City Manager Bow for his dedication and service to the students of Garvey School District. They presented City Manager Bow with a C ertificate of Recognition for his leadership on behalf of the Garvey Unified School District.
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- Adele Andrade, Mayor of City of Alhambra, conveyed her gratitude to City Manager Bow for his leadership and partnership with the City of Alhambra. Ms. Andrade presented City Manager Bow with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the City of Alhambra.
- Hans Liang, f ormer City of Monterey Park Council Member, expressed his gratitude to City Manager Bow for his years of service and recognized their time working together for the City of Monterey Park.
- Nancy Arcuri, congratulated City Manager Bow on his retirement and expressed her support for Interim City Manager Inez Alvarez.
- John Tallichet, President of Specialty Restaurants (Luminarias Restaurant), congratulated City Manager Bow on his retirement and conveyed his gratitude for the relationship and partnership.
- Jesse Chang expressed his gratitude to City Manager Bow for his stability and commitment to the City of Monterey Park.
- Lloyd, a survivor of the mass shooting, expressed his feelings regarding compensation for non-physically injured survivors.
- The City of Monterey Park showed a video commemorating City Manager Ron Bow’s service to the community.
- City Manager Bow expressed his gratitude to the department heads, city council, city staff, various neighboring cities, and dignitaries. He also expressed gratitude to his family.
RECESSED AND RECONVENED
The City Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened with all council members present at 8:15 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Vincent Chang, former City Clerk, expressed gratitude to City Manager Bow and congratulated him on his retirement. He conveyed his support for the police bicycle patrol.
- Troy Grant, representing Monterey Park Police Officers Association, e xpressed gratitude to City Manager Bow for his leadership and partnership. He thanked the city council for their support of their recent contract agreement.
- Eric Chen, representing the Monterey Park Victims Support and Advocacy Group, spoke about non-physically injured survivors of the mass shooting.
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- Jesus Rodarte, member of Service Employees International Union – United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU UHW), asked for support of Senate Bill 525
- Chea Liu, member of SEIU UHW asked for support of Senate Bill 525
- Angela Harvey, employee at Garfield Medical Center, asked for support of Senate Bill 525.
- William Yen, spoke about ARDII (Anti Racism Diversity Inclusion Initiative) , and wanted to bring more attention to the program, as well as to petition the County Board of Supervisors to help start similar programs for Asian and Hispanic groups.
- Maychelle Yee, resident, spoke about the Rams mural at George Elder Park , sharing her, as well as constituent ’s concerns, about the process of approval of such projects.
- Armen Sebastian, congratulated City Manager Bow on his retirement, and spoke about illegal fireworks in the city.
- Teresa Real Sebastion, congratulated City Manager Bow on his retirement. Ms.
Sebastion spoke about irregularities with City Council procedures regarding the approval of the mural at George Elder Park.
- City Clerk Yee received, filed, and read into the record one written communication from Beverly Garcia, city employee and member of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 721, spoke about the working conditions in the P ublic Works Department.
- Mayor Jose Sanchez inquired about Senate Bill 525 and requested that this item be presented at a future meeting for consideration.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Library – City Librarian Garcia introduced Senior Librarian Cathleen Bowley .
Senior Librarian Bowley provided updates on summer events/activities which included: college preparation programs, summer reading program, and reminded the community that the Library is used as cooling center during hot weather.
- Police Department – Police Chief Wiese introduced the P olice Department’s bicycle patrol team. Police Sergent Esparza provided background information and the purpose of bicycle patrol.
- Public Works – Director of Public Works Igoe spoke about the F ree Composting Event in partnership with Athens Services on July 15 at Garvey Ranch Park.
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- Recreation and Community Services – Recreation Manager Alatorre spoke about the Dodgers Night event. She also spoke about the Independence Day Celebrations at Barnes Park, which were well attended. She detailed the Movie in the Park event the following evening which featured “Puss in Boots” and the following movie event that would feature “Back to The Future.” She also presented information on the summer lunches program provided by San Gabriel Unified School District that would provide free meals for ages 18 and under at the Barnes Park Picnic Shelter. Finally, she talked about the “How Do You Rec?” program where the public can share their photos enjoying unique recreational activities, and how to stay connected via social media.
1. PR
ESENTATION
1-A. MONTEREY PARK COMMUNITY HEALING FUND UPDATE
City Treasurer Lee provided an update on the funds raised by the Monterey Park Community Healing Fund for victims of the Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) that occurred on January 21, 2023. She stated that the amount raised to date is $65,829 and applications are currently being accepted for grant funding for victims of the MCI. City Treasurer Lee mentioned that the Community Healing Fund has received about 35 applications, and those applications are currently being reviewed. The last day to submit applications is on July 31.
1-B. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE
Economic Development Manager Torres presented a PowerPoint presentation detailing the various retail and commercial projects around the City of Monterey Park.
1-C. U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) ECONOMIC INJURY
DISASTER LOAN (EIDL) PROGRAM UPDATE
Economic Development Manager Torres presented a PowerPoint presentation detailing the Small Business Administration ’s (SBA) collaboration with the Pacific Asian Consortium for Employment (PACE) and the city of Monterey Park to provide Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to small businesses adversely affected by the city MCI. The event took place this past June. The event generated 117 EIDL applications, three of which have already been approved for a total of $604,500.
Barbara Nitis, Public Information Officer with the SBA , was available to answer questions.
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2. O LD BUSINES S
2-A. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST (“SGVRHT”)
MEMBERSHIP
On April 5, 2023, the City Council received a presentation from the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust. City Council gave direction to research the process for joining the SGVRHT.
There are two types of membership types that are available, including affiliate membership, which does not allow access to project funding, and full membership, which allows access to project funding and other benefits.
The City Council should consider the following:
1. Whether the City Council would like to join the SGVRHT; and
2. If so, at what membership level?
Should the City Council decide to authorize the City Manager to join the SGVRHT, the City Council would also need to authorize a budget amendment appropriating funds from the General Fund to cover annual costs for the selected membership level.
Public Communications:
- Ricki Choi, Director of Government and Community Relations, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), addressed the City Council’s inquiry regarding the amount of funding provided per housing projects.
Discussion: Community Development Director Serrano provided a PowerPoint presentation to the City Council.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider (1) Providing staff direction regarding the City Council’s desire to join the SGVRHT and at what membership type, affiliate membership or full membership; (2) If desirable:
a. Authorize the City Manager to prepare a letter to join the SGVRHT as an affiliate member, with no access to project funding, for amount of $12,042.14 for the first year and thereafter, an ongoing annual fee of $3,042.14 plus annual Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) increase; OR b. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SGVRHT, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to join the SGVRHT as a full member, with access to project funding, for amount of $24,210.68 for the first year and thereafter, an ongoing annual fee of $15,210.68 plus annual CPI increase; AND
c. B udget amendment appropriating funds from the General Fund to cover annual costs for the selected membership level;
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(3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with SGVRHT as a full member, with access to project funding, for amount of $24,210.68 for the first year and thereafter, an ongoing annual fee of $15,210.68 plus annual CPI increases.
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
3. CO
NSENT 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.
Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted A genda Item No s. 3B, 3C, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, and 3K on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3A, 3D, 3I and 3J 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 Yiu 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-A. GOODVIEWS ABATEMENT PROJECT ( GAP) NOTICE OF COMPLETION;
TERMINATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY GOVERNING THE GAP
On December 21, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-R101 that extended the GAP local emergency until March 1, 2023; that emergency was subsequently extended in a series of City Council actions until July 1, 2023. The GAP is now substantially complete and, consequently, a notice of completion was recorded.
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Discussion: City Attorney Berger provided a video footage depicting the start and end of the project.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the notice of completion for the GAP and adopted Resolution No. 2023- R54 terminating the local emergency governing the GAP.
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-R54
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TERMINATING THE 2021
GOODVIEWS ABATEMENT PROJECT LOCAL EMERGENCY
3-B. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA ADJUSTING THE SALARIES AND
BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
If adopted, the draft resolution would establish adjusting the salaries and benefits for the eight unrepresented executive management employees.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R55 adjusting the salaries and benefits for the Executive Management Employees, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2023-R55
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE SALARY RATES AND BENEFITS FOR
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
3-C. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MONTE REY PARK POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2025
Representatives of the City of Monterey Park (“City”) and MPPOA 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, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
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Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- R56 approved a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Police Officers’ Association (“MPPOA”). The MPPOA represents the police corpor als and police officers in the Monterey Park Police Department, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2023-R56
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2023 -2025 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK AND THE MONTEREY PARK POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION
3-D. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMENDMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC
FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, AND SOLID WASTE RATE STUDIES
In May of 2021, staff prepared specifications for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a consultant to perform a comprehensive rate study for the City’s water, wastewater, and solid waste operations and received four responses. HF&H was the selected consultant. On June 16, 2021, Council approved a contract between the City and HF&H Consultants. The study has taken longer to complete than anticipated and the City is requesting to amend and extend the contract with HF&H to complete and implement the Study.
The City is requesting an amendment for an additional amount of $295,000 plus a 10% contingency equal to $26,500 for a total not to exceed amount of $ 437,095 and an extended term through December 31, 2024.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the C ity Manager to execute an amendment with HF&H Consultants, LLC in a form approved by the City Attorney; to conduct a Proposition 218 utility rate study for an additional amount of $291,500 and extend the term of the amendment through December 31, 2024 and appropriated $190,700 from Refuse Fund (421) to the FY 2023-24 Budget.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong 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
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3-E. 2020 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) PROGRAM -
CONTINGENCY FUNDS UPDATE
The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program is a Homeland Security Grant designed to enhance regional preparedness and capabilities in designated densely populated, high- threat areas. Currently, the City of Monterey Park Fire Department (Department) is participating in the 2020 UASI Grant Program. The Department was notified of an approved modification for an increase of $4,404.
As per Resolution No.11740 adopted by the City Council on May 6, 2015, staff is reporting to the City Council the type of money obtained and the project details.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the report, on Consent Calendar.
3-F. 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM – COST SAVINGS
PROJECTS
The City of Monterey Park Fire Department was n otified of an approved modification for an increase of $7,593 for the 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP 2020 Grant). As per Resolution No. 11740 adopted by the City Council on May 6, 2015, staff is reporting to the City Council the type of m oney obtained and the project details.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the report, on Consent Calendar.
3-G. STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT GRANT YEAR 2022 – AWARD OF AGREEMENT
The County of Los Angeles is a Subgrantee of the State Homeland Security Program Grant Year 2022 that is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Per the subrecipient agreement, the County of Los Angeles is authorized to enter a subrecipient agreement with the City of Monterey Park, which includes a distribution of SHSP 2022 grant funds to the City of Monterey Park in the amount of $230,000. The award is dedicated to fund a Regional Training Group (RTG) Intelligence Chief position, in the amount of $230,000. Staff recommends the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Los Angeles for an amount not to exceed $230,000 for the SHSP 2022 Grant.
Action Taken: T he City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Los Angeles for an amount not to exceed $230,000 for the State Homeland Security Program Grant Year 2022 (SHSP 2022), on Consent Calendar.
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Resolution No. 2023-R57
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM FOR GRANT YEAR 2022
3-H. CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
The City of Monterey Park Police Department was notified of an award of $184,010.89 from the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The pol ice department will utilize the grant funding to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in our community.
Action Taken: The City Council accepted grant funds and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) in the amount of $184,010.89 for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) and adopted Resolution No. 2023- R58 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to receive and appropriate grant funds in fiscal year 2023- 24, and executed an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the CHP in the amount of $184,010.89 for the CTFGP, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2023-R58
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
RECEIVE AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CANNABIS TAX
FUND GRANT PROGRAM
3-I. A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF JULY AS “PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER” MONTH IN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
During July, the Recreation and Community Services Department celebrates "Parks Make Life Better” month. By designating July as "Parks Make Life Better" month, the City of Monterey Park, Recreation and Community Services Department urges all residents to enjoy and recognize our parks' social, physical, mental, economic, environmental, and community benefits. As we observe "Parks Make Life Better" month, we recognize the vital contributions of our employees and volunteers, who all contribute to making parks and recreation facilities a great place to visit. These dedicated staff and volunteers keep our parks clean and safe for visitors and coordinate and organize special events, childcare, summer day camp, swim lessons, educational classes, senior activities, and health and fitness programs. They ensure that parks and recreation facilities are safe and accessible places to enjoy.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R59 declaring the month of July as “Parks Makes Life Better” Month in the City of Monterey Park.
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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-R59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING THE MONTH OF JULY 2023 AS PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
EXTENSION OF COUNCIL MEETING
Action Taken: The City Council extended the council meeting to 11:30 p.m.
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
3-J. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TRANSIT VANS FOR DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM
Two Dial-a-Ride vehicles have reached their useful service life and are due for replacement. Staff has identified the Class V - MobilityTRANS V350 transit vans as the most suitable replacement for use in the Dial -a-Ride program and recommends their purchase through Creative Bus Sales. The total cost for both vehicles is $170,797.58 including applicable taxes and fees.
Action Taken: The City Council waived the bidding requirements pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code Sectio n 3.20.050( 4) and authoriz ed the City Manager to execute a contract with Creative Bus Sales, in a form approved by the City Attorney, not to exceed $170,797.58 for the purchase of two Class V – MobilityTRANS V350 transit vans for the City’s Dial-a-Ride program.
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Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong 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-K. BARNES PARK AMPHITHEATER SEATING UPGRADES
The City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes Project No. 95028 for Barnes Park Amphitheater seating improvements. The proposed work includes the replacement of existing seats and lighting to improve the performance and ceremony viewing experiences for the community.
In February 2023, Public Works staff, in collaboration with the Recreation Department, researched and identified seating material that would be a suitable replacement for the existing Amphitheater seating. City Staff identified BuyBoard as a company that has an agreement with Irwin Seating Company for procurement of the Amphitheater seating. Once the seating was identified, staff solicited informal bids for the installation of the seating from three contractors: Irwin Seating Company, RE Schultz, and Zoom Recreation. Irwin Seating Company submitted the lowest bid for installation. It is recommended that City Council authoriz e the purchase of seating material from Irwin Seating Company utilizing the discounted pricing provided by the BuyBoard agreement and also award a public works contract for the installation of new seating.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
Since the proposed work is a minor alteration to an existing public facility, this project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to purchase seating materials in the amount of $75,816.41 from Irwin Seating Company and authorized the City Manager to execute a Public Works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Irwin Seating Company for installation of new seating in the amount of $17,906.25, on Consent Calendar.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
4-A. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE 2023 -2024 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT,
AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides funding to states, counties and cities in the form of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. Since the City of Monterey Park is an Entitlement City, the City is eligible to receive both CDBG and HOME funds which it has for many years.
Before Monterey Park can receive these funds, federal regulations require that a Consolidated Plan (i.e., five- year plan) be adopted by the City that serves as the federal planning document for those jurisdictions receiving CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships HOME Program funds. The Consolidated Plan was adopted by the City Council in 2020. In addition, federal regulations also require the adoption of an Annual Action Plan to the Consolidated Plan that operates on a single program year established by the City (i.e., July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024). As required by federal requirements, the City will submit its One Year Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by the statutory deadline of August 16, 2023.
The City of Monterey Park views the Annual Action Plan requirements as an opportunity to reassess its housing needs and priorities, as well as its programs and resources in a manner that will best meet the affordable housing and community development challenges of the Monterey Park community. The estimated City entitlement for FY 2023- 24 is $588,076 in CDBG funding and $375,733 in HOME funding.
Action Taken: The City Council (1) opened the public hearing at 10:54 p.m. to receive public testimony and documentary evidence and closed the public hearing at 11:09 p.m. with no registered speakers; (2) approved the One-year Action Plan (Action Plan) for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 for the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG"), and HOME Investment Partnerships ("HOME") Programs ; (3) directed staff to prepare and transmit the final documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"); and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to take all actions necessary or desirable to implement the Annual Action Plan, and Subrecipient Agreements.
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Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong and seconded by Council Member Yiu, 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
5-A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER INEZ ALVAREZ, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY, TO PERFORM AS THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER. FISCAL IMPACTS INCLUDE (1) AN APPROVED 5% INCREASE IN BASE
COMPENSATION FOR A TOTAL OF $230,766 BEGINNING JULY 8, 2023 DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT; AND (3) THE FRINGE BENEFITS ACCORDED THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER VIA RESOLUTION NO. XXX, ADOPTED JULY 5, 2023
Upon direction from the City Council the City Attorney negotiated provisions for an employment agreement with Assistant City Manager Inez Alvarez to perform services as the Interim City Manager.
Summary of this contract includes (see Attachment A):
• A base salary of $230,766 beginning July 8, 2023; and
• The same benefits (health, leave times, etc.) as other executive management employees.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a contract with Ms. Inez Alvarez in a form approved by the City Attorney. (Note that the resolution referenced in the subject line is Resolution No. 2023-R55)
Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo and seconded by Council Member Yiu, 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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6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6-A. A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO HONOR RON BOW FOR HIS YEARS
OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
This item was heard after Roll Call and with City Manager Communication.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R53 of Appreciation to honor Ron Bow for his years of outstanding public service to the city of Monterey Park.
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
Resolution No. 2023-R53
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO HONOR RON BOW FOR HIS YEARS
OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council M ember Lo reported his attendance at the 2
nd Annual Asian American
Pacific Islander (AAPI) Against Gun Violence Coalition in Washington D.C. He also mentioned that he attended a dinner organized by the Chinese American Unity Alliance, where they recognized City of Monterey Park ’s Police and Fire Departments and all those who were affected by the Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).
Council Member Lo spoke about his working rel ationship with City Manager Bow and congratulated him on his retirement.
Council Member Yiu congratulated City Manager Bow on his retirement and his tenure with the city.
Council M ember Ngo said he attended the city’s Annual Years of Service Celebration on June 29 and spoke about city staff’s dedication to the city and community. Council Member Ngo reported that he attended the July 4 celebrations in the park and the Chinese American Unity Alliance Dinner to honor the Monterey Park Police and Fire Chiefs. He also conveyed his appreciation towards City Manager Ron Bow for his dedication to the city.
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Mayor Pro Tem Wong spoke about his attendance to the Monterey Park’s Dodgers Night and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument expansion press conference alongside Congresswoman Judy Chu and Senator Alex Padilla. Mayor Pro Tem Wong also spoke about City Manager Ron Bow and his commitment to the community.
Mayor Sanchez reported his attendance at Monterey Park’s Dodgers Night and the City’s July 4th celebration. Mayor Sanchez spoke about City Manager Ron Bow and their relationship while working for the city.
City Manager Ron Bow addressed the C ity Council and everyone in attendance.
He spoke about his appreciation for his time 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 11:28 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
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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
JULY 19, 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 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, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sanchez called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Sanchez 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, Interim City Manager Inez Alvarez, Interim Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia, Director of Finance Martha Garcia, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: Steve Berliner of Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
- Jesus Hernandez, President of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 721, spoke about salary negotiations and requested the support of the City Council.
1. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:35 p.m.
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1-A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Steve Berliner and Christine Tomikawa Employee
Organizations:
Confidential Employees' Association, Firefighters' Association, Mid-Management Association, Police Captains' Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Officers' Mid-Management Association, Professional Chief Officers' Association, and Service Employees International Union, Local 721
RECONVENE & ADJOURNMENT
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session with all Council Members present.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Action Taken: No reportable action taken in Closed Session.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
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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
JULY 19, 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, Ju ly 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sanchez called the meeting to order at 6:35 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: 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, 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 Weise, Fire Captain Ryan Weddle, Finance Manager Laura Borjon, Recreation Manager Christine Alatorre, Economic Development Project Manager Joseph Torres, Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: Kristin Olivarez, Interim City Librarian
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- David Zapata, on behalf Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 721, spoke in solidary with the SEIU 121 RN – GMC, Nurses Union at Garfield Medical Center, seeking fair wages and the support of the City Council.
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- Nancy Acur i congratulated Inez Alvarez as Interim City Manager and Diana Garcia as Interim Assistant City Manager and encouraged the City Council to hire within the organization and appoint them as the new City Manager and Assistant City Manager.
- Sarkis Antonion also encouraged hiring Inez and Diana. He spoke in support of the nurses and their hardship during the COVID pandemic.
- Christina Smith, on behalf of SEIU 121 RN-GMC, spoke about the working conditions due to staffing shortages and hospital budget cuts . She is seeking support from the City Council to advocate for them.
- Hakop “Jack” Katrdzhyan , on behalf of SEIU 121 RN -GMC, shared his work experience regarding the nurse shortage and outdated equipment. He asked the City Council to speak to the hospital to agree to their requests and said they are in support and stand in solidarity with SEIU 721.
- Alexis Allen, on behalf of SEIU 121 RN - GMC, spoke of inadequate staffing at Garfield Medical and sought the support of the City Council.
- Samantha Tran, on behalf of SEIU 121 RN- GMC, spoke about the reduction of her training due to inadequate staffing. She asked for the support of the City Council so they can serve the community better.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Police Department: Police Chief invite d the community to the Annual National Night Out event on August 1 and the Annual Youth G olf Tournament on September 22. He introduced 3 new hires to the Police Department, Officers Maynor Yancor, Mike Ibarra, Andrew Knox.
- Recreation and Community Services Department: Recreation Manager Alatorre, talked out the great turnout from the Movie In The Park and the Hollywood Bowl events. She announced that there are two cooling centers in the City, Langley Center and the City Library. She invited the community to the next Movie In The Park featuring Back To The Future on July 20. She said summer lunches are available at Barnes park for minors, highlighted some of Langley Center services and programs : the senior trip to Academy Museum of Motion Pictures , and Christmas in July events. She spoke about the How Do You Rec? program and announced the newest winner, Mayor Sanchez, for sharing photos of his daughters enjoying the recreation programs.
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- Public Works Department: Director of Public Works Igoe shared that the city held a Community Climate Action Day which included a Tree Planting event held at Garvey Ranch Park on July 15 in partnership with Assembl y Member Mike Fong’s office and the California Climate Action Corps. In addition, Public Works had a Free Compost giveaway the same day at Garvey Ranch Park.
1. PR ESENTATION
Matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.
1-A. SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY (WQA) PRESENTATION
City of Azusa Mayor Robert Gonzales, Board Member and City’s representative with Pumping Rights on the San Gabriel Basin WQA for water rights and Randy Schoellerman, Executive Director of WQA , presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Water Quality Authority, their responsibilities , funding for operation of wells, and treatments costs. They were available for questions.
2. O LD BUSINESS
2-A. GUN REGULATIONS
On March 1, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023 -R15. Section 3(B) and (C) directed the City Manager and City Attorney to make recommendations regarding various regulations that, if adopted, might reduce the likelihood of an incident similar to that of the Mass Casualty Incident (“MCI”) on January 21, 2023 that killed 11 people, critically injured nine others, and profoundly impacted the entire Monterey Park community. This Staff Report provides the City Council with an overview of the matters that may be subject to local governance.
The outline of the Staff Report is reconciled with that of Resolution No. 2023-R15.
Discussion: City Attorney Berger presented a PowerPoint presentation on gun regulations and was able to answers questions.
Action Taken: T
he City Council received and filed the staff report; and directed the Interim City Manager Alvarez and City Attorney Berger regarding “next steps” to be brought back for Council’s consideration includ ing proposed regulations to be implemented, an analysis on safe storage of firearms, a resolution on policy regarding seized weapons, a resolution listing items the Federal and State should do in order to ensure communities have the necessary resources and assistance to handle Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) , and to provide educational information on the City’s website in multiple languages regarding gun safety and Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO).
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3. CO NSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3I
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, 3C, 3D, 3F, and 3H on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3E, 3G and 3I 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 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
3-A. MINUTES
Approving the minutes from the regular meetings of May 3, 2023 and May 17, 2023 and the special meetings of May 3, 2023, May 17, 2023, May 24, 2023, and June 6, 2023.
Action Taken: The City Council approved the minutes from the regular meetings of May 3, 2023 and May 17, 2023 and the special meetings of May 3, 2023, May 17, 2023, May 24, 2023, and June 6, 2023, on Consent Calendar.
3-B. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – JUNE 2023
As of June 30, 2023, invested funds for the City of Monterey Park is $87,989,100.53.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the monthly investment report, on Consent Calendar.
3-C. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MONTEREY PARK MID- MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2025
Representatives of the City of Monterey Park (“City”) and Monterey Park Mid - Management Association (‘MMA”) met and conferred to negotiate the terms and conditions of a new Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) regarding
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employment. The parties reached an agreement on an MOU effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- R60 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Mid- Management Association (“MMA”). The MMA represents various non-sworn classifications in supervisory and manager positions for the City of Monterey Park, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2023-R60
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2023 -2025 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEREY
PARK AND THE MONTEREY PARK MID-MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
3-D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MONTEREY PARK CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2025
Representatives of the City of Monterey Park (“City”) and Monterey Park Confidential Employee Association (“CEA”) 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, 2023 to June 30, 2025
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- R61 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Confidential Employee Association (“CEA”). The CEA represents various non- sworn confidential classifications in the City of Monterey Park, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2023-R61
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR CONTRACT YEAR 2023 -2025 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEREY
PARK AND THE MONTEREY PARK CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION
3-E. AWARD OF BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO RESCUE AMBULANCES
The Fire Department (Department) currently has two frontline Rescue Ambulances (RA) in service, one is located at Station 61 and the other at Station 62. The current units have 59,469 miles (RA 61) and 63,207 miles (RA 62) respectively. Staff solicited bids for the purchase of two Rescue Ambulances. One bid was received.
Staff seeks the City Council’s consideration to award the bid to Republic EVS, LLC.
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Action Taken: The City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with Republic EVS, LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase two Rescue Ambulances. Funds were allocated in the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 adopted budget.
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-F. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC
In 2017 staff initiated a multiyear contract with Wittman Enterprises, LLC (“Wittman”). The contract covers services related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing and collections, as well as cost recovery billing and collections for Fire Prevention. Under the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapters
3.20 and 3.90 and in accordance with the city’s Purchasing & Contracting Policy staff seeks to renew the Professional Services Agreement for an additional four years, culminating in 2027.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to execute an amendment with Wittman Enterprises, LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to oversee the Fire Department’s billing and collections services. Funds were allocated in the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 adopted budget; on Consent Calendar.
3-G. AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE NATELSON DALE
GROUP CONSULTING FIRM TO ASSIST THE CITY IN UPDATING ITS 2010
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN AND TO APPROPRIATE
$81,620 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO T HE FY2023-24 BUDGET TO FUND
THE PROJECT
The staff is requesting the City Council to authorize the Interim City Manager to engage a consulting firm to assist the City in updating its 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Monterey Park’s economic landscape has been evolving rapidly over the past decade, accelerated even more with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, updating our outdated plan is crucial to ensure the City’s economic growth, competitiveness, and resilience. By working with a consulting firm, the City can tap into its expertise, benefit from a fresh perspective, and leverage the rigorous qualifications -based selection process that helped us identify The Natelson Dale Group as the most suitable candidate for this project.
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Their knowledge, skills, and most favorable pricing structure will provide the City with an updated plan that aligns with our current economic goals and positions Monterey Park for long-term growth and success.
Public Speakers:
- City Clerk Yee received, filed and read into the records one written communication from Economic Development Advisory Commissioner Alexander Fung in support of the strategic plan and requested the opportunity to provide input.
- Alan Leverson, consultant at the Natelson Dale Group consulting firm, was available for questions.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the Interim City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement, in the amount of $81,620, with the Natelson Dale Group, a consulting firm, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to assist the City in updating its 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan and appropriated $81,620 from the General Fund to the FY2023- 24 budget for engaging the consulting services of the Natelson Dale Group.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo 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-H. NOTICE OF COMPLETION – 2022 CITY HALL CARPET REPLACEMENT
Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 11701, the Public Works Director is authorized to record a Notice of Completion for the 2022 City Hall Carpet Replacement Specification No. 2022- 02. The project is now complete, and the work was inspected and approved by the City Engineer.
Action Taken: The City Council received and fil ed the Notice of Completion recorded by the Public Works Director on July 03, 2023 accepting the 2022 City Hall Carpet Replacement Specification No. 2022- 02 completed by JJJ Flooring Covering, Inc., on Consent Calendar.
3-I. 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
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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 on 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.
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
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4-A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 21.55 ENTITLED “FIREARM HEALTH PROTECTION ZONE” TO THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
This Ordinance was drafted in accordance with Section 3(A) of City Council Resolution No. 2023-R15, adopted March 1, 2023. That Section directed the City Manager and City Attorney to draft an ordinance substantially similar to that proposed to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on February 7, 2023. If adopted, this Ordinance would add a new Chapter to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) regulating firearms dealers within the City’s jurisdiction.
Specifically, the Ordinance will create a Firearm Health Protection Zone separating firearms dealers from sensitive receptors, such as residences and schools.
EN
VIRONMENTAL 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. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). An Initial Study of Environmental Impacts and Negative Declaration (“ND”) was prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §
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15063. The public comment period on the ND was from May 1, 2023 to May 21, 2023.
Discussion: City Attorney Berger pres ented a PowerPoint presentation on the item and was available to answer questions.
Action Taken: The City Council (1) opened the public hearing a t 8:54 p.m. to receive testimonial and documentary evidence; (2) af ter receiving no verbal and written testimony, closed the public hearing at 9:09 p.m.; (3) after closing the public hearing and considering the evidence, adopt ed an Urgency Ordinance No. 2233 implementing the “Firearm Health Protection Zone” immediately upon a 4/5s vote.
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
Action Taken: The City Council after closing the public hearing with no registered speakers and considering the evidence submitted during that public hearing, introduced and waived first reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 21.55 entitled “Firearm Health Protection Zone” to the Monterey Park Municipal Code.
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
Urgency Ordinance No. 2233
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 21.55 ENTITLED “FIREARM PROTECTION ZONE” TO THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance, 1
st Reading
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 21.55 ENTITLED “FIREARM
PROTECTION ZONE” TO THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
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5. NEW BUSINESS
None.
6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTEREY PARK IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3681, THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS
PROTECTION ACT (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM WONG)
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- R62 of the City Council of Monterey Park in support of House Resolution No. 3681, the San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act as amended to adopt the revised version of the resolution as submitted during the council meeting as an addendum.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong 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
Resolution No. 2023-R62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTEREY PARK IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3681, THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS
PROTECTION ACT
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Lo thanked the community for attending the Tree Planting event.
He said he attended the Mayor Pro Tem’s townhall meeting at Langley Center, participated in CAUSE Internship Program, and met with Garvey School District Board Member , Bobbi Bruesch , regarding the new stop sign at N ew Ave and Graves Ave. He provided an update from the last LAX roundtable meeting concerning airplane noise policy and directed staff to send a letter expressing the City’s concerns to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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ouncil Member Yiu said she attended the Tree Plaining event, had a ride al ong with the City’s Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET), and attended an event where Southern California Gas Company donated $5,000 through the Restaurant Care Program to Traditional Gullin Noodles , a Monterey Park business located adjacent to Star Dance Studio who was negatively impact by the city’s recent Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).
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Council Member Ngo shared that he had a ride along with the NET team, attended the Tree Planting event, and the Mayor Pro Tem’s townhall meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong said he attended the Southern California Association o f Governments (SCAG) Transportation Community meeting on July 6, Rosemead’s Mayoral Installation of Steve Ly on July 11, ride along with the NET team on July 13, the townhall meeting that he hosted at Langley Center on July 15, the Tree Planting event, and the Library Boad of Trustees meeting on July 18. He directed staff to follow up on the City’s position on the Senate Bill 710 ( SB 710) and to include the City Council in the event planning process for the city’s Lunar New Year Festival next year.
Mayor Sanchez said he also attended Rosemead Mayoral Installation, NET team’s ride along, Junior Friends of the Library event, Farmer’s Market, Tree Planting and Free Compose events. He requested staff to promote the Historical Society and the observatory through the city’s social media accounts. He said he participated in a panel with Students Demand Action o f Greater Los Angeles , where local officials engaged with high school students that are pushing for gun legislation throughout the country.
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: 34 p.m.
__________________________
Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Amy Lee, City Treasurer
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report – August 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
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.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As of August 31, 202 3, invested funds for the City of Monterey Park total $65,149,960.62.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the City’s Investment Policy, a monthly investment report is presented to the City Council showing the types of investments, dates and maturities, amounts of deposits, rates of interest, and the current market values for securities with maturity more than 12 months. The attached monthly investment report includes a summary investment report for the LA County Pooled Investment Fund, which displays the composition by type for the entire pooled investment fund.
Respectfully submitted by: Prepared by:
Amy Lee
City Treasurer
Martha Garcia
Finance Director
Approved by:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
ATTACHMENT:
1. Monthly Investment Report
Consent Calendar - 3B
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
Monthly Investment Report
INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO PROFILE:
TOTAL BALANCE AT 08/31/2023 65,149,960.62$
INVESTMENT COMPOSITION
(1) LA COUNTY POOLED INVESTMENT FUND ON DEMAND 3.840% 44,044,484.08$ (See Schedule A for LA County Pool Composition)
(2) LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND ON DEMAND 3.150% 13,260,476.54$ Purchase Maturity Interest
(3) CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Date Date Rate
1 SALLIE MAE BANK 08/11/21 08/12/24 0.70% 245,000
2 TOYOTA FINANCIAL SAVINGS BANK 09/16/21 09/16/24 0.65% 245,000 3 SYNCHRONY BANK 09/17/21 09/17/24 0.65% 245,000
4 UBS BANK USA 09/22/21 09/23/24 0.65% 245,000
5 STATE BANK OF INDIA 10/18/21 10/18/24 0.70% 245,000
6 MEDALLION BANK UTAH 01/28/22 01/28/25 1.25% 245,000
7 PENTAGON FEDERAL UNION 01/31/22 01/31/25 1.25% 245,000 8 BEAL BANK 02/02/22 01/29/25 1.15% 245,000
9 VALLIANCE BANK 03/18/22 03/18/25 1.40% 245,000
10 STATE BANK OF TEXAS 03/25/22 03/25/25 1.45% 245,000 11 FIRST FED SAVINGS & LOAN 03/30/22 03/31/25 2.00% 245,000 12 LAFAYETTE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 03/30/22 03/31/25 2.20% 245,000 13 ALLY BANK 03/31/22 03/28/24 1.95% 245,000
14 COMENITY CAPITAL BANK 04/14/22 04/14/25 2.55% 245,000 15 AMERICU CREDIT UNION 04/21/22 04/21/25 2.30% 245,000 16 BALBOA THRIFT & LOAN 04/29/22 04/29/25 2.00% 245,000 17 CONNEXUS CREDIT UNION 05/26/22 05/28/24 2.65% 245,000 18 METRO CREDIT UNION 07/13/22 07/12/24 3.20% 245,000
19 FIRST TECHNOLOGY CREDIT UNION 08/05/22 08/05/24 3.25% 245,000 20 AUSTIN TELCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 12/16/22 12/16/24 5.00% 245,000 21 GREENWOOD MUNICIPAL FED CREDIT UNIO 01/27/23 01/27/25 4.80% 245,000 22 RAIZ CREDIT UNION 01/27/23 01/27/25 4.75% 245,000
23 WORKERS 01/27/23 01/27/25 4.70% 245,000
24 MANUF & TRADERS TRUST CO 01/31/23 01/31/26 4.25% 245,000 25 ALPINE BANK 01/31/23 01/31/25 4.55% 245,000
26 TECHNOLOGY FCU 02/10/23 02/24/25 5.00% 245,000
27 RED CROWN FCU 02/14/23 02/21/25 4.85% 245,000
28 UFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 02/15/23 02/25/25 4.85% 245,000 29 SEA COMM FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 02/23/23 03/03/25 4.90% 245,000 30 GLOBAL CREDIT UNION 05/02/23 05/12/25 4.85% 245,000 31 WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK 05/02/23 05/05/25 4.85% 245,000 32 PREFERRED BANK 09/03/23 09/03/24 2.45% 100,000
33 PREFERRED BANK 09/08/23 09/08/24 2.60% 150,000
Total CDs (33) 3.145% 7,845,000.00$
OTHER INFORMATION:
BANK BALANCE: (1)
$7,387,336.41
AVERAGE MATURITY DAYS 58
AVERAGE INTEREST RATE FOR THE MONTH 3.524%
THE CITY'S INVESTMENT HAS SUFFICIENT LIQUIDITY TO MEET THE CITY'S EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEXT 180 DAYS. THE 180-DAY LIQUIDITY DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED PER GOVERNMENT CODE 53646.
THERE HAVE BEEN NO VARIANCES TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY.
(1) Bank balance is maintained to cover outstanding warrants, payroll checks and on-going operating costs.
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
INVESTMENT REPORT
AUGUST 31, 2023
Pooled Specific
Surplus Purpose
PORTFOLIO PROFILE Investments Investments
Inventory Balance at 07/31/23
At Cost 50,719,494,798$ 306,565,384$
At Market 47,963,517,159$ 281,681,118$
Repurchase Agreements -$ -$ Reverse Repurchase Agreements -$ -$ Composition by Security Type:
Certificates of Deposit 5.22% 0.00%
United States Government
and Agency Obligations 71.09% 85.63%
Bankers Acceptances 0.00% 0.00%
Commercial Paper 23.61% 0.00%
Municipal Obligations 0.06% 0.81%
Corporate and Deposit Notes 0.02% 0.00%
Repurchase Agreements 0.00% 0.00%
Asset-Backed 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0.00% 13.56%
1-60 days 34.64% 0.00%
61 days-1 year 23.44% 28.27%
Over 1 year 41.92% 71.73%
Weighted Average Days to Maturity 798
POOLED SURPLUS AND SPECIFIC PURPOSE INVESTMENTS
AS OF JULY 31, 2023
SCHEDULE A
City Council Staff Report
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Martha Garcia, Director of Management Services
SUBJECT: Approve Finalized Proposition 218 Ballots for Water and Sewer Rates RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the finalized Proposition 218 Notice of Public Hearing ballot for water and sewer rate increases; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On September 26, 2023, the City Council directed the City Manager, or designee, to implement the Proposition 218 protest ballot process (pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 11647) for proposed rate setting and set a Public Hearing date for December 6, 2023 to consider rate increases for water and sewer rates.
This staff report is to approve the finalized language for the Notice of Public Hearing ballot.
BACKGROUND:
On September 26, 2023, the City Council held a utility rate workshop and directed Staff to imple ment the Proposition 218 protest ballot process pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 11647 for proposed rate setting and set a Public Hearing date for December 6, 2023 to consider rate increases for water and sewer rates. This item requests the City Council approve the finalized language for the Notice of Public Hearing Ballot which reflects the presentation given during the September 26 City Council meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The mailing costs for the noticing required for this item will be approximately $20,000.
The proposed water rate increase will generate approximately $30.1 million in additional water rate revenue over the five -year planning period. The proposed wastewater rate increases will generate approximately $14.5 million in additional rate revenue over the five-year planning period. These additional revenues provide adequate funds to support increased water and sewer operating and capital expenses.
Consent Calendar - 3C
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
Respectfully submitted by:
Martha Garcia
Director of Finance
Approved by:
Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
Justin A. Tamayo
Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Proposed Water Notice
2. Proposed Wastewater Notice
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
Proposed Water Notice
1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS The City of Monterey Park (City) is proposing an adjustment to the water rates. The proposal will be presented to the City Council for approval at a Public Hearing on December 6, 2023. If approved, the proposed rates, outlined in the charts included in this notice, would become effective January 1, 2024.
Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) requires that the City mail notice of these proposed rate changes to all impacted property owners and water customers at least 45 days prior to a public hearing. Proposition 218 also establishes a protest process for the public to follow if they wish to oppose the proposed rates.
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Hearing will be held on December 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California.
PROTEST PROCEDURE
At the December 6, 2023, public hearing, any person may be heard regarding the proposed rate adjustments. If you wish to oppose the proposed rate adjustments, you are requested to submit a written protest by mail in or hand delivered in advance of the hearing to the following address:
City of Monterey Park, Office of the City Clerk
320 West Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
In addition, written protests may be submitted in person prior to or at the hearing. The City will count all properly filled out written protests received prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. If a majority of affected property owners and water customers submit a written protest, the proposed new rates will not take effect. The City will not count written protest received after the conclusion of the public hearing. Verbal protests unaccompanied by a written protest will not be counted.
Pro
tests should contain the following information: 1) the property’s Assessor’s Parcel Number, if known, and/or address; 2) your water account number; 3) whether you are the owner or a tenant that is billed directly by the City; 4) a statement that you are protesting the water rate adjustments; and 5) your printed name, date, and original signature.
Only one protest per property will be counted. If you own multiple properties affected by the proposed adjustments, you should submit separate protests for each affected parcel, as the protest threshold is based upon a majority of the total number of parcels. Once opened, protests are disclosable public records.
OFFICIAL BALLOT ENCLOSED
Protest Form: Property owners or an authorized representative may complete this form and deliver it to the City of Monterey Park, Office of the City Clerk, 320 West Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754. This ballot must be received before the close of the City Council public hearing set for Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Asse
ssor's Parcel Number (--) Parcel Address:
I Protest the proposed water rate increases I am Owner Tenant Print Name: Sign Name:
2 BASIS FOR PROPOSED WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS
The City is committed to providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible rates to our customers. The City provides demand services and customer services to water customers. Demand services include the costs related to meeting average and peak levels of demand. Customer services include the costs related to customer accounts and the capacity that customers require. The cost-of- service analysis performed in the study follows a procedure tha t has been long established by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), which is referred to as the “base/extra capacity method.” Within the demand service function, allocations are made to varying levels of service ranging from average day demand to the highest level of peak demand for outdoor water use and irrigation during the peak hour of the peak day. With these allocations, rates can be designed to proportionately charge customers based on their demands. Factors include average day demand, maximum day demand, and maximum hour demand.
For questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Monterey Park, Finance Department at (626) 307-1342.
PROPOSED WATER RATES
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 2
Proposed Wastewater Notice
1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENTS The City of Monterey Park (City) is proposing an adjustment to the sewer rates. The proposal will be presented to the City Council for approval at a Public Hearing on December 6, 2023. If approved, the proposed rates, outlined in the charts included in this notice, would become effective January 1, 2024.
Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) requires that the City mail notice of these proposed rate changes to all impacted property owners and sewer customers at least 45 days prior to a public hearing. Proposition 218 also establishes a protest process for the public to follow if they wish to oppose the proposed rates.
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Hearing will be held on December 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California.
PROTEST PROCEDURE
At the December 6, 2023, public hearing, any person may be heard regarding the proposed rate adjustments. If you wish to oppose the proposed rate adjustments, you are requested to submit a written protest by mail in or hand delivered in advance of the hearing to the following address:
City of Monterey Park, Office of the City Clerk
320 West Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
In addition, written protests may be submitted in person prior to or at the hearing. The City will count all properly filled out written protests received prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. If a majority of affected property owners and sewer customers submit a written protest, the proposed new rates will not take effect. The City will not count written protest received after the conclusion of the public hearing. Verbal protests unaccompanied by a written protest will not be counted.
Prot
ests should contain the following information: 1) the property’s Assessor’s Parcel Number, if known, and/or address; 2) your sewer account number; 3) whether you are the owner or a tenant that is billed directly by the City; 4) a statement that you are protesting the sewer rate adjustments; and 5) your printed name, date, and original signature.
Only one protest per property will be counted. If you own multiple properties affected by the proposed adjustments, you should submit separate protests for each affected parcel, as the protest threshold is based upon a majority of the total number of parcels. Once opened, protests are disclosable public records.
OFFICIAL BALLOT ENCLOSED
Protest Form: Property owners or an authorized representative may complete this form and deliver it to the City of Monterey Park, Office of the City Clerk, 320 West Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754. This ballot must be received before the close of the City Council public hearing set for Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Assesso
r's Parcel Number (--) Parcel Address:
I Protest the proposed sewer rate increases I am Owner Tenant Print Name: Sign Name:
2 BASIS FOR PROPOSED SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENTS
The City is committed to providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible rates to our customers. The sewer cost-of-service analysis follows sewer rate-making techniques promulgated by the Water Environment Federation, which is the sewer industry’s equivalent to the American Water Works Association. The allocation factors include:
• Conveyance Services: Collection system O&M and capital costs including lift stations sewer mains.
• Customer Accounts: Billing, accounting, customer service, and other costs related to the operations of the sewer system that aren’t directly attributable to conveyance/flow. • Composite Services: Indirect allocations for costs that are not directly related to specific service functions: personnel, overhead, non-operating revenue.
For questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Monterey Park, Finance Department at (626) 307-1342.
PROPOSED SEWER RATES
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
City Council Staff Report
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Matthew Hallock, Fire Chief
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution declaring the week of October 8 - October 14, 2023, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in Monterey Park; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Monterey Park Division of Code Enforcement is celebrating the week of October 8th through October 14th, 2023, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. This week, sponsored by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officer (CACEO), honors, and recognizes the Code Enforcement profession as an integral part of local government, celebrated throughout the State. We are enlisting your support in the form of a resolution to honor Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week for providing support to the Council, departmental staff, other agencies, and residents of Monterey Park.
BACKGROUND:
The California State Legislature passed the Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) No. 283 and filed with the Secretary of State on September 7, 2018, adding the measure that annually designates the second week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. Monterey Park Code Enforcement Officers have challenging and rewarding roles. Everyday officers work with the local community to help improve the quality of life and welfare for Monterey Park residents. This is accomplished through the education and enforcement of local, state, and federal laws involving public safety, health, building, zoning, housing, and the environment.
Consent Calendar - 3D
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
FISCAL IMPACT:
Respectfully submitted by:
Fire Chief
Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S}:
1. Draft Resolution
Prepared by:
Reymundo Lozano
Code Enforcement Officer
Reviewed by:
Jessica Estrella
Fire Marshal
ew Halfock
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
Draft Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK DECLARING OCTOBER 8 THROUGH
OCTOBER 14, 2023, AS “CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK"
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. The Monterey Park Division of Code Enforcement is celebrating the week of October 8th through October 14th, 2023, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. This week, sponsored by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officer ( CACEO), honors, and recognizes the Code Enforcement profession as an integral part of local government, celebrated throughout the State.
B. The California State Legislature passed the Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) No. 283 and filed with the Secretary of State on September 7, 2018, adding the measure that annually designates the second week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation week.
C. Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health, and welfare of citizens in communities throughout the State of California through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances dealing with various issues of building, zoning, housing, animal control, environmental, health, and life safety.
D. Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly qualified and trained professionals who share the goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing communities and ensuring safety.
E. Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly visible role in the communities they serve and regularly interact with the public and a variety of local officials.
F. The City of Monterey Park recognizes and celebrates the hard work of these dedicated professionals and declare that October 8th through October 14th, 2023, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in Monterey Park, honoring and recognizing the essential role Code Enforcement Officers play in local government.
SECTION 2: Electronic Signatures . This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
Resolution No.
SECTION 3: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Resol ution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 2023.
________________________________
Jose Sanchez, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles) §.
City of Monterey Park )
I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park at a regular meeting held on the 4 th day of October,
2023, by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members:
Noes: Council Members:
Absent: Council Members:
Abstain: Council Members:
Dated this 4th day of October, 2023.
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
Monterey Park, California
City Council Staff Report
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristin Olivarez, Interim City Librarian
SUBJECT: 2023 Banned Books Week Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution declaring the week of October 1- 7, 2023 as Banned Books Week in Monterey Park, and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY : The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is observing the week of October 1- 7, 2023 as Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is observed nationwide annually in the fall to celebrate the freedom to read, highlight the value of free and open access to information and spotlight current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. The theme for Banned Books Week 2023 is “Let Freedom Read.” Libraries offer opportunities for everyone , regardless of race, ethnicity, cr eed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio -economic status , to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to information, technology, multimedia content, and educational programs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Respectfully submitted by: Approved by:
Kristin Olivarez
Interim City Librarian
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Banned Books Week Resolution
Consent Calendar - 3E
ATTACHMENT 1
Banned Books Week Resolution
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 1 – OCTOBER 7, 202 3 AS
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. Banned Books Week is celebrated annually in the fall to celebrate the freedom to read, highlight the value of free and open access to information and spotlight current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.
B. Libraries across the country are facing an unprecedented number of attempts to ban books;
C. The most recent data from 2022 indicates that most books targeted for censorship were by or about LGBTQIA+ persons and Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
D. The freedom to read is essential to our democracy, and reading is among our greatest freedoms;
E. The freedom to read is protected by our Constitution.
F. Libraries have long served as trusted institutions for all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic status.
G. Libraries strive to develop and maintain programs and collections that are as diverse as the populations they serve and ensure equity of access for all.
H. Libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free exchange of information and ideas for all.
I. Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one's opinion and stresses the importance of ensuring the availa bility of all viewpoints to all who wish to read them;
J. Be it resolved that the City of Monterey Park officially proclaims Banned Books Week, October 1- 7, 2023.
SECTION 2: Electronic Signatures . This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 3: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded. (Mayor signature and attestation must be on the same page.) PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ______________, 2023. ________________________________
Jose Sanchez, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
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DATE
: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: T
he Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christine Tomikawa, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
SUBJECT: Approving Amendments between the City and the Monterey Park Police Captains’ Association and Monterey Park Police Officers’ Mid- Management Association modifying Memorandum of Understanding language for the term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025
RECO
MMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment between the City of Monterey
Park and the Monterey Park Police Captains’ A ssociation (“MPPCA”) and the Monterey
Park Police Officers’ Mid-M anagement Association
(“MPPOMMA”), in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
EXECU
TIVE SUMMARY:
Repr
esentatives of the City of Monterey Park (“City”) and MPPCA and MPPOMMA met and conferred to negotiate the terms and conditions for the amendment related to the 5% salary difference between a unit member and a highest paid subordinate. The prior Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) language provided a higher percentage of salary difference than the intent of the MOU language.
BACKGRO
UND:
Af
ter initial discussions with both MPPCA and MPPOMMA, all parties came to agreement that the intent of the MOU language is to assist with the salary compaction between supervisor and subordinate classifications. The City’s policy of providing a minimum base salary increase of 5% when promoted is not sufficient to provide an hourly rate that is more than a subordinate classification hourly rate for some positions in the Police management MOUs. The existing MOU language provides a higher salary rate increase between supervisor and subordinate than initially discussed with each group.
The
modified MOU language in the amendment reflects the intent of the 5% salary and special pays for the hourly rate of a supervisor to be more than the hourly rate of a subordinate employee based on the respective incumbents’ current pays. For example:
Consent Calendar - 3F
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
The current MOU language assumes a hypothetical Police Lieutenant receiving maximum potential pay for all special pays which total a monthly salary of $18,243 or $105.25 hourly rate. In turn, a newly appointed Police Captain would receive a monthly salary (including corresponding special pays) of $19,159 or $110.53 hourly rate in order to have a 5% differential above a maximum paid Lieutenant. Currently, t here is no Police Lieutenant who receives the maximum pays as stated above.
The amendment for the MOU language uses the highest paid existing Police Lieutenant (actual employee) which totals a monthly salary of $17,934 or $103.47 hourly rate. In turn, a newly appointed Police Captain would receive a monthly salary of $18,831 or $108.64 hourly rate.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time.
Respectfully submitted by: Reviewed by:
Christine Tomikawa
Director of Human Resources
and Risk Management
Martha Garcia
Director of Finance
Approved by:
Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
Justin A. Tamayo
Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Monterey Park Police Captains’ Association – amendment
2. Monterey Park Police Officers’ Mid-Management Association - amendment
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
Monterey Park Police Captains’ Association
(MPPCA) – Amendment
City of Monterey Park
and
Monterey Park Police Captains’ Association
Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding
The City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Police Captains’ Association (“the Parties”) have agreed to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) dated July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 by modifying the following:
ARTICLE 27 – SALARY AND WAGES:
Effective July 8, 2023, all new unit members will be placed on the salary range to ensure that the total of the following: base salary, education pay, special pay, and longevity pay, is 5% higher than the maximum that a highest paidtop step lieutenant iscould receivingreceive for those same compensation items at the time that this amendment is executed.
Except for the terms specifically modified above, the remainder of the MOU between the Parties remain in full force and effect. This amendment becomes effective upon approval by the City Council.
In Witness whereof, the parties have executed this Amendment this 4 th day of October, 2023.
MONTEREY PARK POLICE CAPTAINS’
UNIT CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
By:
By:
Bill Cuevas, Captain
Inez Alvarez, Interim City Manager
By:
Gustavo Jimenez, Captain
APPROVED BY:
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 2
Monterey Park Police Officers’ Mid-Management
Association (MPPOMMA) - Amendment
City of Monterey Park
and
Monterey Park Police Officers' Mid-Management Association Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding
The City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Police Officers' Mid-Management Association ("the Parties") have agreed to amend the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")dated July 1, 2022to June 30, 2023 bV modifying the following:
ARTICLE 29 - SALARY AND WAGES:
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City Council Staff Report
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert Aguirre, Director of Recreation & Community Services SUBJECT: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with City Fabrick in a form approved by the City Attorney for Parks System Master Plan services.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with City Fabrick, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for Parks System Master Plan services for $150,000 (+ a 5% contingency of $7,500); and
2. Ta
king such additional, related action that may be desirable.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Monterey Park developed strategic plan goals for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
These goals included addressing City Property/Facilities and providing Civic Engagement. The City has never conducted a comprehensive Parks System Master Plan.
The master planning process will thoroughly evaluate parks and recreational facilities and encourage involvement from community members on their desired programs, services, and facility improvements. The Parks System Master Plan process will produce a long- term planning tool for the City and the Recreation & Community Services Department.
The Plan will address facility conditions, identify best practices, address service gaps, and evaluate infrastructure improvements, operations, future services, and recommendations for funding sources.
BACKGROUND:
The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on August 1, 2023, for Parks System Master Plan services. The City received and reviewed proposals from two qualified firms by utilizing a Selection Committee. The Selection Committee, comprised of two Recreation staff and two Public Works staff, evaluated the proposals and conducted interviews with representatives from each firm. Staff recommends City Fabrick for Parks System Master Plan services based on its experience with developing Master Plans, providing a track record of meaningful community engagement, and a good understanding of the project’s requirements and needs.
Consent Calendar - 3G
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
2023-2024 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
The proposed Parks System Master Plan meets the City’s goals of Property/Facilities and Civic Engagement. The Master Plan process is desirable for evaluating City property/facilities for future Capital Improvement Projects. The Civic Engagement component serves as a tool to provide the community with an opportunity to prioritize future programs, services, and improvements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Recreation and Community Services Department is applying to utilize funding from Measure A, Annual Allocation, in the amount of $157,500.
Respectfully submitted by:
Robert Aguirre
Department Director
Approved by: Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Fabrick Proposal
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
City Fabrick Proposal
City Council Staff Report
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to Agreement 2241-A with Valley Maintenance Corp.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement 2241-A with Valley Maintenance Corp., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to add one additional service day for the Bruggemeyer Library in the amount of $12,648;
2. Approving an additional appropriation of $30,000 to the Building Maintenance Fund (506) for janitorial services and supplies; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On May 19, 2021, City Council approved Agreement 2241-A with Valley Maintenance for custodial services at various City facilities. The City executed Amendment No. 1 to add downtown parking lot cleaning services and Amendment No. 2 to include services for City parks. It is recommended that City Council approve proposed Amendment No. 3 to augment custodial services for the Bruggemeyer Library.
The current agreement includes custodial services at the Bruggemeyer Library for five days a week. Beginning September 11, 2023, the Library added Mondays as an additional full day of service increasing the Library’s service days to six days per week .
As a result, it is recommended that custodial services be augmented to six days a week to cover all of the Library’s service days. Services for the additional day would include the same tasks performed during the existing cleaning schedule including cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, restrooms, break rooms, carpet cleaning, etc. The cost to add one more service day at this location is $12,648.
2023-2024 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
The proposed Amendment meets the City’s sustainability goal of Property/Facilities.
Janitorial services are essential to maintaining clean and welcoming facilities for residents, staff, and visitors.
Consent Calendar - 3H
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost to add one more service day for the Bruggemeyer Library is $12,648. It is recommended that City Council approve an additional appropriation of $30,000 to the Building Maintenance Fund (506) for augmented janitorial services and supplies. Supplies are not included in Valley Maintenance’s contract and must be provided by the City. It is recommended that the FY 23-24 be augmented for City Hall janitorial supplies, which were inadvertently omitted from the newly created Internal Service Fund for building maintenance.
Respectfully submitted by: Prepared by:
Shawn Igoe
Director of Public Works
Xochitl Tipan
Administrative Manager
Approved by:
Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney
ATTACHMENT:
1. Valley Maintenance Proposal
Reviewed by:
Martha Garcia
Director of Finance
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
Valley Maintenance Proposal
Date: September 7, 2023
Revised: September 8, 2023
Attn: Beverly Garcia
Company Name: City of Monterey Park
320 W. Newmark Ave
Monterey Park , CA 9175
Job Location: Bruggemeyer Library
Re: Adding Monday for Day & Night Cleaning.
The f ollowing service will be added to monthly charge.
A. Added Service:
1. Additional Service: Adding Monday Night Cleaning
2. Current Price: $ 4,060 month
3. Additional Monthly Charge : $830.00
4. New Price: $4, 890 month
B. Added Service:
1. Additional Service: Adding 2 Day Porters on Monday (1Male/1Female)
2. Charge Per Hour: $28/hour per Person
3. Scheduled: Ma rio: 9am to 3pm & Xiomara: 3pm to 5pm = 8/hrs (Monday)
4. Additional Charge: $224 (Monday) 2 Day Porters
C. Commencing Date: __________
Please review, sign and return electronically at your earliest convenience Attn:
Nancy Padilla [email protected] or fax: (562) 948-3082
City of Monterey Park / Bruggemeyer Library
________________________________________________________________ Name of Representative
_________________________________________________________________ Owner’s Representative ( Signature )
_________________________________________________________________ Date of Acceptance
( Please sign one copy and return to our office. )
VALLEY MAINTENANCE CORP.
11759 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Tel:(562) 948-3020 Fax:(562) 948-3082
City Council Staff Report
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project – Award of Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with All American Asphalt of Corona, CA in the contract amount of $1,625,000 for the 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project;
2. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $243,750, or 15% of the contract amount; and
3. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
Since the proposed work is a minor alteration to an existing public facility, this project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Per Resolution No. 2022-R52, the Public Works Director solicited bids for the 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations project, Capital Improvement Project No. 96031. The public bid opening for the 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project was held on September 21, 202 3. Seven bids were received: All American Asphalt, Onyx Paving Company, Hardy & Harper, Sequel Contractors, Toro Enterprises, Excel Paving, and Gentry Brothers.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, for the 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project in the amount of $1,625 ,000 plus 15% contingency.
BACKGROUND
On June 21, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-R52 adding the 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation project to the FY23-24 budget to be funded by Street Bond Fund 601. The project involves the rehabilitation of the following streets:
Consent Calendar - 3I
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
Street From To
Abajo Drive Vagabond Road Cereza Drive
Aliso Street Avion Drive End
Arboles Street Abajo Drive End
Arriba Drive Sombrero Drive Cereza Drive
Avion Drive Sombrero Drive Verde Vista Drive
Bonita Terrace Arriba Drive End
Campo Street Avion Drive End
Casitas Street Abajo Drive End
Cereza Drive Abajo Drive End
Colina Terrace Arriba Drive End
Copa Way Arriba Drive End
Elevado Terrace Arriba Drive End
Feliz Street Verde Vista
Drive End
Granada Drive Abajo Drive End
Pueblo Drive Arriba Drive End
Sombrero Drive Casuda Canyon
Drive End
Topacio Drive Arriba Drive End
The work for the entire project includes cold milling and removal of the existing asphalt pavement and constructing a rubberized asphalt overlay, adjusting utility covers to grade; constructing new ADA curb ramps; replacing traffic loop detectors, restoring traffic striping and pavement markings; and providing and maintaining traffic control during construction.
The public works bid was opened on September 21, 2023, and includes the following seven bids:
RANK BIDDER BASE BID AMOUNT
1 All American Asphalt $1,498,887.89
2 Onyx Paving Company $1,595,595.00
3 Hardy & Harper $1,645,000.00
4 Sequel Contractors $1,650,186.50
5 Toro Enterprises $1,781,814.22
6 Excel Paving Company $1,936,857.34
7 Gentry Brothers $1,954,371.98
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
The bid submitted by All American Asphalt , is the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. All American Asphalt license was verified with the California State Contractor’s License Board to be current, active and in good standing. Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was verified. Staff also checked the contractor’s references and received positive feedback.
Staff recommends awarding a public works contract to All American Asphalt in a not to exceed amount of $1,625,000. By awarding the proposed contract to All American Asphalt, the City will be able to complete additional street improvements under their competitive bid rates and use all remaining funds from the Street Rehabilitation Bond.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for Phase 3 of the Street Rehabilitation Bond project were budgeted in the FY2 3- 24 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) as Project No. 96031. The total estimated project cost for Phase 3 is $2,026,398.92 including 15% contingency, construction management, and inspection.
CIP #96031 – 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations – Phase 3 Base Bid $1,625,000
Contingency (15%) $243,750
Project/Construction Management/Inspection (~10%) $157,648.92 Total Estimated Project Cost $2,026,398.92
Project Budget $2,026,398.92
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
Respectfully submitted and prepared by: Reviewed by:
Shawn Igoe
Director of Public Works
Martha Garcia
Director of Finance
Approved by:
Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. All American Asphalt Proposal
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
All American Asphalt Proposal
0.44 183,536.76
153.00 590,886.00
115.00 374,785.00
800.00 44,000.00
780.00 20,280.00
120.00 15,000.00
6,900.00 248,400.00
14.00 16,408.00
412.59 2,888.13
260.00 1,820.00
17.00 884.00
1,498,887.89
1,498,887.89
one million four hundred nintey eight thousand eight hundred eighty seven dollars and eighty nine cents
STRIPING 4,550.04
J&S Striping
1544 S. Vineyard Ave Ontario, CA
909-947-8073
Case Land Survey
614 N. Eckhoff St, Orange, CA
714-628-8948
Survey 51,600.00
2 9/19/2023
City Council Staff Report
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: 2023-24 Slurry Seal at Various Locations – Award of Contract RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Onyx Paving Company Inc. in the contract amount of $1,400,000 for 2023-2024 fiscal year slurry seal at various locations;
2. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $210,000 of the contract amount; and
3. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines § 1530 4 (Minor Alterations to Land ) exempts public alterations in the condition of land that do not involve removal of trees. This Project will not have a significant effect on the environment because the Project consists of pouring asphalt slurry over existing right of ways , patching existing rights of ways that have deteriorated, and restoring pavement markings. Accordingly, this Project is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guideline § 15304.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2022-R52, the Public Works Director solicited bids for Capital Improvement Project (“CIP”) No. 96030 and CIP 96041. The bid opening was held on September 21 , 2023. Staff completed review of bids and recommends the contract be awarded to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. (“Onyx “), the lowest responsible bidder.
BACKGROUND
The project involves the application of an asphalt emulsion slurry type II seal on various residential streets. The project also includes full depth localized asphalt concrete patch and the restoration of the existing traffic striping and pavement markings. The project will cover the area generally bound by Ladera Street, Casuda Canyon Drive , Verde Vista Consent Calendar - 3J
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
Drive, South Electric Avenue as well as Branham Street, West Mabel Avenue, Williams Street, and a portion of South Fremont Street.
The City Clerk’s office received two responsive bids on September 21, 2023:
RANK BIDDER BASE BID AMOUNT
1 Onyx Paving Company Inc. $1,111,000.00
2 All American Asphalt $1,209,037.18
The bid submitted by Onyx is the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. Onyx maintains the appropriate contractor’s licenses which, as of the writing of this staff report, the California State Contractor’s License Board shows is current, active, and in good standing. Staff has also accessed the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) website which shows that Onyx is currently registered. Lastly, staff contacted Onyx’s references who provided positive feedback.
Staff recommends awarding a public works contract to Onyx as the lowest responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed project is budgeted in the 2023 -2024 fiscal year Capital Improvement Program under CIP 96030 (Street Bond Fund) and CIP 96041 (Gas Tax). The total estimated project cost for this project is $1,728,227.30, including the contract amount, contingency, and construction management and inspection.
CIP 96030 – Slurry Seal
Original Bid Additional
Work Total
Construction Contract Amount (Onyx) $1,111,000.00 $289,000.00 $1,400,000 Contingency (15%) $166,650.00 43,350.00 $210,000
Project/Construction Management/Inspection $118,227.30 $118,227.30 Total Estimated Project Cost $1,395,877.30 332,350.00 $1,728,227.30 The contract amount includes an a dditional $289,000.00 for slurring additional streets that will be identified once the contract has started. Additionally, the total project cost includes project management and inspection services to oversee the project’s schedule, budget, and safety, and to ensure it is completed pursuant to bid specifications.
By awarding the proposed contract to Onyx, the City will use all available funds under the Street Rehabilitation Bond.
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
Respectfully submitted and prepared by: Reviewed by:
Shawn Igoe
Director of Public Works
Martha Garcia
Director of Finance
Approved by:
Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
Justin A. Tamayo
Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Onyx Paving Company, Inc. Proposal
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
Onyx Paving Company, Inc Proposal
City Council Staff Report
DATE: October 4, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Receive and File Staff Report Summarizing the Status of Emergency Repairs of the Monterey Pass Road Water Line
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and Filing 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.
BACKGROUND:
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.
As part of the City’s outreach efforts, the construction manager visited businesses along the project area prior to the start of the project to notify them of the upcoming construction.
The Economic Development Division also mailed out letters to businesses that may be impacted by this project. Message boards were placed within the project area prior to construction commencing to alert drivers of the impact to their commutes. The City will continue to provide project updates to the community for the duration of the project through the City website, social media, and City Council meetings. A dedicated webpage has been established on the city’s website as, www.Montereypark.ca.gov/Montereypass, to inform the public about the project and provide progress updates. Residents and businesses can also sign up to receive project updates by subscribing to NIXLE, by texting "MPSS" to 888777.
Consent Calendar - 3K
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
The contractor has completed the installation of the 12-inch pipeline for the entire project from Floral Drive to Vagabond Road for a total length of 10,800 linear feet of pipeline.
This is the backbone of the water distribution system along Monterey Pass Road. The contractor also completed the installation of all interconnecting pipes including the connection at Vagabond Road. The contractor has installed all the lateral pipelines for the water services, fire services, and fire hydrants for the project. The contractor completed hydrostatic pressure testing of the pipeline. The current overall project is approximately 71% complete.
Traffic control devices have provided a safe working condition for both contractor and the driving public. These devices are removed at the end of the day and proper temporary asphalt resurfacing of the trench has provided a seamless transition for vehicular traffic.
Street sweeping is performed on a daily basis to provide a clean working environment during and after work. A map showing construction work through September 15th is included as Attachment 1.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Monterey Pass Road Emergency Water Main Improvements project is included in the FY23-24 Capital Improvement Plan as Project No. 99025. The following is an estimated cost for the project:
CIP 99025 – Monterey Pass Road Emergency Watermain
Engineering Design $ 131,000
Geotechnical $ 100,000
Construction Cost $ 4,800,000
Material Cost $ 1,600,000
Street Rehabilitation $ 950,000
Construction Management and Inspection $ 410,000
Total $7,991,000
Respectfully submitted by: Reviewed by:
Shawn Igoe,
Director of Public Works
Martha Garcia
Director of Finance
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
Approved by: Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
Interim City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney
ATTACHMENT:
1. Construction Map
Staff Report
October 4, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
Construction Map
RESOLUTION NO.
A RES
OLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 5, 2023, AS LATINA EQUAL
PAY DAY IN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
BE
IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SE
CTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
SE
CTION 2: October 5, 2023 is Latina Equal Pay Day. We recognize the wage gap that Latina women face as part of a broader set of disparities that Latina women encounter in homeownership, unemployment, poverty, access to childcare, and the ability to accumulate wealth.
SE
CTION 3: Latinas are one of the fastest-growing, most influential groups in the United States. Latinas excel in every sector and industry in our country.
SE
CTION 4: One in five people in the State of California is Latina.
SE
CTION 5: According to the United States Census Bureau, Latinas continue to face the pay gap that is, on average, 57 cents to every dollar paid to white, non- Hispanic men.
The wage disparity reflects the economic hurdles Latinas continue to encounter.
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CTION 6: More than twelve million Latinas account for 16% of the female labor force, a figure that is projected to grow dramatically, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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CTION 7: Nearly 4 in 10 mothers are primary breadwinners in their households, and nearly two-thirds of mothers are the primary or significant earners, making pay equity critical to the economic security of their families.
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CTION 8: A lifetime of lower pay means women have less income to save for retirement and less income counted in a Social Security or pension benefit formula.
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CTION 9: Due to the wage gap, Latinas in California would have to work until 116 years of age to earn what a White non-Hispanic male earns by 60 years of age.
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1 0: The wage gap is a disadvantage for Latinas, their families, and the economy, and fair pay in California would strengthen the security of individuals and families today, regardless of education or socioeconomic status, while enhancing our statewide economy.
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CTION 11: Until the women who perform some of the most essential jobs can achieve economic security, our economy and communities will not be as strong as they possibly can be.
October 4, 2023
City Communications - 6A
Resolution No.
SECTION 12: The City Council hereby proclaims October 5, 2023, as Latina Equal Pay Day in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all.
SECTION 13: Electronic Signatures . This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 14: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park , and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 15: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ______________, 2023.
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Jose Sanchez, Mayor
Attest:
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Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
A RES
OLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 AS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK
BE
IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
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CTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
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CTION 2: The month of October is designated as “National Domestic Violence Awareness Month” through a Proclamation issued on October 2, 1995, by President William Jefferson Clinton.
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CTION 3: The 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Month theme is Health Equity Matters: Making Connections Through Experience.
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CTION 4: Domestic violence disrupts communities throughout the nation causing harm to thousands of men, women, and children, destroying relationships, and disrupting social order.
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CTION 5: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month supports public a wareness efforts to educate each citizen about the detrimental effects of domestic violence and the need to focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment to strengthen our families and teach alternatives to violent behavior.
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CTION 6: In October, battered victims will advocate nationwide and unite with government officials, corporations, unions, health care providers, legal services , and religious groups to organize events and activities that focus public attention on the negative impacts of domestic violence and the availability of services for victims.
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CTION 7: T o end domestic violence, we must address the problem at the societal, community, relationship, and individual levels.
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CTION 8: The City Council hereby recognizes October 20 23 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Monterey Park . We encourage all citizens to promote efforts to reduce domestic violence and support domestic violence victims and their families.
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CTION 9: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
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CTION 10: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park , and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
October 4, 2023
City Communications - 6B
Resolution No.
SECTION 11: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ______________, 2023.
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Jose Sanchez, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk