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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent service, foster growth and opportunity, and create a joyous and collaborative environment.
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MINUTES
MONTEREY PARK CITY COUNCIL
FINANCING AUTHORITY (MPFA)
HOUSING AUTHORITY (MPHA)
GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY (SA)
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The City Council, the Financing Authority (MPFA), the Housing Authority (MPHA), the Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD), and the Successor Agency (SA) of the City of Monterey Park held a Regular Meeting of the Council in the Council Chamber, located at 320 West Newmark Avenue in the City of Monterey Park, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Wong called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE: The Monterey Park Fire Explorers led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Maychelle Yee called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Yvonne Yiu Council Members Absent: Vinh Ngo
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Inez Alvarez, City A ttorney Karl Berger, Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia, Director of Finance Martha Garcia, Fire Chief Chris Thompson, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa, Director of Community Development Jessica Serrano, City Librarian Kristin Olivarez, Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe, Police Chief Scott Wiese, Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres, Administrative Manager Xochitl Tipan, Senior Librarian Leonie Jordan, Recreation Supervisor Guillermo Chavez, Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre, City Consultant Juliet Arroyo, Arcadis Group Associate Steven Wilks.
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS : City Manager Alvarez requested to reschedule Agenda I tem No. 1A due to a scheduling conflict with Superintendent Denise Jaramillo and requested to hear Agenda Item No. 6A after Public Communications.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Marissa Castro-Salvati introduced herself and her role as the Government Relations Manager for Southern California Edison and showed her appreciation to the city.
- Al Sanchez spoke about an increase in burglaries occurring around the city and requested assistance from the Police Department to help solve these crimes.
- Mark Liu from the Righteous Quest Foundation asked about an update on the organization’s event permit application to show tribute to Americans this Thanksgiving Holiday.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
This item was heard after Agenda Item No. 6A.
- City Manager: Assistant City Manager Garcia provided information about the upcoming First Annual Volunteer Fair and the State of the City Address.
- Community Development: Economic Development Manager Torres provided an update on the launch of the Taste of Downtown Monterey Park Program and talked about the city’s involvement as a finalist in the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LACEDC) Most Business Friendly City Award.
- Library: Senior Librarian Jordan spoke about upcoming events in the library which include a free Legal Assistance Event, Raising Readers Workshop, Workers Rights Training, a special screening of Tequila Sunset, Elder Law Day, celebrating Native American Heritage Month through a teen program about the Gabrielino Tongva and displaying special books to honor them, a movie screening of Pure Grit, the Literacy for All of Monterey Park Winter Program, and provided information about passport services offered at the library.
- Police: Police Chief Wiese spoke about holiday safety and crime prevention, emphasizing the community engagement bureau and the neighborhood watch program. He talked about the city’s district block captions, the opportunity to hold virtual meetings in neighborhoods and provided holiday tips on ways to help secure your phone, and crime statistics for the month of October.
- Recreation and Community Service: Recreation Supervisor Chavez presented a PowerPoint presentation about upcoming events held by the department which include Letters for Santa, a Pickleball Tournament, a Veterans Day event, Native American Heritage Month in conjunction with the Farmers Market and the announcement of the Snow Village event.
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1. PRESENTATION
The matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.
1-A. DENISE JARAMILLO, SUPERINTENDENT OF ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – 2024 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
This item was continued to a future meeting due to a scheduling conflict with Superintendent Jaramillo.
1-B. WARE ENTERPRISES: UPDATES REGARDING SOLID WASTE SERVICES
AND IMPLEMENTATION
Ware’s Vice President of Public Affairs Liya Ding presented a PowerPoint presentation with updates on the new trash services in the city. She spoke about delivering kitchen pails to residents in the coming weeks, a decrease in service calls from residents, and a consistent flow of in person traffic at the main customer service center located in Monterey Park. Ding mentioned a few challenges from the company which include an increase in bulky item pick up/ cart resizing, and their plan to continue participating in city wide events. Eddie Lara, Operations Manager, addressed the City Council’s inquiry regarding customers who are still past due on their bi-monthly payment.
2. OLD BUSINESS: - None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3H
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted Agenda Item No s. 3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 3F on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3C and 3G which were pulled for separate discussion, separate motion, reading resolutions and ordinances by the title only and waiving further reading thereof.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Ngo
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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3-A. MINUTES
It is recommended that the City Council consider Approving the minutes from the regular meetings of June 5, 2024, July 17, 2024, August 21, 2024 and September 4, 2024, the special meetings of June 18, 2024, July 17, 2024, August 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., Augus t 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., August 12, 2024, August 21, 2024 and September 4, 2024 and the special community meeting of July 24, 2024 and September 9, 2024
Action Taken: The City Council approved the minutes from the regular meetings of June 5, 2024, July 17, 2024, August 21, 2024 and September 4, 2024, the special meetings of June 18, 2024, July 17, 2024, August 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., August 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., August 12, 2024, August 21, 2024 and September 4, 2024 and the special community meeting of July 24, 2024 and September 9, 2024, on Consent Calendar.
3-B. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA-24-01) A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK AND ATLANTIC SQUARE, LLC (TRC) TO FACILITATE IMPROVEMENTS ON AND ADJACENT TO THE ATLANTIC SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 2100 SOUTH
ATLANTIC BOULEVARD; TA ACTIVATE THE BUSINESS RECOVERY
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ZONE (“BRDZ”) IN MONTEREY PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 21.45; AND TO AMEND THE ZONE MAP (ZA- 24-02)
By letter dated December 22, 2023, the owner of the Atlantic Square shopping center located at 2100 S. Atlantic Boulevard (“Shopping Center”), Atlantic Square, LLC, d/b/a/ TRC (“TRC”) submitted an application to the City to amend the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that governs the development and types of uses allowed at the shopping center. The existing CUP was issued in 1989 (with subsequent amendments).
Starting in 2023, the City Council considered the Shopping Center in a series of meetings. On March 26, 2024, the City Council created an ad hoc committee (comprised of Mayor Thomas Wong and Council Member Jose Sanchez) to meet with TRC representatives regarding the Shopping Center’s future. Following those meetings, the City Manager, City Attorney, and other officials negotiated the proposed Development Agreement between the City and TRC.
The Ordinance was introduced and received first reading at the October 16, 2024 City Council meeting. The original staff report (from October 16, 2024) is attached for reference. Second reading and adoption of these Ordinances is recommended.
If adopted, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days (December 6, 2024).
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Action Taken: The City Council waived the second reading and adopt ed Ordinance No. 2251, DA-24-01, and amended the zoning map (ZA -24-02), on Consent Calendar.
Ordinance No. 2251
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK AND ATLANTIC SQUARE, LLC,
D/B/A TRC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER; AND TO ACTIVATE THE BUSINESS RECOVERY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ZONE (“BRDZ”) IN MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 21.45
3-C. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTEREY PARK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (BID) 2024 ANNUAL REPORT AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED BID ASSESSMENT AN D BUDGET FOR THE 2025 PROGRAM YEAR
The Business Improvement District No. 1 (BID), established in 1986, is required by California law to submit an annual report to the City Clerk detailing its activities, expenditures for the current program year, and proposed budget for the following program year. Additionally, BID assessments must be renewed annually. Per the California Streets and Public Highways Code 54954.6, an ongoing assessment, if imposed at the same or lower amount as any previous year, does not require a public hearing or resolution to adopt and may be approved by minute order.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the 2024 Annual Report with the City Clerk; and a pproved the proposed BID assessment and budget for the 2025 program year.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Wong and seconded by Council Member Sanchez motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Ngo
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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3-D. 2024 CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS – AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC.
Capital Improvement Project (“CIP”) No. 96048 – 2024 Curb Ramp Improvements Project includes curb ramp construction at various street intersections. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-R48, the Public Works Director solicited bids for the 2024 Curb Ramp Improvements (Specification No. 2024-004).
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guideline § 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, alteration of existing public or private structures which involve negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The proposed work will occur entirely within an existing structure. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the contract amount of $169,000 for the 2024 Curb Ramp Improvements Project; and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders not to exceed $17,000 over the total contract amount, on Consent Calendar.
3-E. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 19 TO J.R. FILANC AGREEMENT FOR
EXTENDED OVERHEAD COSTS TO THE CENTRALIZED GROUNDWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEM
J.R. Filanc, the contractor for the Centralized Groundwater Treatment System (CGTS) project, is requesting $215,213.81 for extended costs due to the delay in obtaining an operating permit from the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water (DDW). The 22-month time delay resulted in additional costs to maintain the integrity of the new treatment equipment in addition to rewriting and resubmitting revisions to the permit application.
Staff is requesting approval of Change Order No. 19 to J.R. Filanc’s Agreement No. 1954- A for the cost of $215,213.81 due to the 22-month delay. The additional cost exceeds the current contract amount and contingency and thus requires City Council approval.
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CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301 and 15302 exempt this matter from further environmental review as the proposed action would result in a minor alteration of an existing public structures involving no expansion of use located on the same site with substantially the same purpose and capacity.
The proposed work will occur entirely within an existing structure. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
Action Taken: The City Council approved Change Order No. 19 to Agreement No. 1954-A with J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. for the extended overhead costs, on Consent Calendar.
3-F. NOTICE OF COMPLETION – VARIOUS PROJECTS
Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 11701, the Public Works Director is authorized to record a Notice of Completion for Capital Improvement Projects (“CIP”). The City recently completed CIP No. 99014 – CIPP Lining at Various Locations Project and CIP 99026 – 2024 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project.
Upon completion, the work was inspected and approved by the City Engineer. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Notice of Completions recorded by the Public Works Director for these projects.
Action Taken: The City Council received and fil ed the Notice of Completion recorded by the Public Works Director on August 28, 2024, accepting the CIPP Lining at Various Locations Project completed by Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp; and received and filed the Notice of Completion recorded by the Public Works Director on October 2, 2024, accepting the 2024 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation project completed by Sancon Technologies, Inc ., on Consent Calendar.
3-G. SPIRIT BUS PILOT PROGRAM
The City worked with Arcadis/IBI Consultants, Inc (Arcadis -IBI) to complete an evaluation of its Spirit Bus fixed -route transportation program. As a result of the evaluation, staff provided service recommendations to City Council on June 18, 2024 and requested City Council direction on the implementation of a pilot program for the proposed restructure of routes and implementation of on-demand services.
City Council was supportive of the pilot program and requested staff conduct additional outreach regarding proposed changes prior to deploying a pilot program.
At this time, staff recommends City Council approve a one-year pilot program and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Via Transportation, Inc., without the need for competitive bidding not to exceed $573,689 for on- demand (microtransit) services. Additionally, it is recommended that the City Council 72-282
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authorize an extension to the agreement with First Transit to continued fixed-route service through the end of the pilot program.
Discussion: Administrative Manager Tipan provided a PowerPoint presentation about an update on the transportation options and detailed the potential map/routes for the Spirit Bus Pilot program.
Via Transportation Inc.’s Partnerships Principal Brian Nelson explained the pilot program’s user interface when an on-demand ride service is requested.
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council consider (1) authoriz ing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Nomad Transit, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Via Transportation, Inc., without the need for competitive bidding, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for on-demand transit services for an amount not -to-exceed $573,689; (2) authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment with First Transit, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for fixed- route transit services for an annual amount not-to-exceed $2,064,537 for services through December 31, 2025; (3) approving an additional appropriation of $123,946 from Prop A funds to the FY 2024- 25 budget for services through June 30, 2025 ; and (4) taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Nomad Transit, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Via Transportation, Inc., without the need for competitive bidding, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for on- demand transit services for an amount not -to-exceed $573,689 and approved an additional appropriation of $123,946 from Prop A funds to the FY 2024- 25 budget for services through June 30, 2025. T he City Council directed staff to continue the proposed approval of Recommendation No. 2 to the November 20, 2024 meeting to meet a quorum due to a conflict of interest for Council Member Lo and Mayor Wong.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Lo and seconded by Council Member Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Ngo
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
4-A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT REGULATIONS
GOVERNING DATA CENTERS WITHIN SATURN PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3(A) OF ORDINANCE NO. 2198 (ADOPTED BY VOTERS AS MEASURE JJ ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020).
On October 2, 2024, the City Council considered the Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee’s (“SPARC’s”) recommendation regarding potential future land uses as part of implementation of the Land Use and Urban Design Element (“LUE”) to the General Plan. The City Council directed staff to draft amendments to MPMC Chapter 21.14 affecting properties within Saturn Park, including conducting research and developing regulations governing data centers to address concerns related to energy, water, air quality, noise and building design.
ZCA-24-02 proposes regulations for data centers within Saturn Park which implement the LUE. As a separate document, design guidelines for data centers are included for City Council consideration.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal.
Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq.; the “CEQA Guidelines”), the City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed regulations and found and determined that this ordinance is not subject to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) for the following reasons: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3); and (3) the ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378).
Public Speakers:
- Maychelle Yee speaking as a resident, showed her appreciation to the city and the developer for their willingness to address environmental concerns. She spoke about the importance of mitigating environmental concerns towards the development process and provided more suggestions and technical resources.
- Jim Pugh, representing the applicant, Bryan Marsh, for the Saturn Park project said he submitted a letter focusing on the data center regulations, and recommended council to take their time to research what regulations can be evolved to fit the city needs.
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- Bryan Marsh, applicant and CEO of StratCap Data Centers recommended minor changes to the proposed ordinance about principal/conditional uses for the data center project.
Discussion: Community Development Director Serrano presented a PowerPoint presentation about the proposed code amendments, parking requirements and public benefits for the Saturn Park Project
Wildan City Consultant Juliette Arroyo, virtually present , was available for questions.
RECESSED AND RECONVENED
The City Council recessed at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened with all council members present except Mayor Pro Tem Ngo at 9:54 p.m.
Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council consider (1) opening the public hearing and taking testimonial and documentary evidence; and (2) after closing the public hearing and considering the evidence submitted during that public hearing:
(a) Adopting an Urgency Ordinance (Attachment 1 to the Staff Report) upon 4/5 vote pursuant to Government Code § 65858 amending Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 21.14 to add regulations governing data centers in accordance with Section 3(A) of Ordinance No. 2198 (adopted by voters as Measure JJ on November 3, 2020); (b) Introducing and waiving first reading of an Ordinance (ZCA -24-02) (Attachment 2) amending Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 21.14 to add regulations governing data centers in accordance with Section 3(A) of Ordinance No. 2198 (adopted by voters as Measure JJ on November 3, 2020);
(c) Adopting a Resolution (Attachment 3 to the Staff Report) to adopt the design guidelines for data centers in accordance with MPMC Chapter
21.14.; and
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(3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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Action Taken: The City Council (1) opened the public hearing to receive documentary and testimonial evidence at 8: 31 p.m.; (2) after closing the public hearing at 8:44 p.m. and considering the evidence submitted during that public hearing:
(a) Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2252 (Attachment 1 to the Staff Report) upon 4/5 vote pursuant to Government Code § 65858 amending Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 21.14 to add regulations governing data centers in accordance with Section 3(A) of Ordinance No. 2198 (adopted by voters as Measure JJ on November 3, 2020), as amended to remove all language in the draft Urgency Ordinance in Section 4 excluding the renumbering of Section 21.14.020 Definitions to Sections 21.14.210 Definitions and to add language to include “on- site” and add Section 21.14.220 Data Centers – Development Agreement Requirements . “Data centers are permitted only with a development agreement in accordance with Chapter 21.44 of this code.”
(b) Introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance (ZCA-24-02) (Attachment 2 to the Staff Report) amending Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 21.14 to add regulations governing data centers in accordance with Section 3(A) of Ordinance No. 2198 (adopted by voters as Measure JJ on November 3, 2020) as amended to remove all language in the draft Ordinance in Section 4 excluding the renumbering of Section 21.14.020 Definitions to Sections 21.14.210 Definitions and to add language to include “on- site” and add Section
21.14.220 Data Centers – Development Agreement Requirements. “Data centers are permitted only with a dev elopment agreement in accordance with Chapter 21.44 of this code.”
(c) Continued the proposed approval of R ecommendation No. 3, adopting a Resolution (Attachment 3 to the Staff Report ) to adopt design guidelines for data centers in accordance with MPMC Chapter 21.14 to a future meeting.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Yiu and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Ngo
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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Urgency Ordinance No. 2252
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 21.14 (ZCA-24-02) TO AMEND REGULATIONS GOVERNING DATA PROCESSING FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3(A) OF ORDINANCE NO. 2198 (ADOPTED BY VOTERS AS MEASURE JJ ON
NOVEMBER 3, 2020)
Ordinance 1
st Reading, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
21.14 (ZCA -24-02) TO AMEND REGULATIONS GOVERNING DATA
PROCESSING FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3(A) OF ORDINANCE NO. 2198 (ADOPTED BY VOTERS AS MEASURE JJ ON
NOVEMBER 3, 2020)
5. NEW BUSINESS
5-A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE SETTING SPEED LIMITS BASED UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE 2017 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR SPEED LIMITS EFFECTIVE THROUGH OCTOBER 2031 AND THE 2024 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY OF 26 LOCATIONS FOR SPEED LIMITS THROUGH OCTOBER 2038
The City’s consultant, Transtech Engineers, Inc., assessed and certified 45 segments listed in the City’s 2017 Engineering and Traffic Survey and determined that no significant changes in roadway or traffic conditions have occurred on these segments, (see Attachment 2) including, without limitation, changes in adjoining property or land use, roadway width, or traffic volume, and therefore the posted speed limits are valid for 14 years from the adopted date of the survey effective between October 2017 through October 2031.
Twenty-six of the original 73 segments from the 2017 City-wide speed survey were separately reviewed and a new Engineering and Traffic Survey (“ETS”) was completed for these segments.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq ., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of speed control regulations established in accordance with California law and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings. This Ordinance, therefore, is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and that does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment.
Consequently, it is categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §§ 72-287
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15301 as a minor alteration of existing public or private structures involving no expansion of use; 15305 as a minor alteration in land use limitations which do not result in any changes in land use or density; and 15308 as an action taken by a regulatory agency as authorized by California law to assure maintenance or protection of the environment.
Action Taken: The City Council introduced and waived the first reading for an Ordinance setting speed limits throughout the City.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Lo and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Ngo
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Ordinance 1
st reading, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FOR CERTAIN LOCATIONS AS PROVIDED BY MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE § 10.32.010(B) IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CODE § 22357 BASED UPON AN
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYAS DEFINED BY VEHICLE CODE § 627
6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2024 AS
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH – REQUESTED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SANCHEZ
This item was heard after Public Communications.
Public Speakers:
- Mona Morales Reclade, an enrolled member of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrielino Tongva Tribe, alongside her daughter , shared their appreciation to the city for recognizing the month of November as Native American Heritage Month, spoke of the importance of community allyship and concluded by donating a book titled “Toypurina” to the Bruggermeyer Library.
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Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-R90 declaring and recognizing November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Council Member Yiu, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Ngo
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2024-R90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2024 AS NATIVE
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Sanchez spoke about the Dodger’s win at the World Series , honored the life of Late Baseball player Fernando Valenzuela, showed appreciation to the Recreation and Community Service Department for their Dia De Los Muertos altar held at the Langley Center, mentioned his attendance to the Library Foundation Gala and suggested to have future park activities for dog lovers.
Council Member Lo mentioned his attendance at the Library Foundation Gala and the World Series Parade hosted by the Dodgers and expressed his gratitude towards the residents for voting in this year’s election.
Council Member Yiu spoke of her attendance to the Library Foundation G ala and talked about her recent trip to Japan in celebration of her Birthday.
Mayor Wong expressed his appreciation to the Council Members who were reelected, the incoming C ouncil Member for this year’s election, the volunteers who worked at the election centers and to The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Sanchez requested a Resolution to wish the community of Monterey Park a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mayor Wong requested staff to get in contact with LAEDC to present the Most Business-Friendly City Award at a future meeting, and bring back for consideration Measure BE to explore potential exemptions restrictions and cap to the City Council
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8. CL OSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE) None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on December 18, 2024 at the Regular City Council Meeting