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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 20, 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 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Wong called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Monterey Park Police Explorers led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Maychelle Yee called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Yvonne Yiu
Council Members Absent: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Treasurer Amy Lee, City Manager Inez Alvarez, City A ttorney Karl Berger, 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, Financial Services Manager Laura Borjon, Engineering Manager/Transtech Consultant Ziad Mazboudi, Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang
VIRTUALLY PRESENT: None.
AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES AND ADOPTIONS: None.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Edward Wong from the Wong Tai Sen Taoism Center, shared his appreciation to the City Council and to city staff for all their hard work. Dora Leung, President of the Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce alongside Reggie Shum, presented certificates of appreciation to three departments in the city: the City Manager’s Office, the Police Department and the Fire Department. Edward concluded by presenting his donation of 350 dinner vouchers for Capital Seafood Restaurant to the city staff of Monterey Park.
- Jessica Alvarenga, Public Affairs Manager for SoCalGas , introduced herself as the representative for Monterey Park.
- Vincent Tsang, representative of Rykadan Capital 005, LLC showed his appreciation to the city and submitted physical documentation of their company’s progress on the Celadon Mixed- Use/Housing Development Project to the City Clerk.
- City Clerk Yee received, read and filed into the record a written communication from Natalie Vega. Natalie questioned what the city’s plans are for creating a more diverse shopping selection and spoke about the need for an upgrade to drive in more businesses and consumer action.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- Community Development: Economic Development Manager Torres presented a PowerPoint presentation about the positive responses received from the launch of the Taste of Downtown Monterey Park program and announced the Monterey Park Business Alliance (MPBA), a city led initiative to empower and support local businesses.
- Recreation and Community Servic es: Director of Recreation and Community Services Aguirre provided a PowerPoint presentation about the upcoming events in the city which include Letters to Santa, the Holiday Snow Village event and Santa’s Jolly Journey.
1. PRESENTATION
The matters listed under presentation are informational content and for discussion only.
1-A. WORLD JOURNAL – LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL UPDATES
Allan Liu from World Journal LA, LLC provided a progress update on the vendors, sponsors and entertainment set to appear at the 2025 Lunar New Year Festival.
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1-B. EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE – UPDATES
Vice President of Student Services, Miguel Dueñas, spoke about East Los Angeles Community College’s (ELAC) recognition for receiving the 2024 Dr. Rice Award for Diversity and Equity and emphasized the need to grow ELAC’s safety among the community. Director of the Vincent Price Museum , Steven Wong, depicted in detail ELAC’s plan to expand and diversify the accessibility of Art Education among the community. Interim Vice President of Administrative Services , Nghi Nghiem, provided progress updates on the Kinesiology, Wellness and Athletic Complex (KWAC) and introduced Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) Sector Leader, Martha Ball, and HED Architecture Leader , Michael Bulander , to speak on the project. Ball spoke about the project’s specifications to cater to the students needs while also providing community engagement and Bulander depicted the project ’s walkthrough experience.
2. OLD BUSINESS:
2-A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DISSOLVING THE SISTER CITIES COMMISSION
AND ADDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE COMMUNITY
PARTICIPATION COMMISSION
On October 2, 2024, staff provided a report summarizing the activities and status of the Sister Cities Commission Ad Hoc Committee to the City Council to receive and file. The Council requested that City staff return to a future meeting with a recommendation for addressing any pertinent responsibilities of the Sister Cities Commission.
City staff is recommending that the Sister Cities Commission be dissolved due to the concerns that have been raised by the Ad Hoc Committee. The individual Sister City Associations may choose to continue operating independently.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-R91, dissolving the Sister Cities Commission and adding the responsibilities previously administered by the Sister Cities Commission to the Community Participation Commission.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ngo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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Resolution No. 2024-R91
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNCTIONS FROM THE SISTER CITIES
COMMISSION TO THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION COMMISSION AND
DISSOLVING THE SISTER CITIES COMMISSION
2-B. 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 the November 6, 2024 meeting, City Council approved on-demand services as part of a one -year pilot program. At this time, staff recommends City Council authorize an extension to the agreement with Fi rst Transit to continue fixed-route service through the end of the pilot program.
Public Speakers:
- Ricardo Martin conveyed his opinion about a potential lack of accessibility for children and the elderly utilizing the on- demand service in exchange for eliminating Route 4.
- City Clerk Yee received, read, and filed into the record a written communication from Bill Lam. Bill raised concerns about the on-demand services, claiming it may be inaccessible to residents that do not own a cell phone and provided different route suggestions.
Discussion: All City Council Members had a Conflict of Interest as their properties resides within 500 feet of the proposed project. City Attorney Berger conducted a random drawing resulting in Council Member Yiu and Council Member Lo recusing themselves from the discussion.
Administrative Manager Tipan provided a PowerPoint Presentation depicting in detail the service improvement strategies for the proposed Spirit Bus route changes and the pilot on-demand service to residents.
Arcadis IBI Associate Steve Wilks was available for questions.
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Action Taken: The City Council authorized 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, with the option to continue servic e on a month -to- month basis. Council Member Lo and Council Member Yiu left the dais at 7:41 p.m., returned at 8:10 p.m. and did not participate on this item.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ngo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: Lo, Yiu
3. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 3A-3K
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
Action Taken: The City Council approved and adopted Agenda Item Nos . 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3I, 3K on Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 3H and 3J 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 Mayor Pro Tem Ngo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
3-A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – OCTOBER 2024
As of October 31, 2024, invested funds for the City of Monterey Park total $90,616,453.25.
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the monthly investment report, on Consent Calendar.
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3-B. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2026
Existing law requires the Monterey Park Successor Agency (SA) to formulate Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPS) under which the SA makes payments for eligible obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency. The ROPS are considered by the Successor Agency Board, proposed to the Oversight Board (OB) and, if approved by the OB, provided to the California Department of Finance for review.
The ROPS is required to be prepared for an entire 12 months. Staff requests that the City Council, acting on behalf of the SA for the former Monterey Park Redevelopment Agency, consider and adopt the ROPS 25-26 A&B and the related administrative budget for the period covering July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted (1) Resolution No. SA-191 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25- 26 A&B) for the period between July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; (2) approved the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026; and (3) directed staff to post and transmit the ROPS and Administrative Budget to the appropriate public agencies, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. SA-191
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MONTEREY PARK
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION
PAYMENT SCHEDULES PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 34177
3-C. STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT GRANT YEAR 2023 – AWARD AGREEMENT
The County of Los Angeles is a Subgrantee of the State Homeland Security Program Grant Year 2023 provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Per the subrecipient agreement, the County of Los Angeles is authorized to enter a subrecipient agreement with the City of Monterey Park, which includes a distribution of SHSP 2023 grant funds to the City of Monterey Park i n the amount of $13,459. The award includes Urban Search and Rescue equipment and specific regional training for department suppression staff. Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Los Angeles to accept an amount not to exceed $13,459, for the SHSP 2023 Grant.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of Los Angeles, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to accept an award of $13,459 for the State Homeland Security Program Grant Year 2023 (SHSP 2023), on Consent Calendar.
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3-D. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO WAIVE SECOND READING OF
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING 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.
The Ordinance was introduced and received first reading at the November 6, 2024, City Council meeting. Second reading and adoption of these Ordinances is recommended. If adopted, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days.
Action Taken: The City Counci l waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2253, on Consent Calendar.
Ordinance No. 2253
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)
3-E. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH UNIFY
STAFFING
Unify Staffing currently provides staff augmentation services for the Parks Maintenance Division. Temporary staff augmentation services are needed as the City continues to recruit for two vacant positions within the Parks Maintenance Division. The current contract amount with Unify Staffing is for $60,000. Staff recommends an Amendment to increase the current contract amount by $46,080, for a total contact amount of $106,080, for continued services through June 30, 2025.
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Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement 2373-AA with Unify Staffing, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for continued staff augmentation services for the Parks Maintenance Division for an additional amount of $46,080, on Consent Calendar.
3-F. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS WITH EUROFINS, WECK AND
CLINICAL LAB FOR LAB ANALYSES
The Water Division is requesting approval of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreements with three laboratory firms – Eurofins, Weck, and Clinical Lab – for water analyses services. The amendment will increase the combined not to exceed total from $400,000 to $500,000 annually and extend the term of the agreements to June 30, 2028.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to the Agreements with Eurofins Eaton Analytica, LLC (2399- AC), Weck Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. (2273- AA), and Clinical Lab of San Bernardino, Inc. (2300- AD) extending the term of the agreements to June 30, 2028, and increas ed the not to exceed combined total from $400,000 to $500,000 annually for laboratory analysis services for the Water Division, on Consent Calendar.
3-G. PERCOLATION TESTING – AWARD OF GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES TO
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
The City is considering the installation of two drywells for the treatment of stormwater at different locations within the City. The first location is on New Avenue, North of Graves Avenue. The second location is near City Hall on Newmark Avenue.
The Public Works Director solicited and obtained two proposals from two geotechnical firms, Converse Consultants and Terracon to complete geotechnical testing in preparation for the proposed work. It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement with Converse Consultants, for the performance of percolation testing at two locations in the amount of $75,995.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guideline § 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, alteration of existing public or private structures which involve negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The proposed work will occur entirely within an existing structure. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
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Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement substantively similar to Attachment No. 2 (to the staff report), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Converse Consultants in the amount of $75,995 for percolation testing, on Consent Calendar
3-H. BARNES GYMNASIUM FLOORING REPLACEMENT – AWARD OF CON
Capital Improvement Project (“CIP”) No. 95044 – Barnes Gymnasium Flooring Replacement project (the “Project”) includes the replacement of the existing flooring, both wood floor and subfloor at Barnes Gymnasium. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-R48, the Public Works Director solicited bids for the Barnes Gymnasium Flooring Replacement project (Specification No. 2024-007).
The public bid opening for the Barnes Gymnasium Flooring Replacement project was held on October 31, 2024. Five bids were received: R & S Flooring Solutions, Pro Flooring Corporation, McWil Sports Surfaces, Inc., Coastal Construction Team, and Geary Floors , Inc. It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works contract with R & S Flooring Solutions, the lowest responsible bidder, for the Barnes Gymnasium Flooring Replacement project in the amount of $143,500, plus a c ontingency amount not to exceed $21,525.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
It is recommended that the City Council find that the proposed work is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.) § 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) which exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, alteration of existing public or private structures which involve negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a public works contract substantively similar to Attachment No. 3 (to the staff report), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with R & S Flooring Solutions, in the amount of $143,500 for the Barnes Gymnasium Flooring Replacement Project Specification No. 2024-007 and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $21,525 (15%) of the contract amount, for a total project cost of $165,025.
Motion: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ngo and seconded by Council Member Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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3-I. 2024-25 CONCRETE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO KALBAN, INC.
Capital Improvement Project (“CIP”) No. 96054 – 2024-25 Concrete Improvement Project includes curb ramp construction at various street intersections, sidewalk, and curb and gutter improvements (the “Project”). Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-R48, the Publ ic Works Director solicited bids for the 2024 -25 Concrete Improvements Project (Specification No. 2024-005).
The Notice Inviting Bids for this project was published with HLR Media LLC – Monterey Park Press on September 30 and October 07, 2024 with a bid due date of October 22, 2024. The public bid opening for the 2024 -25 Concrete Improvement Project was held on October 22, 2024. Eight bids were received: NPL Construction Co., Gentry General Engineering, Onyx Paving Co, Inc., CT&T Concrete Paving, Kalban, Inc, Toro Enterprises, Inc, Gentry Brothers, Inc., US Builder and Constructions, Inc. It is recommended that Ci ty Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works contract with Kalban, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, for the 2024- 25 Concrete Improvement Project in the amount of $651,197.00, plus a contingency amount not to exceed $130,240.00.
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 substantively similar to Attachment No. 3 (to the staff report), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Kalban, Inc. in the contract amount of $651,197 for the 2024- 25 Concrete Improvement Project and authorized the Director of Public Works to approve change orders not to exceed $130,240 over the total contract amount, on Consent Calendar.
3-J. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program provides predetermined grants designed to assist local governments in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency.
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If adopted, the proposed resolution would authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, to execute the grant agreement, and to implement a budget amendment of $121,1250 if the City is awarded funds. Staff anticipated notification of the award of grant funds within 60 days from the date of the application for the grant. If awarded, staff will seek Council approval to purchase four 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-R93 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, receive, and appropriate $121,150 in grant funds for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program for the purchase of four 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2024-R93
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVTION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM
3-K. RECEIVE AND FILE STAFF REPORT SUMMARIZING THE STATUS OF THE
EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE LANGLEY
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER AND TERMINATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
On September 18, 2024 City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024- R76 authorizing the City Manager to take necessary measures for the emergency replacement of the HVAC system at the Langley Senior Citizen Center. The work is now complete and it is recommended City Council adopt a resolution terminating the local emergency. This staff report also serves as a summary to the status of the emergency replacement of the HVAC system.
Action Taken: The City Council r eceived and filed the staff report summarizing the status of emergency repairs of the emergency replacement of the HVAC system at the Langley Senior Citizen Center and adopted Resolution No. 2024- R94 terminating the local emergency governing the emergency replacement of the HVAC system at the Langley Senior Citizen Center, on Consent Calendar.
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Resolution No. 2024-R94
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TERMINATING THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE LANGLEY SENIOR CITIZEN
CENTER LOCAL EMERGENCY
4. PUBLIC HEARING- None.
5. NEW BUSINESS- None.
6. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
6-A. RESOLUTION DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 30, 2024 AS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-R95 Declaring and Recognizing November 30, 2024 as Small Business Saturday.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ngo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2024-R95
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 30, 2024 AS
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Sanchez spoke about his appreciation to staff, wished the community a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday and reiterated the importance of Native American Heritage Month and recognizing Native American Tribes.
Council Member Lo mentioned his appreciation to the American Legion Post for a great Veterans Day event and to Mayor Wong for the State of the City Address.
He wished the community a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.
Council Member Yiu shared her visit to the Prime Data Center located in Vernon and wished the community a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ngo spoke of his attendance to the final Meet up with the Mayor event and the State of the City Address. He expressed his appreciation to the Wong Tai S en Taoism Center for their donation of dinner vouchers to Capital Seafood Restaurant to city staff and wished the community a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mayor Wong voiced his attendance to the same events , detailing his visit to the Prime Data Center. He shared his appreciation to city staff for their hard work and to those that attended Monterey Park’s State of the City Address.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Wong directed city staff to begin a conversation about immigration protection rights for residents in the city.
Council Member Lo directed staff to research Resolutions and Ordinances implemented by neighboring cities depicting immigration protection rights.
8. CLOSED SESSION (IF REQUIRED; CITY ATTORNEY TO ANNOUNCE) None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on February 5, 2025, at the Regular City Council Meeting