SPECIAL MEETING
Monterey Park City Hall, Room 266
320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday
May 1, 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. Written 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 their 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.
SUMMARY ACTIONS
NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES
Monterey Park City Council Special Meeting Agenda, May 1, 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 at 5:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Yvonne Yiu
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – None.
[1.] OPEN SESSION
1-A.
LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS; AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE LEGISLATIVE
SUBPOENAS TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CONTINUED
VIOLATIONS OF THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE AND VARIOUS OTHER CODES AT 122 N. LINCOLN, MONTEREY PARK
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Adopting a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to issue legislative subpoenas for testimony and records related to a multi -family rental property located at 122 N. Lincoln Ave. for investigation regarding suspected illicit use of the property as a hotel and collection of unpaid transient occupancy taxes; (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
MOTION TO CARRY THIS ITEM OVER
TO THE 5/1/24 6:30 P.M. REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING UNDER NEW
BUSINESS
APPROVED
[2.] CLOSED SESSION – 5:37 p.m.
2-A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): one. Facts and Circumstances: No disclosure required per Government Code section 54956.9(e)(1) (not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs).
2-B. 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
MOTION BY: LO
SECONDED BY: YIU
COUNCIL MEMBERS Aye No Abstain Absent Recusal
SANCHEZ X
LO X
YIU X
NGO X
WONG X
Monterey Park City Council Special Meeting Agenda, May 1, 2024 - Page 3
Upon conclusion of Closed Session, the Mayor and/or City Attorney will announce any reportable actions in accordance with the Brown Act.
ADJOURNED – 6:36 p.m.