2" 90° Elbow P/J x P/J with set screw
2" Brass Street 90° Elbow MIP x P/J with set screw
2" Type K Soft Copper
2" Coupling P/J x P/J with set screw
2" 90° Elbow PJ x P/J with set screw
2" MIPxP/J Adapter
2" Curb Stop Ball Valve FIPxFIP
2" Brass Plugs
2" Meter Box 17" x 30" x 12" Rototcas
t
Case 1
Tee 12x12x8 (MJxMJx FL)
Valve: 18" Gate (FLxMJ)
8" MJ Cap
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set - C90
0 8" FLG NBG (Stainless)
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set - C90
0 8" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 Newmark & Atlantic Tie-In Detail
Valve: 12" Gate (MJxMJ)
8"x6" Reducer (MJxMJ)
6" 45° Bend (MJxPE)
Valve: 8" Gate (FLxMJ)
Tee 12x8" (FLxFLxFL)
6" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
8" 45° Bend (MJxMJ)
Valve: 12" Gate (FLxMJ)
12"x8" Reducer (MJxMJ)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
6" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (6" CIP to 6" C900)
8" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (8" CIP to 8" C900)
6" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90 0 8" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 6" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
6" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
8" FLG NBG (Stainless)
12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
Harding & Atlantic Tie-In Detail
12" Wide Range Coupling (12" CIP to 12" C900)
12" 45° Bend (MJxMJ)
12" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
12" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
Valve: 12" Gate (MJxFL)
Tee 12x12" (FLxFLxFL)
12" FLGxMJ Adapter
12" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxFL)
12" MJ Cap
12" 45° Bend (MJxPE)
12"x 8" Reducer (FLxMJ)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90
0 12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
Harding And De La Fuente Tie-In Detail
8" FLGxMJ Adapter
8" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (8" CIP to 8" C900)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
Valve: 8" Gate (FLxMJ)
Tee 8"x8" (FLxFLxFL)
8"x6" Reducer (FLxMJ)
6" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
6" 45° Bend (MJxPE)
6" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (6" CIP to 6" C900)
6" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90
0 6" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
8" FLG NBG (Stainless)
Garfield And Coral View Tie-In Detail
10" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (8" CIP to 8" C900) Valve: 10" Gate (MJxMJ)
10" 45° Bend (MJxMJ)
S&J Western
3 EA 156.10$ EA 468.30$ Y
2 EA 26.00$ EA 52.00$ Y 3 EA 118.12$ EA 354.36$ yes 3 EA 156.10$ EA 468.30$ Y
3 EA 88.72$ EA 266.16$ yes 3 EA 306.45$ EA 919.35$ yes 3 Sets 81.99$ Sets 245.97$ yes 2 Sets 74.12$ Sets 148.24$ yes 3 Sets 97.08$ Sets 291.24$ yes 2 EA 135.57$ EA 271.14$ yes 5 Sets 81.99$ Sets 409.95$ yes 2 Sets 74.12$ Sets 148.24$ yes 3 Sets 97.08$ Sets 291.24$ yes
10" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
12"x10" Reducer (MJxMJ)
10" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90 0 12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 10" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
16" Garfield And PRV Tie-In Detail
16" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (16" CIP to 16" C900) 16" 45° Bend (MJxMJ)
16" 45° Bend (MJxFL)
16" 22 1/2° Bend (FLxMJ)
Valve: 16" Gate (FLxMJ)
DI_Cross 16"x12" (FL)
Valve: 12" Gate (FLxMJ)
16" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90 0 12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
16" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
16" FLG NBG (Stainless)
Garfield And El Repetto Tie-In Detail
Valve: 12" Gate (FLxMJ)
Tee 12"x8" (FLxFLxFL)
12" FLGxMJ Adapter
Valve: 8" Gate (FLxMJ)
8" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (8" CIP to 8" C900)
8" 45° Bend (MJxMJ)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90
0 8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
8" FLG NBG (Stainless)
12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90 0 Garvey Service Road Tie-In Detail
Valve: 12" Gate (FLxMJ)
Tee 12"x8" (FLxFLxFL)
Valve: 8" Gate (FLxMJ)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
8" 45° Bend (MJxMJ)
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90
0 8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
8" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 8" FLG NBG (Stainless)
12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
PRV Tie-In Detail
12" 90° Bend (FLxMJ)
Valve: 12" Gate (MJxFL)
12" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
Tee 12"x6" (MJxMJxFL)
12" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
Valve: 6" Gate (MJxFL)
6" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90
0 12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 6" FLG NBG (Stainless)
12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
Garfield & Roca Tie-In Detail
16" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (16" CIP to 16" C900) 16"x14" Reducer (MJxMJ)
14" 45° Bend (MJxMJ)
14" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
Valve: 14" Gate (FLxMJ)
Tee 14"x14" (FLxFLxFL)
14"x12" Reducer (FLxFL)
Valve: 12" Gate (FLxMJ)
14" FLGxMJ Adapter
14" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
14" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (14" CIP to 14" C900) 12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90 0 14" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
14" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
S&J Western
yes
3 EA 1,547.31$ EA 4,641.93$ yes 1 EA 561.87$ EA 561.87$ yes 2 Sets 234.13$ Sets 468.26$ Y 4 Sets 97.08$ Sets 388.32$ yes 4 Sets 234.13$ Sets 936.52$ Y 4 Sets 97.08$ Sets 388.32$ yes 4 Sets 81.99$ Sets 327.96$ yes
14" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
16" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
14" FLG NBG (Stainless)
Garfield And Maronde Tie-In Detail
Valve: 12" Gate (FLxMJ)
Tee 12"x8" (FLxFLxFL)
Valve: 8" Gate (FLxMJ)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
8" 45° Bend (MJxMJ)
8" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (8" CIP to 8" C900)
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90
0 8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 8" FLG NBG (Stainless)
12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
Garfield And Cecil Tie-In Detail
Valve: 12" Gate (FLxMJ)
Tee 12"x8" (FLxFLxFL)
Valve: 8" Gate (FLxMJ)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
8" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
8" 45° Bend (MJxMJ)
8" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (8" CIP to 8" C900)
8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90
0 8" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 8" FLG NBG (Stainless)
12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
Garfield And Graves Tie-In Detail
18" Wide Range DI Coupling per Plan (18" CIP to 18" C900) Valve: 18" Gate (FLxMJ)
Tee 18"x12" (FLxFLxFL)
Valve: 12" Gate (FLxMJ)
12" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
12" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxPE)
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90
0 12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
18" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set DIP
12" MJ Bell Joint Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C900 12" FLG NBG (Stainless)
18" FLG NBG (Stainless)
Inverts Detail
12" 22 1/2° Bend (MJxMJ)
12" MJ Restraint w/ Stainless Steel Bolt Set C90
0 PRV Detail
Douple Strap Saddle C900 (10" x 1") CC Tap
1"CC Corp Stop w/ Pac joint with set screw
12"x10" Reducer (FLxMJ)
10" DI Spool (FL x FL) 30"
Tee 10"x6" (FLxFLxFL)
Valve: 10" Gate (FLxFL) W/ Hand Wheel
Valve: 6" Gate (FLxFL) W/ Hand Wheel
10" Dismantling Joint (FLxFL)
10" PRV
6" DI Spool (FL x FL) 18"
6" 90° Bend (FLxFL)
6" Dismantling Joint (FLxFL)
6" PRV
TOTAL
TAX (10.25%)
GRAND TOTAL
S&J Western
2 Sets 97.08$ Sets 194.16$ yes yes
1 Sets 97.08$ Sets 97.08$ yes 2 EA 1,300.18$ EA 2,600.36$ yes 2 EA 228.00$ EA 456.00$ Y
2 EA 630.47$ EA 1,260.94$ yes 1 EA 885.52$ EA 885.52$ N
1 EA 586.12$ EA 586.12 $ N 112,116.58$ 64,701.33$
11,491.95$ 6,631.89$
123,608.53$ 71,333.22$
Staff Report
February 5, 2025 City Council Staff Report
DATE: February 5, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NO: Consent Calendar - 3H
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement 2360-A with Townsend Public Affairs RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2360-A with Townsend Public Affairs Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney ; to provide legislative advocacy and grant writing for an amount not to exceed $90,000 per year; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
BACKGROUND:
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) is an experienced legislative advocacy and grant writing firm that provides local, regional, state, and federal service to public agencies.
TPA has provided services to over 300 clients and operates five (5) offices in California and Washington, DC.
The City contracted with TPA in March 2023 for grant writing and legislative support.
Since working with them, the City has been awarded over $5 million in grant funding including, funding for Fire Station facility improvements, purchase of electric vehicles, library facility improvements and funds to host recycling collection events. The monthly cost of $7,500 will remain the same. It is recommended that City Council approve an amendment to extend their agreement through December 31, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $90,000 per year.
2023-2024 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
The proposed amendment supports various of the City’s strategic goals as the advocacy and grant writing provided by TPA can help the City secure grant funds for various projects, depending on funding availability and requirements. This can include items such as solar panel grants to meet sustainability goals, Police and Fire equipment to meet public safety and homelessness goals, along with many other opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY 24-25 budget has sufficient funds for the proposed amendment that will be shared between the various Departments. However, the anticipated grant funding received will
significantly offset the cost of the agreement. Funds for services in FY 25-26 will be budgeted through the City’s annual budget process.
Respectfully submitted by: Reviewed by:
Shawn Igoe,
Director of Public Works
Martha Garcia
Director of Finance
Approved by:
Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
City Manager
Justin A. Tamayo
Assistant City Attorney
ATTACHMENT:
1. Funding Memo
Staff Report
February 5, 2025
ATTACHMENT
Funding Memo
1 | Page
M E M O R A N D U M
To: City of Monterey Park
From: Townsend Public Affairs
Date: January 16, 2025
Subject: Fundi ng Tracker for the City of Monterey Park
GRANTS SUBMITTED
Date
Submitted
Grant
Request
Grant
Type
Amount
Requested
Amount
Awarded Comments
AWARDED
TOTAL AWARDED TO DATE: $5, 062,323
10/30/2024
Energy and Efficiency Community Block
Grant: EV Purchas
Federal $121,150 $121,150
8/14/2023
Household Hazardous Waste
Discretionary Grant: Hazardous Waste
Collection Event
State $40,800 $40,800
5/17/2023
Building Forward Library Infrastructure
Grant: Bruggemeyer Library
Improvements
State $1,400,373 $1,400,373
4/10/2024
Federal Budget Earmark: Fire Station
61 Renovation Project
Federal $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Federal
Appropriations
Request
8/9/2023
State Budget Earmark: Fire Station
Rehabilitation
State $2,000,000 $2,000,000 State Earmark
Request
PENDING & IN PROGRESS APPLICATIONS
TOTAL (SUBMITTED) PENDING: $1,030,239
12/20/2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant: SCBA
Replacements Federal $780,239
Pre-Award
Exemption
Requested
3/10/2024
Federal Budget Earmark: Fire Station
63 Reconstruction Project
Federal $4,500,000
$250,000
(Pending in
Federal
Budget)
Partial
Request
Amount
pending
authorization
in FY24
Budget
UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
12/16/2023 Golden State Priority Project:
EV Chargine Rebate: EV Chargers State $220,000 N/A
3/7/2024
Federal Budget Request:
Emergency Response and
Preparedness Project
Federal $335,345 N/A
3/7/2024 Assistance to Firefighter Grant: SCBA
Procurement Federal $698,803.00 N/A
6/14/2024 Arts in the Parks Grant: Indigenous Art
Sculpture Project State $48,750.00 N/A
Planned
Resubmittal in
Spring 2025
Grants Cycle
9/27/2024 Federal Budget Earmark: Emergency
Operations Center Technology
Upgrades
Federal $250,000
N/A
City Council Staff Report
DATE: February 5, 2025
AGENDA
ITEM NO: Consent Calendar - 3I
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement No. 1792-A with Ultimate Fortune, Inc. DBA Success Printing & Sign for the production of the Cascades Newspaper RECOM
MENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authoriz ing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 1792- A with Ultimate Fortune, Inc. DBA Success Printing & Sign, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the production of the City’s Cascades Newspaper for an amount not to exceed $60,000 per year, for a term to be extended annually;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
EXECUT
IVE SUMMARY:
Ultimate Fortune, Inc. DBA Success Printing & Sign currently provides production assistance in the creation, layout, printing and distribution of the Monterey Park Cascades Newspaper. Staff recommends an amendment to Agreement No. 1792-A to continue the uninterrupted delivery of the Cascades Newspaper to the community.
BACKG
ROUND:
The Success Printing team has been reliably producing the Cascades Newspaper since being awarded the bid 2013. In 2018, the City went out to bid for the Cascades production services, upon which Success Printing was awarded the contract. Success Printing has been a dependable partner in producing this crucial community engagement and communications tool. Over the years, Success Printing has improved the publication by refreshing the design and expanding its content with the Alhambra School District, thereby increasing value to the Monterey Park readership. 2024-25
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
The proposed amendment meets the City’s goal to enhance public communication and civic engagement to reach all members of our community.
FI
SCAL IMPACT:
The proposed amendment has an annual cost of $60,000 with an annual 5% increase.
The reoccurring cost will be budgeted each fiscal year of service.
Staff Report
February 5, 2025
Respectfully submitted by: Prepared by:
Diana Garcia
Assistant City Manager
Randy Ishino
Media Supervisor
Approved by: Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
City Manager
Solange Fortenbach
Deputy City Attorney
City Council Staff Report
DATE: February 5, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NO: Consent Calendar - 3J
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Robert Aguirre, Director of Recreation & Community Services SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution a uthorizing the City Manager to execute a Façade Easement agreement with the Property located at 153 E. Garvey Avenue for a community mural.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Façade Easement agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the property owner of the real property located at 153 E. Garvey Avenue;
2. Approving an appropriation of $40,000 from Development Impact Funds (DIF) for the approved artist agreement with the Greetings Tour; and
3. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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 §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity contemplates administrative actions including entering into an agreement and appropriating budget funds. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On September 18, 2024, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Greetings Tour and artist Victor Ving for a community mural project.
The City Council authorized $40,000 toward the project from an account to be determined by the final location . The City Council also authorized City staff to coordinate with the Community Participation Commission to recommend a mural location and to work with Victor Ving on community engagement during the art development phase. Following th e execution of the agreement, artist Victor Ving scouted potential locations for a mural installation and provided recommendations to staff.
On October 22, 2024, the Community Participation Commission voted to unanimously recommend installing the Greetings Tour Mural on the east-facing wall of the property at
Staff Report
February 5, 2025
153 E. Garvey Avenue (Attachment 1) City staff have contacted the property owners of 153 E. Garvey Avenue. The owners have been residents for over 50 years and are enthusiastic about the opportunity to have a mural on their property. The owners have agreed to develop a façade easement agreement, allowing the City to install a mural on their property.
On January 16, 2025 , City staff met with the Business Improvement District Advisory Committee ( “BIDAC”) to share the plans for a mural on Garvey Avenue. The BIDAC members expressed their support for a mural at 153 E. Garvey Avenue, and the item will be on a future agenda to memorialize their support with a vote and consider a financial contribution toward the project.
If approved, the City will execute a façade easement agreement with 153 E. Garvey Avenue and begin the community engagement phase of the project shortly after.
BACKGROUND:
The Greetings Tour is a nationwide public art project led by muralist V ictor Ving and photographer Lisa Beggs. The project specializes in creating postcard-style murals that reflect the unique character of each city it partners with. The Greetings Tour has successfully completed similar projects in various cities across the United States, creating a new destination and local landmark in each community.
The Greetings Tour mural project presents a unique opportunity to showcase the City’s unity and create a lasting visual legacy. Installing the mural in the downtown business district will serve as a destination for visitors and a focal point of civic pride for the community, highlighting the city's distinct character.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total project cost will not exceed $40,000 from Development Impact Fund (“DIF”) 231.
Respectfully submitted by:
Robert Aguirre
Director of Recreation & Community Services
Staff Report
February 5, 2025
Approved by: Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez Justin A. Tamayo
City Manager Assistant City Attorney
ATTACHMENT:
1. Property location (153 E. Garvey Avenue)
2. Resolution of Authorization to Execute a Façade Easement Agreement
Staff Report
February 5, 2025
ATTACHMENT 1
Property location (153 E. Garvey Avenue)
ATTACHMENT 1
Address: 153 E. Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA. 91755-2954
Staff Report
February 5, 2025
ATTACHMENT 2
Resolution of Authorization to Execute a Façade Easement Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FAÇADE
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF 153 E.
GARVEY AVENUE, MONTEREY PARK CALIFORNIA, 91754 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF INSTALLING A COMMUNITY MURAL
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. The City Council recognizes the value of public art in enhancing community identity, fostering civic pride, and contributing to the cultural and aesthetic quality of public space.
B The property located at 153 E. Garvey Avenue (“the Property”) has been identified as a suitable and prominent location for the installation of a community mural.
B. The City has determined that entering into a façade easement agreement with the owner of the Property is necessary to secure the preservation and public accessibility of the mural.
C. The City Council considered the information provided by the Director of Recreation & Community Services (“Director”) . This Resolution, and its findings, are made based upon the evidence presented to the City Council including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Director.
SECTION 2: Environmental Assessment. 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 §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity contemplates administrative actions including entering into an agreement and appropriating budget funds. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review.
SECTION 3: Approval & Authorization. The City Council:
A. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a façade easement agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, including accepting interest in real property for the City, with the persons holding title to the Property for the purpose of installing a community mural.
B. Approves an appropriation of $40,000 from Development Impact Funds (DIF) for the approved artist agreement with the Greetings Tour.
Resolution No.
SECTION 4: Preservation. This resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.
SECTION 5: Severability. If 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 provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 6: Reliance On Record. Each and every one of the findings 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 7: Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It 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. In all instances, best efforts were made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the Ci ty’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 8: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, 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 9: Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 10: Electronic Signatures . This Resolution 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.
Resolution No.
SECTION 11: The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
SECTION 12: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2025.
Vinh Ngo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
By:__________________________
Justin A. Tamayo, Assistant City Attorney
Resolution No.
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss.
City of Monterey Park )
I, Maychelle Yee , City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park at a meeting held on the 5th day of February 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noyes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Dated this 5th day of February 2025
Maychelle Yee , City Clerk
Monterey Park, California
City Council Staff Report
DATE: February 5, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NO: Consent Calendar - 3K
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Overview of Immigration Assistance Offered by the City of Monterey Park
RECOMMENDATION:
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 of Monterey Park is committed to supporting its immigrant community through various programs and services. These include citizenship preparation classes, legal clinics, resource fairs, and partnerships with local organizations. Additionally, the City maintains a dedicated webpage to provide accessible information and updates regarding immigration assistance.
BACKGROUND:
Monterey Park has a diverse population that benefits from resources tailored to assist residents in achieving residency, citizenship and understanding their rights . Below is an overview of the City’s current and upcoming offerings:
➢ Bruggemeyer Library’s Citizenship Preparation Program The Literacy for All of Monterey Park program at the Bruggemeyer Library offers comprehensive citizenship preparation classes and individual coaching to help learners prepare for the U.S. naturalization test. Citizenship Preparation classes are held on Mondays, facilitated in -person by a retired USCIS employee, and on Saturdays, facilitated both in -person and via Zoom by library staff. These classes focus on preparing learners for civics questions and basic reading and writing skills essential to passing the naturalization test.
Once learners receive their test date, they are paired with volunteer citizenship coaches for individualized one -on-one tutoring to prepare for the interview with an immigration services officer.
During the 2023 -2024 program year, 26 enrolled learners and 16 drop -in learners successfully passed the U.S. naturalization test. On average, the program sees 85 attendees per month across both classes, with approximately 15 unique learners attending the Monday sessions and 35 unique learners attending the Saturday
sessions. Currently, six citizenship coaches are providing one -on-one instruction, though there are ten learners waiting to be paired with a coach.
In recent months, the program has observed an increasing demand for citizenship classes in Chinese, particularly for beginning -level learners. Those exempt from taking the English language requirement include those age 50 or older with 20 years as a permanent resident and those age 55 or older with 15 years as a permanent resident (also known as the “50/20” and “55/15” exception). Students with emerging English literacy skills who are not exempt from taking the test in English are referred to LAMP’s English as a Second Language classes and English conversation groups to improve their English proficiency.
Anticipated changes to the U.S. citizenship test could further increase the demand for assistance, as the test may become more challenging for English language learners.
The Library’s Literacy program is continuously recruiting new teachers and coaches to meet this demand. For learners who are preparing for the naturalization test and are exempt from the English -language requirements, staff refer them to the International Rescue Committee for online Citizenship classes taught in Chinese and Spanish.
➢ Legal Clinics and Workshops
• Monthly Legal Clinics:
o In partnership with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA), the Library hosts free monthly legal clinics, where volunteer attorneys assist with immigration, civil matters, labor, and employment issues in a variety of community languages.
• Citizenship Workshops:
o Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) and the Library provide workshops offering free legal consultations and citizenship application assistance. Staff are coordinating with AJSOCAL to provide another workshop in May 2025 for Citizenship Day. • Drop-In Services:
o Chinatown Service Center ’s Social Services division tables inside the Library on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
➢ Resource Fairs
The City has hosted multiple recent resource fairs to connect new residents and immigrants with essential services and resources.
In 2024 the City hosted t wo successful community resource fairs: on August 17th in the parking lot on Lincoln and Garvey Avenues, and on September 7th at the Langley Senior Center. These resource fairs, which had 100-200 attendees each, brought together over 15 community-based organizations and County agencies offering immigration assistance, legal advice, health services, vaccinations, food giveaways, public benefit sign up, and employment support.
Three resource fairs are planned for 2025, with the first scheduled February 22 nd at the Langley Senior Center. Additional events are planned in June and November and will be held at other locations in the City. These events are planned and organized in partnership with AJSOCAL, whose staff provides support by creating flyers and social media graphics, and by publicizing the events with ethnic media.
➢ Online Resources and Outreach
The City maintains a dedicated webpage with links to citizenship resources, information on upcoming classes and workshops and guidance on legal assistance:
• Migrant Resource Hub by Asians Americans Advancing Justice So Cal (AJSOCAL): This page o ffers information on immigration services, immigration fraud, immigrant workers' rights, consumer tips and health access.
• Immigration Issues Support from the L os Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (LACOIA) : Helps immigrants learn about available services such as landlord/tenant issues, medical/mental health care, wage/small business support, food security, legal representation and consumer fraud.
➢ Community Partnerships
Staff meet with several community -based organizations and various divisions of LA County on a regular and ongoing basis to discuss key migrant issues in the San Gabriel Valley. In addition to maintaining strong working relationships with individual organizations and offices, staff also participate in the Labor Trafficking Subcommittee of the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Taskforce (LAHTTF) . Members of this subcommittee include top officials from local, regional, state and federal organizations and agencies dealing with human and labor trafficking and migration. This includes members of non -profits and community -based organizations , law enforcement, prosecutors, federal officials, and others. LAHTTF members deliver services to affected individuals, including advocating for refugee or asylee status ; conduct ongoing joint investigation and prosecutions, and conduct training and outreach to further increase identification of victims and the comprehensive services available for victims. Staff advocate for County, regional and federal agencies to include Monterey Park and other affected municipalities in their conversations and efforts.
➢ Upcoming Efforts
Staff continue to work with AJSOCAL staff on providing additional immigration support with a few different options:
• Hosting immigration workshops (in person or via Zoom). • Tabling at the Library and Langley Center to answer questions, make referrals, and inform people abut resources.
• Conducting brief 15-minute information sessions for ESL and citizenship classes or during lunch at Langley.
Library staff is currently working to determine what is feasible and set a schedule for additional services.
2024-25 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
This item supports Goal 5 – “Enhance Access to Resources for Mental Health, Social Services, and Unhoused Needs” – by actively seeking out and expanding partnerships with local organizations to expand the range of available resources to residents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City provides in -kind support to our partner organizations in the form of meeting rooms and space to offer programs, as well as staff time and resources to help plan, promote and publicize these programs to the community.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diana Garcia
Assistant City Manager
Approved by: Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
City Manager
Justin A. Tamayo
Assistant City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO.
A RES
OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH
OF FEBRUARY 2025 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BE
IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SE
CTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. As
early as the 17th century, Africans were forcibly brought to American shores to be enslaved, and Black Americans have subsequently faced systemic injustices of lynch mobs, segregation, racist attacks, discrimination, and denial of basic, fundamental rights.
B. Bl
ack Americans, despite said injustices that continue to exist today, have made significant contributions to the economic, educational, political, artistic, literary, scientific, and technological advancements of the United States.
C. In
1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (presently known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History), and in 1926, established “Negro History Week” to honor the history of African Americans and their contributions to American Life.
D. In 19
76, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History influenced the week -long observance to a month in honor of the N ation’s bicentennial. It has remained a month-long commemoration ever since.
E. Nat
ional Black History Month in February celebrates the legacy of Black and African Americans whose power to lead, overcome, and expand the meaning and practice of American democracy has helped the Nation become a more fair and just society.
F. Si
nce the mid-1970s, every United States President, regardless of political party, has issued messages and proclamations recognizing the significance of National Black History Month by urging all Americans to recognize the important contributions made by Black Americans to American life and culture.
G. The U
nited States Congress has also passed laws and adopted resolutions recognizing the significance and contributions made by Black Americans since 1986.
H. The t
heme for National Black History Month 2025 – African Americans and Labor – focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds – free and unfree, skilled, and unskilled, vocational and voluntary – intersect with the collective experiences of Black people.
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I. Work is at the very center of much of Black history and culture, from the traditional agricultural labor of enslaved Africans that fed Low Country colonies, debates among Black educators on the importance of vocational training, self -help strategies and entrepreneurship in Black communities, or organized labor’s role in fighting both economic and social injustice, Black people’s work has been transformational throughout the U.S., Africa, and the Diaspora.
J. In celebrating the entire history of African Americans and the arts, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (the founding agency that designates its annual theme) puts into the national spotlight the greatness of the past and present with an eye toward what the rest of the twenty -first century will bring.
K. The City Council of the City of Monterey Park is committed to valuing diversity.
Equity, respect, and justice are essential to the well -being of our community and are critical elements to the overall health of our democracy.
L. The City Council of the City of Monterey Park encourages all residents to continue their collective journey of honoring and deepening their knowledge of the history and contributions of Black Americans and people of African descent and hereby proclaim the month of February 2025 as National Black History Month.
SECTION 2: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution 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.
SECTION 3: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution, signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park , and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded. (Mayor signature and attestation must be on the same page.)
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2025.
________________________________
Vinh Ngo, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
A RES
OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
PARK, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA'S
ANTI-PRICE GOUGING LAWS
BE
IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. Pr
ice gouging refers to sellers taking unfair advantage of consumers during emergencies or disasters by significantly increasing prices for essential goods and services.
B. Cal
ifornia Penal Code Section 396 prohibits raising the price of essential consumer goods and services by more than 10% following a declared state of emergency.
C. Thes
e protections apply statewide and cover a wide range of goods and services, including but not limited to food, emergency supplies, housing, medical supplies, transportation, and reconstruction services.
D. Se
ction 396 also provides that it is “unlawful for any person, business, or other entity, to increase the rental price . . . advertised, offered, or charged for housing to an existing or prospective tenant, by more than 10 percent.” A landlord cannot charge or accept rent that exceeds the cap set by Penal Code section 396, even if a tenant or prospective tenant offers to pay more.
E. For
rental housing that was not rented or advertised for rent prior to a declaration of emergency, the price cannot exceed 160% of the fair market value of the rental housing as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
F. The s
tatute also makes it a separate misdemeanor for a landlord to evict a tenant and then re-rent the property at a rate that the landlord would have been prohibited from charging the evicted tenant under the price gouging statute.
G. Due t
o the Los Angeles County Fires and Windstorm Event the protections afforded under California Penal Code 396 are effective until the following dates:
January 7, 2026 (Penal Code 396 (b)), January 7, 2026 (Penal Code 396(c)), and March 8, 2026 (Penal Code 396 (d), (e), (f)).
H. The s
tatute aims to protect residents across the state, including Monterey Park, from exploitative practices during emergencies, ensuring fair access to necessities.
I. Vi
olations of these laws are subject to criminal prosecution, civil penalties, and restitution, serving as a strong deterrent against unethical practices.
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J. Anyone who has been the victim of price gouging, or who has information regarding potential price gouging, is encouraged to immediately file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office by going to the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov or by calling (800) 952-5225.
K. The City of Monterey Park recognizes the importance of these laws in safeguarding the community’s well -being and economic security during times of crisis, and fully supports California’s anti -price gouging laws, as outlined in Penal Code Section 396, and encourages compliance by individuals, businesses, and entities operating within the City.
L. The City of Monterey Park will work to raise community awareness about price gouging protections and the importance of reporting violations to appropriate authorities.
M. The City will continue to collaborate with other agencies to ensure that instances of price gouging during emergencies are promptly investigated and addressed.
N. The City reaffirms its commitment to protecting the public welfare by ensuring that residents have access to essential goods and services at fair and reasonable prices during emergencies.
SECTION 2
: Electronic Signatures . This Resolution 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.
SECTION 3
: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution, signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park , and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 4
: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED
AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2025.
________________________________
Vinh Ngo, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT:
1. California Penal Code 396
ATTACHMENT 1
California Penal Code 396
State of California
PENAL CODE
Section 396
396. (a) The Legislature hereby finds that during a state of emergency or local emergency, including, but not limited to, an earthquake, flood, fire, riot, storm, drought, plant or animal infestation or disease, pandemic or epidemic disease outbreak, or other natural or manmade disaster, some merchants have taken unfair advantage of consumers by greatly increasing prices for essential consumer goods and services.
While the pricing of consumer goods and services is generally best left to the marketplace under ordinary conditions, when a declared state of emergency or local emergency results in abnormal disruptions of the market, the public interest requires that excessive and unjustified increases in the prices of essential consumer goods and services be prohibited. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this act to protect citizens from excessive and unjustified increases in the prices charged during or shortly after a declared state of emergency or local emergency for goods and services that are vital and necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of consumers, whether those goods and services are offered or sold in person, in stores, or online. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature that this section be liberally construed so that its beneficial purposes may be served.
(b)
Upon the proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by an official, board, or other governing body vested with authority to make that declaration in any county, city, or city and county, and for a period of 30 days following that proclamation or declaration, it is unlawful for a person, contractor, business, or other entity to sell or offer to sell any consumer food items or goods, goods or services used for emergency cleanup, emergency supplies, medical supplies, home heating oil, building materials, housing, transportation, freight, and storage services, or gasoline or other motor fuels for a price of more than 10 percent greater than the price charged by that person for those goods or services immediately prior to the proclamation or declaration of emergency, or prior to a date set in the proclamation or declaration. However, a greater price increase is not unlawful if that person can prove that the increase in price was directly attributable to additional costs imposed on it by the supplier of the goods, or directly attributable to additional costs for labor or materials used to provide the services, during the state of emergency or local emergency, and the price is no more than 10 percent greater than the total of the cost to the seller plus the markup customarily applied by that seller for that good or service in the usual course of business immediately prior to the onset of the state of emergency or local emergency. If the person, contractor, business, or other entity did not charge a price for the goods or services immediately prior to the proclamation or
declaration of emergency, it may not charge a price that is more than 50 percent greater than the cost thereof to the vendor as “cost” is defined in Section 17026 of the Business and Professions Code.
(c)
Upon the proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by an official, board, or other governing body vested with authority to make that declaration in any county, city, or city and county, and for a period of 180 days following that proclamation or declaration, it is unlawful for a contractor to sell or offer to sell any repair or reconstruction services or any services used in emergency cleanup for a price of more than 10 percent above the price charged by that person for those services immediately prior to the proclamation or declaration of emergency.
However, a greater price increase is not unlawful if that person can prove that the increase in price was directly attributable to additional costs imposed on it by the supplier of the goods, or directly attributable to additional costs for labor or materials used to provide the services, during the state of emergency or local emergency, and the price represents no more than 10 percent greater than the total of the cost to the contractor plus the markup customarily applied by the contractor for that good or service in the usual course of business immediately prior to the onset of the state of emergency or local emergency.
(d)
Upon the proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by an official, board, or other governing body vested with authority to make that declaration in any county, city, or city and county, and for a period of 30 days following that proclamation or declaration, it is unlawful for an owner or operator of a hotel or motel to increase the hotel or motel’s regular rates, as advertised immediately prior to the proclamation or declaration of emergency, by more than 10 percent.
However, a greater price increase is not unlawful if the owner or operator can prove that the increase in price is directly attributable to additional costs imposed on it for goods or labor used in its business, to seasonal adjustments in rates that are regularly scheduled, or to previously contracted rates.
(e)
Upon the proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by an official, board, or other governing body vested with authority to make that declaration in any city, county, or city and county, and for a period of 30 days following that proclamation or declaration, or any period the proclamation or declaration is extended by the applicable authority, it is unlawful for any person, business, or other entity, to increase the rental price, as defined in paragraph (11) of subdivision (j), advertised, offered, or charged for housing, to an existing or prospective tenant, by more than 10 percent. However, a greater rental price increase is not unlawful if that person can prove that the increase is directly attributable to additional costs for repairs or additions beyond normal maintenance that were amortized over the rental term that caused the rent to be increased greater than 10 percent or that an increase was contractually agreed to by the tenant prior to the proclamation or declaration. It shall not be a defense to a prosecution under this subdivision that an
increase in rental price was based on the length of the rental term, the inclusion of additional goods or services, except as provided in paragraph (11) of subdivision (j) with respect to furniture, or that the rent was offered by, or paid by, an insurance company, or other third party, on behalf of a tenant. This subdivision does not authorize a landlord to charge a price greater than the amount authorized by a local rent control ordinance.
(f)
It is unlawful for a person, business, or other entity to evict any residential tenant of residential housing after the proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by an official, board, or other governing body vested with authority to make that declaration in any city, county, or city and county, and for a period of 30 days following that proclamation or declaration, or any period that the proclamation or declaration is extended by the applicable authority and rent or offer to rent to another person at a rental price greater than the evicted tenant could be charged under this section. It shall not be a violation of this subdivision for a person, business, or other entity to continue an eviction process that was lawfully begun prior to the proclamation or declaration of emergency.
(g)
The prohibitions of this section may be extended for additional periods, as needed, by a local legislative body, local official, the Governor, or the Legislature, if deemed necessary to protect the lives, property, or welfare of the citizens. Each extension by a local legislative body or local official shall not exceed 30 days. An extension may also authorize specified price increases that exceed the amount that would be permissible under this section during the initial 30 or 180 days after a proclamation or declaration of emergency.
(h)
A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not exceeding one year, by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment. (i)
A violation of this section shall constitute an unlawful business practice and an act of unfair competition within the meaning of Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code. The remedies and penalties provided by this section are cumulative to each other, the remedies under Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code, and the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this state. (j)
For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) “State of emergency” means a natural or manmade emergency resulting from an earthquake, flood, fire, riot, storm, drought, plant or animal infestation or disease, pandemic or epidemic disease outbreak, or other natural or manmade disaster for which a state of emergency has been declared by the President of the United States or the Governor.
(2)
“Local emergency” means a natural or manmade emergency resulting from an earthquake, flood, fire, riot, storm, drought, plant or animal infestation or disease, pandemic or epidemic disease outbreak, or other natural or manmade disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by an official, board, or other governing
body vested with authority to make that declaration in any county, city, or city and county in California.
(3) “Consumer food item” means any article that is used or intended for use for food, drink, confection, or condiment by a person or animal. (4) “Repair or reconstruction services” means services performed by any person who is required to be licensed under the Contractors’ State License Law (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code), for repairs to residential or commercial property of any type that is damaged as a result of a disaster.
(5)
“Emergency supplies” includes, but is not limited to, water, flashlights, radios, batteries, candles, blankets, soaps, diapers, temporary shelters, tape, toiletries, plywood, nails, and hammers.
(6)
“Medical supplies” includes, but is not limited to, prescription and nonprescription medications, bandages, gauze, isopropyl alcohol, and antibacterial products.
(7)
“Building materials” means lumber, construction tools, windows, and anything else used in the building or rebuilding of property.
(8) “Gasoline” means any fuel used to power any motor vehicle or power tool. (9) “Transportation, freight, and storage services” means any service that is performed by any company that contracts to move, store, or transport personal or business property or that rents equipment for those purposes, including towing services. (10)
“Housing” means any rental housing with an initial lease term of no longer than one year, including, but not limited to, a space rented in a mobilehome park or campground.
(11)
“Rental price” for housing means any of the following:
(A) For housing rented within one year prior to the time of the proclamation or declaration of emergency, the actual rental price paid by the tenant. For housing not rented at the time of the declaration or proclamation, but rented, or offered for rent, within one year prior to the proclamation or declaration of emergency, the most recent rental price offered before the proclamation or declaration of emergency. For housing rented at the time of the proclamation or declaration of emergency but which becomes vacant while the proclamation or declaration of emergency remains in effect and which is subject to any ordinance, rule, regulation, or initiative measure adopted by any local governmental entity that establishes a maximum amount that a landlord may charge a tenant for rent, the actual rental price paid by the previous tenant or the amount specified in subparagraph (B), whichever is greater. This amount may be increased by 5 percent if the housing was previously rented or offered for rent unfurnished, and it is now being offered for rent fully furnished. This amount shall not be adjusted for any other good or service, including, but not limited to, gardening or utilities currently or formerly provided in connection with the lease. (B)
For housing not rented and not offered for rent within one year prior to the proclamation or declaration of emergency, 160 percent of the fair market rent established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This amount may be increased by 5 percent if the housing is offered for rent fully
furnished. This amount shall not be adjusted for any other good or service, including, but not limited to, gardening or utilities currently or formerly provided in connection with the lease.
(C)
Housing advertised, offered, or charged, at a daily rate at the time of the declaration or proclamation of emergency, shall be subject to the rental price described in subparagraph (A), if the housing continues to be advertised, offered, or charged, at a daily rate. Housing advertised, offered, or charged, on a daily basis at the time of the declaration or proclamation of emergency, shall be subject to the rental price in subparagraph (B), if the housing is advertised, offered, or charged, on a periodic lease agreement after the declaration or proclamation of emergency. (D) For mobilehome spaces rented to existing tenants at the time of the proclamation or declaration of emergency and subject to a local rent control ordinance, the amount authorized under the local rent control ordinance. For new tenants who enter into a rental agreement for a mobilehome space that is subject to rent control but not rented at the time of the proclamation or declaration of emergency, the amount of rent last charged for a space in the same mobilehome park. For mobilehome spaces not subject to a local rent control ordinance and not rented at the time of the proclamation or declaration of emergency, the amount of rent last charged for the space. (12) “Goods” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 1689.5 of the Civil Code.
(k)
This section does not preempt any local ordinance prohibiting the same or similar conduct or imposing a more severe penalty for the same conduct prohibited by this section.
(
l) A business offering an item for sale, or a service, at a reduced price immediately prior to the proclamation or declaration of the emergency may use the price it normally charges for the item or service to calculate the price pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c).
(m)
This section does not prohibit an owner from evicting a tenant for any lawful reason, including pursuant to Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 339, Sec. 1. (SB 1196) Effective January 1, 2021.)