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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
MARCH 6, 2024
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, March 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Wong called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Monterey Park Fire Explorers led the flag salute. Pledge of Allegiance presented by Civic Superstar Violet Lefort.
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, City Manager Inez Alvarez, City Attorney Karl Berger, Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia, City Librarian Kristin Olivarez, Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre, Director of Fi nance Martha Garcia, Community Development Director Jessica Serrano, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa, Police Chief Scott Wiese, Interim Fire Chief Chris Thompson, Finance Manager Laura Borjon, Interim Planning Manager Bet h Chow, Recreation Manager Christina Alatorre, Fire Marshall Jessica Estrella, Senior Librarian Leoni e Jordan, Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: None.
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS
City Manager Alvarez clarified that Agenda Item No. 6 B was requested by Council Member Sanchez. City Manager Alvarez informed the City Council that the County of Los Angeles could not attend tonight’s meeting , but the presentation regarding human trafficking will be pre sented to council at a future meeting. City Manager Alvarez 72-58
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requested to move N ew Business Items up on the agenda due to guest speakers in attendance.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Randye Kay spoke about the traffic issues at Chandler and Hellman Avenues. She asked for active traffic enforcement to reduce pedestrian accidents and injuries.
Ms. Kay spoke about the Metro Nashville Police Department who embarked on a traffic study in 2017 entitled “The Effect of High Visibility Enforcement on Motor Vehicle Crashes” which she said was published online by the National Institute of Justice. She said the study targeted the reduction of crashes at specific locations based on identifying behaviors. She stated the short -term decrease in accidents at specific targeted police interventions, successfully reduced crashes. Ms. Kay voiced her opinion that reducing accidents at the intersection of Chandler and Hellman Avenues requires structural and behavioral interventions, including no parking on both sides of Hellman, extension of red zones, and multiple stop signs.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Staff Communications were heard after New Business Items.
- Library: Senior Librarian Jordan spoke about the inspiring February 24 Reimagining Asian Communities event; she stated the highlight was receiving a certificate of appreciation from Assembly Member Mike Fong. She reported on the various events and activities at the library , including celebrating the Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, K -Pop activities, Pokemon Party, and Women’s History Month. Senior Librarian Jordan reported on the upcoming Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Clinic, January 18 – April 11, Housing Rights Clinic, Job Seeker Support, Spring Break at Bruggemeyer Library, and Elephant & Piggie Party.
- Recreation & Community Services: Director of Recreation and Community Services Aguirre thanked everyone who attended the Youth Mental Health Summit and extended a special thank you to the Los Angeles County Office of Violence Prevention, city commissioners, and volunteers. Director Aguirre spoke about the city’s recent volunteer recognition dinner held at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, where each volunteer and commissioner were presented with a memorabilia coin.
Director Aguirre reminded everyone that there is still time to receive notices for the Parks System Master Plan and mentioned a survey will be provided to the community. Director Aguirre shared that the Spring Break Camp will be held from March 25 to 29 for ages 5 to 12. Director Aguirre talked about upcoming activities at the Langley Senior Center include ongoing health screenings, St. Patrick’s Day Dance, and Date Night. Other city special events include the Spring Egg Hunt on March 28 and the 24th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. He promoted that the city is hiring Lifeguards, Recreation Leaders, and class instructors as the city gears up for the summer months.
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- Public Works: Director of Public Works Igoe announced the upcoming free compost event on Saturday, March 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Garvey Ranch Park. He mentioned that the event typically hands out 40 tons of compost and has 150 to 200 participants. He said he is looking forward to the community participating in the event.
1. PRESENTATION – None.
2. OLD BUSINESS – None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3E
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 – 3E on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3B, 3D, and 3E 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: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
3-A.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO RECORD
A NOTICE OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN AGAINST CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY (APN 5254-002-031)
Adopting the atta ched resolution will allow the City to recover costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred the City’s abatement of the public nuisance present on certain real property located in the City (Lot 1 of Tract No. 34875—APN 5254-002- 031) (the “Property”) owned by Center Int’l Investments, Inc. (“CII”). The Resolution authorizes recording the associated Notice of Nuisance Abatement Lien in the amount of $61,337.27. This will be the seventh lien placed on the Property and covers expenses that the City incurred between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. After recording this lien, the liens against the Property will total $15,838,317.43.
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CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
Adoption of the Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action proposed by the proposed resolution would have a significant effect on the environment.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024- R13 to record a Notice of Nuisance Abatement Lien on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2024-R13
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF A NUISANCE
ABATEMENT LIEN AGAINST CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY (APN 5254-002-031)
3-B. ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT PER ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 481
On May 18, 2022, the Monterey Park City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2222 approving a Military Equipment Use Policy (Monterey Park Police Department – Policy 709) pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 481 (“AB 481”). In accordance with AB 481 and Policy 709, a military equipment report must be submitted to the City Council annually for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. In compliance with AB 481, outlined below is the 2023 MPPD Annual Military Equipment Report.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the Annual Military Equipment Report.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
3-C.
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. (“PSA”) 2303 -AB
FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATED TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE, AND FATS, OILS AND GREASE (“FOG”) MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL PROGRAMS
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Second Amendment to Agreement 2303-AB with John L. Hunter & Associates for the addition of Industrial Waste Program and FOG management and control assistance services.
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Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement 2303-AB with John L. Hunter & Associates for Industrial Waste and FOG Management and Control Program Assistance, in a form approved by the City Attorney, on Consent Calendar.
3-D.
WAIVE SPIRIT BUS FARES FOR EARTH DAY ON APRIL 22, 2024
It is recommended that City Council waive the fare to the Spirit Bus on Monday, April 22, 2024, when Earth Day will be celebrated globally. Free rides on the Spirit Bus will promote public transportation and reduce traffic and the City’s c arbon footprint through the reduction of automobile emissions. This action will support the City’s Going Green initiative to encourage the community to consider environmentally friendly activities such as using alternative forms of transportation.
The Spirit Bus fare was also waived last year in honor of Earth Day 2023.
Action Taken: The City Council waived Spirt Bus fare for riders on Monday, April 22, 2024, in celebration of Earth Day as amended to extend the free fare for the entire week of April 22-26, 2024 with the cost being covered by the City Council.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ngo and seconded by Council Member Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
3-E.
POTRERO GRANDE DRIVE SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS – AWARD OF CONTRACT
Per Resolution No. 2023- R52, the Public Works Director solicited bids for the Potrero Grande Drive Signal Improvements project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 96012. The public bid opening for the Potrero Grande Drive Signal Improvements project was held on February 15, 2024. Four bids were received:
PTM General Engineering, DBX, California Professional Engineering, and Palp dba Excel Paving. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works contract with PTM General Engineering Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, for the Potrero Grande Drive Signal Improvements project in the amount of $569,365, plus 10% contingency.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
It is recommended that the City Council find that the proposed work is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.) § 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) which exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, alteration of existing public or private structures which involve negligible or no 72-62
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expansion of existing or former use. CEQA Guidelines 15301(c) notes that repair of existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, and bicycle and pedestrian trails—like the proposed work —are exempt from CEQA if additional automobile lanes are not created.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., in the amount of $569,365 for the Potrero Grande Drive Signal Improvements project and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $56,940 (10%) of the contract amount, for a total project cost of $626,305.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ngo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4-A.
ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROTEST HEARING
The County of Los Angeles Department of Agriculture Commissioner/Weights and Measures (Weed Abatement Division) submitted to the City the annual Weed Abatement Declaration List and resolution declaring that weeds, brush, rubbish, refuse and dirt maintained on certain private properties in the City are a public nuisance. At the regular City Council meeting on February 21, 2024, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2024- R9 approving the 2024 Weed Abatement Declaration List as posted by the County. By adopting the Resolution, the Council declared its intention to provide for the abatement of said public nuisances. To complete the process, the Council must hold a protest hearing to allow parcel owners identified on the Declaration List an opportunity to object to their inclusion thereon.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
Adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Resolution may have a significant effect on the environment.
Discussion: Mayor Wong announced that his employer, Southern California Edison, has properties on the weed abatement declaration list, but there is no conflict of interest as this item is city-wide.
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Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. to receive public comment, closed the public hearing at 7:54 with no registered speakers and adopted Resolution No. 2024-R14 declaring that weeds, brush, rubbish and refuse upon or in front of specified property in the city are a seasonal and recurrent public nuisance and declaring its intention to provide for abatement.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ngo and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2024-R14
THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -R14 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 39561 DECLARING THE WEEDS, BRUSH, RUBBISH
AND REFUSE UPON OR IN FRONT OF SPECIFIED PROPERTY IN THE CITY
ARE A SEASONAL AND RECURRENT PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR ABATEMENT
5. NEW BUSINESS
New Business Items were heard after Public Communications.
5-A.
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 2979 (2024) (“AB 2979”)
At the Regular City Council Meeting on February 21, 2024, the City Council requested a discussion of AB 2979 be placed on a future City Council agenda. AB 2979 is attached as Attachment 1, which contains the proposed law that was introduced by Assembly Member Mike Fong. As of the writing of this staff report, AB 2979 solely consists of establishing a legislative intent to pass subsequent legislation relating to the exclusion of compensation received from the California Victim Compensation Board ( Clack) from the definition of gross income for the purpose of taxation.
Public Speakers:
- Jennifer Tang, District Director for Assembly Member Mike Fong, spoke in support of Assembly Bill 2979, which Assembly Member Fong author ed.
District Director Tang communicated that Assembly Member Fong introduced this Bill after working with the victims of the city’s January 2023 mass casualty incident. She thanked the Council for supporting AB 2979. 72-64
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Action Taken: The City Council discussed and provided direction on AB 2979 entitled “Income taxation: exclusion: victim compensation” (an act relating to taxation) and will sign a letter with all City Council Members signatures on behalf of the City in support of AB 2979.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Vice Mayor Ngo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
5-B.
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING SENATE BILL 1094 (2024) (“SB 1094”)
At the Regular City Council Meeting on February 21, 2024, the City Council requested a discussion of SB 1094 be placed on a future City Council agenda. SB 1094 is attached as Attachment 1, which contains the proposed law that was introduced by Senator Monique Limón. If enacted, the amendment would require principles of democracy and State and Federal constitutions to be taught to students in grade levels 1 through 12 and also r equire a civic engagement or experience with a governmental institution at least once between the grade levels of 1 through 6 and at least once between grade levels 7 through 8.
Action Taken: The City Council discussed and provided direction on SB 1094 entitled “Pupil instruction: course of study: social sciences: civic engagement” (an act to amend Section 51210 and 51220 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction) and will sign a letter with all City Council Members signatures on behalf of the City in support of SB 1094.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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5-C. 2023 MONTEREY PARK GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
This report is prepared in compliance with California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2), which mandates that each city and county prepare an annual report on the status and implementation of its General Plan. The report must be submitted by April 1 of each year to the City Council, OPR and HCD.
The 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report summariz es the City’s progress towards implementing the Monterey Park General Plan from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Throughout calendar year 2023, the City has been continuously implementing the policies and programs that help achieve goals contained within the General Plan.
Public Speakers:
- City Clerk Yee read, received, and filed one written communication from Linda Tang who stated her concerns that the city is nowhere near achieving its goal for very low and low-income housing units. Ms. Tang conveyed her recommendation for the city to prioritize some city owned sites for development of affordable homes for lower income families in the city.
Discussion: Director of Community Development Serrano along with Interim Planning Manager Chow presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report and directed staff to forward a copy of the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Resear ch (“OPR”) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) before April 1, 2024.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ngo and seconded by Council Member Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2024 AS
AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH (REQUESTED BY MAYOR WONG)
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-R15 declaring and recognizing the month of March 2024 as American Red Cross Month.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Lo and seconded by Council Member Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2024-R15:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2024 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
6-B.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2024 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, A NATIONAL CELEBRATION THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE
CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO EVENTS IN HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY
SOCIETY (REQUESTED BY MAYOR WONG)
Discussion: It was announced that this Agenda Item was requested by Council Member Sanchez rather than Mayor Wong as noted.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution 2024- R16, declaring and recognizing the month of M arch 2024 as W omen’s History Month, a national celebration that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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Resolution No. 2024-R16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2024 AS WOMEN’S
HISTORY MONTH, A NATIONAL CELEBRATION THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE
CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO EVENTS IN HISTORY AND
CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Sanchez stated he attended the swearing -in ceremony for Kenneth Tang, Alhambra Unified School District Board Clerk, to the California State Teachers Retirement System ( CalSTRS) Teachers’ Retirement Board.
Council Member Sanchez announced his attendance at Assembly Member Mike Fong’s birthday celebration and the Youth Summit at Langley Senior Center with over 200 students participating in the summit.
Council Member Lo spoke about attending the swearing-in ceremony for Kenneth Tang and the successful Youth Summit at Langley Center. He mentioned that he attended the opening ceremonies of the Pony Baseball and USA Softball at Garvey Ranch Park, Asian American Association’s Lunar New Year Dinner at NBC Restaurant, Read Across America at Robert Hill Lane Elementary School, and the Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled’s L unar New Year celebration.
Council Member Lo communicated that United States Senator Alex Padilla secured $1.5 million funding to design and remodel the city’s Fire Station 61 which is in addition to the funding secured by Assembly Member Mike Fong for city’s Fire Station 63.
Council Member Lo said he attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Transportation Committee meeting and reported one of the items on the agenda was the San Gabriel Valley transit feasibility study . He expressed that it is an exciting opportunity for the city and the region to have a more robust rapid bus transit system. He continued to state that the proposed rapid bus transit system would begin where the Gold Line Station ends in the City of East Los Angeles and go up Atlantic Boulevard through Garvey Avenue to the City of El Monte.
Council Member Yiu spoke proudly of the city’s Bruggemeyer Library and all the amazing creative activities and programs it has to offer the community. Council Member Yiu talked about the city’s volunteer recognition dinner held on February 22 and showed her gratitude to all the commissioners and volunteers for their valued contributions to the city.
Mayor Pro Tem Ngo announced his attendance at the city’s volunteer recognition dinner, Asian American Association’s Lunar New Year dinner at NBC Restaurant, the swearing -in ceremony for Kenneth Tang, Assembly Member Mike Fong’s birthday celebration, and the Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled’s Lunar New Year celebration. He mentioned that March is employee recognition and 72-68
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appreciation month and expressed his appreciation to all the city employees for their hard work.
Mayor Wong spoke about attending many of the same events. He stated that he attended the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee South Coast Air Quality Management District Board Eastern Region meeting and reported that Michael Cacciotti, Council Member for the City of South Pasadena, was re- appointed to be the representative for the Eastern Region of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board. Mayor Wong expressed his appreciation to Senator Padilla for securing funding for Fire Station 61. Mayor Wong conveyed that he would like the city to support the rapid bus transit plan and find ways to accelerate the planning process and integrate the Metro funding received for the city’s Garvey Avenue redesign project to ensure that the project aligns with Metro and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments vision.
Mayor Wong said he participated at Bella Vista Elementary School for Read Across America. He stated he attended the Center for Asian Americans U nited Self Empowerment’s (CAUSE) Vote Center Food Crawl Challenge to help promote vote centers and local businesses and extended his appreciation to the CAUSE for highlighting the vote center here at Union Church on New Avenue. He thanked the County of Los Angeles and everyone that contributed to the election process.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Wong requested a future agenda item regarding the designs and plans for the city Fire Station 61 and 63. Mayor Wong also requested an update on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government’s (SGVCOG) rapid bus transit system route as well as a report on the city’s Spirit Bus ridership.
Council Member Lo requested to invite SGVCOG to make a presentation on its Transportation Committees t ransit feasibility study and the rapid bus t ransit system.
Council Member Sanchez requested a future agenda item regarding the city’s Spirit Bus ridership, routes, potential new routes, and exploring creative uses for the Spirit bus.
8. CLOSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE) None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on June 05, 2024, at the Regular City Council Meeting