SPECIAL MEETING
Monterey Park City Hall, Room 266
320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday
April 17, 2024
5:30 p.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Documents related to an Agenda item are available to the public in the City Clerk’s Office located at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, during normal business hours and the City’s website at www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/City-Council-17.
The Special Meeting will not be televised on the city’s cable channel MPKTV (AT&T U -verse, channel 99 or Charter Communications, channel 182) or on the city’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/133/City-Council-Meeting-Videos.
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call City Hall at (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 4 hours before a meeting. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. You may combine up to 2 minutes of time with another person’s speaking. No person may speak more than a total of 10 minutes. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Writ ten Communication will be accepted up to 2 hours before the meeting via email to [email protected].
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), the public may address the City Council only on matters listed on this Agenda. No other public comment will be accepted.
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.
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
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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.
Monterey Park City Council Special Meeting Agenda, April 17, 2024 - Page 2
The City Council will recess to Closed Session following public comment and the Open Session items if any. Public participation is not allowed during Closed Session.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor
ROLL CALL Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Yvonne Yiu
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
[1.] CLOSED SESSION
1-A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)(1) – Three Cases:
Atlantic Square, LLC, dba TRC v. City of Monterey Park, et al. (Raising Cane’s Restaurants, LLC, real party in interest) (filed February 17, 2023) LASC Case No. 23AHCP00074.
Atlantic Square, LLC, dba TRC v. City of Monterey Park, et al. (Raising Cane’s Restaurants, LLC, real party in interest) (filed August 31, 2023) LASC Case No. 23AHCP00375.
Maria Payan v. City of Monterey Park, et al. (filed November 22, 2022) LASC Case No. 22AHCP01182.
1-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Gov’t.
Code § 54956.9(d)(4)). Number of potential cases: one. Potential defendants and properties listed below (not required by applicable law; voluntarily disclosed):
Atlantic Square, LLC, Terramar Retail Centers, LLC, and Does 1 -25. 2000-2290 South Atlantic Boulevard.
1-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(d)( 2) – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION: Three cases. Facts and Circumstances: Solid Waste Franchises awarded to Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (“Athens”) for commercial accounts and Ware Disposal, Inc. for commercial and residential accounts.
Upon conclusion of Closed Session, the Mayor and/or City Attorney will announce any reportable actions in accordance with the Brown Act.
ADJOURNED