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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
OCTOBER 4, 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, October 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sanchez called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Monterey Park Fire Explorers led the flag salute. Pledge of Allegiance presented by Civic Superstar Camilla Isabella Martinez
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Maychelle Yee called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Yvonne Yiu
Council Members Absent: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Treasurer Amy Lee, Interim City Manager Inez Alvarez , City Attorney Karl Berger, Interim Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia, Interim City Librarian Kristin Olivarez , Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre, Director of Finance Martha Garcia, Community Development Director Jessica Serrano, Director of Human Resources and Risk Manager Christine Tom ikawa, Police Chief Scott Wiese, Fire Marshall Jessica Estrella, Fire Captain Jonathan Gin, Interi m Planning Manager Beth Chow, Recreation Manager Christina Alatorre, Risk Management Manager Julie DeZiel, Fire Engineer David Goetz, Water Utility Manager Frank Heldman, Recreation Supervisor Orlando Muro, Code Compliance Officer Rey Lozano, Police Officer Michelle Contreras, Program Coordinator Alejandra Espinosa, Civic Spark Fellow Olivia Williams, Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: None.
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AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
Interim City Manager Alvarez requested Agenda Item No. 1A be heard before Staff Communication. City Attorney Berger announced no reportable actions taken in Closed Session from the Special City Council meeting held at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Heard after Agenda Item No. 1A.
- Nancy Arcuri expressed her objection to the Mayor’s resolution to recognize Latina Equal Pay Day.
- Sarkis Antonian spoke about emissions and street repairs.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Fire Department: Fire Captain Gin talked about the Fire Department’s hazard mitigation plan. He also highlighted the upcoming Great Shakeout on October 19.
Fire Engineer David Goetz spoke about the partnership with Domino’s Pizza to promote Fire Prevention Week 2023.
- Human Resources: Director of Human Resources and Risk M anager Christine Tomikawa introduced Risk Management Manager Julie DeZiel
- Library: Interim City Librarian Olivarez talked about their Star Parties presented by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on October 4 and 11 at Garvey Ranch Park Observatory. She promoted the Free Legal Assistance Clinic at the Library Friends Room and the Teen Halloween Scream event as part of the Junior Friends Library program. She also spoke about the C over-to-Cover club, where children ages 4- 12 can earn a free In-n-Out burger for reading 5 books. She highlighted a new service at the library, the Scan and S ave Memory Station, a free service where you can digitize photographs, slides, negatives, and documents. She also talked about the Parks Pack program, and how Library members can check out hiking equipment. Finally, she reminded the community about the library’s updated hours and the upcoming Library Foundation Gala on October 13.
- Police Department: Chief Wiese introduced Police Officer Contreras to high light the Pink Patch Campaign, a way to increase public awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Officer Contreras promoted the Pink Patch gear which includes t - shirts, patches, and coins. She a lso talked about the upcoming First Annual Pink Patch Car Show on October 7 at Barnes Park. Finally, Chief Wiese introduced two new employees to the Police Department: Police Officer Douglas Banowetz and Intern Samantha Cordova- Camacho. He also discussed the hiring and training process within the Department.
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- Public Works: Director of Public Works Igoe started by introducing new Water Utility Manager Heldman. He then promoted the Community Clean -Up event on October 7 at George Elder Park. Finally, Director Igoe went over details regarding the purpose of t raffic studies and provided an update on studies currently happening in the city and took brief questions from the Council.
- Recreation and Community Services : Director of Recreation and Community Services Aguirre thanked the community for coming out to the Hispanic Heritage Month events in September. He highlighted the upcoming October events like the Dia De Los Muertos Community Altar on display at the Langley Center from October 12 to November 2 , and encouraged the community to submit photos of their loved ones that have passed to be included. He promoted the Electric Park music event on October 14, and Monster Mash on October 19 at Barnes Park. He also talked about the Free Monterey Park Health Fair on October 28 and the Horrifying Halloween Dance Party on Octob er 31 at the Langley Center . Finally, he spoke about the Veterans Day event honoring all who served on November 11 at the American Legion Post 397.
1. PRESENTATION
Matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.
1-A. AIR QUALITY UPDATES PRESENTATION BY SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (AQMD)
This Item was heard after Agenda Additions, Deletions, Changes, and Adoptions.
Michael Cacciotti, Vice -Chair of AQMD Governing Board, presented information on air quality and efforts to mitigate the effects on public health. He also promoted residential and commercial incentives to reduce pollution. Finally, he profiled Monterey Park’s effort to make air quality a priority.
1-B. MONTEREY PARK COMMUNITY HEALING FUND UPDATE
This item was heard after Staff Communications.
City Treasurer Lee updated the Council on the current state of the fund, which is now at $193,000. She also stated they have verified 33 individuals/organizations who are eligible to receive funding assistance and are awaiting verification on 10 additional. She also spoke about more openings for community organizations to apply for funding as well.
1-C. GOING GREEN SUSTAINABILITY PLAN UPDATE
Civic Spark Fellow Williams presented an updated timeline on the Monterey Park Sustainability Plan. She also answered questions regarding outreach and public review of the plan.
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1-D. ZONING CODE UPDATES, OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT – “OUR CITY, OUR PLAN”
Interim Planning Manager Chow provided an update on the zoning code updates and outreach efforts that the Community Development Department has been working on. She detailed outreach efforts such as email and social media posts as well as incentivizing participation in public input, for example the workshop held at Bruggemeyer Library where residents were able to raise issues related to zoning, traffic, and safety.
2. OLD BUSINESS – None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3K
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted Agenda Item Nos. 3A – 3H on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3C, 3D, 3E, 3G and 3I which were pulled for discussion, separate motion, reading resolutions and ordinances by the title only and waiving further reading thereof. Mayor Pro Tem Wong reported a Conflict of I nterest on Agenda Item Nos. 3I and 3J as his real property is within 500 feet of the project sites.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo 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: Wong – Item Nos. 3I and 3J
3-A. MINUTES
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.
Action Taken: The City Council approved 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, on Consent Calendar.
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3-B. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – AUGUST 2023
As of August 31, 2023, invested funds for the City of Monterey Park total $65,149,960.62.
Action Taken: The City Council Received and filed the monthly investment report, on Consent Calendar.
3-C. APPROVE FINALIZED PROPOSITION 218 BALLOTS FOR WATER
AND SEWER RATES
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.
Discussion: Finance Director Garcia presented an addendum to the staff report, a cover letter to the Proposition 218 protest ballot. The notice would be sent out to residents summarizing what the proposition is, what will be funded if approved, and how residents can be heard. Council members inquired about shortening the informational URL or adding a QR code to make it easier for residents to acc ess more detailed information on the proposition.
Action Taken: The City Council approved the finalized Proposition 218 Notice of Public Hearing ballot for water and sewer rate increases, as amended to include a cover letter with the Proposition 218 ballot and to create a shorter URL and/or QR code in the body of the letter.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wong and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
3-D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK RESOLUTION
The Monterey Park Division of Code Enforcement is celebrating the week of October 8
th 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 71-282
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Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week for providing support to the Council, departmental staff, other agencies, and residents of Monterey Park.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-R77 declaring the week of October 8 – October 14, 2023, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in 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, Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2023-R77
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”
3-E. 2023 BANNED BOOKS WEEK RESOLUTION
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, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio- economic status, to exp lore new worlds and become their best selves through access to information, technology, multimedia content, and educational programs.
Action Taken: The City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2023-R78 declaring the week of October 1- 7, 2023 as Banned Books Week in Monterey Park.
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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Resolution No. 2023-R78
A RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 1 – OCTOBER 7, 2023, AS BANNED
BOOKS WEEK
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
Representatives of the City of Monterey Park (“City”) and the Monterey Park Police Captains’ Association (“MPPCA”) and the Monterey Park Police Officers’ Mid- Management Association (“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.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized 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, on Consent Calendar.
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
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 i nvolvement 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.
Public Speaker:
- Brian Ulaszewski, Executive Director of Cit y Fabrick, presented City Fabrick’s mission and their goals for community improvement and took brief questions.
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Action Taken: The City Council a uthorized 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).
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-H. THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT 2241-A WITH VALLEY MAINTENANCE CORP.
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 C ity 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.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized 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 and a pproved an additional appropriation of $30,000 to the Building Maintenance Fund (506) for janitorial services and supplies, on Consent Calendar.
3-I. 2023-24 STREET REHABILITATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS PR OJECT –
AWARD OF CONTRACT
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, 2023. Seven bids were 71-285
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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.
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: Mayor Pro Tem Wong declared a potential conflict as his real property is located within 500 feet of the project site and left the dais and did not participate in discussion on this item. The City Council authorized 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 and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $243,750, or 15% of the contract amount.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Lo and seconded by Council Member Ngo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: Wong
3-J. 2023-24 SLURRY SEAL AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS – AWARD OF CONTRACT
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.
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 71-286
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existing rights of ways that have deteriorated, and restoring pavement markings.
Accordingly, this Project is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guideline § 15304.
Action Taken: Mayor Pro Tem Wong declared a potential conflict as his real property is located within 500 feet of the project site and did not participate in discussion on this item. The City Council a uthorized 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 for slurry seal at various locations and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $210,000 of the contract amount, on Consent Calendar.
3-K. RECEIVE AND FILE STAFF REPORT SUMMARIZING THE STATUS OF
EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF THE MONTEREY PASS ROAD WATER LINE
On Augus t 17, 2022, the 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 betw een the intersections of Vagabond Drive and Brightwood Street resulted in extensive infrastructure damage to the roadway and necessary water main pipe repairs to ensure continued water service to residences and businesses in the area.
The design phase was completed in December 2022 followed by research of available material and cost during the months of December and January to ensure the project could be expedited due to the significant material delivery delays.
Construction started in March 2023 and is scheduled to be complete by December 2023.
Action Taken: The City Council r eceived and filed the staff report summarizing the status of emergency repairs of the Monterey Pass Road water line, on Consent Calendar.
4. PUBLIC HEARING – None.
5. NEW BUSINESS – None.
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)
Action Taken: The City Council a dopted Resolution No. 2023-R79 recognizing October 5, 2023, as Latina Equal Pay Day in the City of Monterey Park. 71-287
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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, Wong, Yiu, Ngo, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2023-R79
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 5, 2023, AS LATINA EQUAL PAY
DAY IN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
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)
Action Taken: The City Council a dopted Resolution No. 2023-R80, recognizing the month of October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Monterey Park
Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo and seconded by Mayor Sanchez , motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Lo, Wong, Yiu, Ngo, Sanchez
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2023-R80
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 AS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Lo voiced his appreciation to the city for commemorating 9/11 Patriot Day event. He said that he attended the “ Our City Our Plan ” Town Hall meeting, participated in a Friendly Fred Walk in conjunction with the Farmers Market at Barnes Park on September 14, the Alhambra Education Foundation Gala on September 16 and the Bruggemeyer Library ribbon cutting for extended hours on September 18. Council Member Lo spoke about participating in the Asian Youth Center Gala on September 22 in San Gabriel and the Town Hall meeting he hosted at Garvey Ranch Park on September 27. Council Member Lo highlighted 71-288
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the Chinatown Service Center Gala he attended on September 30 and the Naval Promotion Ceremony for Monterey Park resident Arthur C . Fong who was promoted to Navy Captain on October 1.
Council Member Yiu spoke about attending many of the same events along with Council Member Lo, such as the Asian Youth Center Gala, the Bruggemeyer Library hours ribbon cutting, and the Alhambra Education Foundation Gala.
Council Member Yiu wished to highlight her attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento the week of September 22.
Council Member Ngo talked about attending the Bruggemeyer Library community workshop, along with other council members . Council Member Ngo spoke about attending the Alhambra Education Foundation Gala, the Bruggemeyer Library ribbon cutting, Chinatown Service Center Gala, the Naval Promotion Ceremony, and the Monterey Park Police Youth Activity Golf event.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong talked about attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento and the Southern California Association of Governments demographic summit where several issues regarding population growth were discussed. The Mayor Pro Tem Wong talked about future agenda items he would like to see introduced, including finding a method of tracking how the city spends funds on contracting with local, diverse small businesses and agenda items that would spur development in certain areas of the city that are vacant or underdeveloped.
Mayor Sanchez mentioned he also attended many of the same events as the rest of the council. Mayor Sanchez detailed his attendance at the California Contract Cities Association’s 2023 Fall Education Summit September 8- 10 and the Monterey Park Christian School recognition event along with Congresswoman Judy Chu on September 13. Mayor Sanchez also stated he attended the National Women’s Caucus on September 18 in Alhambra which included Interim City Manager Inez Alvarez as a featured speaker , Council Member Lo’s Town Hall meeting and visited Garvey Ranch Park Observatory. Mayor Sanchez spoke about attending the Chinatown Service Center Gala event as well as the Harvest of Hope fundraiser, which assists underserved communities on September 30. Mayor Sanchez talked about attending the Naval Promotion Ceremony for Monterey Park resident Arthur C Fong who was promoted to Navy Captain, as well as a birthday celebration for Monterey Park resident and veteran Seferino Rodriguez on October
1. Finally, Mayor Sanchez wished to promote the Library Foundation Gala event on October 13 and his Town Hall event on October 10.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. CLOSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE) None.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on December 20, 2023, at the Regular City Council Meeting