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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent service, foster growth and opportunity, and create a joyous and collaborative environment.
MINUTES
MONTEREY PARK CITY COUNCIL
FINANCING AUTHORITY (MPFA)
HOUSING AUTHORITY (MPHA)
GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY (SA)
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 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, September 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Wong called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
Mayor Wong 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 Treasurer Amy Lee, City Manager Inez Alvarez, City Attorney Karl Berger, Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia, Director of Finance Martha Garcia, Police Chief Scott Wiese, Fire Chief Chris Thompson, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa, Director of Community Development Jessica Serrano, Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre, City Librarian Kristin Olivarez, Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Fire Marshal Jessica Estrella, Economic Development Project Manager Joseph Torres, Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho, Recreation Program Coordinator Alejandra Espinosa.
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: None.
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS: None.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Ken Sesma, resident, expressed his concern regarding the legality of operating food trucks and the usage of Cascades Park’s waterfall as a pool. He also spoke about the new recycl e trash bins provided by W are Disposal becoming a potential theft issue among residents.
- Maychelle Yee, resident, thanked Mayor Wong and Council Member Sanchez for reminding the public that they can share their concerns and issues with the city. She expressed her frustration about the city’s attempt to overturn the voter approved general plan for Saturn Park.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- City Clerk’s Office: Helena Cho, Assistant Deputy City Clerk provided information on where residents can register to vote on National Voter Registration Day taking place on September 17, 2024. She talked about the key dates for the election, and the information that will be on the ballots. She specified the locations of vote centers and ballot drop-off boxes, and additional resources about the City’s election that can be located through The City’s website. Assistant Deputy City Clerk Cho responded to questions about outreaching to schools and social media to encourage young voters to register to vote.
- Library: Kristin Olivarez , City Librarian provided updates on the upcoming programs and outreach events to promote library sign- ups for the residents.
She spoke about Library Outreach Month and encouraged residents to sign up for a free library card. City Librarian Olivarez responded to questions about a potential event for teachers to take place in the library.
- Recreation and Community Service: Recreation Program Coordinator Alejandra Espinosa spoke along with Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre about upcoming events for the Recreation and Community Services Department . Coordinator Espinosa highlighted health screenings/seminars and after school youth programs. Director Aguirre presented the Electric Park event and the upcoming Monster Mash Family Event.
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1. PRESENTATION
The matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.
1-A. WARE UPDATES
Jay Ware, General Manager of Ware Disposal, provided an update on the first week of new trash service. He talked about the influx of calls and in- person visits from residents and expressed gratitude towards the patience they have received throughout the week. He took questions and comments from the City Council about future compost service buckets that will be provided to the residents once the transition has settled.
2. OLD BUSINESS: None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3L
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, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, & 3H, on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3I, 3J, and 3K which w ere pulled for separate discussion, reading resolutions and ordinances by the title only and waiving further reading thereof. Council Member Sanchez announced a conflict of interest for item No. 3J as he resides within 500 feet of the project site.
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
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3-A. 2023-2024 ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT
The City's Investment Policy requires an annual investment report and a statement of investment policy to be submitted to the City Council for review annually. The attached annual report shows that all investment activities during 2023- 24 were conducted according to the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Investment Policy.
Action Taken: The City Council received and file the 2023-24 Annual Investment Report and adopted Resolution No. 2024- R68 authorizing the Treasurer to implement the City’s Investment Policy for FY 2024-25, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2024-R68
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK; THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MONTEREY PARK REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY; THE MONTEREY PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY; THE MONTEREY PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND THE GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT
DISTRICT ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE
TREASURER AND CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICY
3-B. MAK FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
The Fire Department seeks City Council consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MAK Fire Protection Engineering and Consulting Inc. for plan check services for the Fire Prevention Division.
Action Taken: The City Counc il authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with MAK Fire Protection Engineering and Consulting, in a form approved by the City Attorney, on Consent Calendar.
3-C. APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MONTEREY PARK PROFESSIONAL CHIEF OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION MODIFYING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2025
The Council authorized an additional Battalion Chief position during the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 budget process. The City of Monterey Park (“City”) and MPPCOA met and conferred to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) language to incorporate language related to a 40- hour Battalion Chief position. The agreed upon MOU language provides different hourly rates of pay, leave accruals, and overtime hours.
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Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Professional Chief Officers’ Association (“MPPCOA”) in a form approved by the City Attorney, on Consent Calendar.
3-D. LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH RESOLUTION
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is celebrating the month of September as Library Card Sign-Up Month. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries uni te in a national effort to encourage everyone to register for a free card at their local public library.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-R69 declaring the month of September 2024 as Library Card Sign-Up Month in Monterey Park , on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2024-R69
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS LIBRARY CARD
SIGN-UP MONTH
3-E. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC. FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
DATA SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
The City of Monterey Park’s Economic Development Division requires comprehensive and reliable commercial real estate data to support business attraction and retention efforts and other initiatives of the Division. After evaluating various commercial real estat e subscription platforms, the Community Development Director determined that CoStar’s data and analytical capabilities best meet the City’s needs.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to retroactively execute an agreement with CoStar Realty Information Inc. (CoStar), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for an annual subscription to utilize its commercial real estate data services costing approximately $5,040 per year , on Consent Calendar.
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3-F AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN
AGREEMENT WITH INGRAM KERN CONSULTING, LLC
The Community Development Director requests that the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to existing Agreement No. 2161- A with IK Consulting, increasing the contract amount by $73,500 for a total not to exceed amount of $207,920 for professional services related to upgrades to Accela, the City’s permitting system. The term for this agreement is set to expire May 31, 2027.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to existing Agreement No. 2161-A with Ingram Kern Consulting, LLC (“IK Consulting”) to increase the contract by $73,500 for a total not to exceed amount of $207,920 for professional services related to upgrades to Accela, the City’s permitting system, on Consent Calendar.
3.G WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.24-01 (ZCA-24-01), AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MONTEREY PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE
GENERAL PLAN
The Housing Element (“HE”) plans the housing growth, development and redevelopment within the City. ZCA -24-01 proposes to implement the HE by amending Title 21 to the MPMC including changes to residential density limits, multi-family residential parking standards, regulations for supportive housing, emergency shelters, and group housing.
The Ordinance was introduced and received first reading at the August 21, 2024 City Council meeting. The original staff report (from August 21, 2024) is attached for reference. Second reading and adoption of this Ordinance is recommended. If adopted, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days.
Action Taken: The City Council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2247, on Consent Calendar.
Ordinance No. 2247
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES TO TITLE 21 OF THE MONTEREY PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE (MPMC)
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3-H. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR HELLMAN AVENUE BETWEEN
ATLANTIC BOULEVARD AND NEW AVENUE, AND REDUCING THE SPEED
LIMIT ON HELLMAN AVENUE, BETWEEN GARFIELD AVENUE AND NEW AVENUE, FROM 35 MPH TO 30 MPH
The City’s consultant, Transtech Engineers, Inc., completed the ETS pursuant to California law including, without limitation, California Vehicle Code section 627, for the purpose of establishing safe and reasonable speed limits. These may be enforced using New Business - 5A Staff Report radar at pre-determined locations.
The ETS recommends reducing the speed limit on Hellman Avenue, between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue from 35 miles-per-hour (“MPH”) to 30 MPH. No changes are proposed to the speed limit on Hellman Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard and Garfield Avenue (which is currently at 30 MPH). Accordingly, the Public Works Director (“Director”) recommends that the City Council consider introducing and waiving first reading of the attached Ordinance which adopts the ETS, declares that the speed limit on Hellman Avenue, between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue, is 30 MPH and directs the City Manager, or designee, t o erect signage to take effect.
The Ordinance was introduced and received first reading at the August 21, 2024 City Council meeting. The original staff report (from August 21, 2024) is attached for reference. Second reading and adoption of this Ordinance is recommended. If adopted, the Ordinance will take effect in 30 days.
Action Taken: The City Council waived the second reading and adopt ed Ordinance No. 2248, on Consent Calendar.
Ordinance No. 2248
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FOR CERTAIN LOCATIONS AS PROVIDED BY MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE § 10.32.010(B) IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CODE § 22357 BASED UPON AN
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY AS DEFINED BY VEHICLE CODE § 627
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3-I. WAIVE SPIRIT BUS FARES FOR CLEAN AIR DAY 2024
It is recommended that City Council waive the fare to the Spirit Bus on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in celebration of California Clean Air Day. California Clear Air Day is a statewide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about and promoting a collective effort to improve air quality. Free rides on the Spirit Bus will promote public transportation and reduce traffic and the City’s carbon 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. LA County Metro and Montebello Bus Lines, both who provide public transportation service to the City, also participate in free fares for California Clean Air Day.
Action Taken: The City Council w aived Spirit Bus fare for riders on October 2, 2024 in honor of California Clean Air Day , as amended to waive Spirit Bus fares for the entire week starting September 30, 2024 through October 5, 2024.
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
3-J. FLORAL DRIVE TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT – SHORT TERM PLAN
Staff submitted an application for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7 Grant to fund the Floral Drive Traffic Improvement Long-Term Plan, which aims to implement permanent traffic measures along Floral Drive. In the interim, staff have developed a short-term plan to implement the temporary measures. Staff recommends that the City Council accept plans and specifications for the Floral Drive Traffic Improvement Project– Short Term Plan.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to 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 Guideline § 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, alteration of existing public or private structures which involve negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The proposed work will occur entirely within an existing structure. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
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Discussion: Public Works Director Igoe presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation depicting the location and proposed changes for the project site.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-R70 and approved the plans and specifications for the Floral Drive Traffic Improvement Project – Short Term Plan. Council Member Sanchez announced a conflict of interest as his primary residence is within 500 feet of the project site and left the dais and did not participate on this item.
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,
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: Sanchez
Resolution No. 2024-R70
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR FLORAL DRIVE TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT – SHORT TERM PLAN PROJECT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 830.6
3-K. BRUGGEMEYER LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS – AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 26 NEW HVAC UNITS FROM CARRIER CORPORATION
The Bruggemeyer Library HVAC units have reached the end of their useful service life and are due for replacement. Capital Improvement Project (“CIP”) No. 95038 – Building Forward Library Facilities Improvements Program allows for the replacement of the City library’s HVA C units. Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to waive bidding requirements and enter into an agreement, through Source well cooperative pricing, with Carrier Corporation for the purchase of 26 HVAC units in the amount of $332,435.72, plus a contingency amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension 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 §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity contemplates 72-223
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purchasing equipment only. Subsequent installation and C onstruction will be evaluated separately under CEQA. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider (1) w aiving the bidding requirements pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code §
3.20.050(4), and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Carrier Corporation, in a form approved by the City Attorney, not to exceed $332,435.72 for the purchase 26 New HVAC Units for the Bruggemeyer Library; (2) authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $10,000; and (3) taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Discussion: Director of Public Works , Igoe, answered questions about the different HVAC unit options and the potential price difference it would be to implement the units. Director Igoe emphasized there wouldn’t be a price change for the cost of the units itself, but rather the electrical improvements needed to support the new units. Director Igoe stated delaying this process will have a Consumer Price Index increase which would be about $50,000 to $100,000 more.
Action Taken: By consensus, t he City Council continued this item to the next council meeting to address the recommendation raised by council to research different HVAC unit options that are more efficient and affordable.
3-L.
RECEIVE AND FILE STAFF REPORT SUMMARIZING THE STATUS OF THE
EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF THE WATER MAIN AT BRIGHTWOOD STREET
AND TERMINATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
On August 5, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution 2024-R63 authorizing the City Manager to take necessary measures for emergency repair of a water main line on Brightwood Street. Construction is near complete. It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution terminating the local emergency. This staff report also serves as a status of the work that has been completed.
Action Taken: The City Council r eceived and filed the staff report summarizing the status of emergency repairs , and a dopted Resolution No. 2024-R71 terminating the local emergency governing the emergency repairs of the water main at Brightwood Street
Resolution No. 2024-R71
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TERMINATING THE
BRIGHTWOOD STREET WATERLINE REPAIR LOCAL EMERGENCY
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
4-A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A SECOND ONE -YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP -18-01) TO CONSTRUCT 40 -UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 130-206 SOUTH CHANDLER AVENUE
Latigo Canyon Development, LLC (“Applicant”) requests a second one- year extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP -18-01). CUP-18-01 was approved by the City Council on February 5, 2020 to allow a 40- unit senior housing development. During the COVID-19 Pandemic (the “Pandemic”), the City Council, among other things, extended the expiration of all entitlements, including CUP-18- 01, until April 1, 2023. On May 17, 2023, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- R40 which granted the Applicant a one- year time extension until April 1, 2024, to allow additional time to record the final map and exercise the CUP related to the construction of 40 senior housing units. It is in the best interest of the City to grant this time extension because the Applicant is demonstrating good faith efforts towards meeting the requirements for the construction of new housing units that will help provide additional housing opportunities for the community and meet the goals set forth in the General Plan, Housing Element (“HE”). Adopting the proposed resolution will retroactively extend the expiration date for CUP -18-01 from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension 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 §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity contemplates extending the expiration date of a conditional use permit. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review. Additionally, the environmental impacts regarding this request were adequately reviewed in accordance with the IS/MND adopted by Resolution No. 12135. Consequently, the findings set forth in Section 3 of Resolution No. 12135 are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth.
Public Speakers:
- Steven Scandura and Kenny Gao, representing Latigo Canyon LLC, provided information on the current status of their project.
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Discussion: Community Development Director Serrano presented a PowerPoint presentation detailing the background of the Senior Housing Development and consideration of a C onditional Use Permit (CUP -18-01) extension for the benefit of the City.
Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. to receive documentary and testimonial evidence and after closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. and consider ed the evidence, and adopted Resolution No. 2024-R72 approving a time extension for Conditional Use Permit (CUP-18-01)
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
Resolution No. 2024-R72
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND ONE -YEAR EXTENSION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP -18-01) TO DEVELOP A 40 -UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 130-206 SOUTH CHANDLER AVENUE
5. NEW BUSINESS- None.
6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2024 AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Adopting a Resolution of the City Council of Monterey Park, California, declaring and proclaiming September 15 through October 15, 2024 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution 2024-R73, declaring and proclaiming September 15 through October 15, 2024 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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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
Resolution No. 2024-R73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2024 AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Sanchez t alked about the mass shooting that occurred in Apalachee High School located in the state of Georgia on September 4, 2024.
Council Member Sanchez considered drafting a letter to Apalachee High School and the State of Georgia to express the City’s condolences on the lives lost that day.
Council Member Lo spoke about bringing a resolution to mark next month as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He stated his attendance at the West San Gabriel Valley Realtors Legislative Lūʻau and expressed the importance of housing in the community. Council Member Lo welcomed the opening of new business Sky One Eleven and the reopening of Daniel’s Jewelers
Council Member Yiu shared her experience with the Apple Vison Pro Glasses over the Labor Day Weekend. Council Member Yiu highlighted the glasses’ 3D capabilities and encouraged everyone to try the new product.
Mayor Pro Tem Ngo talked about his attendance at West San Gabriel Valley Realtors Legislative Lūʻau, Maryville’s open house and Union Church’s Health Fair.
Mayor Pro Tem Ngo spoke about the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A) Lodge Celebration where Council Member Lo is the vice president and welcomed Sky One Eleven, a new business in the city.
Mayor Wong requested the City Council to consider acting on supporting Los Angeles County Measure G . Mayor Wong also mentioned attending the same events as Mayor Pro Tem Ngo. Mayor Wong expressed his appreciation for the participants in the Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee and the City Hall staff for their efforts in the future of Saturn Park.
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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 8:10 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on November 06, 2024, at the Regular City Council Meeting