Agenda — Monterey Park City Council, October 2, 2024 (part 2 of 4)

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Workshop No. 4

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2 - Lets say nothing happens, what if State comes in an buys land and puts up a homeless shelter.

Imagine those buildings for a homeless shelter. Like hotels being used as homeless housing. It is within the realm of possibilities.
3 – I reiterate the importance of going through the legal process. There are residents voicing concerns. Open space is great but must follow legal process. The process to revitalize Atlantic Square, for example.
4 – I express concern about the notiﬁcation to the community. I have been able to rearrange my schedule but others can not. This is happening fast. I’m still here at 8pm. I would appreciate one more month. I have been trying to get parents involved. Give us more information and more time. 5 - Since 1978. I’m a local business owner. Please consider the elders. Please consider the public pool and the park. What do you have for the kids. Find us some resources. 6 - Talk about vacancy rate. The 1980 Saturn Avenue site, the application fell out because of the moratorium. This is not helping the vacancy rate.

The Chair’s concluding remarks clariﬁed that talking about a project is not the same as reviewing a real project. He thanked those attending.

The meeting was adjourned.

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Exhibit No. 4
PowerPoint Presentations

Thursday, July 29, 2024
Monday, August 12, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
Thursday, August 29, 2024

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SATURN PARK ADVISORY

REVIEW COMMITTEE
(SPARC)
MEETING #1
JULY 29, 2024
6:00PM
City of Monterey Park
McCaslin Business Park
(Saturn Park)

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THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK IS CONSIDERING ALLOWING A WIDER

RANGE OF LAND USES WITHIN THE SATURN PARK OFFICE COMPLEX LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE CITY.

IN APRIL 2024, THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD TWO MEETINGS

RECOGNIZING SOME OF THE CHALLENGES OF THE SITE AND RE-IMAGINING A NEW MIX OF LAND USES.

BEFORE EMBARKING ON A SPECIFIC PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE SITE,

THE CITY COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS WITH VARIOUS INTERESTS IN THE SITE AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

THE INTENTION IS TO BRING A MORE DISTINCT IDENTITY TO SATURN PARK THAT BEST SERVES THE CITY.

PURPOSE

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SATURN PARK
3

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RECOGNIZING THAT THE SITE IS EXPERIENCING HIGH VACANCIES AND UNDERUTILIZATION, ON MAY 22, 2024, THE CITY COUNCIL

ESTABLISHED A COMMITTEE TO FURTHER EXAMINE WHAT TYPE OF MIX WOULD BE OPTIMAL GIVEN PUBLIC FEEDBACK.

THE SATURN PARK ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE, OR SPARC, WAS

FORMED WITH THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO-TEM AS THE CHAIR

AND VICE CHAIR, THEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES OF VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS.

ROLE OF THE ADVISORY REVIEW

COMMITTEE

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SPARC MEMBERSHIP
MembersCouncil Members
Philip Chang
Johnny Kwok
Paul Lee
Joe Leyva
Tammy Sam
Victoria Chen Stapleton
Maychelle Yee
Thomas Wong – Chairperson
Vinh Ngo – Vice- Chairperson

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TONIGHT IS THE FIRST OF FOUR WORKSHOPS INTENDED TO UNDERSTAND THE

CHALLENGES OF THE SITE AND RE-IMAGINE A FUTURE TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE

GENERAL PLAN, MARKET CONDITIONS, AND HOW TO BEST INTEGRATE THE SITE WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND SERVE THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK.

MEETING NO. 1 – INTRODUCTIONS, BACKGROUND, SOLICIT INPUT MEETING NO. 2 & 3 – WORKING GROUPS TO DEVELOP SPECIFIC APPROACHES TO

PLANNING TOPICS
MEETING NO. 4 – DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FULL CITY COUNCIL BASED ON

WORKSHOP FEEDBACK
SEPTEMBER 2024:

CITY COUNCIL PROVIDES DIRECTION ON HOW TO PROCEED WITH THE SATURN PARK

PLANNING PROCESS

NEXT STEPS

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SATURN PARK HISTORY
1937-1995: Owned by Lowry B.

McCaslin. Formerly a quarry
for mining decomposed
granite
1947-1954: Adjacent residential
neighborhoods developed
1970: McCaslin built industrial
park

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LAND USE BACKGROUND
1996-1997: City adopted moratorium on use and storage of hazardous materials 1998: Measure D – approved by voters – added Office Professional Zone 2020: Measure JJ – approved by voters – adopted the GPLUE • This measure supersedes anything that occurred before

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GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION AND ZONING
General Plan Designation
Innovation / Technology
Zoning
Office Professional (O-P)
Primary Uses:

Research and development
Light manufacturing
Service commercial
Professional offices
Entertainment
Breweries/ wineries/distilleries
Other Permitted Uses:

Trade and technical schools
Public utilities
Similar uses per zoning regulations
Prohibited Uses:

Warehousing
Freight terminals
Vehicle storage
Heavy manufacturing
McCaslin Business Park (Saturn Park)

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GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES
• GOAL 1 - Commercial districts that allow a variety of retail, service, and entertainment uses and that accommodate
ﬂexibility over time.
• Policy 1.1 - Flexibility. Ensure zoning regulations provide ﬂexibility regarding allowed uses.
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MORATORIUM
June 18, 2024 - The City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance 2245 instituting a Moratorium prohibiting permits for land use entitlements with Saturn Park.

July 17, 2024 – City Council adopted an Ordinance to extend the Moratorium an additional 3 months and additional adjustments were made to the language of the Moratorium.

This Moratorium will allow time for SPARC to evaluate expanded uses at Saturn Park while implementing the goals and policies of the General Plan.

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LAND USE CHALLENGES
• Outdated industrial/office park model
• High vacancy rates and underutilized lots
• Unimproved older buildings
• Lack of pedestrian accessibility
• Lackluster streetscape
• Lack of land use diversity
• Inconsistent design theme
• Over abundance of parking lots
• Lack of consistent signage
• Lack of connections within surrounding
uses
A re-envisioning of Saturn Park can
address the challenges and become a
destination and provide a sense of
place.

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
What are your thoughts?
Should we break out of the office mentality?
What is your vision?
Is it time to make changes?
What is the highest and best use of the area?
Allow for more expansion of uses and flexibility?

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FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 – 6:00 - 7:30PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 19 - 6:30 - 8PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 – 6:00 - 7:30PM

MONTEREY PARK SERVICE CLUBHOUSE
440 SOUTH MC PHERRIN AVENUE
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

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THANK YOU
You may also provide additional comments by email to:
[email protected]

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SATURN PARK ADVISORY

REVIEW COMMITTEE
(SPARC)
MEETING #2
AUGUST 12, 2024
6:00PM
City of Monterey Park
McCaslin Business Park
(Saturn Park)

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THE SATURN PARK ADVISORY REVIEW

COMMITTEE, OR SPARC, WAS FORMED

WITH THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO-TEM

AS THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR AND

INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES OF
VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS.

SATURN PARK ADVISORY REVIEW

COMMITTEE (SPARC)

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Occupied
Pending Data
Center Application
Tenant
Improvements
Under Construction
Administrative
Office
LEGEND:

SATURN PARK DATA:
• Total Land Area: 64.6 acres
• Total Building Area:
2,164,909 SF
• Total Unoccupied Building
Area: 1,708,101 SF
• # of Lots: 19
• # of Property Owners: 12
• # of (E) Parking Spaces:
~3,450
Unoccupied Buildings 82%
Partially Occupied
Unoccupied

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Land Use Designation:

Innovation / Technology
Regulating Plan:
• Floor Area Ratio: 0.60
• Max Height: 40 FT
Primary Uses:

Research and development
Light manufacturing
Service commercial
Professional offices
Entertainment
Breweries/
wineries/distilleries
Other Permitted Uses:

Trade and technical schools
Public utilities
Similar uses per zoning
regulations
Prohibited Uses:

Warehousing
Freight terminals
Vehicle storage
Heavy manufacturing
Voter Approved Measure JJ
– November 3, 2020

GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT

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• THE SPARC COMMITTEE IS INTENDED TO LEAD A PROACTIVE

PROCESS TO DISCUSS LAND USE DUE TO HIGH VACANCY IN THE
AREA

THE CITY DOES NOT BUILD BUSINESSES OR HOUSING, BUT

ESTABLISHES ZONING THAT ALLOWS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF
USES

THE CITY DOES NOT OWN ANY OF THE LAND IN SATURN PARK

THE CITY DOES NOT INTEND TO BUY OR ACQUIRE SATURN PARK
THE CITY’S ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT

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THE CITY HAS RECEIVED ONE APPLICATION TO REDEVELOP
THE PROPERTY AT 1977 SATURN INTO A DATA CENTER. THAT
APPLICATION IS IN REVIEW.

THE CITY HAS RECEIVED INQUIRIES FROM INTERESTED

PARTIES ABOUT POSSIBLE FUTURE USES, BUT NOTHING HAS
BEEN PRESENTED TO THE CITY FORMALLY.

NO PLANS OR DEVELOPMENT

PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN PRESENTED TO

THE CITY

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COMMENTS IN FAVOR OF ALLOWING MORE USES, AS WELL AS

COMMENTS IN FAVOR OF KEEPING THE CURRENT PERMITTED
USES IN PLACE WITHOUT CHANGES WERE RECEIVED.

THE FOLLOWING WERE SOME POTENTIAL FUTURES USES
MENTIONED:

COMMUNITY INPUT FROM MEETING NO. 1
ON JULY 29, 2024
• PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY

DEVELOPMENT
• MIXED USE
• ARTS DISTRICT
• RETAIL
• GROCERY STORES
• PUBLIC AMENITIES (SENIOR CENTER, DOG
PARK)
• RESIDENTIAL/HOUSING
• OPEN SPACE/GATHERING AREAS
• ENTERTAINMENT

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TONIGHT IS THE SECOND OF FOUR WORKSHOPS INTENDED TO UNDERSTAND THE

CHALLENGES OF THE SITE AND RE-IMAGINE A FUTURE TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE

GENERAL PLAN, MARKET CONDITIONS, AND HOW TO BEST INTEGRATE THE SITE WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND SERVE THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK.

MEETING NO. 1 – INTRODUCTIONS, BACKGROUND, SOLICIT INPUT MEETINGS NO. 2 & 3 – WORKING GROUPS TO FURTHER EXPLORE POSSIBLE FUTURE USES MEETING NO. 4 – SPARC CONSIDERS POTENTIAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL CITY COUNCIL. THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS WOULD BE CONSIDERED DURING A PUBLIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

NEXT STEPS

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* JOIN ONE OF THE ROUND TABLES
* AN ASSIGNED FACILITATOR WILL LEAD THE GROUP DISCUSSION * REVIEW THE COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM MEETING NO. 1
* SELECT WHAT USE CATEGORY IT BELONGS IN:

1. INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY (CURRENT ZONING)

2. RESIDENTIAL/HOUSING

3. RETAIL/COMMERCIAL

4. PUBLIC USES (PARKS/OPEN SPACE, GOVERNMENT/EDUCATION) * INDICATE WHAT THE STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNTIES, AND/OR

CONTRAINTS ARE IF THE SATURN SITE WERE DEVELOPED WITH THAT FUTURE USE
TONIGHT’S WORKING GROUP EXERCISE:

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* THE FACILITATOR WILL ASSIST WITH LEADING THE DISCUSSION * PROVIDE A RESPECTFUL AND SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE
* ALLOW EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE AND SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS * STRIVE TO UNDERSTAND YOUR TABLEMATES’ COMMENTS
* STAY ON TOPIC SO THAT EVERYONE HAS TIME TO SHARE
* KEEP COMMENTS BRIEF AND CONCISE, GIVEN TIME CONSTRAINTS

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

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FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS
MONDAY, AUGUST 19 - 6:30 - 8PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 – 6:00 - 7:30PM

MONTEREY PARK SERVICE CLUBHOUSE
440 SOUTH MC PHERRIN AVENUE
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

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THANK YOU
You may also provide additional comments by email
to:
[email protected]

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SATURN PARK ADVISORY

REVIEW COMMITTEE
(SPARC)
MEETING #3
AUGUST 19, 2024
6:30PM
City of Monterey Park
McCaslin Business Park
(Saturn Park)

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SPARC VISIONING PROCESS

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS

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Land Use Designation:

Innovation / Technology
Regulating Plan:
• Floor Area Ratio: 0.60
• Max Height: 40 FT
Primary Uses:

Research and development
Light manufacturing
Service commercial
Professional offices
Entertainment
Breweries/ wineries/distilleries
Other Permitted Uses:

Trade and technical schools
Public utilities
Similar uses per zoning regulations
Prohibited Uses:

Warehousing
Freight terminals
Vehicle storage
Heavy manufacturing
Voter Approved Measure JJ –
November 3, 2020

GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT

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COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED IN FAVOR OF ALLOWING MORE

USES, AS WELL AS COMMENTS IN FAVOR OF KEEPING THE
CURRENT PERMITTED USES IN PLACE WITHOUT CHANGES.

THE FOLLOWING WERE SOME POTENTIAL FUTURES USES
MENTIONED:

COMMUNITY INPUT FROM MEETING NO. 1
• PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY

DEVELOPMENT
• MIXED USE
• ARTS DISTRICT
• RETAIL
• GROCERY STORES
• PUBLIC AMENITIES (SENIOR CENTER, DOG
PARK)
• RESIDENTIAL/HOUSING
• OPEN SPACE/GATHERING AREAS
• ENTERTAINMENT

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GROUP DISCUSSIONS HELPED TO DEFINE FUTURE POTENTIAL USES IN MORE DETAIL. USES DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
- INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY
- HOUSING/RESIDENTIAL
- COMMERCIAL
- PUBLIC
COMMUNITY INPUT FROM MEETING NO. 2

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THE FOLLOWING GENERAL THEMES EMERGED:
• CONCERN OVER POSSIBLE FUTURE COMMERCIAL (RETAIL)

VACANCIES
• KEEP SITE AS IS (CURRENT ZONING)
• RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
• MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
• HAVE NEW DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATE WITH SURROUNDINGS
(BUFFERS, LOCATION, OPEN SPACE, ETC.)
• GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL USES
• GENERAL SUPPORT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVING

COMMERCIAL

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INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY

VISUAL EXAMPLES OF IDEAS AND THEMES FROM LAST TWO WORKSHOPS

EXPLANATION OF EACH TYPE OF LAND USE

RANKING OF USES
TONIGHT’S PARTICIPATION EXERCISE:

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Primary Uses that are allowable
today:
- Research and development
- Light manufacturing
- Service commercial
- Professional offices/Office space
- Entertainment
- Breweries/ wineries/distilleries
- Trade and technical schools
- Public utilities

INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY

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RESIDENTIAL/HOUSING
 Low Density - Single-Family Residential
Traditional Lot Sizes
Small Lot Subdivisions
 Medium Density - Multi-Family
Residential
Urban Townhomes
Duplex/Triplex
 Multi-Family Residential – High Density
Apartments
Condominiums

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LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Traditional
Lot Sizes
Small Lot
Subdivision
Single-
Family
Dwellings

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MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Multifamily Residential
Urban
Townhomes
Duplexes
Triplexes

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HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

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MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
(MIX OF COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL)

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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVING COMMERCIAL
Restaurants and
Eateries
Coffee Shop
Neighborhood
Grocery Store
Wellness/Fitness
Facilities
Personal Care (nail
salons, barber shops,
dry cleaning, etc.)
Family oriented
businesses
Small/Specialized
Retail

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PUBLIC / OPEN SPACE
Landscaped buffers
Senior Center
Public Parks (outdoor
recreation, dog park)
Pedestrian Friendly Spaces
(Walk/Bike Trails)
Passive Garden Space
Open Space for Farmers
Markets/Food Trucks
EV Charging Stations

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INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY

VISUAL EXAMPLES OF IDEAS AND THEMES FROM LAST TWO WORKSHOPS

EXPLANATION OF EACH TYPE OF LAND USE

RANKING OF USES
TONIGHT’S PARTICIPATION EXERCISE:

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FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 – 6:00 - 7:30PM (#4)

MONTEREY PARK SERVICE CLUBHOUSE
440 SOUTH MC PHERRIN AVENUE
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
SEPTEMBER 2024 (TBD) - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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THANK YOU
You may also provide additional comments by email
to:
[email protected]

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SATURN PARK ADVISORY

REVIEW COMMITTEE
(SPARC)
MEETING #4
AUGUST 29, 2024
6:00PM
City of Monterey Park
McCaslin Business Park
(Saturn Park)

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WORKSHOP SERIES
No. 1 –Listening
Session
No. 2 – Working
Groups
No. 3 – Ranking
Exercise
No. 4- SPARC
Recommendations
to City Council

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Occupied
Pending Data
Center Application
LEGEND:

SATURN PARK DATA:
• Total Land Area: 64.6 acres
• Total Building Area: 2,164,909 SF
• Total Unoccupied Building Area: 1,277,018 SF
• # of Lots: 19
• # of Property Owners: 12
• # of (E) Parking Spaces: ~3,450
Unoccupied Building
Square Footage ~ 73%
Partially Occupied
Unoccupied3

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Land Use Designation:

Innovation / Technology
Regulating Plan:
• Floor Area Ratio: 0.60
• Max Height: 40 FT
Primary Uses:

Research and development
Light manufacturing
Service commercial
Professional offices
Entertainment
Breweries/wineries/distilleries
Other Permitted Uses:

Trade and technical schools
Public utilities
Similar uses per zoning regulations
Prohibited Uses:

Warehousing
Freight terminals
Vehicle storage
Heavy manufacturing
Examples of Uses allowed per Zoning
Regulations:

Sales and Service Businesses
Data Processing Facility
General Research Facility
Restaurants/Cafes
Studio, art, dance, martial arts,
photography
Voter Approved Measure JJ –
November 3, 2020

GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT

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AUTHORITY OF CITY COUNCIL DELEGATED BY VOTERS

APPROVING MEASURE JJ
Ordinance 2198

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COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED IN FAVOR OF ALLOWING MORE

USES, AS WELL AS COMMENTS IN FAVOR OF KEEPING THE
CURRENT PERMITTED USES IN PLACE WITHOUT CHANGES.

THE FOLLOWING WERE SOME POTENTIAL FUTURES USES
MENTIONED:

COMMUNITY INPUT FROM MEETING NO. 1
• PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY

DEVELOPMENT
• MIXED USE
• ARTS DISTRICT
• RETAIL
• GROCERY STORES
• PUBLIC AMENITIES (SENIOR CENTER, DOG
PARK)
• RESIDENTIAL/HOUSING
• OPEN SPACE/GATHERING AREAS
• ENTERTAINMENT

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GROUP DISCUSSIONS HELPED TO DEFINE FUTURE POTENTIAL USES IN MORE DETAIL. USES DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
- INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY
- HOUSING/RESIDENTIAL
- COMMERCIAL
- PUBLIC
COMMUNITY INPUT FROM MEETING NO. 2

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THE FOLLOWING GENERAL THEMES EMERGED:
• CONCERN OVER POSSIBLE FUTURE COMMERCIAL (RETAIL)

COMMERCIAL

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WORKSHOP NO. 3 RANKING EXERCISE
RedYellowGreenUSE CATEGORY
10 (25.0%)
11 (27.5%)
19 (47.5%)
Innovation/Technology
20 (52.6%)
6 (15.8%)
12 (31.6%)
Low Density Residential
22 (57.9%)
4 (10.5%)
12 (31.6%)
Medium Density Residential
25 (64.1%)
4 (10.3%)
10 (25.6%)
High Density Residential
15 (38.5%)
9 (23.1%)
15 (38.4%)
Mixed-Use
14 (35.9%)
11 (28.2%)
14 (35.9%)
Neighborhood Serving
Commercial
26 (66.7%)
2 (05.1%)
11 (28.2%)
Public/Open Space

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TONIGHT’S SPARC RECOMMENDATION
Workshop
Series • Public Feedback/Vision
SPARC • Recommendation
City
Council

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Expand
Uses to
allow
flexibility

SPARC MAKES

RECOMMENDATION
TO

CITY COUNCIL

VISIONING
SPARC

WORKSHOPS

SPARC PROCESS & RECOMMENDATION

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THANK YOU

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Exhibit No. 5
Sign-In Sheets

Thursday, July 29, 2024
Monday, August 12, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
Thursday, August 29, 2024

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WORKSHOP #1
AUGUST 29, 2024

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PHONE NUMBER
JULY 29, 2024

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WORKSHOP #1
AUGUST 29, 2024

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Exhibit No. 6
Outreach Flyer

English
Traditional Chinese
Spanish

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Saturn Park
Advisory Review
Committee (SPARC)
Community
Workshops
Join SPARC members and
stakeholders to share your
thoughts on development
ideas for Saturn Park.

Together, we’ll discuss land
use and zoning to help
create a Specific Plan that
supports a vibrant
Monterey Park!
626-307-1315 [email protected]
Monterey Park
Service Club House
440 South McPherrin Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Monday, July 29..............

Monday, August 12.........

Monday, August 19.........

Thursday, August 29......

Get Involved in Shaping the Future of Saturn Park!
6-7:30pm
6-7:30pm
6:30-8pm
6-7:30pm

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Saturn辦公園
諮詢審查
委員會
(Saturn Park Advisory Review
Committee, 簡稱 SPARC)
社區研討會
陪同SPARC成員和利益相
關者，分享您對Saturn辦
公園開發理念的想法。我
們將⼀起討論⼟地使⽤及
分區，以幫助制定“特定
計劃” 城市指南(Specific
Plan) 來⽀持⼀座充滿活
⼒的蒙特利公園市！
626-307-1315 [email protected]
蒙特利公園 Service Club House
440 South McPherrin Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
7⽉29⽇星期⼀..............6-7:30pm
8⽉12⽇星期⼀...............6-7:30pm
8⽉19⽇星期⼀...............6:30-8pm
8⽉29⽇星期四..............6-7:30pm
參與塑造Saturn辦公園的未來！

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Comité Asesor de
Revisión de Saturn
Park (SPARC)
Talleres
Comunitarios
Únase a los miembros de
SPARC y a las partes
interesadas para compartir sus
pensamientos sobre las ideas
de desarrollo para Saturn Park.
¡Juntos, discutiremos el uso de
la tierra y la zonificación para
ayudar a crear un Plan
Específico que apoye un
Monterey Park vibrante!
626-307-1315 [email protected]
Monterey Park
Service Club House
440 South McPherrin Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Lunes, 29 de julio...........

Lunes, 12 de agosto.......

Lunes, 19 de agosto.......

Jueves, 29 de agosto.....
¡Involúcrate en dar forma al futuro de Saturn Park!
6-7:30pm
6-7:30pm
6:30-8pm
6-7:30pm

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13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405
Industry, CA 91746-3443
562.908.6200 | 800.499.4484 | Fax: 562.695.2120
www.willdan.com

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ATTACHMENT 2
SPARC Meeting Minutes, dated August 29, 2024

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REGULAR SPARC MEETING
Monterey Park City Service Club House
440 South McPherrin Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754

THURSDAY
August 29, 2024
6:00 PM

The Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (SPARC) held a Regular Meeting in the Monterey Park City Service Club House, located at 440 South McPherrin Avenue in the City of Monterey Park, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 6:00pm.

CALL TO ORDER:

Chairperson Wong called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.

FLAG SALUTE: Member Johnny Kwok lead the flag salute.

ROLL CALL:

Chairperson Wong called the roll:

Members Present: Vice Chairperson Vinh Ngo, Member Philip Chang, Member Johnny Kwok, Member Paul Lee, Member Joe Leyva, Member Tammy Sam, Member Victoria Chen Stapleton, Member Maychelle Yee

Members Absent: None.

ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Inez Alvarez, Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia, Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Director of Community Development Jessica Serrano, Director of Finance Martha Garcia, City Librarian Kristin Olivarez, Police Captain Bill Cuevas, Detective Guotao Zeng, Planning Manager Beth Chow, Office Assistant II Megan Cheung

City Consultants from Willdan Engineering: Salvador Lopez and Juliet Arroyo

[1.] CONSENT CALENDAR
1-A. MINUTES

Action Taken: The SPARC approved and adopted the meeting minutes f or the regular meetings of August 12, 2024 and August 19, 2024.

Motion: Moved by Vice Chairperson Ngo and seconded by Member Joe

MINUTES

SATURN PARK ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE (SPARC)

REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 29, 2024

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Leyva, a motion was carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Committee Members: Wong, Ngo, Chang, Kwok, Lee, Leyva, Sam, Chen Stapleton
Noes: Committee Members: None

Absent: Committee Members: None
Abstain: Committee Member: Yee

[2.] NEW BUSINESS
2-A. WORKSHOP #4 TO GATHER COMMUNITY INPUT REGARDING LAND USE REGULATIONS AND POTENTIAL FUTURE USES AT SATURN PARK. THE

WORKSHOP WILL BE MODERATED BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM

WILLDAN ENGINEERING AND SPARC WILL DELIBERATE AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL.

The meeting started with public input from attendees. Each speaker was given a maximum of three minutes to address their comments.

Comments received from the public included:

• Concern that there was in consistency between voting results and Measure JJ;
• S upport for recreation areas such as sports facilities, stadiums, indoor playgrounds, wellness center and active adult community; • Suggestion for participants to think “long- term” into the future and consider how the changes can benefit current children and incoming families;
• Question as to why the formation of SPARC committee did not require voting by residents;
• Need for City’s own school district, rather than the whole City splitting into four school districts;
• Need for affordable housing and mixed-uses to attract younger families to improve Hillcrest’s declining enrollment;
• Concerns that not enough outreach efforts were made in the vicinity; • Concerns on potential traffic problems and pedestrian safety; • Support to maintain current uses in the neighborhood including allowing data centers; and
• Support for a walkable neighborhood with parks that feel safe.

Consultant Salvador Lopez made a presentation about Saturn Park including:
an overview of the SPARC outreach process and recommendation, background information about the general plan land use regulations and allowed uses per zoning regulations, information about Measure JJ, and summary of community input from previous meetings. During the presentation, Director Serrano provided Saturn Park data and address ed concerns

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expressed by community members.

Following the presentation, discussion and comments were made by SPARC members, including:

• Support for expanded uses to help generate revenue for the City; • Need for more Saturn Park property owners to come together for further discussion;
• Concerns about the voter approved initiatives;
• Support to keep existing allowed uses which allow data centers; • Clarification that the committee’s recommendation is to expand uses, not reduce uses;
• Need to consider long-term vision for the City;
• Support to apply different land uses to north and south of the area; • Opposition to vacancies in the area; and
• Support for more housing opportunities.

After the discussion, SPARC members proceeded to develop and vote on a recommendation to the City Council.

Action Taken: Recommend that the Monterey Park City Council expand land uses for the Saturn Park area with consideration for areas and parcels above and west of Saturn Avenue versus the south of Saturn Avenue without eliminating any existing permitted land uses.

Motion: Moved by Member Lee and seconded by Member Leyva, the motion was carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Committee Members: Wong, Ngo, Chang, Kwok, Lee, Leyva, Sam, Chen Stapleton
Noes: Committee Members: Yee

Absent: Committee Members: None
Abstain: Committee Member: None

A substitute motion was presented by Committee Member Yee to allow voters to decide, but did not get any support from other members.

Additional comments received from the public included:

• Perception that the City and committee are not following legal processes and suggestion that the SPARCS’s recommendation require citywide voter approvals;
• Concerns that more time and community involvement are needed before any additional action is taken; and
• Support on lifting moratorium to allow more interested businesses to

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occupy vacant buildings.

Written comments submitted between A ugust 26, 2024 – September 5, 2024 (see Attachments 1-17):
• Email supporting continuing to allow data centers: 1
• Emails supporting no changes to existing zoning: 5
• Emails supporting expanded uses: 11

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 08 p.m.

____________________________________
Jessica Serrano
Director of Community Development

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ATTACHMENT 1
Email Eric Roybal,
dated August 26, 2024

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From: Eric Roybal
To: CMO; Wong, Thomas; planningpermitcounter
Subject: ATTN: SPARC - Vote NO
Date: Monday, August 26, 2024 4:07:05 PM
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To Whom It May Concern: It is illegal for the City of Monterey Park to overturn the voter- approved General Plan. The City of Monterey Park must abide by the election results and uphold the General Plan as approved by the voters. Our voices matter. No changes or deviations from the existing voter-approved General Plan uses should be permitted. No one is above the law. The Monterey Park City Council must, also, follow the law and adhere to the legal process of updating the General Plan and related code requirements through review and approval by the voters as required.

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ATTACHMENT 2
Email from Mary Lei,
dated August 27, 2024

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From: Mary Lei
To: CMO; Wong, Thomas; planningpermitcounter
Subject: ATTN: SPARC - Vote NO
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:16:00 AM
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To Whom It May Concern:

It is illegal for the City of Monterey Park to overturn the voter-approved General Plan. The City of Monterey Park must abide by the election results and uphold the General Plan as approved by the voters. Our voices matter. No changes or deviations from the existing voter-approved General Plan uses should be permitted. No one is above the law. The Monterey Park City Council must, also, follow the law and adhere to the legal process of updating the General Plan and related code requirements through review and approval by the voters as required.

I would strongly disapprove the City to

abuse zoning rules and regulations to create
multihousehold neighborhoods where single residential units are present and destroy the peace of our neigborhood. Overbuilding our city is destroys the peace and tranquility we long time residents enjoy and the reason why we settle here.

Mary Lei
resident since 1971

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ATTACHMENT 3
Email and Letter from Lucia and Eric Roybal,
dated August 27, 2024

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From: Lucia Corona
To: Wong, Thomas; Ngo, Vinh T.; Yiu, Yvonne; Lo, Henry; Sanchez, Jose; MPClerk; CMO; planningpermitcounter Cc: Eric Roybal
Subject: Opposition to Rezoning Saturn Park
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 9:50:40 PM
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Dear City of Monterey Park Council Members,

We are writing to express our concerns regarding the recent workshops, the summary presented, and the composition of the committee involved in the rezoning discussions for Saturn Park. As highlighted in our previous correspondence, the information disseminated during these sessions appears ambiguous and misleading. It is troubling that members of city council and the committee, who have a vested interest in advancing a specific agenda, were permitted to participate in these workshops. This inclusion not only skews public opinion but also directs the narrative towards a predetermined outcome.

To illustrate, the total land use area under discussion encompasses 64.59 acres, comprising 19 parcels, however only 8 of these parcels are genuinely vacant. Furthermore, if the data center (which is effectively approved) is excluded, the number of truly vacant parcels is reduced to 7, totaling 27.72 acres.

Additionally, the workshop summary fails to accurately address the access routes to the proposed area. While it is correct that the site is directly accessible via Potrero Grande, Atlas Avenue, and Saturn Street, the assertion that there are "a series of three driveways from Potrero Grande" providing direct access to the entire site is misleading. These driveways primarily serve the businesses located on the southern side of the site and offer only limited access to the rest of the area through parking lots. Moreover, Potrero Grande becomes a one-way street traveling west, just 700 feet from Atlas Avenue, significantly limiting access to the site from the east. Any alternative access routes would exacerbate the congestion on already overburdened neighborhood streets.

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We also seek clarity on the data supporting the claims presented to the public. Has the city monitored the decline in occupancy at Saturn Park? Can the city provide studies or evidence demonstrating how the post-pandemic office market has evolved, particularly with the shift towards remote and hybrid work models as it pertains to Saturn Park? Is there evidence that supports the city’s claim that changes have undoubtedly reduced the demand for office space and contributed to increased vacancy rates within Saturn Park?

The stated objective of the workshop is to "reimagine" Saturn Park, currently characterized by a lack of land use diversity, high vacancy rates, and underutilization. However, it appears that the city itself is contributing to the high vacancy rates by rejecting applications from prospective developers whose proposals do not align with the city's preferences.

City council intends to alter previously approved land uses based on a biased workshop, and disregards years of taxpayer-funded research that clearly indicate the city has sufficient space to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) under the current land use designations. The proposed changes to the Saturn Park Specific Plan and the corresponding zoning alterations seem to be driven by the interests of the city council rather than the needs and desires of the community. (Figure below, Housing Element 2023)

It is imperative to note that it is illegal for the City of Monterey Park to overturn the voter- approved General Plan. The city must adhere to the election results and maintain the General Plan as approved by the voters. The voices of the community must be respected, and no changes or deviations from the existing voter-approved General Plan should be permitted.

We urge the Monterey Park City Council to comply with the law and follow the proper legal

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procedures for updating the General Plan and related code requirements. Any proposed changes must be subject to review and approval by the voters, as required by law.

I also wish to request the workshops be recorded and made available to the public.

Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.

Sincerely,

Lucia and Eric Roybal

Monterey Park Residents
Please see attached document

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August 27, 2024

To: City of Monterey Park Council Members
320 Newmark Ave.

Monterey Park, CA 91754

From: Lucia and Eric Roybal
2020 Clover Dr.

Monterey Park, CA 91755

Re: Opposition to Rezoning Saturn Park

Dear City of Monterey Park Council Members,

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Potrero Grande" providing direct access to the entire site is misleading. These driveways primarily serve the businesses located on the southern side of the site and offer only limited access to the rest of the area through parking lots. Moreover, Potrero Grande becomes a one- way street traveling west, just 700 feet from Atlas Avenue, significantly limiting access to the site from the east. Any alternative access routes would exacerbate the congestion on already overburdened neighborhood streets.

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We urge the Monterey Park City Council to comply with the law and follow the proper legal procedures for updating the General Plan and related code requirements. Any proposed changes must be subject to review and approval by the voters, as required by law.

I also wish to request the workshops be recorded and made available to the public.

Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.

Sincerely,

Lucia and Eric Roybal
Monterey Park Residents

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ATTACHMENT 4
Email from Cindy Yee,
dated August 27, 2024

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From: Garcia, Diana
To: Alvarez, Inez; Juliet Arroyo; Serrano, Jessica; [email protected] Subject: Fwd: LEAVE THE GENERAL PLAN AS IS
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 1:43:42 PM
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Attention City Council Members, City Manager, and Development Dept,

The vote of the voters has spoken and MUST be followed by our city laws. Until you can improve the lives of Monterey Park residents within our boundaries, you should not break the law by simply overturning the zoning codes in Saturn Park. You have a viable candidate that will lead to other businesses wanting to do business in that area. The worst thing this area possesses for any home building is the enormous transmission lines strung across Potrero Grande and over into the SCE power plant.

Our city’s infrastructure, with the empty storefronts and empty lots at two major intersections, is not just unsightly, it's a blight that does not appeal to visitors, let alone us residents. It’s an embarrassment!

We don't have our own school district for those who don’t know or care. One member of your committee mentioned that only three students are enrolled at Hillcrest. That’s totally wrong. I don’t know about Bella Vista, but you should give them a call. There are four kindergarten classrooms at Brightwood and Highlands because school districts like Alhambra, Garvey, Montebello, and LA (Robert Hill Lane) are using our children as pawns on a chessboard for one thing --- the almighty dollar known as ADA money (average daily attendance). You even have a member on your committee who is part of Mann’s Realty, which is a definite conflict of interest!

The people's vote has spoken, and your job is to work towards building a brighter future for Monterey Park or revamping your community and development departments. Could you allow the

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data center to move into Saturn Park because the correct zoning can entice future businesses?

Yours truly,

Cindy Yee
50 year resident

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ATTACHMENT 5
Email from Cathy Ta,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: Wong, Thomas
To: Cathy Ta
Cc: Serrano, Jessica; Alvarez, Inez; [email protected] Subject: Re: Saturn Park - Email in Support of Redevelopment for Aug. 29 Meeting Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 1:04:50 PM
Thank you for your email, we will include in the record.

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Hello, Jessica,
Below please find my email to the City Council in support of the redevelopment of the Saturn business park area of Monterey Park, particularly for tonight's final meeting on the project.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else.

Best,
Cathy Ta
*********************************** Dear City Council,
I am writing to support proposals to reimagine and redevelop the Saturn business park area of Monterey Park, which I understand, is suffering from a high level of (commercial) vacancy.

Monterey Park is my hometown. Having grown up here, I feel a measure of pride when the city is recognized for its good schools, wonderful location, local economy and family-friendly neighborhoods. When my husband and I were in the process of deciding where to settle down and raise our kids, Monterey Park won out due to these positive attributes, but also primarily because it is a place my parents still call home, as do my grandma - who is still alive, my brother and his family, and my extended relatives. The opportunity to raise our kids around

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multi-generational relatives is bar none.

Yet, this opportunity to live near family is not available to everyone due to sky- rocket housing prices and record-low housing inventories throughout the state and the nation, Monterey Park being no exception. As a community, we need to recognize that the housing situation will only get worse, unless deliberate policies are enacted to solve the situation.

But, this is not just an economic issue. It is also a family issue and an intergenerational issue. Without practical solutions to pave the way for much needed inventory, the problem will continue into the future where our children will find themselves facing the financial predicament of being unable to afford housing within their means, much less climb onto the homeownership ladder, unless they are in the very top 1% of the income bracket. Even then, it is uncertain that they would be successful in securing a home close to family or other relatives without financial help and luck.

Monterey Park - a city of diversity with a reputation for being forward-thinking and resourceful against many odds over the years - has never been a type of place to deliberately narrow economic choices and family prospects for its own community. Instead, it needs to recommit to broadening opportunities, particularly by increasing housing supply.

The short-term and mid-term economic benefits of revitalizing the Saturn area to create more housing - whether as a mixed use project or other housing- related project - are plentiful, so I will not outline them here. What I will emphasize instead is that it is also - 100% - an intergenerational and family issue, if we are still in the business of giving opportunities for families to live and be close to one another and otherwise maintain family ties - benefits in themselves that are numerous across the board.

Overall, we need more housing-related projects, not less, as what is certain is that our Southern California housing market - and Monterey Park’s - will continue to be in high demand into the future.

Sincerely,
Cathy Ta

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ATTACHMENT 6
Email from Connie Cheung,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: Wong, Thomas
To: Connie Cheung
Cc: Serrano, Jessica; Alvarez, Inez; [email protected] Subject: Re: Saturn Park - Email in Support of Redevelopment for Aug. 29 Meeting Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 1:03:57 PM
Thank you for your email, we will include in the record.

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Dear City Council,
I am writing to support proposals to reimagine and redevelop the Saturn business park area of Monterey Park, which I understand, is suffering from a high level of (commercial) vacancy.

To keep our city going strong into the future, we should create better use of the Saturn business area through a mixed-used project or other housing-related development. We are in a housing crisis throughout the nation and state, so as a community, we need to recognize that Monterey Park is no exception. The housing situation will only get worse, unless deliberate policies are enacted to solve the situation.

The short-term and mid-term economic benefits of revitalizing the Saturn area to create more housing - whether as a mixed-use project or other housing-related project - are plentiful. The worst case scenario would be to leave the area as is and to deteriorate over time.

Sincerely,
Connie Cheung

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ATTACHMENT 7
Email from Tina Ly,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: Wong, Thomas
To: Tina Ly
Cc: Serrano, Jessica; [email protected]; Alvarez, Inez Subject: Re: Saturn Park - Support of Redevelopment for Aug. 29 Meeting Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 1:02:28 PM
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Dear City Council,
We are writing to support proposals to reimagine and redevelop the Saturn business park area of Monterey Park, which I understand is suffering from a high level of commercial vacancy.

Monterey Park, as well as much of the country, needs more housing and more affordable housing. While the development on South Alhambra Avenue is poorly designed as it disregards its impact on an already congested street, the Saturn business park area would be much more appropriate for a large development.

As residents of Monterey Park since 1986, we want the city to continue to attract families looking for a beautiful, diverse, interesting, and welcoming community such as ours.

Redeveloping Saturn business park to provide more mixed use and housing would be a step in that direction.

Kind regards,
Tina Ly
Khiem Ly
Thong Ly
318 S Alhambra Ave Monterey Park CA

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Email from Alan Beadle,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: Wong, Thomas
To: Alan Beadle
Cc: Serrano, Jessica; [email protected]; Alvarez, Inez Subject: Re: Saturn Park - Email in Support of Redevelopment for Aug. 29 Meeting Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 1:02:08 PM
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Hi Jessica,
I would like to share the below email to the City Council in support of the redevelopment of the Saturn business park area of Monterey Park, for consideration at tonight's final meeting on the project.

Let me know if you would like to talk further or have any questions.

Thanks,
Alan
****
Dear City Council,
I would like to share my support for proposals to reimagine and redevelop the Saturn business park area of Monterey Park, which I understand is suffering from high levels of vacancy.

My family and I have lived

in Monterey Park for over 14 years and I am proud
to call the city home.

When my wife and I were in the process of deciding where to settle down and raise our kids, we chose Monterey Park not just for its positive attributes, such as its great schools, location, local economy and family-friendly

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neighborhoods, but also primarily because it is a place where my wife's parents, grandma, brother and his family, and extended relatives live. Being able to raise our kids around multi-generational relatives has been incredibly important and impactful for us.

Unfortunately, I realize that the opportunity to live near family is not available to everyone due to sky-high housing prices and low housing inventories throughout California and the nation as a whole.

Monterey Park is no
exception to these problems and as a community we need to recognize that the housing situation will only get worse, unless deliberate steps are taken.

This is not just an economic issue. It is also a family and intergenerational issue. Without practical solutions to create much needed housing inventory, the problem will grow to a point where our children will be unable to afford housing within their means, much less get onto the homeownership ladder, unless they are in the very top 1% of the income bracket. Even then, it is unclear if they would be successful in finding a home close to family or other relatives without additional financial support and luck.

Monterey Park is a diverse

city known for being forward-thinking and
resourceful against many challenges over the years.

It has never been the
type of place to deliberately narrow economic choices and family prospects for its own community. At

this moment, the city

needs to recommit to broadening
opportunities, particularly by increasing housing supply.

There are many short-term and mid-term economic benefits to revitalizing the Saturn area to create more housing (either as a mixed use project or some other housing-related project).

What I would like to add to this conversation is
a consideration of the

intergenerational and family issues.

Creating
opportunities for families to live and be close to one another and otherwise maintain family ties bring numerous benefits not just to those families, but our community as a whole.

The demand for housing in Southern California, and Monterey Park specifically, is going to remain high.

We need more housing-related projects, not less, to
meet this need.

Yours,
Alan Beadle

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Email from Jan Nishia,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: Garcia, Diana
To: Alvarez, Inez; Serrano, Jessica; [email protected]; Juliet Arroyo; Wong, Thomas Subject: Fwd: SPARC - Vote NO
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 9:00:17 AM
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Forwarding an email received this morning.

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To Whom It May Concern:

It is illegal for the City of Monterey Park to overturn the voter- approved General Plan. The City must abide by the election results and uphold the General Plan approved by the voters. No changes or deviations from the existing voter-approved General Plan should be permitted.

The Monterey Park City Council must also follow the law and adhere to the legal process of updating the General Plan and related code requirements through review and approval by the voters as required.

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Your Concerned Monterey Park Neighbor

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Email and Letter from James Pugh,
recieved August 29, 2024

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From: MPClerk
To: Serrano, Jessica
Cc: Garcia, Diana
Subject: FW: Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee - Data Center Letter Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:44:02 AM
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Good Morning,
Please see attached written communication for the SPARC meeting.

Thank you,

HELENA CHO, CMC • ASSISTANT DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Monterey Park City Clerk’s Office
Office (626) 307-1362

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Please provide the SPARC with the attached letter before the public meeting today.

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Monterey Park, CA 91754
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Re: Data Center Zoning in Saturn Park

Dear Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee,

We represent SDCF Monterey Park, LLC (“Applicant”) regarding its data center project (“Project”) located at 1977 Saturn Street (“Site”) in the City of Monterey Park (“City”). This letter memorializes the Applicant’s position that data centers are appropriate and permitted land uses in Saturn Park per existing land use and zoning regulations. Likewise, as discussed below, data centers should remain permitted uses in Saturn Park even if the City decides to update the zoning, or create a specific plan, for the area. That conclusion is consistent with our legal analysis and is consistent with community sentiment expressed during the Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (“SPARC”) workshops. Therefore, when SPARC makes its formal recommendation to the City Council, we request that SPARC recommend that data centers remain expressly permitted uses in Saturn Park.

The Applicant participated in every SPARC workshop. We have also reviewed the Community Visioning Workshop Series Outreach Report prepared by Willdan (“Outreach Report”) in August 2024. One thing is abundantly clear – there is solid support for uses allowed by the existing Innovation/Technology land use designation. In fact, as you know, the community and SPARC participants ranked the Innovation/Technology category as the most desirable land use by a large margin. And, as we have pointed out in our previous letters to the City, data center uses are consistent with the Innovation/Technology policies in the City’s land use element. Thus, we believe the SPARC process has solidified the position that any future zoning for Saturn Park must include data centers as expressly permitted uses. To do otherwise would ignore community input and undermine the existing land use element.

In addition, we understand that at SPARC’s fourth (and final) meeting it intends to vote on how to proceed with planning for Saturn Park. The Applicant’s position on future planning for Saturn Park is as follows. First, the City could simply retain the existing voter -enacted zoning, which permits data centers, and appears acceptable to the community based on the SPARC exercise. Second, portions of Saturn Park are ideally situated to accommodate data centers proximate to the existing Mesa Southern California Edison (“SCE”) substation. Accordingly, if the

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City modifies the zoning in Saturn Park, then the properties located at 1977 Saturn Street and 1980 Saturn Street should be zoned to expressly permit data centers. The Applicant provided SPARC with overlay zones that could implement that type of zoning. Third, in no scenario should the City implement zoning, through a specific plan or any other means, that prohibits data centers or overly burdens the administrative process for such uses. We believe this is particularly important because: (a) the general plan supports new technology uses in Saturn Park like data centers; (b) the community confirmed its support for Innovation/Technology land uses; and (c) the City has an immediate data- center-redevelopment opportunity that would provide community benefits, new jobs, and substantial tax revenue. Hence, rezoning Saturn Park in a manner that prohibits or dissuades data center s would be counterproductive to smart planning and public policy.

In closing, with thank SPARC and the City for the opportunity to participate in the visioning process for Saturn Park. Please include our requests herein in the SPARC recommendat ion to City Council.

Sincerely,

James E. Pugh
for SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER & HAMPTON
LLP

cc:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Bryan Marsh, StratCap
Chris Flynn, StratCap
Scott Rynders, The Rynders Corporation

SMRH:4863-5531-6190.1

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ATTACHMENT 11
Email from Karen Ta,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: Alvarez, Inez
To: Serrano, Jessica
Cc: Salvador Lopez; Garcia, Diana
Subject: FW: Saturn Park - Email in Support of Redevelopment for Aug. 29 Meeting Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 4:30:19 PM

From:

Wong, Thomas <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2024 3:00 PM
To: Karen Ta <[email protected]>
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Alvarez, Inez <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Saturn Park - Email in Support of Redevelopment for Aug. 29 Meeting

Thank you for sending this email, it will be noted in the record.

Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2024, at 2:58 PM, Karen Ta <[email protected]> wrote:

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housing situation will only get worse, unless deliberate policies are enacted to solve the situation.

Best,

Karen Ta
pronouns: she/they

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ATTACHMENT 12
Email from Eok Ngo,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: Eok Ngo
To: Serrano, Jessica; Wong, Thomas
Subject: Saturn Park - Email in Support of Redevelopment for Aug. 29 Meeting Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 4:57:38 PM
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To keep the city going strong into the future, we should create better use of the Saturn business area through a mixed-used project or other housing-related development. We are in a housing crisis throughout the nation and state, so as a community, we need to recognize that Monterey Park is no exception. The housing situation will only get worse, unless deliberate policies are enacted to solve the situation.

Sincerely,
Eok Ngo

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ATTACHMENT 13
Email from William Tran,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: William Tran
To: Serrano, Jessica
Cc: Wong, Thomas
Subject: Saturn Development support letter
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 5:07:38 PM
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Dear City Council,
I am writing to support proposals to redevelop and re-imagine the Saturn business park area of Monterey Park, which I understand is suffering from a high level of commercial vacancy.

Monterey Park is my hometown. Having grown up here, I feel pride when the city is recognized for its good schools, wonderful location, local economy and family-friendly neighborhoods - reasons why I choose to still live here as an adult.

Sincerely,
William Tran

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ATTACHMENT 14
Email from Sylvia Chang,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: Sylvia Chang
To: Serrano, Jessica
Cc: Wong, Thomas
Subject: Saturn Park - Email in Support of Redevelopment for August 29th Meeting Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 5:20:52 PM
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Dear Council Members,

I'm
writing to support the proposal to redevelop the Saturn business park area in Monterey Park, which has been struggling with high vacancy rates.

I made a conscious
choice
to move back to Monterey Park to grow my family.

I’m proud
of its great schools, location, culture, and family-friendly neighborhoods.

To
keep our city thriving, we should make better use of the Saturn business area with a mixed-use or housing-related project. We're facing a housing crisis nationwide and here in California, and Monterey Park is no exception. The situation will only worsen without intentional policies.

Revitalizing
the Saturn area to create more housing would bring both short-term and long- term economic benefits. Its location is ideal as its situated between residential and commercial (Costco area). The worst thing we could do is leave it as it is and let it deteriorate.

We need more housing options, not less. The demand for housing in Southern California, including Monterey Park, isn’t going away anytime soon.

Sincerely,

Sylvia Chang/ Monterey Park Resident
[email protected]

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ATTACHMENT 15
Email from Bryan Mercke,
dated August 29, 2024

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From: Ngo, Vinh T.

To: Bryan Mercke
Cc: Wong, Thomas; Serrano, Jessica; MPClerk; Salvador Lopez; Alvarez, Inez Subject: Re: SPARC Community Input
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:48:13 PM
Thanks for the note Bryan. I have cc MPK Clerk’s office, the City Manager, the Director of Community Development and Sal with Wildan Consulting who is leading the SPARC discussion.

Vinh
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Hello Council Members Wong and Ngo,

My name is Bryan Mercke, I am an attorney that lives and works in Monterey Park. I live very close to the Saturn Park area.

I was unable to attend the community workshops, but I hope the city is still soliciting input and will consider my opinion.

I reviewed the materials presented on the website, including the Supplemental Outreach Report.

The area, as it is now, is a dead zone. It is an ugly, underutilized space, and people speed up and down the street because there is little there. Please do now allow this current state of land usage to continue. Continuing to zone the area in its current way or zoning for “information/technology” will only permit this vacuum in our neighborhood to continue.

The city has an obligation to meet state mandated housing requirements, as all cities do in our state. My brief review of the housing plan leads me to believe the city will fail to meet these housing obligations, and could be subject to a “builder’s remedy.” If people are upset about housing in this area of the city with giant, empty, concrete cubes, they will be livid when the power to approve or deny projects is stripped away from the city on certain projects if the “builder’s remedy” is implemented.

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Please consider a mixed use development in the Saturn Park area. If possible, I hope the city could also implement a park/green space in that area as well. There is enough space for both mixed use residential and a green space, and these two land uses compliment each other well. If a family is going to play in the park, they are more likely to stay for lunch when it is right next door, and residents/customers of the mixed use area would be more likely to utilize green space when the sun is shining and a bit of shade becomes irresistible. The area is ripe for mixed use development because of the Costco and shopping center nearby to address grocery shopping needs.

Mixed use would also serve the nearby residents and encourage foot traffic. I personally would love to be able to walk my dogs to a nearby green space from my front door, and buy a bagel and a cup of coffee. Currently, I do not enjoy walking my dogs down that stretch of Potrero Grande in front of Saturn Park because it is eerie, a dead zone, with cars speeding past. Commercial establishments are more likely to want to rent in a mixed use building with a pool of customers living right next door. I hope the city would consider generous height and density permitted to attract reputable developers, but I would be happy should mixed use be approved in any form.

I hope the Council and yourself will consider my comments when deciding the future of Saturn Park.

Best Regards,
Bryan Mercke

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ATTACHMENT 16
Email and Letter from Charles Buck Stapleton,
dated August 30, 2024

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From: MPClerk
To: Serrano, Jessica; Chow, Beth
Subject: FW: Comments for SPARC Committee
Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:57:44 AM
Attachments: Letter to SPARC.pdf
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Good Morning,

See below and attached comment for SPARC.

Thanks,

HELENA CHO, CMC • ASSISTANT DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Monterey Park City Clerk’s Office
Office (626) 307-1362

From:

Charles "Buck" Stapleton <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2024 3:52 PM
To: MPClerk <[email protected]>
Cc: Wong, Thomas <[email protected]>; Ngo, Vinh T. <[email protected]>; Alvarez, Inez <[email protected]>; [email protected] Subject: Comments for SPARC Committee

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Thank you for the opportunity to attend the meetings. Attached you will find a letter addressed to the Committee.

Unfortunately there was such a loud outburst by a few members of a special interest group that I preferred to write a letter rather than listen to their "outcries" and "oh no" so typical of a bad behavior of a few people that prevent free speech.

Cordially,

Charles "Buck" Stapleton

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ATTACHMENT 17
Email from Jeffrey Su,
dated September 5, 2024

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From: Wong, Thomas
To: Jeffery Su
Cc: Serrano, Jessica; [email protected]
Subject: Re: In Support of Saturn Park Redevelopment
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024 5:54:48 PM
Thanks Jeff, we will include this in the record.

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Dear City Council:

I am writing in support of the redevelopment of the Saturn business park area of Monterey Park which is currently vacant for the most part.

As a
longtime resident of Monterey Park, I believe it is imperative that we create an environment that welcomes quality development and preserves family-friendly neighborhoods.

This is why I support a mixed-use project
for the Saturn business area.

As you know, this is a prime location just off
the freeway and close to major food and retail outlets.

This would also be
a very attractive location for housing which we all know is in short supply Using a fresh approach to redeveloping this area can only enhance the city of Monterey Park while enhancing the quality of life for Monterey Park residents.

Sincerely,
JefferySu
716 Cereza Drive, Monterey Park
(323) 283-7364

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ATTACHMENT 18
Email response by Inez Alvarez,
dated September 9, 2024

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INEZ ALVAREZ • CITY MANAGER
320 W. NEWMARK AVE. MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
Office (626) 307-1497
Email • [email protected]

This message is a public record and may be disclosed under the Public Records Act or other applicable law.

From: Alvarez, Inez
To: Yee, Maychelle
Subject: SPARC Meeting Inquiry - Measure JJ
Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 4:24:00 PM
Attachments: 06-18-2024 Agenda Item No. 5A - Urgency Ordinance Implementing Interim Development for Saturn Park.pdf 05-22-2024 Agenda Item No. 3C - Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee SPARC.pdf image002.png
M. Yee Text Message 9.9.24.pdf
Hi Maychelle,

Thank you for your text, which I have attached for reference. I am replying by email, so that I can also forward you previous staff reports related to the matter.

As explained in writing to the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the SPARC – Measure JJ is the Land Use Element to the General Plan. Measure JJ provides the overall land use designation for Saturn Park. It does not establish zoning regulations.

To answer your question, no, this provision does not authorize the City Council to amend Measure JJ. No such authorization exists, i.e., voter delegation of authority to the City Council to amend Measure JJ.

As shown in the presentation at the SPARC meeting, Section 3(A) of Measure JJ specifically delegates authority to the City Council to adopt zoning regulations that are consistent with Measure JJ. This was also discussed in the staff reports for the May 22, 2024 and June 18, 2024 City Council meetings which I’ve attached for your convenience and reference. It is also explained in the ordinance establishing a moratorium on development in the Saturn Park area. I have highlighted the relevant language – hope this helps.

There has been no discussion regarding amending Measure JJ. The only discussion has been how to implement Measure JJ via zoning regulations.

Thank you,

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: May 22, 2024
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Establishing the Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (“SPARC”) RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Establishing the Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (“SPARC”) initially comprised of Mayor Thomas Wong, Mayor pro tem Vinh Ngo, and Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia; and

2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On April 9, 2024, the Planning Commission considered future land uses at McCaslin Business Park as contemplated by the Land Use Element (“LUE”) to the General Plan (approved by voters in 2020). A copy of the April 9th staff report is attached for reference.

During a subsequent Planning Commission meeting on April 15, 2024, Planning Commissioners expressed support for various land uses within the McCaslin Business Park to implement the vision expressed in the LUE. Based upon those discussions, it seems prudent for the City to solicit public input to adopt new land use regulations for what the LUE identifies as “Saturn Park.” The LUE was guided by a citizen’s oversight committee identified as the “General Plan Advisory Committee”; it is recommended that the City Council create the “Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee” or “SPARC” as described below.

BACKGROUND:

The general background for the future of Saturn Park is contemplated in the April 9 th Planning Commission staff report. The recommendation is for the SPARC to be initially comprised of the Mayor, the Mayor pro tem (Saturn Park is located in District 5), and the Assistant City Manager. The Mayor and the Mayor pro tem would each appoint two persons from the community to the SPARC so that a total of seven members would serve on the SPARC. The SPARC would be subject to the Brown Act.

The SPARC is intended to oversee a series of meetings that would engage residents, the business community, and other stakeholders in drafting a Saturn Park Specific Plan (“SPSP”) for consideration by the City Council. The SPSP would help implement the LUE by:

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May 22, 2024

• Facilitating the coordination and planning of development within Saturn Park. • Attracting investment and business to enhance Saturn Park’s economic vitality. • Improve Saturn Park’s function and appearance
• Most of all, improving the quality of life for residents, business owners, employees, and visitors through neighborhood enhancements and improvements to public spaces.

To accomplish these objectives, the SPARC would provide ongoing and effective input to the City’s Project Team (City staff and consultants) and elected officials. SPARC members would:

• Provide ongoing input that reflects a member’s community knowledge, including reviewing and commenting on major work elements and products. • Help the Project Team gain a broader understanding of public and interest group perspectives.
• Provide suggestions regarding public engagement efforts. • Act as public engagement ambassadors by inviting/encouraging neighbors, friends, business colleagues, to participate in public engagement activities such as festival booths, workshops, etc.

Decision making within the SPARC would be a process that seeks to achieve mutual agreement. “Mutual agreement” does not necessarily mean that all members of the SPARC are equally enthusiastic about the decision or recommendation. It does mean that everyone in the committee is willing to “live with” the agreement even though some individuals might prefer an alternative solution.

The City already engaged a consultant to assist with developing the SPSP; the Community Development Director would serve as the SPARC liaison and secretary.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the establishment of the SPARC.

Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Garcia
Assistant City Manager

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May 22, 2024

Approved by:

Reviewed by:

Inez Alvarez
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney

ATTACHMENT:

1. Staff Report and Attachments from April 9, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting

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May 22, 2024

ATTACHMENT 1
Staff Report and Attachments from April 9, 2024
Planning Commission Meeting

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Staff Report, CUP-23-04
October 10, 2023

Planning Commission Staff Report

DATE: April 9, 2024
AGENDA ITEM NO: 5-A

TO: The Planning Commission
FROM: Jessica Serrano, Director of Community Development SUBJECT: RECEIVE AND FILE - Discussion of Land Use Regulations and future uses at McCaslin Business Park

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider:
(1) Receiving and filing this staff report as background information; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This staff report provides the historical context regarding land use considerations in McCaslin Business Park to be used in discussing future uses of the area.

BACKGROUND:

McCaslin Business Park is named after Lowry B. McCaslin (a former All-American [1929] who played for USC) who owned the area between 1937 and his death in 1995. It was originally a quarry for mining decomposed granite. Mr. McCaslin eventually developed the sand and gravel pit into a 73-acre business and industrial park. Residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Business Park were developed during the years 1947 to 1954.

In 1956, the Monterey Park City Council adopted an ordinance that effectively zoned the gravel operations out of business after persons in the residential neighborhoods complained of noise and dust. Mr. McCaslin succeeded in invalidating these restrictions as unconstitutional (McCaslin v. City of Monterey Park (1958) 163 Cal.App.2d 399). He began building the industrial park in 1970.

In 1996, the City Council adopted a moratorium on the use and storage of certain hazardous materials within the Business Park. This was in response to Alpha Photonics, Inc.’s proposal to include crystal growing operations as part of their electronic s component manufacturing business. The moratorium indicated that:
“an application for a project at 2019 Saturn Street, Monterey Park, located in the McCaslin Industrial Park. The initial building permit application and plans did not disclose the use or storage of hazardous materials on site. The City subsequently became informed that the proposed use will handle and store certain quantities of hazardous materials. The use and storage of hazardous materials can pose a danger to the City and the City began investigating the

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regulation of the use and storage of these materials. Because of their potential danger, current law provides extensive State and County regulations for the handling and storage of hazardous materials.”
The moratorium was extended throughout 1997 until the City Council placed a proposition onto the 1998 ballot (on December 17, 1997) that was later identified as “Measure D.” Measure D was approved by voters on April 14, 1998 (Ordinance No. 1933 , Attachment 1).

Measure D added the “Office Professional” or “O -P” zone to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) as Chapter 21.14.

Most recently, the Measure D regulations were publicly discussed in 2018. At that time, the City discovered that the voter approved regulations in MPMC Chapter 21.14 were improperly changed by Ordinance No. 2097 that was adopted in 2013. This apparently oc curred based upon a 2009 internal memorandum from the (then) Community Development Director to the (then) City Manager that asserted the City Council could make changes to MPMC Chapter

21.14 based upon its own authority. Measure D, however, did not delegat e authority to the City Council to make any changes to MPMC Chapter 21.14.

The voter approved zoning restrictions in the Business Park are challenging to businesses wishing to locate to that area (see Attachment 2 , e.g., letter from 2019 regarding 1977 Saturn). Currently, approximately 75% of the available building space is vacant.

Measure JJ was adopted by voters in 2020 (Ordinance No. 2198). Section 3(A) of Measure JJ provides that the City Council may “implement [Measure JJ] including, without limitation, adopting all zoning regulations needed to effectuate [Measure JJ] by ordinance.” Measure JJ designates McCaslin Business Park as “Innovation/Technology” (Land Use Element – Figure LU-3: Land Use Policy Map, Attachment 3). Uses for this designation include research and development; light manufacturing; service commercial; professional offices; entertainment; and breweries/ wineries/distilleries; trade and technical schools; public utilities, and similar uses “per zoning r egulations.” Prohibited uses are warehousing, freight terminals, vehicle storage, and heavy manufacturing.

Respectfully submitted by: Reviewed by:

Jessica Serrano
Director of Community Development
Justin A. Tamayo
Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 1933 – Measure D

2. August 14, 2019 Letter - 1977 Saturn

3. Land Use Element - Figure LU-3: Land Use Policy Map

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ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance No. 1933 – Measure D

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ORDINANCE NO. ----=-1=93=3 __

AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFOMl:A, ADDING CHAPTER 21.14, ENTITLED OFF1CE PROFESSIONAL, TO THE l\IONTEREY PARK l\IUNICIPAL CODE, MODIFYING SECTION 21.7Q.030 OF THE MONTEREY PARK l\IUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CERTAIN CONDITIONALLY PER1\UTTED USES IN THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL ZONE,

APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND APPROVING A
ZONE CHANGE FOR THE AREA COMMONLY KNOl\'N AS
MCCASLIN BUSINESS PARK FROi\1 MANUFACTURING (M) TO
OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (0-P)

THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLO\VS:

SECTION 1. The People find and determine that a Zone Change pursuant to Title 21 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code (MPMC), to change the zoning designation from M ~ (Manufacturing) to 0-P (Office Professional), and to establish appropriate development regulations for the 0-P zone are in the public interest and consistent with the General Plan.

SECTION 2. The People hereby amend the Monterey Park Municipal Code (MPMC) to establish an 0-P (Office Professional) Zone, by adding Chapter 21.14 thereto to read as follows:

Chapter 21.14
0-P --- Office Professional Zone
Sections:

21.14.010 Purpose

21.14.020 Permitted uses

21.14.030 Prohibited uses

21.14.040 Principal uses

21.14.050 Conditional uses

21.14.060 Standards of development generally

21.14.070 Lots

21.14.080 Yards

21.14.090 Building height

21.14.100 Floor area ratio (FAR)

21.14.110 Off-street Parking

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21.14.120 Required walls

21.14.130 Trash facilities

21.14.140 Buffering and maintenance of landscaping and easements

21.14.150 Compressors, air-conditioning units or similar mechanical equipment

21.14.160 Lighting

21.14.170 Exceptions

21.14.180 Site development plan approval

21.14.190 Limitations on permitted uses

21.14.010 Purpose. In order to provide for the development of integrated professional, office and limited retail areas that exhibit a diversity of business activity from both revenue and service quality standpoints, and which are compatible and responsive to abutting ]and uses, including residential developments, the following regulations shall be applicable to all properties classified in the 0-P zone.

21.14.020 Permitted uses. No person shall use, nor shall any property owner permit the use of ~ any lot classified in any 0-P zone for any use, other than the following as set out in Section

21.14.040 and 21.14.050.

21.14.030 Prohibited uses. All uses not permitted in this chapter shall be prohibited.

21.14.040 Principal uses. The principal uses shall be permitted as follows:

Administrative and professional offices;
Beauty salon or barber shop;
Bookstore;
Cellular phone, telephone and pager store
Coffee shop;
Computer store, sales and service;
Confectionary shop;
Data processing facility;
Delicatessen;
Employment agency;
Financial institutions' corporate offices, no retail banking; ''
General research facility, not involving testing, manufacturing, fabrication or processing or sale of products, nor the use of a hazardous material that has a degree of hazard rating in health, flammability or reactivity of Class 4 as ranked by U.F.C. Standard 79-3 or succeeding standard; Gift shop;
Ice cream parlor;
Import and export offices;
Investment service offices, stock brokers;
Jewelry store, sales and service;
Legal offices;

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Mail box and service store;
Medical equipment and supplies, sales and service;
Notary public;
Photocopying and blueprinting;
Public utility customer service office
Real estate offices and title companies;
Restaurant, tearoom and cafe;
Service businesses;
Stationery;
Studio, art, dance, martial arts, photography;
Tax consulting;
Tobacco store;
Travel agency;
Video sales and rentals;

21.14.050 Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be uses specifically enumerated in Section

21.70.030.

21.14.060 Standards of development generally. All premises in the 0-P zone shall comply with the following s,tandards of dev~lopment as set out in Sections 21.14.070 through 21.14.190.

21.14.070 Lots. (a) Lot area. The minimum lot area of each lot shall be five thousand square feet.
(b) Lot width. The minimum width of each lot shall be fifty feet. (c) Lot depth. The minimum depth of each lot shall be one hundred feet.

21.14.080
(a)
(b)
as follows:
( 1)
depth.

Yards. The following minimum yards shall be required on all lots:

Front yard. No minimum front yard is required.

Side and rear yards. Every lot shall have and maintain minimum side and rear yards \Vhen the side yard is adjacent to a street, the yard shall be at least fifteen feet in (2) When adjacent to a R-zone, the yard shall be no less than fifty feet, plus five feet in depth for each story above one story of building or each ten-foot increment above fifteen feet in height of building on the 0-P zoned lot. \Vhere there is an opening, including but not limited to \vindows, pedestrian doors and roll-up doors, in any building on the 0-P zone facing a yard adjacent to a R-zone, the yard shall be no less than one hundred feet from any opening to the R zoned lot. The yard may be used for parking, excepting a minimum fifteen foot wide area abutting the R-zone which shall be landscaped and maintained in such a condition so as not to violate Section 9.54.010. The required landscaping shall also conform to the standards set forth in Section

21.14.140. When the 0-P zoned lot is separated from a R-zone by an alley, a rear yard setback of forty feet shall be provided, as measured from the centerline of the alley. A minimum three-foot wide landscaped planter shall be installed and maintained along the alley, excepting at any vehicular access driveway.

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(3) When adjacent to a commercially-zoned or M zoned lot, no yard is required.

21.14.090 Building height. No building or structure in excess of forty feet or three stories shall be located on any lot. Buildings or structures exceeding the height limits may be permitted upon approval of a conditional use permit.

21.14.100 Floor area ratio (FAR). The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.5 when the lot is less than ten thousand square feet in area. When the lot is between ten thousand and twenty thousand square feet in area, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.65. When the lot is more than twenty thousand square feet in area, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.8. The floor area ratio may be increased to a maximum of 1.0 for all lots, upon approval of a conditional use permit.

21.14.110 Off-street parking and loading. Each 0-P zoned lot shall have and maintain off street parking and loading facilities as required by Chapter 21.40.

21.14.120 Required walls. Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 21.48, the following standards shall apply: (a) Where any part of the front yard or street side yard of a 0-P zoned lot is used for parking or loading, a masonry wall compatible in color with the commercial building and/or sight-obscuring hedge a minimum of three feet in height shall be erected and maintained within a landscaped area a minimum of three feet in width adjacent to the sidewalk at the front or side yard property line as required by Section 21.40.180. · (b) When any 0-P zoned lot has a common side or rear lot line with any R-zoned property, a six-foot solid decorative masonry or concrete block wall compatible in color with the commercial building shall be constructed and maintained along all such common side or rear lot lines. Where an easement exists, abutting the common property line, the said decorative wall may be constructed along the boundary of the easement on the commercial lot. A minimum three-foot wide landscaped planter with automatic irrigation system shall be placed adjacent to j:.he wall, planted with trees, shrubs, ground cover and vines. Where a parking lot on the 0-P zoned lot abuts a R-zoned lot, the additional parking lot landscaping requirements of Section 21.40.180 shall apply.

21.14.130 Trash facilities. Each 0-P zoned lot shall be provided with fc:.:ilities for the storage and collection of trash as follows:
(a) Any outdoor trash facility shall be enclosed by a minimum five-foot high solid masonry, brick or concrete wall except for the access way which shall be enclosed with solid decorative gates of the same height. ·
(b) Location and size shall be subject to approval by the planner. \\"hen any 0-P zoned lot has a common property line with a R-zoned lot, no trash facility sha!i be located within the required building setback.
(c) Open vehicular and pedestrian access to and from such trash fa(:ility shall be provided.

No parking spaces shall block such access to the trash facility. (d) Trash facilities shall be maintained in a closed manner at all times to prohibit visibility from public rights~of-way or adjacent property.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, all existing uses, buildings and structures in the 0-P zone which do not conform to this Section shall provide a fully enclosed trash facility within six months of the effective date of this ordinance unless providing such trash facility will eliminate any existing required off-street parking spaces.

21.14.140 Buffering and maintenance of landscaping and easements. For 0-P zoned lots with side or rear yards that are adjacent to an R zoned lot, the following buffering provisions shall be provided and maintained: ·
(a) Landscaping, irrigation and maintenance plans shall be required and the plans shall be subject to approval of the design review board under the provisions of Chapter 21.72. The plans shall incorporate, but not be limited to, fifteen-gallon minimum trees at time of planting, interspersed shrubs, ground cover, raised earthen berms and automatic sprinkler systems. The City may require the maintenance plan to include a bonafide service agreement with a City licensed landscaping service business. Maintaining an active service agreement on file with the Community Development Department shall be the responsibility of the owner of the subject property or by his authorized agent.
(b) All landscaped areas and easements shall be maintained in good condition, weed and disease free, and in compliance with Chapter 9.54.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, all 0-P zoned lots that abut a R zone and do not have landscaping, irrigation and maintenance plans that have been approved by the design review board pursuant to requirementS of Chapter 21.72 shall submit a landscaping, irrigation and maintenance plan for design review board approval within six months of the effective date of this ordinance.

21.14.150 Compressors, air-conditioning units or similar mechanical equipment. Each 0-P zoned lot which has compressors, air-conditioning units or similar mechanical equipment, located on the roof and outside of the exterior walls of any building or structure, shall comply with the following:
(a) All such equipment shall be installed with permanent sound proofing measures, including but not limited to, enclosures, parapet and sound attenuating walls and screens. All such equipment shall comply with noise standards set forth in Chapter 9.53. The location, type and scope of soundproofing measures for such equipment shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Department.
(b) All such equipment shall be maintained in a clean and proper condition to prevent collection of litter and filth, emissions of dust or fumes, vibration or electrical disturbances.

21.14.160 Lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be located and shielded so as to prevent the direct spillage of light or glare onto adjacent lots and streets.

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21.14.170 Exceptions. Except as otherwise provided in this section, any use, building or structure which is in existence or for which a permit has been issued, as of the effective date hereof, and which conformed to all zoning regulations of the city then in effect at such time, shall not be rendered nonconforming within the meaning of Chapter 21.68, solely by reason of the application of the development standards as set forth in this chapter; provided that any such existing use, building or structure shall comply with the provisions hereof upon a change in use, or upon use, building or structure expansion or reconstruction, in whole or in part.

21.14.180 Site development plan approval. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or business license for any use, building or structure to be located on any lot, as to which the provisions of this chapter apply, the provisions of Chapter 21.72, with regard to site development plans shall be complied with.

21.14.190 Limitations on permitted uses. Every use permitted in the 0-P zone shall comply with the following:
(a) All uses shall be conducted totally within a completely enclosed building, except for those uses which are customarily conducted in the open, as determined pursuant to Section

21.06.060 or Section 21.74.030. Those uses conducted in the open shall be no closer than one hundred feet to any R zoned lot, except for parking.
(b) No outdoor storage shall be allowed unless the same is enclosed by a view-obscuring fence or wall, provided that no stored material is visible above the fence or wa'tl, that the fence or wall is approved by the Department of Community Development, and that such storage shall be limited to the accessory storage of items sold or utilized in the conduct of a permitted use on the premises. \Vhere the 0-P zoned lot is adjacent to a R zoned lot, no outdoor storage shall be permitted within one hundred feet of a R zoned lot.
(c) No loading and unloading shall be permitted in any required side or rear yard. (d) Where the 0-P zoned lot is adjacent to a R zoned lot, no deliveries of goods and commodities nor loading or unloading shall be conducted during the hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(e ) There shall be no overnight parking of vehicles, except those vehicles used in conjunction with a permitted use.
(f) Driveways may not exceed thirty feet in width or sixty percent of the lot frontage. (g) No use shall be permitted which produces or causes or emits any dust, gas, smoke, glare, noise, fumes, odors, electromagnetic emanations or vibrations which are or may be detrimental to the health, safety, welfare and peace of the city and its residents arid businesses. (h) No use shall be permitted vvhich uses or stores a hazardous material that has a degree of hazard rating in health, flammability or reactivity of Class 4 as ranked by U. F. C. Standard 79- 3 or succeeding standard. A business materials usage and operations form shall be filed with the Community Development Department prior to the approval of a certificate of occupancy.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, all 0-P zoned businesses that do not have a business materials usage and operations form on file shall submit a form within six months of the effective date of this ordinance.

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(I) No person shall, at any location within the 0-P zone, create nor allow the creation of noise which causes the noise level to exceed the applicable noise standards set forth in Chapter

9.53. Where the 0-P zoned lot is adjacent to a R zoned lot, the noise level at the property line of the R zoned lot shall not exceed the allowable noise level for residential properties.

SECTION 3. The People hereby amend Section 21.70.030 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code (MPMC) by adding the following conditionally permitted uses:

Use Zone in which allowed subject to
Conditional Use Permit
Auditorium, not within 300 feet of a R-zone 0-P
Buildings exceeding height limit . . • . • . . 0-P
Business college (office or medical, dental). 0-P
Child care center,
\..- not within 300 feet of a R-zone . . . . . . . . 0-P Commercial office or service units which are shared by more than one independently owned ~ business enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-P Commercial developments of five or more units or with an area of more than one acre, and within '300 feet of a R-zone .......... .'. . . . 0-P
Financial institution (retail banking) . . . . . 0-P
Floor area ratio not to exceed 1.0 . . . . . . . 0-P
Government or public facility, except those owned or operated by the City of Monterey Park . . . . . . . . . . . 0-P
Gymnasium, reducing. salon and health center 0-P
Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-P Lot size over an acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-P Places of entertainment,
except as otherwise provided in this title . . 0-P
SECTION 4. The People APPROVE General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation in the Land Use Element from Industrial to Commercial for the area set forth in the attached map incorporated herein by this reference, based on the following findings:

1. The proposed General Plan Amendment will protect the health, safety and general welfare of the community as the amendment provides for a land use more compatible with surrounding single family residential development.

2. The proposed General Plan Amendment reflects the conditions of the community and are in keeping with the character of the area. The proposed land use designation of commercial is more compatible than the existing manufacturing designation with the surrounding single family residential areas ..

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SECTION 5. The People APPROVE the Zone Change to change the land use classification from M to 0-P for the area set forth in the attached map incorporated herein by this reference.
(1997\0P-.ORD)
APPROVED AND ADOPTED AT THE APRIL 14, 1998,

SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK REV; llfJ0/97

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ATTACHMENT 2
August 14, 2019 Letter - 1977 Saturn

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ATTACHMENT 3
Land Use Element -
Figure LU-3: Land Use Policy Map

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: June 18, 2024
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
Jessica Serrano, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt an urgency ordinance implementing interim development regulations for Saturn Park upon a four-fifths vote
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Adopting an Urgency Ordinance upon 4/5 vote pursuant to Government Code § 65858 establishing a moratorium on new development within Saturn Park for 45 days; and

2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

On June 5, 2024, the City Council directed that the City Manager and City Attorney prepare a draft moratorium governing Saturn Park for consideration on the June 18 th meeting agenda. If adopted, the draft urgency ordinance would prohibit new permits being issued for development within Saturn Park for at least 45 days. This would allow the SPARC to receive public input regarding recommended land uses as part of the drafting of a Saturn Park Specific Plan (“SPSP”) implementing the 2020 Land Use Element adopted by voters via Measure JJ. The moratorium may be extended up to a total of two years.

CEQA REVIEW:

Adopting the Urgency Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures for operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; minor alterations in land use; new construction of small structures; and minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities. The Urgency Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making. This Ordinance does not authorize any new development entitlements, but simply establishes New Business - 5A

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policies and procedures for allowing the previously approved project to be constructed.

Any proposed project that will utilize the changes set forth in this Ordinance will be subject to CEQA review as part of the entitlement review of the project. The Ordi nance will not adversely impact the environment and is therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council asked that this matter be placed on the agenda for consideration pending the SPARC’s efforts to solicit public input for drafting the SPSP. It is anticipated that the SPARC will wrap up its efforts in August or September 2024. Consequently , should the City Council adopt this urgency ordinance, it may need to consider extending a moratorium following a noticed public hearing before August 2, 2024.

As noted in the draft urgency ordinance, a review of existing zoning for Saturn Park shows that it is inconsistent with Measure JJ that voters approved in 2020. Measure JJ adopted the Land Use Element to the Monterey Park General Plan (the “2020 LUE”).

The 2020 LUE designates land uses in Saturn Park as “Innovation/Technology.” A description of those land uses are included as an exhibit to this staff report. Measure JJ specifically authorizes the City Council to adopt zoning regulations needed to implement this land use designation.

One of the complementary land uses contemplated by the Planning Commission and the City Council for Saturn Park is a residential component. It is anticipated that the SPARC will consider the feasibility of this land use as it considers public input regarding the SPSP.

Residential use is desirable as it would help facilitate the City’s adherence to its Certified Housing Element; reflects the California Legislature’s ongoing efforts to increase housing opportunities; and implement s the overall goal of the 2020 LUE as to providing flexible zoning to improve the City’s livability.

The need for a moratorium is underscored by interest from private property owners within Saturn Park who already filed applications with the City seeking approvals via Chapter

21.14 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”). This Chapter was added by voters in 1998 but is now inconsistent with the Monterey Park General Plan, i.e., the 2020 LUE.

For land use regulations to be legal, California law (Government Code § 65860) requires that there be consistency between the General Plan and the City’s zoning. Voter enacted regulations cannot overcome this requirement.
1 Adopting a moratorium will provide the SPARC an opportunity to give the City Council an informed recommendation regarding the SPSP. If adopted by a 4/5 vote of the City Council, the urgency ordinance would impose a temporary moratorium on issuing permits for land use entitlements within Saturn Park. The temporary moratorium would expire on August 2, 2024 unless extended before that time.

1 See, e.g., Lesher Communications, Inc. v. City of Walnut Creek (1990) 52 Cal.3d 531.

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June 18, 2024
FISCAL IMPACT:

There are no identifiable fiscal impacts with adopting the draft urgency ordinance.

Respectfully submitted by:

Diana Garcia,
Assistant City Manager
Jessica Serrano,
Community Development Director
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Inez Alvarez
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney
Attachment(s)

1. Draft Urgency Ordinance

2. 2020 LUE – Innovation/Technology Land Use

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ORDINANCE NO. ________

AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PERMITS FOR LAND

USE ENTITLEMENTS WITHIN THE MCCASLIN BUSINESS PARK

TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A SATURN PARK SPECIFIC PLAN IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE

GENERAL PLAN
The City Council for the City of Monterey Park does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to Government Code §§ 36937, 65858, and other applicable laws.

SECTION 2: Findings. The City Council finds, determines and declares as follows:

A. The City may adopt and enforce all laws and regulations not in conflict with the general laws and the City holds all rights and powers established by California law.

B. On June 17, 2020, the City Council approved the Land Use Element to the Monterey Park General Plan (the “2020 LUE”).

Thereafter, the 2020 LUE was placed onto the November 3, 2020 ballot as Measure JJ. Following voter approval on November 3, 2020, the 2020 LUE (via Ordinance No. 2198) became effective on December 2, 2020.

C. Section 3(A) of Ordinance No. 2198 authorizes the City Council to implement the 2020 LUE by, among other things, adopting zoning regulations. Section 4 of Ordinance No. 2198 provides that Measure JJ must be interpreted to be consistent with all applicable law; Section 6 of Ordinance No. 2198 provides that Measure JJ must be broadly construed to achieve the voter’s intent in approving Measure JJ.

D. Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 21.14 was added by Measure D on April 14, 1998 (via Ordinance No. 1933).

Measure D provided zoning regulations for the area identified as McCaslin Business Park.

E. The Land Use Policy Map (Figure LU-3 to the 2020 LUE) renamed this area as “Saturn Park” with a designated land use of “Innovation/Technology.” Goal 25 of the 2020 LUE directs the City Council to revitalize Saturn Park as a destination business park for high-quality service industry, research and development, and

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emerging industry jobs. This directive is further refined via Policy Nos. 25.1 to 25.3.

F. The 2020 LUE also provides that the City Council should ensure flexible zoning regulations; support local businesses; maintain a proactive economic development program; and invest in
commercial corridors (Policy Nos. 1.1 to 1.4).

G. The City’s Housing Element reflects the City’s desire to encourage construction of housing that is attainable for households of all income levels. Among other things, the City Council determined that the City should take proactive actions to increase the availability of dwelling units on underutilized properties (see, e.g., Section 5(C) of Resolution No. 2022-R90, adopted November 16, 2022).

H. It is anticipated that the Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (“SPARC”) will consider incorporating a residential component into the SPSP to help enhance the Innovation/Technology land use designation by the 2020 LUE. Among other things, this would:

1. Allow employees to live near their workplace, reducing vehicle trips.

2. Allow companies to offer subsidized housing as an
employee benefit and amenity to attract talent.

3. Facilitate a live-work-play environment where residential, office, and recreational spaces coexist.

4. Foster closer social connections and a sense of community among employees who can interact more freely outside of work.

5. Align with the post-pandemic shift towards more flexible and hybrid workplace models.

I. Such efforts are reflected in “real world” developments such as the West Edge in Los Angeles (https://westedgela.com).

J. Additionally, the California Legislature is seeking various methods for promoting housing such as AB 1532 (Haney, 2023) which, were it approved, would allow office conversion projects by right within all zones. While this “Office to Housing Conversion Act” failed to advance within the Legislature, it represents the latest legislative path taken by the Legislature to encourage more housing within

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local jurisdictions.

K. A review of the 2020 LUE, the Certified Housing Element (March 30, 2023), and MPMC Chapter 21.14 shows that the existing zoning regulations are inconsistent with the voters’ vision for Saturn Park; the zoning regulations must be reconciled with the most recent voter directives in Measure JJ, the California Legislature’s directives (as reflected in the City’s Certified Housing Element), and California law.

L. In April 2024, the Planning Commission considered conceptual renderings and land uses for Saturn Park during two meetings.

Thereafter, on May 22, 2024, the City Council created the SPARC to receive and implement community input for drafting a Saturn Park Specific Plan (“SPSP”).

M. On May 23, 2024, representatives from 1980 Saturn met with the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, and Community Development Director to plan for a data center at that location – which is a permissible use pursuant to MPMC Chapter

21.14 but inconsistent with the 2020 LUE land use designation for Saturn Park. Additionally, on January 11, 2024, the City’s Community Development Department received applications for a conditional use permit and design review for a data center proposed at 1977 Saturn Street.

N. As set forth in the City Council staff report dated June 5, 2024, it is anticipated that the SPARC would conclude its meetings in August or September of 2024 and provide the City Council with its recommendations regarding the SPSP at that time. The SPSP would implement the 2020 LUE as to Goal 25 and the
Innovation/Technology land use designation.

O. Without the enactment of this Ordinance, the voter’s vision for revitalizing Saturn Park via Measure JJ and the 2020 LUE would be thwarted: pending applications for land uses currently allowed by MPMC Chapter 21.14, if approved, would lock in certain types of land uses for the foreseeable future.

P. The City Council determines that the MPMC requires updating to protect the public against health, safety, and welfare dangers caused by multiple applicants relying upon outdated land use regulations. The City needs additional time to prepare, evaluate and adopt reasonable regulations to implement the voter’s direction in Measure JJ and to ensure such regulations are applied in a nondiscriminatory manner.

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Q. To prevent frustration of these studies and the implementation of new regulations, the public interest, health, safety, and welfare require enactment of this Ordinance. The absence of this Ordinance would impair the orderly and effective implementation of contemplated MPMC amendments, and any further authorization of these uses within the City during the period of the moratorium may conflict with or frustrate the contemplated updates and revisions of the MPMC.

R. Based on the foregoing, the City finds that that this Ordinance is necessary in order to protect the City from the potential effects and impacts of outdated land uses and the accompanying impacts from traffic and commerce on City streets, impacts on parking availability in the business areas of the City, the aesthetic impacts to the City, and other similar or related effects on property values and the quality of life in the City’s neighborhoods.

S. The City Council further finds that this moratorium is a matter of local and City-wide importance and is not directed towards any business that currently seeks to utilize MPMC Chapter 21.14.

T. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is authorized by the City’s police powers. The City Council further finds that the length of the moratorium imposed by this Ordinance will not in any way deprive any person of rights granted by state or federal laws, because the moratorium is short in duration and essential to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures for operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; minor alterations in land use; new construction of small structures; and minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities. This Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, the adoption of this Ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making. This Ordinance does not authorize any new development entitlements, but simply establishes policies and procedures for allowing the previously approved project to be constructed. Any proposed project that will utilize the changes set forth in this Ordinance will be subject to CEQA review as part of the entitlement review of the project. The Ordinance will not adversely impact the environment and is therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.

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SECTION 4: Interim regulations. The following provisions are adopted as interim requirements for issuing permits pursuant to the MPMC for land uses within Saturn Park, and any construction or operation in the City in conflict with these provisions is expressly prohibited:

A. Restricted Activities. For a period of 45 days after adoption of this Ordinance, the City will not issue a permit or land use entitlement to any person for constructing, placing, or operating within the McCaslin Business Park, i.e., Saturn Park utilizing MPMC Chapter

21.14. The City Manager, or designee, must review any application for a permit or land use entitlement to determine compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance. City employees, and City boards and commissions, are directed to refrain from accepting, processing, or approving any application for any land use entitlement, including, without limitation, use permits, variances, building permits, licenses and certificates of occupancy, necessary for constructing, placing, or operating within the Saturn Park area, and to refrain from processing and issuing approvals for any land use entitlement for any pending applications already received.

These restrictions do not apply to construction projects with active building permits and any emergency repairs or replacement of an element of a building, structure, utility system, or equipment that is essential to protect the public health, safety and welfare. These prohibitions will remain effective for 45 days following adoption of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 6: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the MPMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7: Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the MPMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous MPMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 8: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is

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deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 9: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 10: Report. Pursuant to Government Code § 65858, the City Manager, or designee, must prepare a report for City Council consideration describing the measures taken to address the conditions which led to adoption of this Ordinance. This report must be provided to the City Council so that it may be considered and issued not later than 10 days before this Ordinance expires.

SECTION 11: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective immediately upon adoption pursuant to Government Code §§ 36937 and 65858 for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare.

Pursuant to those statutes this Ordinance is adopted by a four-fifths vote.

SECTION 12: Expiration Date. After adoption, this Ordinance will be repealed by operation of law on August 2, 2024, unless a subsequent ordinance is adopted by the City Council that extends this date.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _________, 2024.
____________________________
Thomas Wong, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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ATTACHMENT 2
2020 LUE – Innovation/Technology Land Use

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70 GOALS AND POLICIES | Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element A list of all land use designated
DENSITIES & INTENSITIES is
provided in Table LU-1.

INNOVATION/

TECHNOLOGY
USES

MONTEREY PASS
FAR: 0.65
HEIGHT (FT.): 35

SATURN PARK
FAR: 0.60
HEIGHT (FT.): 40

CORPORATE PLACE
FAR: 1.00
HEIGHT (FT.): 50

INTENSITIES

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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element | GOALS AND POLICIES 71 Technology will continue to evolve rapidly, changing how people work and do business. The City aims to
accommodate and encourage new businesses that
promote innovation and advances in technology, creating places for high-skilled and knowledge workers. The
Monterey Pass Road corridor and Saturn Park district (on Saturn Street) provide prime properties, easy access to arterial roadways and freeways, and locations near housing perfect for new, clean technology, and creative industries.

The Monterey Pass Road corridor and Saturn Park
district historically have been areas where a range of
industrial businesses—including intensive manufacturing operations—have thrived. However, in Saturn Park, uses
transitioned in the latter 1990s to lighter industrial and offi ce enterprises in response to public concerns about the proximity of heavy industrial uses to residential
neighborhoods. Along Monterey Pass Road, warehousing,
trucking, and auto repair uses increased because of the distance from neighborhoods and relatively easy freeway access. While these uses have provided service-oriented jobs, the City is interested in attracting industries that off er higher-paying jobs and attract people of diverse interests, incomes, and talents who wish to both live and work in
Monterey Park.

Properties along Monterey Pass Road and south of
Davidson Drive between Monterey Pass Road and
Corporate Center Drive have interesting and unique
industrial buildings that can be retroﬁ tted for creative offi ce, research and development, and even commercial space
such as breweries. The City’s goal is to phase out trucking- intensive uses in favor of more environmentally sensitive businesses. Also, the City aims to improve the physical appearance of the corridor with increased landscaping,
improved signage, identity lighting, and other public realm interventions. Finally, to provide for better interaction among land uses along the corridor, the City will provide better accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists and
control cut-through traffi c, as described in the Mobility Element.

Saturn Park will continue to function as a business park, focused on offi ce-type and research and development
uses, with supportive commercial businesses. Private
reinvestment in properties will be encouraged through
higher development intensity allowances. In turn, the City will require greater attention to landscaping, creative site design, and building quality.

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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element | GOALS AND POLICIES 73 GOAL 25 Saturn Park as a destination business park
for high-quality service industry, research and
development, and emerging industry jobs
Policy 25.1 Zoning. Ensure that zoning regulations applicable to Saturn Park permit the range of uses necessary to achieve land use goals, including prohibition on uses involving the storage and use of hazardous materials having a Class 4 ranking (UFC Standard 79-3 or succeeding ranking). Prohibit uses that conﬂ ict with the goals.

Market. Market the Saturn Park district as a premier location in the San Gabriel Valley for emerging technology businesses.

Identity. Create a distinct physical identity for the Saturn Park district.

Policy 25.2
Policy 25.3

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ATTACHMENT 3
Ordinance No. 2198, Enactment of LUE

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ORDINANCE NO. 2198

REVISED MONTEREY PARK 2040 LAND USE ELEMENT
PROPOSITION (MEASURE JJ ADOPTED NOVEMBER 3, 2020).

The People of the City of Monterey Park do ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Title. This proposition is entitled the “Revised Monterey Park 2040 Land Use Element Proposition.”

SECTION 2: Adoption of Land Use Element of the General Plan. The Land Use Element of the Monterey Park General Plan approved by the City Council on June 17, 2020 (the “2020 LUE”) is adopted by this reference as if fully set forth. Because the 2020 LUE is voluminous (more than 100 pages), the full text of the measure may be accessed on the City’s website at the following web site address:
www.montereypark.ca.gov/MPKLUE/Nov2020.

SECTION 3: Implementation of this Proposition.

A. City Council Authority. Pursuant to Elections Code § 9217, the People authorize and direct the City Council to promptly take appropriate actions needed to implement this Proposition including, without limitation, adopting all zoning regulations needed to effectuate this Proposition by ordinance. Upon the effective date of this Proposition and notwithstanding any limitation on the City Council’s authority set forth in this Proposition or the Monterey Park Municipal Code, all land use regulations adopted by the City Council that are consistent with this Proposition are retroactively ratified and validated by the People.

B. Reconciliation with Competing Proposition. In the event another ballot measure (a “Competing Proposition”) appears on the same ballot as this Proposition that seeks to adopt, impose, or amend any limitations or restrictions, or other regulations or requirements, including, without limitation, those with respect to the actions authorized by this Proposition, that differ in any respect to or supplement, those contained in this Proposition, the People declare their intention that, if both the Competing Proposition and this Proposition receive a majority of votes cast, the Competing Proposition and this Proposition be fully adopted except to the extent that specific provisions contained in each measure are deemed to be in direct conflict with each other on a “provision by provision” basis pursuant to Yoshisato v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal. 4th 978. With respect to any such directly conflicting provisions, the specific provisions of the Proposition receiving the greater number of votes will prevail.

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SECTION 4: Interpretation. This Proposition must be interpreted to be consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion of this Proposition is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Proposition. The People declare that this Proposition, and each section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion thereof, would have been adopted or passed irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, sub-sections, sentences, clauses, phrases, part, or portion is found to be invalid. If any provision of this Proposition is held invalid as applied to any person or circumstance, such invalidity does not affect any application of this Proposition that can be given effect without the invalid application.

SECTION 5: Repeal and Supersession. The People adopt this Proposition with the specific intent of superseding any contrary regulation, including those previously adopted by the People, or administrative policy and procedure. Consequently, all regulations that conflict with this Proposition are repealed or modified to reconcile them with this Proposition.

SECTION 6: Construction. This Proposition must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Proposition. It is the People’s intent that the provisions of this Proposition be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Proposition.

SECTION 7: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the previous LUE, MPMC, or other ordinance implemented by this Proposition does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Proposition’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Proposition.

SECTION 8: Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Proposition or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the 2020 LUE, MPMC, or other ordinance implemented by this Proposition will be rendered void and cause such previous LUE, MPMC provision, or other the ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 9: Severability. If any portion of this Proposition is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of the Proposition and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby. We the People indicate our strong desire that: (i) the City Council use its best efforts to sustain and reenact that portion, and (ii) the City Council implement this Proposition by taking all steps possible to cure any inadequacies or deficiencies identified by the court in a manner consistent with the express and implied intent of this Proposition, and then

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adopting or reenacting such portion as necessary or desirable to allow its implementation.

SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Proposition will be submitted to a general election on November 3, 2020 for voter approval. If a majority of voters favor of this Proposition, it will become valid and binding 10 days after the date that the City Council certifies the election results in accordance with Elections Code § 9217. The Mayor will sign this Proposition and the City Clerk will attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Proposition.

EXECUTED this 2nd day of December, 2020.

____________________________
Yvonne Yiu, Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________
Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

APPROVED BY VOTES OF THE PEOPLE – NOVEMBER 3, 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION MEASURE JJ

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ATTACHMENT 4
City Council Staff Report, dated June 17, 2020

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City Council Staff Report
DATE: June 17,2020
AGENDA ITEM NO: Public Hearing
Agenda ltem 4-A
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Mark A. McAvoy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer/City Planner Public Hearing to consider draft Land Use Element (LUE) of the General Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Opening the public hearing;
(2) Receiving documentary and testimonial evidence;
(3) Closing the public hearing;
(4) Adopting a Resolution amending the Land Use Element; (5) Directing the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare appropriate documents to place a proposition on the ballot for the November 2020 election seeking voter ratification of the City Council's actions; and
(6) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

SUMMARY:

On June 3, 2020, the draft Land Use Element ("LUE') from the October 28, 2019 meeting was presented to the City Council for review. Along with the draft LUE, the June 3'd staff report summarized the events and reasons that caused the draft LUE to be brought back to the City Council for consideration. The June 3rd staff report also provided a list of the items discussed by the City Council between the October 28,2019 and December 5, 2019 meetings. Those items were incorporated for voter consideration as Measure ll in the March 2020 elections. However, Measure ll was not adopted by the voters.

The attached draft LUE does not include the changes requested by the City Council between October 28, 2019 and December 5, 2019, such as the Housing Overlay to Corporate Center.

On June 3rd, the City Council asked for additional discussion on two items: (1) the height limitations for the Market Place; and (2) distance requirements regarding emergency shelters (aka homeless shelters).

Regarding the former, draft Figure LUE-4 (attached) could be added to the draft LUE to show a height allowance of 80 feet on buildings within the Market Place. This was something that the previous City Council considered and added to the LUE on December 5,2019. lt was also part of Measure ll.

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As to emergency shelters, it is recommended that the City Council consider simply adding a policy to the LUE which is substantially worded like this:
"lt is the City's objective to ensure that those who are in need can access emergency shelters within the City of Monterey Park that are developed in accordance with applicable law and in a manner that protects public health and safety including, without limitation, sensitive receptors such as K-12 schools."
lf approved by the City Council, it would be added to the LUE as Policy 6.5. The reason for this recommendation is: (A) California law requires the Housing Element, not the LUE, to address emergency shelters. The City Council has not yet considered the Housing Element; it is scheduled to be considered on or about 2021. Considering the placement of emergency shelters now, rather than as part of the Housing Element, could create conflict between these two elements in the General Plan; and (B) because the LUE, not the Housing Element, requires voter approval, it seems best (considering the defeat of Measure ll) to only use the LUE that was vetted by the GPAC, Planning Commission and City Council in the Fall of 2019. Making potentially controversial changes to that version of the LUE (based upon the March 2O2O election experience) could create another opportunity for voters to reject a ballot measure in November 2020. A voter approved LUE is crucial to the City's efforts to implement its Business Recovery Program and help restart the local economy.

To avoid any potential complications, the City Council should consider the question of placing emergency shelters after an assessment of available locations for emergency shelters in relationship to their proximity to schools and residences. At that point, the City Council could make necessary amendments to the Monterey Park Municipal Code to implement the Housing Code with reference to the LUE's objectives.

At this time, staff is seeking further direction on the draft LUE and whether to place it on the November 2020 ballot for voter consideration. All ballot propositions should be placed onto the ballot by the end of July 2020.

CEQA (California Environmental Qualitv Act):

On December 5, 2019, the City Council certified the Final Focused Environmental lmpact Report and adopted Mitigation Measures, Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Consideration for the Land Use Element. Since no substantive changes have been made to the Land Use Element since December 5, 2019 no additional CEQA analysis or recirculation is required for the attached draft Land Use Element. An environmental review statement that the Certified Environmental lmpact Report's project description includes the Planning Commission recommended document is attached.

ALTERNATIVE CONSI D E R,ATIO N S :

None.

FISGAL IMPAGT:

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June 17,2020

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No foreseeable costs associated with this staff report
Respectfully Submitted by
Mark A. McAvoy
Director of Public Works/City
Engineer/City Planner
Manager
Attachments
Prepared By:

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Attachment 1: Draft Resolution
Attachment2: Draft Monterey Park General Plan Land Use Element (from October 28,2019, plus two items added by the City Council) Attachment 3: Environmental Review Statement
Attachment 4: City Council Staff Report dated October 28,2019 Attachment 5: City Council Staff Report dated November 20,2019 Attachment 6: City Council Staff Report dated December 5,2019 Attachment 7: City Council Staff Report dated June 3, 2020 antha

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June 17,2020

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ATTACHMENT 1
Draft Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MONTEREY

PARK LAND USE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN SUBJECT TO VOTER RATIFICATION.

The City Council of the City of Monterey Park does resolve as follows SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares that
Government Code SS 65300-65302 require the City to adopt and maintain a General Plan that contains certain elements, describes its long{erm goals, and develops policies and programs to achieve those goals. By statute, a General Plan is required to be updated "periodically";
On December 5, 2019, the City Council adopted a new LUE which was subsequently placed on the ballot for voter consideration as Measure ll; On March 3, 2020, a General Municipal Election was held; Measure ll was not approved by voters;
The City is currently proposing an amendment to the LUE (the "Project") adopted by the City Council on December 5, 2019. The Project is the LUE reviewed by the City Council on October 28,2019 and does not include changes requested by the City Council between October 28, 2019 and December 9, 2019; The Project is consistent with the September 24, 2019 Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 15-19 recommending that the City Council approve the proposed project;
The City reviewed the Project's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code SS 21000, ef seg., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations SS15000, ef seg., the "CEQA Guidelines");
Notice of Public Hearing before the City Council were duly given and published in the time, form and manner as required by law; and
On June 17, 2020 the City Council held a public hearing regarding the Project.

This Resolution, and its findings, is adopted based upon the evidence set forth in the entire record including, without limitation, documentary and testimonial evidence; the staff report; and such additional information set forth in the entire administrative record that is too voluminous to reference, but is on file with the City Clerk's office.

SECTION 2. Factual Findings and Conclusions. The City Council finds that the following facts exist and makes the following conclusions:

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ln 2018 the City Council directed staff to begin comprehensive updates to the Monterey Park General Plan; the first element to be considered is the Land Use Element (LUE).

The City proactively engaged the public regarding the focused update to the General Plan including: (1) creating the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC); (2) conducting stakeholder interviews; (3) creating a public website for the Project; (4) circulating a community survey; (5) polling participants of the Cherry Blossom Festival regarding land use alternatives; (6) hosting a public meeting to present the General Plan's technical findings; and (7) holding an environmental scoping meeting.

On September 24,2019, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 15- 19 which recommended that the City Council adopt a new LUE.

On October 28,2019, the City Council considered the LUE recommended by the Planning Commission. Thereafter, the City Council made changes that were incorporated into the LUE adopted by the City Council on December 5, 2019.

That LUE required ratification by the voters in the City of Monterey Park.

Between October 28,2019 and December 5,2019, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider changes to the LUE proposed by the GPAC and Planning Commission.

The LUE attached as Exhibit "A," and incorporated by reference, is the LUE recommended by the Planning Commission with any, minor, changes made by the City Council on June 17, 2O2O ("2020 LUE'). Ihe 2020 LUE contains a thorough and adequate treatment of land use, economic, environmental and development issues within the realm of the planning period.

The 2020 LUE is internally consistent and would not be a detriment to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the City.

The 2020 LUE encourages appropriate land uses, preservation of neighborhood character and natural resources, infill of vacant land area, new multi-family residential development, provision of urban services and utilities, pedestrian facilities and enhancement of the property tax base.

SECTION 3. Environmental Assessmenf. The City Council makes the following environmental findings :

On December 5, 2019, the City Council certified the Final Focused Environmental lmpact Report and adopted Mitigation Measures, Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Consideration for the LUE. Since no substantive changes have been made to the Land Use Element since December 5, 2019, no additional CEQA analysis or recirculation is required for the 2020 LUE. An environmental review statement that the Certified Environmental lmpact D
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Report's project description includes the Planning Commission recommended document was prepared.

SECTION 4. Actions. The City Council adopts the 2020 LUE, subject to voter ratification on November 3,2020
SECTION 5. Reliance on the Record. Each and all of the findi ngs and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 6. Limitations. The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. lt is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council's lack of knowledge of future events. ln all instances, best efforts were made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 7. Summaries of lnformation All summaries of information in the find rngs, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 8. lf any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining previsions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolutions are severable.

SECTION 9. The City Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to any person requesting a copy.

SECTION 1O This Resolution becomes effective immediately upon adoption PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this June 17,2020
Hans Liang, Mayor

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CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.

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ATTEST:

Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
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Karl r City Attorney

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Staff Report
June 17,2020

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ATTACHMENT 2
Draft Monterey Park General Plan Land Use Element (from October 28,2Q19)

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MONTEREY PARK
City of Monterey Park
320 West Newmark Ave.

Monterey Park, CA 91754
www.montereypark.ca.gov
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acknowledgements
The City would like to thank everyone involved including those who served in an official capacity as acknowledged below.

CITY COUNCIL CITY STAFF
Mayor
Peter Chan
Ron Bow
City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem
Hans Liang
Mark Hensley
City Attorney
Council Member
Mitchell lng, M.B.A.

Karl Berger
Assistant City Attorney
Council Member
Teresa Real Sebastian, J.D
Samantha Tewasart
Senior Planner
Council Member
Stephen Lam
Tom Welch
Economic Development Project Manager

PLANNING COMMISSION
Theresa Garcia Amador
Ricky Choi
Eric Brossy de Dios
Delario Robinson
Mark McAvoy
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Frank Lopez
Assistant City Engineer
lnez Alvarez
Recreation and Community Services Director

GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Nancy Acuri Yukio Kawaratani
Walter Beaumont Lincoln Lee
Jack Chiang Bob Machuca
Rodrigo Garcia Joe Reichenberger
Michael Hamner Michael Schlegel
Paul lsozaki Thomas Wong
Danny Johnson Yvonne Yiu
Dave Jones Chet Yoshizaki

CONSULTANTS
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The Natelson Dale Group, lnc.

Economics
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1 INTROD U CTIO N
The types and physical distribution of land uses
in Monterey Park-the residential neighborhoods,
business district, parks, and community
gathering places-affect the quality of life and
local experiences for residents, people who
work here, and visitors. By carefully crafting the
interrelationship of uses and the urban form, we can
create distinct places that encourage interaction,
promote community prlde, and support successful
enterprises critical to economic development.

This Land Use and Urban Design Element sets
forth a resident-inspired vision to guide growth and
development through the year 2040 by designating
the future use and reuse of land within the City of
Monterey Park and adjacent lands within the City's
designated sphere of influence, the unincorporated
community of South San Gabriel. This element
establishes long-range goals for the physical
development of the community, both in terms
of land use type and intensity, as well as urban
character and form. The element also provides
the framework for all other General Plan elements,
since the way land is used in Monterey Park affects:

The design of the circulation system (Mobility
Element);
How the City pursues new business activity
(Economic Development Element);
Where new housing development occurs
(Housing Element),
How the City provides urban services
to residents and businesses (Safety and
Community Services Element);
How open space and similar resources
are allocated for many purposes: parks,
environmental resource protection, and passive
recreation, among others (Resources Element);
The ability of the City to achieve its sustainability,
resiliency, and healthy community goals
(Sustainable Community and Healthy Community
Elements).

Foremost, this element supports the community's
desire to protect those features of Monterey Park
that distinguish the city: its diverse residential
neighborhoods, the cherished parks, and business
districts that attract people from throughout the
region and beyond to unique restaurants and
shops. At the same time, the goals and policies
look toward the need to ensure the City's long-term
fiscal health, accommodate housing demands for
all household income levels, and respond to the
rapidly evolving ways in which people shop and
spend leisure time.

California planning law requires that the Land
Use Element designate "the proposed general
distribution and general location and extent of
the uses of the land" for a variety of purposes
[Government Code Seclion 65302(a)]. Through
maps and text, this element defines the distribution
and intensity of development of residential
neighborhoods, commercial and employment
districts, mixed-use environments, parks and other
open spaces, and governmental and institutional
uses of property in Monterey Park. ln particular, the
Land Use Policy Map and Regulating Plan present
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CONTEXT

REGIONAL
Monterey Park lies seven miles east of downtown
Los Angeles, at the western edge of the San
Gabriel Valley. Several freeways connect the City
to downtown and destinations throughout Los
Angeles County and beyond: the Pomona Freeway
(SR-60) on the south, the San Bernardino Freeway
(l-10) to the north, and the Long Beach Freeway
(l-710) to the west. Regional arterial roads traversing the City include Garvey Avenue, Atlantic Boulevard,
and Garfield Avenue. And for people who opt to
use transit to get around, the Metro light rail system
and bus lines serve Monterey Park directly, as does
the Montebello bus lines.

The hilly terrain that dlstinguishes Monterey
Park from its neighboring cities creates
distinct neighborhoods and districts, including
neighborhoods offering panoramic views of
downtown and the San Gabriel Valley. These
neighborhoods-and Monterey Park as a whole-
are largely built out, with development opportunities
limited to a few scattered vacant parcels and
the redevelopment of aging or underperforming
properties. To encourage new housing, new
businesses, and reinvestment, Monterey Park
has increased allowable development intensities
in its commercial districts and embraced mixed-
use developments. This traditionally suburban
community offer districts of urban-scale living and
commerce amid the beloved neighborhoods of
single-family homes. The region has transformed
but continues to support diverse lifestyle choices
for all.

THE PLANNING AREA
The City of Monterey Park encompasses
approximately eight square miles (3,980 acres),
and the sphere of influence area covers 289
acres. California law defines a sphere of influence
as the probable physical boundary and service
area of a local agency, as determined by the Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) (Gov't.

Code 556076). Together, these are the 4,270-acre
Planning Area; see Figure LU-1 (Planning Area).

While the City has no formal authority within the
sphere of influence, it is empowered by the State
to consider and proactively plan for areas that bear
relation to the City's future.

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CHALLENGES
Through a comprehensive public engagement
process, community members identified challenges.

Built Out and lnadequate Lots. Monterey Park has
limited vacant land available for new development.

Narrow and shallow lots and multiple property
ownership along commercial corridors (i,e., Garvey
Avenue and of Atlantic Boulevard) create hurdles
for larger, cohesive development projects.

Unimproved Older Buildings. Older buildings with
tired facades and outdated systems (plumbing,
ventilation) are common along the commercial
corridors. Many buildings have not been improved
for quite some time and, therefore, do not
encourage the highest and best use tenants. As the
buildings age, the properties will continue to attract
marginal tenants, resulting in reduced sales tax
revenue.

Lackluster Streetscape. Streetscapes lack
character and placemaking elements that create a
sense of place and identity. Wayfinding signage is
limited; gateways are poorly defined or absent. The
paucity of street trees along some corridors creates
a less desirable walking experience.

Lack of Commercial Diversity. Monterey Park is a
regional draw for authentic Asian food: however,
restaurant diversity is lacking. As a
result, residents seek restaurant alternatives
elsewhere. Similarly, Monterey Park lacks general
merchandise retail. Many residents leave Monterey
Park to do basic shopping, thus increasing vehicles
miles traveled and reducing sales tax revenue to
fund community services and facilities.
lnadequate Parking. Some neighborhoods and
commercial districts do not have enough off-street
parking, which creates crowded street conditions.

Commercial parking may spill over into surrounding
neighborhoods. Parking inavailability can lead
to increased congestion and vehicle exhaust as
drivers circle local streets seeking available parking
Cost and Shortage of Housing Options. The high
cost of housing-and lack of land to build new
housing-concerns many residents, particularly
because their adult children cannot afford to
purchase a home in the community. New and
different housing types aimed at younger adults
and families are desired.

Design Preference Toward Vehicles. Driving is the
preferred transportation option. The large single-
family neighborhoods, hillsides, and lack of street
grid in some areas create an environment that
makes walking difficult.

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BIG IDEAS MOVING FORWARD
The Land Use and Urban Design Element proposes a number of big ideas for land use change over time that reflect community goals, address land use challenges, and move the City toward achieving its full potential.
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Allow for increased development opportunities
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potentially higher building heights will directly
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approaches that step down building heights
toward the homes, increase building setbacks,
and incorporate landscaped buffers to address
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Spaces. lmprove streetscape and building
frontages-and specifically building store-front
transparency-to create vibrant places for the
pedestrian experience. Create unique urban
public spaces that allow people to socially
connect and gather in outdoors spaces. Outdoor
dining spaces, comfortable outdoor "living
rooms," flexible courtyards and plazas, and
innovative of use of streets and sidewalks create
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sustainable building and site design approaches
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the environment. Approaches include using
green building strategies, creating pedestrian-
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and integrating renewable energy approaches
to minimize greenhouse gases and to sustain
limited resources over the long term.
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restaurant and ancillary commercial uses along
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The following terminology is used to describe planning strategies and design features applicable to public spaces and private development.

FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
(DU/AC)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is a ratio of
the gross floor area permitted on
a site divided by the total net area
of the site, lntensity is measured
in FAR and typically describes
nonresidential uses.

Dwelling units per acre (du/ac)
refers to the maximum number of
dwelling units allowed per acre
of developable land. Density
is measured in du/ac and only
applies to residential uses.

DENSITY AND INTENSITY
Density and intensity are
quantitative measures used to
describe the degree to which
land can be used and developed,
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HEIGHT URBAN FORM
The maximum allowable height (measured in feet)
of a building.

This element establishes maximum bullding
heights rather than maximum number of stories.

Using building heights provides design flexibility
- particularly for a building's architectural detail
- while maintaining consistent urban form. For
example, a mixed-use building with a maximum
FAR of 1.5 and maximum height of 50 feet might
be built as either a three- or four-story building,
depending upon how the architect designs each
story. A building's massing, placement, and
orientation dictale its relaiionship to a street to a
greater extent than the number of building stories

PUBLIC REALM
The public realm comprises the streets, squares,
parks, green spaces, and other outdoor places
which are available, without charge, for everyone
to use.

Urban form refers to the configuration of a place's
physical components (buildings and structures,
street and infrastructure patterns and networks).

URBAN DESIGN
Urban design focuses on spatial relations within
the public realm and how the built environment
affects social interaction and communication.

This includes site design (block size, building
placement, massing, and orientation), street
design (sidewalk widths, building frontages,
and pedestrian amenities such as benches,
street trees, and lighting), and building design
(a rch itectural character).

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
Development potential is influenced by factors
such as parcel size, building-to-land value ratio,
environmental constraints, land use, and how
extensive a property is developed.

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LAND USE DESIGNATION
A land use designation describes the type of
activity allowed to occur on a parcel of land,
which in turn dictates how a parcel and/or
building will be occupied.

GOALS AND POLICIES
Consistent with the overall City vision, this
Element's goals and policies aim to preserve
long-established residential neighborhoods and
community assets. Either applied citywide or to
a specific land use designation or focus area,
the goals and policies integrate land use with
urban design strategies to achieve consistent and
predictable development patterns, high-quality
design, and long-term viable growth.

A GOAL sets general direction or vision. lt is
an ideal future end related to the public health,
safety, and general welfare of people living in,
working in, and visiting Monterey Park. A goal
is a general expression of community values
and may, therefore, be abstract in nature.

Thus, a goal is generally not quantifiable or
time dependent.

A POLICY is a specific statement that guides
decision-making and is carried out by
implementation measures. A policy indicates
the City's commitment to a course of action.

A policy is based on and helps implement the
goals and the larger vision.

FOCUS AREA(S)
Monterey Park's land use patterns are well
established. Residential neighborhoods are the
predominant land use, with single-family homes
representing approximately three-quarters of
the residences. Given the overarching goal of
preserving the integrity of these neighborhoods,
this element identifies Focus Areas in which
development activity will occur to create new
business opportunities and provide housing in
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To achieve the desired balance of uses, thus
achieving community goals regarding housing,
economic development, parks, and education, the
City will make land use decisions in conformance
with the Land Use Policy Map and the associated
Regulating Plan. The Land Use Policy Map (Figure
LU-3) locates land use designations throughout
the Planning Area. The map's land use designation
categories, their primary uses, and development
intensities/densities are shown on Table LU-l
(Land Use Designations). Focus Area's densities/
intensities and maximum heights are shown in the
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DEVELOPMENT LIMITS
Density Range
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8.1-16.0 units/acre
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Primary Use: One residential unit per
lot, with private open space
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assembly uses, public utilities, home
occupations, and similar uses per
zoning regulatlons
Primary Uses: Attached or detached
residential units, with private and
common open space
Other Permitted Uses: Schools,
public assembly uses, public utilities,
community care facilities, home
occupations, and similar uses per
zoning regulations
Primary Uses: Attached or detached
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retail and service commercial uses,
hospitality, entertainment, medical, and
professional offices
Other Fermitted Uses: Schools,
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Primary Uses: Professional offices,
hospitality, entertainment, and medical
Support Uses: Retail and service
commercial uses
Other Permitted Uses: Schools,
public assembly uses, public utilities,
community care facilities, and similar
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Primary Uses: Research and
development, light manufacturing,
service commercial, professional
offices, entertainment, and breweries/
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technical schools, public utilities, and
similar uses per zoning regulations
Prohibited Uses: Warehousing, freight
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LAND USE PLAN I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element Primary Uses: Broad range of retail and
service commercial uses, hospitality,
entertainment, medical, professional
offices, and residential uses
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public assembly uses, public utilities,
community care facilities, and similar
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Primary Uses: Parks and City-owned
recreational facilities, community
gardens, golf courses, and resource
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IMPLICATIONS OF LAND USE POLICY
As properties within the focus areas change over time
from one use to another, land uses and intensities will gradually shift to align with the intent of this Land Use and Community Design Element. lf Monterey Park is developed in accordance with the Land Use and Urban Design
Element and at the intensities and densities permltted, then the Planning Area is anticipated to have 26,298 dwelling TABLE LU.2: LAND USE PLAN BUILDOUT
units, 15.5 million square feet of nonresidentlal use, and 80,581 residents as shown in Table LU-2 (Land Use Plan
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GOAL 1 Commercial districts that allow a variety of
retail, service, and enteftainment uses and that
accommodate flexibility over time
Policy'1.1 Flexibility. Ensure zoning regulations provide flexibility regarding allowed uses.

Policy 1.2 Local Businesses, Advocate for and support local businesses and small business owners.

Policy 1.3 Economic Development. Maintain a proactive economlc development program that promotes the benefits of Monterey Park for both local businesses and national and international companies.

Policy'1.4 Commercial Corridors. lnvest in commercial corridors by establishing a continuity of streetscapes that define the public realm, are scaled to the pedestrian experience, and reflect the City's cultural identity through public art, architectural character, and materials.
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GoALs AND PollclEs I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 2 Dynamic mix of businesses, uses, and employment
that sustain a strong local economy and
contributes to a fiscally sustainable tax base
Policy 2.1 Flexibility. Provide flexible and clear development standards to allow commercial, professional, industrial, institutional, and hospitality businesses and uses to expand and thrive economically.

Policy 2.2
Policy 2.3
GOAL 3
Policy 3.1
Policy 3.2
Policy 3.3
Policy 3.4
Policy 3.5
Policy 3.6
Policy 3.7
Business Growth. Facilitate the growth of a diverse business sector resilient to change over time and compatible with a broad range of skills and workers. lnnovation. Create a culture of innovation and growth, encouraging emerging businesses to attract high-quality jobs.

Distinctive, complete residential neighborhoods
that enhance the quality of life and promote a
healthy community
Quality Neighborhoods. Maintain the quality and character of residential neighborhoods.

Diversified Housing. Diversify housing options with the goal of establishing new opportunities for persons of varied incomes, ages, lifestyles, interests, and family needs - providing for aging in place and multi-generational cohabitation.

Established Housing. Maintain and enhance the established housing stock.

Strategic Housing Opportunities. Strategically facilitate multi-unit housing opportunities in proximity to transit facilities, mixed-use areas, and employment and education centers.
lmprovement Prioritization. Prioritize siting new public facilities and public spaces using creative use of land and streets, and facilitate new infrastructure improvements within a disadvantaged neighborhood.

Public Space. Create an interconnected system of inviting, safe, and accessible public spaces that serve residents and visitors.

Safe and Sanitary. Pursue code enforcement efforts that simultaneously work to enhance the visual quality of residential neighborhoods and to ensure safe, decent, and sanitary housing for all residents.

Physical Activity. Provide access to recreational facilities, including parks, trails, greenways, open spaces, and community centers that allow opportunities for physical activities for all ages and abilities.

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GOAL 4
Policy 4.1
Policy 4.2
Policy 4.3
Policy 4.4
Policy 4.5
Policy 4.6
GOAL 5
Policy 5.1
Policy 5.2
Policy 5.3
Policy 5.4
Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element I aoer-s al'lo eollclEs A built environment that is resilient and promotes
health and wellness
Climate Change. Adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Sustainable Practices. Balance development with the preservation of environmental assets and the natural beauty of the area through sustainable practices in site planning, landscaping, construction, maintenance, and operations.

Environmental Burden. Prevent and reduce disproportionate environmental burdens and compounding health risks affecting low-income and minority populations.

Freeway Buffer Greening. lntegrate greening buffers and maximize tree canopies within neighborhoods directly adjacent to SR-60 freeway to help improve air quality.

New Development. Ensure new development is planned in areas that can sustain it long term - considering air quality, health indicators of residents, infrastructure networks and services, and socio-economic factors.

Active Transportation. Prioritize and integrate active transportation strategies into the built environment that increase walking, bicycling, and transit modes of travel, with a focus on improving first and last mile connectivity.

A community that is equitable and inclusive
Equitable Access. Expand equitable access to community resources that improve quality of life. Community resources include cultural and natural amenities, health care services, education, commercial services, parks and recreation, and healthy foods.

Services and Amenities. Facilitate safe, convenient, and affordable access to basic services and community-based amenities.

Community lnvolvement. Engage residents, property owners, business owner5, and organizations in the advanced and current planning processes.

Translation. Ensure residents are engaged in languages that allow for their participation in community events and community engagement activities.

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Monterey Park. Monterey Park residents treasure their
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expressed the importance of preserving and improving
neighborhood character. To a large extent, this sentiment means maintaining long-established densities and scale of development in the neighborhoods and accommodating
new housing largely in mixed-use districts. Thus, the goals and policies are focused on maintaining the qualities that define Monterey Park's many neighborhoods.

Many single-family homes in the City were constructed in the 1950s and 1960s. Maintenance levels vary from block to block. A key goal will be to encourage renovation and maintenance that improve neighborhoods house by house
ln the Medium-Density and High-Density neighborhoods,
housing types may consist of rowhouses, townhouses,
stacked flats, and similar housing types, with the scale of development guided by the maximum permitted density
and development standards set forth by the zoning
regulations. Where new development is proposed, the
City looks for design features that create quality Iiving environments for residents: well-located and functional open spaces, common areas that encourage interactions
among residents, parking facilities that are easily
accessible and attractively designed, good pedestrian
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coAls AND PollclEs I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 6 Accommodating all household sizes and income
levels with a variety of housing types
Policy 6J Standards. Maintain zoning
standards for Low Density
neighborhoods to allow only
detached single-unit homes.

Policy 6.3
Policy 6.2 First-Time Homeowners.

Encourage the construction of
housing that can accommodate
the needs ofyounger people
and families seeking to buy their
first home.

Accessory Dwelling Units.

Adopt accessory dwelling
unit regulations and policies
that can accommodate
evolving housing needs and
preferences.

Affordable Housing
Units. Surpport policies that
facilitate and incentivize
the development of
affordable housing units,
such as inclusionary housing
requirements and development
bonus programs.

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GOAL 7
Policy 7.1
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Policy7.4
Policy 7.5
Policy 7.6
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l\4ontereyPark Land Useand Urban Design Element I coalsanoeoltctes Enhanced neighborhood character
Complete Neighborhoods. Ensure neighborhoods are "complete" neighborhoods by integrating schools, childcare centers, community centers, infrastructure, green spaces and parks, and other public amenities into each neighborhood. ldentity. Foster a sense of community and facilitate engagement by encouraging residents to take pride in their neighborhoods and form neighborhood groups that address issues affecting the area where they live.

Protection. Protect neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses that may have a negative impact on the residential living environment.

Sensitive Design. Require that new additions, renovations, and infill development be sensitive to neighborhood context and building form and scale (for example, upper stories, detached garages, setbacks, enhanced front entrances).

Transition. Require high-density or mixed-use developments to transition sensitively to adjacent lower-density residential uses.

Home Occupations, Encourage home occupations that have minimal traffic, parking, or other impacts to neighbors and neighboring uses.

Compatibility. Strengthen neighborhood identity with new development that is architectura lly compatible with surrounding structures.

Safety. Address safety concerns associated with people living in illegal garage conversions or unpermitted accessory units.

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coals aND PollclEs I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 8
Policy 8.1
Policy 8.2
Policy 8.3
High-quality residential design
Streetscapes. Provide
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public streetscapes in all
neighborhoods.

Policy 8.4
Street Relationship.

Encourage new development
to create direct a clear visual
relationship between residences
and public streets, while
minimizing driveways, pa rking
areas, and garage doors in front
yard spaces.

Policy 8.5
Street Frontage. Encourage
building forms that create
coherent and consistent
street frontages on blocks
that emphasize the visibility
of entrance doors, porches,
stoops, and/or entrance patios
Policy 8.6
Site Frontages. Require
building and site frontages
that define public streets with
high-quality architecture and
landscape design, including
small-scale architectural
elements and plane changes.

New Development. Require
new development to provide
engaging, well-landscaped
outdoor spaces that invite and
support outdoor activities.

Parking. Minimize the street
presence and visibility of
parking facilities from public
streets and neighboring
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Policy 9J
Policy 9.2
Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element I coels alo eollctes lncrease in homeownership
Homeownership. Create homeownership opportunities by encouraging development of smaller scale, for-sale residential units such as condominiums, townhomes, and duplexes.

Cooperative Homeownership. Explore opportunities for cooperative homeownership programs such as a condominium conversion program that transfers ownership from apartment complex owners to the renters of that apartment complex. a

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Commercial districts are located primarily along the City's major thoroughfares: Atlantic Boulevard, South Garvey
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Market Place regional center along SR-60 in 2O1Z new
large-format retail stores and national restaurants added variety to the commercial mix.

A healthy, balanced mix of home-grown businesses and
national chains provides variety for shopping, dining,
socializing, accessing services-like getting a haircut
or visiting an architect's office-and entertainment. This diversity also creates more assurance of economic stability for Monterey Park as the economy ebbs and flows.

Also, by establishing flexible areas for small and large businesses alike, the City is better prepared for continually evolving changes in how people buy goods and receive
services. The land use plan allows for varied development intensities, as shown on Figure LU-4 (Regulating Plan).

Branding each of the commercial districts with signage
and unique streetscapes will help market businesses both loca lly and to visitors, incl udin g-i m porta ntly-forei gn visitors.

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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOALS AND POLICIES GOAL 10
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Policy 1O.2
Policy 1O.3
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Commercial districts that allow a variety of
retail, service, and entertainment uses and that
accommodate flexibility over time
Flexibility. Ensure zoning regulations provide flexibility regarding allowed uses.

Local Businesses. Advocate for and support local businesses and small business owners.

Economic Development. Maintain a proactive economic development program that promotes the benefits of Monterey Park for both local businesses and national and international companies.

Commercial Corridors. lnvest in commercial corridors by establishing a continuity of streetscapes that define the public realm, are scaled to the pedestrian experience, and reflect the City's cultural identity through public art, architectural character, and materia ls.
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GOAL 11
Policy 11.1
GOAL 13
Policy 13.1
Policy 13.2
GOAL 12 High design quality in all new commercial
developments and rehabilitation projects
Policy 121 Compatibility. Require new, infill, and rehabilitation projects in commercial districts be compatible with existing contexts in terms of site design, scale, building design, materials, and architectural approaches.

Policy 12.2 Comprehensive Design. Provide for comprehensive design review of new commercial development.

Policy'12.3 Undergrounding of Utilities. Strive to place utilities underground in conjunction with new development projects and/or as comprehensive undergrounding programs wlthin commercial districts.

Transition and compatibility of new commercial
development with and to adjacent residential
districts
Privacy. Ensure new commercial developments address privacy issues relative to any abutting residential neighborhoods.
ldentifiable, unique commercial districts
Streetscape. Establish well-defined streetscape treatments for each commercial district.

Wayfinding. Use a comprehensive, city-wide wayfinding program to identify Monterey Park's commercial areas.

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GOALS AND POLICIES I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 14 The Market Place as a regional destination for
diverse shopping, dining, and enteftainment
experiences
Policy 14.'l Flexibility. Ensure that zoning regulations applicable to the Market Place properties provide focus for the uses the City looks to attract while providing flexibility to accommodate emerging new uses and markets over time.

Policy 14.2 Traffic. Work with property owners and property managers to address and manage traffic associated with the Market Place so that visitors avoid traveling through adjacent residential neighborhoods.

High Design Quality. lnsist upon high design quality and landscape treatments upon establishment and over time.

Policy 14.3
Policy 14.4 Transit Access. Advocate for alignment of the Gold Line east extension that places a station adjacent to the Market Place.

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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element I coals nno eollclEs GOAL 15 A commercial district that meets local commercial needs, caters to students and employees at East
Los Angeles College, and takes advantage of
proximity to the Gold Line Atlantic Station
Policy 15.1 Commercial. Allow for commercials uses focused on daily shopping and service needs while continuing to accommodate long-established regional-serving uses, such as automobile dealerships, at appropriate locations.

Pedestrian Movement. Require thal new development and rehabilitation of existing centers and buildings accommodate safe pedestrian movement from sidewalks and within internal parking lots.

Policy'15.2
Policy 15.3 Streetscape lmprovements. Use urban design and streetscape improvement strategies to create an identifiable and pleasant travel path for pedestrians from Atlantic Station to the South Atlantic commercial district.

Policy'15.4 Landscaping. Ensure new development incorporates and maintains attractive on- site landscaping.

GOAL 16 Limited new and unique housing as paft of mixed- use developments
Policy 16.1 Housing Overlay. Allow housing as part of mixed-used development projects along the west side of Atlantic Boulevard as designated by the Housing Overlay on Figure LU-3 (Land Use Policy Map). Housing may be incorporated into projects as either stand-alone buildings (not fronting on Atlantic Boulevard) or as second story and above over commercial uses.
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coAls AND PoLlClEs I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 17
Policy 17.1
Policy 17.2
Policy'17.3
An attractive, village-like neighborhood
commercial district with lower-intensity retail,
office, and seruice-oriented businesses that cater
to surrounding residential neighborhoods and
Gold Line transit users
South Garfield Village. Regulate land uses and development and guide public realm enhancements in accordance with the South Garfield Village Specific Plan.

Accommodate Pedestrians. Pursue roadway, sidewalk, crosswalk, and traffic control improvements that well accommodate pedestrian traffic in the district. lncentives. Provide incentives for local businesses to establish and thrive in the district.

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GOALS AND POLICIES Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 18 A commercial corridor for businesses of all types, with public realm improvements that work to
reduce vehicle speeds to enhance the visibility of
and access to businesses along Mid Atlantic
Policy 18.1 Zoning. Ensure zoning regulations accommodate office, service-oriented, retail, dining, and medical-related uses.

Policy 18.2 Mix of Uses. Encourage a mix of uses that have operating hours that extend past 5:00 in the evening.

Policy 18.3 Land Assembly. Use land assembly strategies and incentives to promote compatible infill development.

Policy 18.4 Streetscape. Enrich the streetscape with themed lighting, benches, and trees.

Consider using excess street width and adjacent public right-of-way to create parklets, greenspace, and places for public art.

Mobility. lmprove pedestrian and vehicular mobility and safety with urban design interventions such as additional mid-block crossings, designated pedestrian walkways through surface parking lots, and shortened street crossings.

Policy 18.5
Policy 18.6 Design lnspirations. Draw from the Cascades fountain, historical structures and historical influences, and landscaping within the public realm as inspirations for public space design treatments, site design and architecture, and landscaping. Use these inspirations to create a cohesive public realm plan for Mid Atlantic.

Land Use Transitions. Remain sensitive to the adjacency of low-scale residential neighborhoods by providing appropriate transitions such as parking lots and landscaped areas as buffers and step-down building approaches.

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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element I coals aNo noltctes GOAL 19 A district centered on intensive medical and office uses, with lower-scale buildings housing varied
commercial uses
Policy 19.1 Healthcare Facilities. Encourage the concentration of established and proposed healthcare facilities and their related uses.

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Mixed-use development is characterized by pedestrian-
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destinations. ln Monterey Park, the Mixed Use designation allows a combination of compatible retail, entertainment, office, residential, hotel, civic, cultural, and recreation uses that establish authentic physical environments. Mixed-use developments will incorporate social gathering places for the community and foster economic vitality. This variety of uses creates spaces for people to live, work, play, learn, and shop without getting into their cars to get from place to place.
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l\4onterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element I GOALS AND POLICIES GOAL 20 Dynamic pedestrian-oriented mixed-use districts that provide vibrant uses, spaces, buildings, and
experiences
Policy 2O.1 Diversified Uses. Attract diversified uses, including urban housing options, a mix of cultural and entertainment uses, a variety of businesses and restaurants, and places for people to connect.

Policy 2O.2 Pedestrian Activity and Experiences. Create pedestrian-friendly activity and experiences by requiring active uses on the ground floor, with storefronts providing ample window space along street frontages.

Policy 2O.3 Attractive Streetscape. Create attractive streetscape environments by using thematic design that integrates Iandscaping, street furniture, outdoor dining, lighting, wayfinding signage, public art, and other amenities and improvements.

Mixed-Use Compatibility. Promote design solutions and construction techniques to ensure that new development is compatible with established uses, taking into account noise and other pre-existing conditions.

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Transition. Transition mixed-use areas that border low-density residential neighborhoods to minimize visual and shade impacts by stepping down building heights, creating landscape buffers, and creatlng larger setbacks.

Parking. Develop parking management strategies for mixed-use corridors that include shared parking lots and structures and park-once-and-walk districts to provide adequate and convenient parking for customers and employees.

Policy 2O.7 Enhanced Character. lncentivize property owners to renovate and improve tired and outdated buildings along mixed-use corridors to improve their aesthetic appearance, create readily identifiable places, utilize cohesive architectural design, and enhance the streetscape character.

Policy 2O.8 Meeting the City and Community Needs. Encourage a diverse mix of uses that are innovative, competitive, entrepreneurial, local, and sustainable, thereby promoting economic development, increasing City revenues, expanding job growth, increasing property values, and meeting residents' and visitors' desires and needs.

Housing. Accommodate a variety of housing options, including medium- and high- density apartments and condominiums, live/work units, and mixed-use buildings with a residential component.

Undergrounding of Utilities. Strive to place utilities underground in conjunction with new development projects and/or as comprehensive undergrounding programs within mixed-use districts.

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coAls aND PoLlqEs I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 21 A vibrant urban core that accommodates high-
q ua lity residentia l, enteftain ment, com mercia l,
hospitality, civic, and public spaces
Policy 21.1 Community Focal Point. Establish Downtown as the anchor for local businesses, public amenities, and public space experiences.

Policy 21.2 Destination. Create a destination that includes uses and spaces for public gathering areas, community events, and local activities.

Pedestrian Connections. Create pedestrian connections from Downtown to the Civic Center, Garvey Corridor, and Garfield Avenue medical uses using urban design and landscaping approaches.

Policy 21.3
Policy 21.4 ldentity. Strengthen the identify and character of Downtown through design, landscaping, public art, branding, and signage using consistent themes.

Policy 21.5 Wayfinding. Establish a wayfindlng program to assist in identifying location of Barnes Park, Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, the Garfield Medical Center, and other surrounding landmarks and uses.

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FOCUS AREA: DOWNTOWN
Downtown is the urban core of Monterey Park, located at the intersection of Garvey and Garfield Avenues. Downtown's urban form is compact in character, with more intense intill development and pedestrian connections to the Civic Center and Barnes Park, the Garvey Avenue corridor, and medical uses along Garfield Avenue.

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GOALS AND PoLlclES I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 22 Avibrant, urban gateway that integrates
commercial, hospitality, entertainment, and
residential uses
Policy 221 Gateway ldentity and Urban Design. Establish a focal northern gateway into Monterey Park that welcomes visitors and identifies the district as a key destination. lncorporate gateway signage, wayfinding, and landscaping to create a sense of arrival. Extend similar treatments within the district to identify the district visually.

Policy22.2 Tourism and Entertainment. Expand upon mixed-use activities that support tourism and complement economic success, vibrancy, and livability, with a special focus on hospitality, cultural events and institutions, retail, public spaces, and arts and entertainment.

Policy 22.3 Encourage Activity. Encourage the development of uses that are active in the evenings and on weekends, such as restaurants, commercial services, retail stores, and performance spaces.

Policy22.4 Active Streetfront. Require new development fronting Atlantic Boulevard to be clearly oriented toward the street, with buildings near the front lot line and parking either underground or to the rear of a lot.

Policy 22.5 Design Approaches. Require design approaches that provide for faEade articulation vertically and horizontally, transition appropriately to abutting lower-scale residential uses in residential zones, incorporate pedestrian-oriented design on the ground floor (such as ample windows and inviting entrances), make use of plazas, and incorporate interesting roof forms.

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FOCUS AREA: NORTH ATLANTIC
Located at the northern boundary of the City along Atlantic Boulevard, the North Atlantic mixed-use district serves a gateway that combines hospitality, retai,l and comrnercial services, culture and arts, entertainment, and residential uses. Development along this conidor is urban and compact and, while Atlantic Boulevard is a heavily traveled vehicular corridor, encourages people to walk and frequent businesses and uses on both sides of the corridor.

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GOALS AND POLICIES Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element FOCUS AREA: DOWNTOWN PERIMETER
The Downtown Perimeter encompasses properties around the urban core, extending to the Civic Center and Barnes Park and north and south along Garfield Avenue. The goal is to extend the mixed-use character of the Downtown core but at lower development intensities and to allow stand-alone residential uses.

GOAL 23 A Downtown core-adjacent district of high-quality residential, commercial, civic, and public spaces
Policy 23.1 lntegration of Civic Center with Mixed-Use District. Allow for a mix of compatible residential and commercial uses that connect the Civic Center to the Downtown Core.

Policy 23.2 Transitions. Ensure development within the Downtown Perimeter transitions in scale to the adjacent low-density residential neighborhoods.

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coAls aND PollclEs I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 24 A modest-intensity, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use corridor that provides active street frontage with a
mix of retail, commercial seruices, restaurants, and
residential uses
Policy 241 Active Street Front. Encourage pedestrian activity along Garfield Avenue by requiring active street frontage commercial uses, buildings, and entrances oriented to the street and sidewalks, outdoor dining, and transparent building frontages.

Policy24.2 Balance. Encourage pedestrian-oriented specialty retail shops offering quality goods, a diverse range of restaulants, and service businesses. Attract a balance of locally owned businesses and franchise or corporate enterprlses.

Incentives for Lot Consolidation. Develop financial and procedural incentives for property owners to consolidate smaller lots for larger development projects.

Policy 24.3
Policy 24.4 Building Faqade Renovations. Encourage the renovation and updating of older building fagades.

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The Garvey Corridor, stretching from Atlantic Bou,levard to New Avenue, is a lower-intensity mixed-use corridor that emphasizes commercial businesses on the ground floor, integration of residential and/or office uses on the upper floors, and restaurants, retail services, and convenience goods for residents and visitors. New development is encouraged to provide opportunities for people to live and work in the same building. Many of the single-story buildings willtransition to multi-story buildings, with interfaces to adjacent low- density residential neighborhoods respected by increased building setbacks and rear building forms that step down toward the neighborhoods. lncentives and procedural enticements are provided to encourag,e co,nsolidating smaller lots to allow for complete developments.

To address parking needs at a district level, the City envisions construction of one or more public parking garages at central locations, thus allowing visitors tn park once to patronize numerous businesses (and to have employees park, thus freeing up spaces adjacent to business for less mobile visitors).

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Transition. Maintain established alleyways and use landscaped buffers, building step-downs, and setbacks to transition mixed-use buildings to adjoining low-density residentia I neighborhoods.

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Technology will continue to evolve rapidly, changing
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promote innovation and advances in technology, creating places for high-skilled and knowledge workers. The
Monterey Pass Road corridor and Saturn Park district (on Saturn Street) provide prime properties, easy access to arterial roadways and freeways, and locations near housing perfect for new, clean technology, and creative industries.

The Monterey Pass Road corridor and Saturn Park
district historically have been areas where a range of
industrial businesses-includin g intensive manufacturin g operations-have thrived. However, in Saturn Park, uses
transitioned in the latter 1990s to lighter industrial and office enterprises in response to public concerns about the proximity of heavy industrial uses to residential
neighborhoods. Along Monterey Pass Road, warehousing,
trucking, and auto repair uses increased because of the distance from neighborhoods and relatively easy freeway access. While these uses have provided service-orienled jobs, the City is interested in attracting industries that offer higher-paying jobs and attract people of diverse interests, incomes, and talents who wish to both live and work in
Monterey Park.

Properties along Monterey Pass Road and south of
Davidson Drive between Monterey Pass Road and
Corporate Center Drive have interesting and unique
industrial buildings that can be retrofitted for creative office, research and development, and even commercial space
such as breweries. The City's goal is to phase out trucking- intensive uses in favor of more environmentally sensitive businesses. Also, the City aims to improve the physical appearance of the corridor with increased landscaping,
improved signage, identity lighting, and other public realm interventions. Finally, to provide for better interaction among land uses along the corridor, the City will provide better accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists
and limit cut-through traffic, as described in the Mobility Element.

Saturn Park will continue to function as a business park, focused on office-type and research and development
uses, with supportive commercial businesses. Private
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Policy 25.1 Zoning. Ensure that zoning
regulations applicable to the
Monterey Pass Road corridor
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goals. Prohibit uses that conflict
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trucking-related uses.

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Policy 25.2
Amortization. Consider limited
use of amortization provisions
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Monterey Pass Road corridor.

GOAL 25 Monterey Pass Road as a prime location for
new technology-oriented, creative industry and
emerging trends businesses
Policy 25.3 physical identity for the
Monterey Pass Road lnnovation/
Technology district.

Market. Market the premier
location of the Monterey Pass
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for high-quality service industry research and
development, and emerging industry jobs
Policy 26J Zoning. Ensure that zoning regulations applicable to Saturn Park permit the range of uses necessary to achieve land use goals. Prohibit uses that conflict with the goals.

Market. Market the Saturn Park district as a premier location in the San Gabriel Valley for emerging technology businesses.
ldentity. Create a distinct physical identity for the Saturn Park district.

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Corporate Center Drive winds along the west side of
Monterey Park, parallel to l-710 and up a steep south-
to-north grade that terminates at Ramona Boulevard,
adjacent to the City-owned Monterey Park Golf Club. The hilly terrain provides tremendous views to the west. City land-use policy has long recognized that topography in this area and its relative separation from the rest of Monterey Park provide opportunity to allow more intense, high-rise development approaches. Also, City-owned properties
adjacent to the golf course offer sites for hospitality businesses that can take advantage of views and proximity to l-710 and l-10. With downtown Los Angeles a short drive west along l-10 and Callfornia State University Los Angeles just across the freeway, the Corporate Center Drive district is well located to offer a market for corporate office, hotel, and support uses.

This district is divided into two subdistricts to reflect location-appropriate FAR and building height limits. The district will continue to provide places for higher intensity office uses, as well as hotels, conference facilities,
and ancillary restaurant and retail businesses. Building intensities will be allowed consistent with Figure LU-4 (Regulating Plan).

Regarding the golf course-adjacent properties, the City's aim is to maximize revenue-generating businesses that
attract tourist and business visitor dollars.

New investment consisting of taller buildings may
incorporate multi-story parking structures. Design
standards will require design approaches that well
integrate parking facilities into overall site design and architectural treatments. Ample landscaping will be
required. Where multi-story structures abut residentially zoned properties, project design will make use of
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Policy 27.3
Corporate Center corridor as a premier regional
location for high-rise office, hospitality, and
complementary uses
Zoning. Ensure that zoning regulations applicable to Corporate Center properties permit the range of uses necessary to achieve land use goals. Prohibit uses that conflict wlth those goals.

Market. Market the premier location of the Corporate Center district relative to its proximity to downtown Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles, and East Los Angeles College for corporate headquarters, research and development facilities, hotels, conference facilities, and related uses.

Maximize Use of City Properties. Actively seek users for City-owned properties adjacent to the Monterey Park Golf Club that maximize use of the properties and generate reliable revenue streams.

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well-used community facilities and a library that provide important places for gathering and education. Programs
at these facilities contribute significantly to community life; residents have expressed the importance of upgrading
these facilities in response to heavy use.

Regarding public schools, four distinct school districts serve City students, which is unusual, as well as a bit chaotic and confusing for residents. Often home values
can be affected by the school district's quality, which in turn affects neighborhood quality. While the land use plan recognizes the location of established schools, it does not and cannot address the influences of school district boundaries. However, the City is supportive of efforts to consolidate districts or redraw district boundaries.
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coals aND PollclEs I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 28 State-of-the-aft community facilities that support established programs, accommodate future needs,
and are accessible to all community members
Policy 28.1
Policy 28.2
Functional and Flexible.

Maintain multi-functional,
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community buildings and
spaces.

Maximize Use. Maximize
public facility use by sharing
with nonprofit organizations,
school districts, and community
organizations.

Policy 28.3
Policy 28.4
New Facilities. Locate
new community facilities in
neighborhoods and centers
where they will serve
populations of the greatest
needs. Look for opportunities
to create joint-use community
space at facilities owned by
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faith-based groups, service
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Library. Maintain a state-of-
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Policy 29.1
Policy 29.2
New Facilities. Locate and
design new capital-intensive
potable water storage and
distribution facilities, particularly
storage tanks, in a manner
that minimizes visual, cost, and
environmental impacts on the
surrounding areas.

Reduce Visual lmpact.

Reduce visual impact of
aboveground and overhead
utilities, including electric lines,
by working with local providers
to maximize opportunities to
place utilities underground.

Policy 29.3
Policy 29.4
Policy 29.5
Utilities Placement. Continue
to require the placement of
utilities underground within new
development.

Undergrounding. Strengthen
requirements for underground
utilities in older sections of
the City as part of prlvate
redevelopm ent projects to
improve the aesthetic quality of
streets and neighborhoods.

Alternative Energy.

Accommodate alternative
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Natural open spaces and urban recreation areas contribute to a healthy and environmentally sustainable community.

While Monterey Park has well-used parks, establishing new green space will be difficult given the community's built-out character. The General PIan features traditional concepts for open space, as well as innovative open space such
as parklets, public right-of way conversions, and urban recreation/plazas/facil ities.

Other open spaces include a former landfill and the
Monterey Park Golf Club. While the portion of the former landfill north of SR-60 has been remediated and developed as the Market Place commercial center, the 145-acre
portion south of SR-60 remains a Superfund site (as
designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) and is thus unavailable for development or even passive open space use due to extensive contamination. The
Monterey Park Golf Club, a City-owned nine-hole facility, is available for general public use.

Given the very limited opportunities to create new open space, focused creative solutions to meet demands of new residents include:

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coals aND POLlclEs I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element GOAL 30 Unique new open spaces to complement the City's established and well-used park and trails systems
Policy 3O.1 Trails System. Create and maintain a system of trails, sidewalks, linear parks, and other connections that provide residents of all abilities with opportunities to exercise, enjoy nature, and access recreation facilities within a five-minute walk from home.

Activate and encourage discovery along urban trails.

Policy 30.2 Green Space. Consider the development of new park land or green space through the repurposing of excess street right-of-way.

Policy 3O.3 Gardens. Pursue the use of Edison Trails Park for community gardens and urban agriculture.

Policy 3O.4 Public Spaces. Develop guidelines for commercial and mixed-use development projects to incorporate accessible plazas, paseos, and other public spaces into project design.

Community Gathering Spaces. Design, construct, and program community gathering spaces, plazas, and an outdoor stage/amphitheater in the Downtown Core, Garvey Corridor, North Atlantic, and South Atlantic focus areas.

Policy 30.5
Policy 30.6 Parkland. Require parkland dedications and/or provision of usable onsite public space for significant development projects involving new residential construction Policy 3O.7 Surplus Land. Consider the acquisition of surplus land owned by public agencies for future open space.

Policy 30.8 Urban Agriculture. Creale urban agriculture areas to encourage property owners of vacant parcels to convert them into community gardens through the incentives made available through the Urban Agriculture lncentive Zones Act (Sections 51O4O-51O42 of Chapter 6.3 of the California Government Code).

Policy 3O.9 Recreational Space. Enhance street corridors, parkways, and public property between buildings to serve as green space and functional recreation space (e.9., community gardens, parklets, play spaces, public seating).

GOAL 31 Public places evolve to meet the needs of
changing demographics and public interests
Policy 31.1 Flexible Design. lncorporate flexible design characteristics into the renovation of existing and development of new parks and community facilities.

Policy 31.2 Environmental Responsibility. Continue to build, renovate, and maintain parks and community facilities !n a manner that is environmentally responsible.

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

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IMPLEMENTATToN PLAN I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element TABLE LU.2 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TABLE
Procedures, Permits, Ag reements, and Ordinances
Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
PROGRAM 1: AMEND ZONING REGULATIONS
Program Description Amend the zoning regulations and zoning map to reflect General Plan land use policy and design standards. ln particular:

Require active storefronts in Mixed Use designated areas Provide flexibility to accommodate emerging new uses, markets, and business practices over time lmplement development incentives geared toward land assembly Accommodate transit-oriented districts and uses around future (planned and proposed) Gold Line stations Match development standards, including maximum densities, intensities, FAR, du/ac, building heights, to General Plan land use designation standards
lnclude standards that address building massing and front faqade transparency Create standards for transition areas to ensure new development is compatible with established uses Allow housing as part of mixed-use development projects along the west side of Atlantic Boulevard Ensure compliance with California law as to affordable housing, density bonuses and inclusionary housing requirements
Allow for urban agriculture, community gardens, and gathering spaces

1.1,1.2,1.5,2.1,2.2,2.3,31,3.2,3.3,3.4,31,61,6.2,6.4,71,7.3,7.4,7.5,7.6,71,9.1,9.2,10.1,10.2,11.1,12.1,14j,14.4,15.1,

16.1,17.3,181,18.2,18.3,18.219.1,20.1,20.4,20.5,20.8,20.9,22.5,24.6,25.1,261,271 After LUE approval
Planning, Community and Economic Development
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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element IMPLEMENTATION PLAN PROGRAM 2: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) LAW COMPLIANCE Program Description Update accessory unit requirements and regulations to comply with current California law.

Related Land Use & Urban 6.3, 7.8
Design Element Policies
Time Frame Short Term
Responsibility Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement Funding Source(s) General Fund
PROGRAM 3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
Program Description Create and codify development standards and guidelines to direct site and building design in accordance with the Land Use and Urban Design Element. Standards and guidelines should address:
. Private and public realm standards requirements that reflect a distinctive community character . Pedestrian circulation and safety
. Parking
. Building materials, massing and orientation
. Architectural character, drawing design inspiration from historical influences (i.e. Cascades fountain) . Landscaping and public art
. Pedestrian amenities (e.9., benches, trash receptacles, street trees, and lighting) Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies

1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8. 5, 8.6, 10.4, 13.1, 14.3, 15.3, 15.4, 17.2, 18.4 Time Frame Short Term and Ongoing
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element PROGRAM 4: AMORTIZATION
Program Description Conduct an investigation of uses throughout nonresidential designated areas to determine which are inconsistent with the policy direction outlined in sections 2.7 through 2.14 of the Land Use and Urban Design Element. Establish a program for the gradual relocation, or elimination, of specific nonconforming uses.

25.2Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies
Time Frame lntermediate Term
Responsibility Planning
Funding Source(s) General Fund
PROGRAM 5: DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PROCESS AND DESIGN REVIEW Program Description Examine the current plan review, permitting, and design review processes to ensure:
. Comprehensive review of all new commercial and industrial developmet . Dependable, transparent, and on schedule processing of all applications Related Land Use & Urban 12.2
Design Element Policies
Time Frame Short Term and Ongoing
Responsibility Planning
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Application Fees
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PROGRAM 5: PLAN CONSISTENCY
Program Description
Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element I tuelfuetTArloN PLAN Repeal the North Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, and Garvey-Garfield specific plans and replace them with zone districts. As needed, develop streetscape plans for these areas.

Review the Pedestrian Linkages Plan and update as necessary to implement land use and urban design policies.
171,21.3
Short Term
Community and Economic Development
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PROGRAM 7: STREETSCAPE PLAN
Program Description
Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
Create and implement a citywide streetscape plan that:
. Enhances streetscapes with aesthetic treatments that also contribute to the comfort and safety of pedestrians
. Creates well-defined, recognizable districts and neighborhoods . Provides consistent design themes
. Requires integrated street and pedestrian amenities such as landscaping, street furniture, outdoor dining, lighting, wayfinding signage, public art
. Uses the public realm to connect places and districts citywide . lncludes durable pedestrian and bicycle facilities including trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, and linear parks . lncorporates design strategies that encourage flexibility and a range of uses and users . Provides residents and visitors with functional and flexible spaces at and around the City's public community buildings and facilities

1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 20.2, 20.3, 22.4, 24.1, 25.3, 26.3, 28.1, 30.1, 30.9, 311 lntermediate to Long Term
Planning, Engineering, Public Works
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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element I ruelemetnfloN PLAN PROGRAM 8: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Program Description
Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
As part of the City's ongoing economic development efforts:
. Seek well-known, economically proven hospitality users for City-owned properties within the Corporate Center district
. Consider land acquisition as a way to create larger, marketable properties . Promote and market the City's assets and opportunities . Ensure access between residential and non-residential uses, services, and public facilities

5.1, 5.2, 10.3, 25.4, 2 6.2, 27.2, 27.3, 30.7, 3 0. 8, 3 0. 5 Ongoing
Planning, Communlty and Economic Development, City Council General Fund, BID Funds, Grants
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element PROGRAM 9: GATEWAY AND WAYFINDING PLAN
Program Description Develop a citywide gateway and wayfinding plan to:
. Help identify major activity areas, landmarks, key businesses, . Create a sense of arrival
. Foster a sense of community and identity
. Welcome visitors and increase tourism revenue
Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies

13.2, 20.3, 21.4, 21.5, 22.1
and community facilities
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source{s)
lntermediate Term
City Manager, Public Works, Community and Economic Development General Fund, Grants
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PROGRAM 10: PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
Program Description Develop a parking management plan to address:
. Traffic flow
. Parking lot circulation (including landscaping and pedestrian passageways) . Vehicular and pedestrian circulation and safety
. New development requirements (including parking needs along Garvey Avenue) Related Land Use & Urban 14.2,15.2,2Q.6,24.5
Design Element Policies
Time Frame Short Term
Responsibility Public Works
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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element IMPLEMENTATION PLAN PROGRAM 1'l: CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN
Program Description Develop a Climate Change Action Plan to address:
. Sustainable development best practices and new development requirements . Reducing environmental burdens, particularly in identified disadvantaged communities . Mitigating urban heat island effect and increased tree canopy coverage . Approaches to decrease vehicle miles traveled and increase active transportation (walking, bicycling) Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies
41, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5,4.6
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
lntermediate Term
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element Physical lmprovements
PROGRAM 12: EXPAND RECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACES
Program Description Encourage active living, physical activity, health, and wellness by creating and maintaining a green network that provides ready access to parks, open space, trails, gardens, plazas, and public spaces.

Related Land Use & Urban 3.6, 3.8, 281,28.2,30.1, 30.2, 30.3, 30.4, 30.5, 30.6, 3Oi,311,31.2 Design Element Policies
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
Ongoing
Planning, Recreation and Community Services
General Fund, Grants
PROGRAM 13: COMMERCIAL FAQADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Program Description
Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
ldentify financial incentives that will encourage property and business owners to improve the exterior appearance of their buildings and storefronts.

20.7,24.4
lntermediate Term and Ongoing
Community and Economic Development
General Fund, Grants, BID Fees, Loans
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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element I IMPLEMENTATION PLAN PROGRAM 14: PARKLET PROGRAM
Program Description Develop a parklet program that identifies potential locations and the permitting process to allow businesses, property owners, and other groups to install parklets in public rights-of-way.

Related Land Use & Urban 22.4,241,241
Design Element Policies
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
Short Term and Ongoing
Planning, Public Works
General Fund
PROGRAM 15: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BlD)
Program Description Continue to consult with the Business lmprovement District to:
. Promote event programming
. Prioritize and fund public and capital improvement projects Related Land Use & Urban 20.4,2O1,21.1,21.2,21.4,21.5,22.2,22.3,22.4,24.1,24.4,24.7 Design Element Policies
Time Frame Ongoing
Responsibility Community and Economic Development
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element PROGRAM 16: SERVICE PROVIDER COORDINATION
Program Description
Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
Consult and coordinate with local service providers (such as Southern California Edison, AT&T, etc.)to . Underground overhead utility lines concurrent with new development . Maximize use of existing public facilities and utilities . Strategically locate new public facilities and utilities to minimize cost, and mitigate visual and environmental impacts
. lncentivize alternative energy infrastructure, technology, and use

12.3, 20.4, 29 1, 29.2, 29.3, 29.4, 29.5
Ongoing
Public Works
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Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element I tuelem:trartoN PLAN Special Programs and Projects
PROGRAM 17: LOT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM
Program Description
Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies
Time Frame
Responsibility
Funding Source(s)
Develop a lot consolidation program that identifies regulatory and financial incentives to encourage lot consolidation to achieve the scale and quality of development envisioned in the Land Use and Urban Design Element.

24.3 Short Term
Community and Economic Development
General Fund
PROGRAM 18: COMPLETE STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS
Program Description Develop and implement a Complete Streets and Neighborhoods program that:
. Accommodates all modes of travel (e.9. walking, bicycling, scooting, driving) . lntegrates schools, childcare and community centers, green spaces and parks, and public amenities Consult with developers and project applicants to require publicly accessible urban public spaces-such as plazas, courtyards, parklets, mini-parks, and similar public spaces-to be integrated into mixed-use projects Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies

7.1, 18.5, 21 1, 21.2, 22.2, 223
Time Frame lntermediate Term and Ongoing
Planning, Engineering, Recreation and Community Services, Community and Economic Development General Fund, Grants, Development Agreements
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IMPLEMENTATIoN PLAN I Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element Education and Outreach
PROGRAM 19: ONGOING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT
Program Description Encourage diverse participation in local planning and decision-making processes by:
. Targeting outreach events to accommodate populations that are typically underserved and/or u nderrepresented
. Publishing outreach and meeting materials in English, Spanish, and other languages, as appropriate . Engaging the public early and often throughout planning and design processes Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies

5.3,5.4,7.2
Time Frame Ongoing
Responsibility City Manager, Planning
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
PROGRAM 2O: EDUCATIONAL BROCHURE OR MANUAL
Program Description Develop a graphic brochure or manual that includes illustrations and images to identify zoning standards and design approaches that effectively transition the massing and scale of taller buildings adjacent to existing Low Density residential.

Related Land Use & Urban
Design Element Policies

20.5,22.5,23.2,24.6
Time Frame Short Term
Community and Economic Development
General Fund
Responsibility
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ATTACHMENT 3
Environmental Review Statement

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The City Council will hold a hearing on June t7, 2020 to consider adoption of the General Plan updated Land Use Element (LUE). The LUE version that the Council will consider is originally dated September 28, 20L9. The September 28, 2Ot9 version incorporates the revisions that the Planning Commission recommended be made to the June 2019 public review draft LUE (the subject of Commission hearings). You have asked MIG to confirm that the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) dated August 20L9 addresses the September 28, 2079 draft LUE.

The FEIR examined the impacts associated with the adoption and long-term implementation of the land use plan and policies set forth in the June 2019 public review draft LUE. The Planning Commission recommended two revisions to the June 20L9 draft LUE, both per City staff request: 1) changing the allowed height within the Market Place planning area from 35 feet to 50 feet and 2) changing the land use designation at 1688 W. Garvey Avenue from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. As part of its action, the Commission also provided staff the authority to correct typographical errors and adjust pagination in the LUE. These revisions are reflected in the September 28, 2019 draft LUE, The City Council, at its June 3, 2020 meeting, suggested the Market Place planning area height be 80 feet.

The Market Place revisions cited above do not change the allowed development build- out within the Market Place planning area; the maximum floor-area ratio (FAR), not building height, controls build-out. FAR was used in the FEIR to estimate build-out and associated impacts, Thus, the FEIR addresses the revision.

The second revision cited above reduces the maximum allowable density on the 1688 W. Garvey Avenue property and thus reduces residential build-out below the level analyzed in the FEIR. The FEIR addresses the revision.

Fixing the typographical errors and adjusting the pagination to make the LUE easier to read do not result in any substantive changes that affect the FEIR analysis.

In summary, the August 2OL9 FEIR addresses the conditions and build-out assumptions in the September 28, 20L9 draft LUE.
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ATTACHMENT 4
City Council Staff Report dated October 28,2019

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Gity Gouncil Staff Report
DATE: October 28,2019
AGENDA ITEM NO: Public Hearing
Agenda ltem 4-A
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Mark A. McAvoy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer/City Planner A Public Hearing to consider the draft Land Use Element of the General Plan, Focused Environmental lmpact Report, and Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Opening the public hearing;
(2) Receiving documentary and testimonial evidence;
(3) Closing the public hearing;
(4)Adopting a Resolution adopting the Land Use Element (subject to voter approval); and certifying the Final Focused Environmental lmpact and adopting Mitigation Measures, Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Land Use Element;
(5) Directing the City Manager, or designee, to prepare appropriate documents to place a proposition on the ballot for the previously called March 3,2020 election seeking voter ratification of the City Council's actions; and (6) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

CEQA (California Environmental Qualitv Act)
The City prepared a draft environmental impact report (.DE|R') pursuant to CEQA Guidelines S 15080. No initial study was conducted nor were any of the CEQA Appendix G checklist topical areas eliminated from consideration of impacts.

Consequently, all 20 of these topical areas were analyzed in the DEIR before determining that any impact was insignificant or less than significant. As may be seen, the DEIR identifies several significant and unavoidable impacts.

CEQA permits agencies to certify a final EIR (.FE|R") that discloses significant and unavoidable impacts if it can determine that the benefits of the proposed project outweigh the significant impacts. Significant and unavoidable impacts anticipated as a result of implementation of this Project include air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and transportation and traffic. While mitigation has been recommended to reduce these impacts, they remain significant and unavoidable for several reasons. lmplementation of certain traffic and transportation improvements are outside the City's jurisdiction and the City cannot compel another agency to implement these improvements. The benefits of the proposed Project that should be weighed against TO:

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these significant and unavoidable impacts include, without limitation, economic growth and development; promotion of sustainable development; increased employment opportunities for highly skilled workers; reduction in per capita vehicle miles traveled; and the provision of housing. Accordingly, the recommendation is that the City Council adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations in order to adopt the draft Land Use Element ("LUE').

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
ln 2018, the City Council commenced the process for updating the Monterey Park General Plan. The first element identified by the City Council for consideration was the Land Use Element ("LUE').

On September 24,2019, the Planning Commission reviewe,ij the proposed draft LUE, Focused Environmental lmpact Report, and Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations (the "Project"). After considering the Project, the Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the draft documents.

The Planning Commission staff report dated September 24, 2019, and the minutes from the September 24,2019 Planning Commission meeting are attached for reference.

TYPE OF ACTION (LEGISLATIVE)
The recommended action includes a proposed change to the Monterey Park General Plan. ln considering such actions, the City Council acts in its discretionary legislative capacity (formulating rules that apply to all future cases). For the LUE, the City Council must find that it complies with California's General Plan regulations including Government Code S 65358(a), namely that the LUE is in the public interest.

Additionally, the action of placing the LUE onto the ballot for voter consideration is a legislative act under Elections Code $ 9222.

These findings are included with the draft Resolution; the facts upon which these findings rely are also included with the draft documents.

The City Council may approve, modify or disapprove the Project as recommended by the Planning Commission. However, any substantial modifications proposed by the Council, which were not previously considered by the Planning Commission during its hearing(s), must first be referred back to the Planning Commission (Government Code s 65356).

Certification of the FEIR is also considered a quasi-legislative act because the City Council would need to adopt a statement of overriding considerations. This type of statement is interpreted to focus "on the larger, more general reasons for approving the project, such as the need to create new jobs, provide housing, generate taxes, and the like." Accordingly, the dominant concern of the action is broad and public.

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BACKGROUND
ln 2018, the City Council began the process for updating the Monterey Park General Plan, which was last updated in 2001. To facilitate this process, the City Council directed that the LUE be updated first. While these updates were initially planned to be completed for the November 2019 election, the cost of placing a proposition on a ballot for that election was prohibitive. Accordingly, the schedule for the LUE consideration was adjusted for the previously called March 3, 2020 election.

Between February and May of 2019, the City participated in various engagement efforts related to amending the LUE including, the formation of the General Plan Advisory Committee, a City Council initiated workshop, seven events for public attendance, a dedicated webpage on the City's website and circulation of a public survey. Following these efforts, an update was provided to the City Council on September 4, 2019.

Overall, the City Council did not express concerns about the public outreach process and did not provide further direction.

On September24,2019, the Planning Commission considered both the DEIR and the LUE. A complete overview of the information provided to the Planning Commission - including a more in-depth explanation of proposed changes to the LUE - is included as attachments to this staff report.

Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission made the following changes to the draft LUE:

Designated the parcel located at 1688 West Garvey Avenue from "High Density Residential" to "Low Density Residential;"1
Revised the language under the heading Program 11: Climate Change Action Plan Time Frame (on page 99 of the Land Use Element Action Plan) to read "Short and I ntermediate."
ALTERNATIVE GOMMISSION GONSIDERATIONS:

While separate from the Planning Commission's consideration of the LUE, the Planning Commission also requested that the following items be brought to the attention of the City Council:
. Further analyze whether the proposed zone change for Atlantic Square (from "Commercial" to "Mixed-Use") in the draft LUE would allow for a housing overlay zone;2
1 From a topographical standpoint, as well as the underlying geologic issues and the proposed geotechnical solutions for development, this parcel is not a good candidate for high density residential.

Specifically, development will be conslrained due to the steep slopes on the property and the required corrective action to cure historic geotechnical failures on the property - which is anticipated to involve the use of tiebacks. Accordingly, the property should be designated as Low Density Residential and the LUE should be amended to reflect that change in designation. a

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a An ordinance to formally recognize and designate the Cascades Waterfall, El Encanto, the observatory, and Historical Museum as historical landmarks in the City; and
o Adding policies to vigorously encourage and promote higher quality property maintenance standards
FISCAL IMPACT:

The City Council has authorized $749,607 lor this Project.

Respectfully Submitted by: Prepared By:
, McAvoy
Director of Public Works/City
Engineer/City Planner
Manager Assistant
Attachments
Attachment 1: Draft Resolution
Attachment 2: Finding of Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations Attachment 3: Draft Monterey Park General Plan Land Use Element and Focused Environmental lmpact Report
Attachment 4: Letters from TRC Retail to City regarding General Plan Update - (dated September 24,2019 and October 24, 2019)
Attachment 5: Planning Commission Staff Report dated September 24,2019 Attachment 6: Planning Commission Minutes dated September 24,2019

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ATTACHMENT 5
City Council Staff Report dated November 20,2019

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City Council Staff Report
TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

DATE: November 20,2019
AGENDA ITEM NO: Old Business
Agenda ltem 2-A
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Mark A. McAvoy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer/City Planner Consideration of a draft Land Use Element (LUE) of the General Plan, Final Environmental lmpact Report, and Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1)Adopting a Resolution adopting the Land Use Element (subject to voter approval); certifying the Final Environmental lmpact Report; and adopting Mitigation Measures, Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Land Use Element; and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

SUMMARY
On October 28,2019, the City Council considered both the Draft Environmental lmpact Report and the LUE. The staff report from that meeting is attached for reference.

Following the public hearing, the City Council made the following changes to the draft LUE:

Reduced the Housing Overlay to the portions of South Atlantic Boulevard, between Avenida Cesar Chavezand Brightwood Street (Figure LUE-3); Added a new Housing Overlay to portions of Corporate Center Drive (100 du/ac, 125 feet) (Figure LUE-3 and Table LUE-1); and
lncreased the Market Place height allowance to 80 feet (Figure LUE-4).

These changes were incorporated into the draft LUE for review and consideration.

However, with regard to the new Corporate Center Drive Housing Overlay, the record is unclear as to the proposed limits of the Overlay zone in relation to Corporate Center Drive, e.g., whether the Overlay zone will be limited to the east side of Corporate Center Drive, or whether it will include both the east and west sides of Corporate Center Drive.

Consequently, staff prepared two maps - Land Use Policy Map 1 (which limits the Overlay zone to the east side of Corporate Center Drive) and Land Use Policy Map 2 (which includes both the east and west sides of Corporate Center Drive into the a
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proposed Overlay zone) - and requests further clarification from Council as to which map accurately depicts Council's direction.

Respectfully Submitted by: Prepared By:

A. Sam
Director of Public
Engineer/City Planner
KarlH
Manager Assistant
Attachments:

Attachment 1: Draft Resolution
Attachment 2: Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations Attachment 3: Draft Monterey Park General Plan Land Use Element and Focused Environmental lmpact Report
Attachment 4: City Council Staff Report dated October 28,2019 Attachment 5: Land Use Policy Map 1 and Land Use Policy Map 2

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ATTACHMENT 6
City Council Staff Report dated December 5, 2019

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Gity Council Staff Report
December 5, 2019
Public Hearing
Agenda ltem 2-A
TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

DATE:

AGENDA ITEM NO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Mark A. McAvoy, Director of Public WorksiCity Engineer/City Planner Consideration of a draft Land Use Element (LUE) of the General Plan, Final Environmental lmpact Report, Findings of Fact, and Statement of Overrid ing Considerations.

REGOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Opening a public hearing and taking testimonial and documentary evidence; (2) After the public hearing and considering the evidence submitted during the public hearing, adopt a Resolution adopting the Land Use Element (subject to voter approval); certifying the Final Environmental lmpact Report; and adopting Mitigation Measures, Findings of Facts and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Land Use Element; and
(3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

SUMMARY
On October 28,2019 and November 20, 2019, the City Council considered both the Draft Environmental lmpact Report and the LUE. The staff reports from both meetings are attached for reference. At the November 20, 2019 public hearing, the City Council confirmed the following changes to the draft LUE:

Reduced the Housing Overlay to the portions of South Atlantic Boulevard, between Avenida Cesar Chavez and Brightwood Street (Figure LUE-3); Added a new Housing Overlay to Corporate Center South (90 du/ac, 125 feet) (Figure LUE-3 and Table LUE-1);
lncreased the Market Place height allowance to 80 feet (Figure LUE-4); Reduced the floor area ratio (FAR) to 60 percent and height to 40 feet in the Saturn Park area - consistent with 2001 LUE (Figure LUE-4) and revised Policy

25.1 to address hazardous materials; and
Clarified Policy 20.1 regarding the Downtown area (page 64) and lnnovation Technology Uses Focus Area description (page 73) regarding cut-through traffic. a
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At the November 20th meeting, the City Council considered the draft 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) housing numbers allocated to the City by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council-approved draft RHNA Allocation Methodology. Based upon that discussion, the City Council directed staff to research adding a Housing Overlay to the Sybil Brand area west of the 710 lnterstate Freeway designated as Public Facility and to the Garvey Reservoir property designated as Open Space. According to SCAG, the City was allocated a draft number of 5,221 housing units for the planning period of 2O21to 2019.

After the meeting, staff and the City's consultant (MlG) analyzed the number of housing units that could potentially result from adding a Housing Overlay to the Corporate Center, Sybil Brand, and Garvey Reservoir areas. An Options Matrix table was prepared to summarize the three scenarios, including Option 1: Proposed Land Use Plan plus Housing Overlay I on both sides of Corporate Center Drive, Option 2: Adding Housing Overlay ll to Sybil Brand site plus adjacent vacant parcel, and Option 3: Adding Housing ll to Garvey Reservoir site.

The Matrix table shows net capacity relative to existing conditions. Option 1 could potentially yield 1,400 units at 90 units per acre resulting in a cumulative net new unit count of 5,236 units. Option 2 could potentially yield 1 ,410 al60 units per acre resulting in a cumulative net new unit count of 6,646 units. Option three could potentially yield 3,870 units at 30 units per acre resulting in a cumulative net new unit count of 10,516.

As shown on the Options Matrix table, Option 1 is analyzed in the DEIR; Options 2 and 3 are not.

Three maps have been prepared for the City Council's consideration, including Land Use Policy Map Option 1 (which shows the Overlay zone added to the Corporate Center Drive area), Land Use Policy Map 2, (which shows the Overlay zone added to the Corporate Center Drive and the Sybil Brand areas), and Land Use Policy Map 3 (which shows the Overlay zone added to the Corporate Center Drive, Sybil Brand, and Garvey Reservoir areas).

CEQA (California Environmental Qualitv Act):

As shown on the Matrix table, Option 1 was analyzed in the General Plan DEIR; Options 2 and 3 are not analyzed. For Option 1, the DEIR assumes 9,971 net new trips. lf instead of offices, residential units are built, then approximately 1,400 residential units could be built without requiring additional CEQA analysis. For Option 2, the DEIR assumes no new trips because no changes were proposed to the Sybil Brand area as part of the circulated DEIR. Option 2 would add approximately 10,321 new trips and, accordingly, would require additional CEQA analysis and - likely - recirculation of the DEIR. For Option 3, the DEIR assumed no new trips because no changes were proposed to Garvey Reservoir as part of the circulated DEIR. Option 3 would add approximately 28,328 new trips and certainly require additional CEQA analysis and recirculation of the DEIR.

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Respectfully Submitted by Prepared By:

A. McAvoy
Director of Public
Engineer/City Planner
Karl H. Berger
Manager Assistant
Attachments:

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ATTACHMENT 7
City Council Staff Report dated June 3,2020

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City Gouncil Staff Report
TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

DATE: June 3,2020
AGENDA ITEM NO: New Business
Agenda ltem 5-C
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Mark A. McAvoy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer/City Planner Draft Land Use Element (LUE) of the General Plan.

REGOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider
(1) Receiving and filing this report;and
(2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council adopted a new land use element ("LUE") on December 5, 2019. That LUE was placed on the March 2020 ballot as Measure ll for voter approval. Measure ll, however, was not adopted by voters and, accordingly, did not become effective.

It is recommended that the City Council consider amending the LUE and placing that version of the LUE on the November 2020 ballot for voter consideration. As explained more fully below, the recommended LUE would reflect the original version that was recommended by the Planning Commission and first considered by the City Council on October 28, 2019. lt would not include provisions added by the City Council between October and December 2019 that included various housing overlays to the LUE in reaction to new California law taking effect in January 2020.

Staff reports from the City Council meetings of October 28,2019; November 20,2019; and December 5, 2019 are attached (without exhibits) for a comprehensive review of the City's drafting and ultimate adoption of the LUE. Since Measure ll was not approved by the voters, however, the Gity Council should consider amending the LUE as described below. A public hearing to consider such an amendment is noticed for June 17,2020.

EA9&B9.UND:

As described in the various staff reports, the City undertook approximately a year long process to develop the LUE for voter consideration. Among other things, the LUE was developed with the advice and supervision of the General Plan Advisory Committee ("GPAC') before it was presented to the Planning Commission or City Council. The version of the LUE recommended by the GPAC and Planning Commission was presented to the City Council at its October 28,2019 meeting.

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After deliberation, the City Council chose to alter the LUE as follows:

Reduced the Housing Overlay to the portions of South Atlantic Boulevard, between Avenida Cesar Chavez and Brightwood Street (Figure LUE-3); Added a new Housing Overlay to Corporate Center South (90 du/ac, 125 feet) (Figure LUE-3 and Table LUE-1);
lncreased the Market Place height allowance to 80 feet (Figure LUE-a); Proposed Land Use Plan plus Housing Overlay I on both sides of Corporate Center Drive and Land Use Policy Map Option 1 (which shows the Overlay zone added to the Corporate Center Drive area);
Reduced the floor area ratio (FAR) to 60 percent and height to 40 feet in the Saturn Park area - consistent with 200'1 LUE (Figure LUE-4) and modified Policy

25.1 to address hazardous materials; and
Clarified Policy 20J regarding the Downtown area (page 64) and lnnovation Technology Uses Focus Area description (page 73) regarding cut-through traffic.

Those changes to the LUE were approved via Resolution No, 12124 on December 5, z0rc. The City Council then placed the LUE on the March 2020 ballot for voter consideration.

Between December 2019 and February 2020, the City conducted a series of informational meetings regarding the March 2O20 ballot propositions. As to Measure ll, the common item of concern expressed by the public was the housing overlay over the Corporate Center area. Based upon those comments, and the subsequent voter rejection of Measure ll, it seems appropriate for the City Council to reconsider its December 2019 actions and revert back to the October 28th version of the LUE. lncluded with this Agenda item is the LUE as originally recommended by the GPAC and Planning Commission. This version of the LUE should be considered by the City Council during the public hearing scheduled for June 17,2020. At that time, the City Council should give direction regarding whether to amend the LUE (as adopted by the City Council on December 5, 2019) and place it on the November 2020 ballot for voter consideration. All ballot propositions should be placed onto the ballot by the end of July 2020 (the statutory deadline is August 7,2020r.

ALTERNATIVE CONSIDERATIONS:

None.

FISCAL IMPACT:
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Respectfully Submitted by
McAvoy
Director of Public Works/City
Engineer/City Planner
Attachments:

Prepared By:

Karl H
Assistant
Attachment 1: Draft Monterey Park General Plan Land Use Element (from October 28,2019)
Attachment 2: City Council Staff Report dated October 28,2019 Attachment 3: City Council Staff Report dated November 20,2019 Attachment 4: City Council Staff Report dated December 5, 2019

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ATTACHMENT 5
LUE – Figure LU-3: Land Use Policy Map

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CITY OF

ALHAMBRA

CITY OF

MONTEBELLO

CITY OF

ROSEMEAD

CITY OF

LOS ANGELES

CITY OF

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CITY OF

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Luguna Channel
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Garvey Reservoir
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Jackson Ave
Sheriff Rd
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Del Mar Ave
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N Wilcox Ave
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N Atlantic Blvd
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Hill Dr
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Findlay Ave
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Sources: City of Monterey Park and MIG, 2019.

LAND USE POLICY MAP
Base Map Features
Monterey Park Boundary
Sphere of Influence Boundary
Metro Gold Line and Stations
Watercourses and Channels
Garvey Reservoir
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