SPECIAL MEETING
Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, Friends Room
320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Monday
April 21, 2025
6:00 p.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Documents related to an Agenda item are available to the public in the City Clerk’s Office located at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, during normal business hours and the City’s website at www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/City-Council-17.
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call City Hall at (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 4 hours before a meeting. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. You may combine up to 2 minutes of time with another person’s speaking. No person may speak more than a total of 10 minutes. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Written Communication will be accepted up to 2 hours before the meeting by completing an online form at www.montereypark.ca.gov/writtencomm.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), the public may address the City Council only on matters listed on this Agenda. No other public comment will be accepted.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent services to enhance the quality of life for our entire community.
CITY COUNCIL OF MONTEREY PARK
THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, THE MONTEREY
PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE MONTEREY PARK GEOLOGIC HAZARD
ABATEMENT DISTRICT AGENDA
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respect to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
Monterey Park City Council Special Meeting Agenda, April 21, 2025 - Page 2
CALL TO ORDER Mayor
ROLL CALL Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
[1.] NEW BUSINESS
1-A. REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Whether to reappoint one incumbent Library Board Trustee for a second term; (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
1-B. APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(1) Appointing one individual to fill the vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
ADJOURN
City Council Staff Report
DATE: April 21, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NO: 1A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristin Olivarez, City Librarian
SUBJECT: Reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Whether to reappoint one incumbent Library Board Trustee for a second term;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The term for the Library Board of Trustees is three years with the possibility of reappointment for one additional consecutive three-year term.
Travis Kaya’s first term on the Library Board of Trustees will end June 30, 202 5. If reappointed, he will serve through June 30, 2028.
BACKGROUND:
The Library Board of Trustees is an administrative body established pursuant to the California Education Code and Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”). MPMC Chapter
2.80 regulates the Library Board (in addition to applicable California law). The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for administering the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library.
Education Code § 18910 provides that:
“[t]he public library shall be managed by a board of library trustees, consisting of five members, to be appointed by the mayor … with the consent of the legislative body of the municipality.”
This is reflected in MPMC § 2.80.020 which provides that:
“[t]here is created and established a board of library trustees consisting of five members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council.” Pursuant to Education Code § 18911, the term of office for a trustee is three years. No person may serve more than two consecutive terms as a member of the board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Respectfully submitted by:
Kristin Olivarez
City Librarian
Approved by:
Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
City Manager
Justin Tamayo
Assistant City Attorney
City Council Staff Report
DATE: April 21, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NO: 1B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristin Olivarez, City Librarian
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Appointing one individual to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The second term of Library Trustee Lisa Duong will end on June 30, 2025, resulting in a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees. The upcoming vacancy was advertised and the City Clerk’s office has received eight applications from residents interested in serving on the Library Board of Trustees: Olivia Loo , Karen Ramirez, Fabian Raygosa, Annie Stoops, Fionya Tran , Phoi Tran, Sonia Wildhaber and Karl Wong. The City Council is asked to appoint one individual to fill the vacancy for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028.
BACKGROUND:
The Library Board of Trustees is a board established pursuant to the California Education Code and Monterey Park Municipal Code. The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for administering the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, The Library Board of Trustees also administers all library trust funds received by gift, bequest or devise.
Education Code § 18910 provides that:
“[the] public library shall be managed by a board of library trustees, consisting of five members, to be appointed by the mayor … with the consent of the legislative body of the municipality.”
This is reflected in MPMC § 2.80.020 which provides that:
“[t]here is created and established a board of library trustees consisting of five members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council.”
Pursuant to Education Code § 18911, the term of office for a trustee is three years. No person may serve more than two consecutive terms as a member of the board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Respectfully submitted by:
Kristin Olivarez
City Librarian
Approved by:
Reviewed by:
Inez Alvarez
City Manager
Justin Tamayo
Assistant City Attorney
ATTACHMENT:
1. Applications
Staff Report
April 21, 2025
ATTACHMENT 1
Applications
Print
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82 and certain boards may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest Form (Form 700).
This is a public
document and is subject to disclosure.
Please direct questions to the City Clerk's office at [email protected].
First Name*
Olivia
Last Name*
Loo
Commission on Aging
Business Improvement District Advisory Committee
Community Participation Commission
Design Review Board
Economic Development Advisory Commission
Environmental Commission
Library Board of Trustees
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks Commission
Traffic Commission
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may select more than one):* Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees - Submission #3437 Date Submitted: 4/14/2025
Print
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82 and certain boards may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest Form (Form 700).
This is a public
document and is subject to disclosure.
Please direct questions to the City Clerk's office at [email protected].
First Name*
Karen
Last Name*
Ramirez
Commission on Aging
Business Improvement District Advisory Committee
Community Participation Commission
Design Review Board
Economic Development Advisory Commission
Environmental Commission
Library Board of Trustees
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks Commission
Traffic Commission
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may select more than one):* Prior Community Involvement/Activities:*
As a Los Angeles County employee, I have volunteered to serve as a County Election Worker for the last four local/county/state, and general elections. This experience has been as both a Lead and Assistant Lead for the vote center.
As a teenager and through my young adult years, I volunteered in my local church, working in the parish office, learning office skills, and serving the church community. As a parent, I would like to be more involved in my community.
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees - Submission #3381 Date Submitted: 3/28/2025
Print
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82 and certain boards may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest Form (Form 700).
This is a public
document and is subject to disclosure.
Please direct questions to the City Clerk's office at [email protected].
First Name*
Fabian
Last Name*
Raygosa
Commission on Aging
Business Improvement District Advisory Committee
Community Participation Commission
Design Review Board
Economic Development Advisory Commission
Environmental Commission
Library Board of Trustees
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks Commission
Traffic Commission
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may select more than one):* Prior Community Involvement/Activities:*
-Current member of the Community Participation Commission. -Attended and viewed City Board meetings to stay in touch with city activities. -Extensive user of GoMPK.
-Active in Nextdoor to give people awareness of civic city engagements.
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees - Submission #3369 Date Submitted: 3/24/2025
Print
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82 and certain boards may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest Form (Form 700).
This is a public
document and is subject to disclosure.
Please direct questions to the City Clerk's office at [email protected].
First Name*
Fionya
Last Name*
Tran
Commission on Aging
Business Improvement District Advisory Committee
Community Participation Commission
Design Review Board
Economic Development Advisory Commission
Environmental Commission
Library Board of Trustees
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks Commission
Traffic Commission
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may select more than one):* Prior Community Involvement/Activities:*
Tulare County Foundation Board Member
MPK Community Emergency Response Team Member
Laurinda's Extreme Line Dance Team (separate from community class at Langley) Attended Summer Water aerobics (shallow) classes
Actively attending Laurinda's Line dancing class
LAPL Foundation Member
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees - Submission #3434 Date Submitted: 4/12/2025
Print
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82 and certain boards may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest Form (Form 700).
This is a public
document and is subject to disclosure.
Please direct questions to the City Clerk's office at [email protected].
First Name*
Phoi
Last Name*
Tran
Commission on Aging
Business Improvement District Advisory Committee
Community Participation Commission
Design Review Board
Economic Development Advisory Commission
Environmental Commission
Library Board of Trustees
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks Commission
Traffic Commission
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may select more than one):* Prior Community Involvement/Activities:*
I served as a board member for the PTA at Repetto School.
Provide a brief review of your background, qualifications, education and your interest in serving the City:* I have been living in Monterey Park since 2019, and I grew up in San Gabriel Valley. My husband bought the house in Monterey Park in 2010. We have one boy who is now attending a school in Monterey Park. I am interested to serve the city of Monterey Park as we are looking to grow our family here and hope to give them to the city. I have a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in human development. I have been working in health care for the past 12 years.
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees - Submission #3371 Date Submitted: 3/25/2025
Not qualify
Print
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82 and certain boards may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest Form (Form 700).
This is a public
document and is subject to disclosure.
Please direct questions to the City Clerk's office at [email protected].
First Name*
Sonia
Last Name*
Wildhaber
Commission on Aging
Business Improvement District Advisory Committee
Community Participation Commission
Design Review Board
Economic Development Advisory Commission
Environmental Commission
Library Board of Trustees
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks Commission
Traffic Commission
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may select more than one):* Prior Community Involvement/Activities:*
Member of the Monterey Park Women’s Club. Current membership chair.
Provide a brief review of your background, qualifications, education and your interest in serving the City:* I love to read and have lived in this city all my life. I have a AA Degree and I worked for ATT for 32 years, the last 20 years in management. I would like to participate and serve my city now that I have more time as I am retired.
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees - Submission #3389 Date Submitted: 4/2/2025
Print
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees
The Monterey Park City Council seeks citizens to serve on duly constituted Boards, Commissions, and Committees to assist and advise City Council on specific assigned matters. No citizen may serve on more than one standing Board, Commission, or Committee at one time. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the date received. For certain boards, annual residency verification is required in accordance to MPMC 2.82 and certain boards may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest Form (Form 700).
This is a public
document and is subject to disclosure.
Please direct questions to the City Clerk's office at [email protected].
First Name*
Karl
Last Name*
Wong
Commission on Aging
Business Improvement District Advisory Committee
Community Participation Commission
Design Review Board
Economic Development Advisory Commission
Environmental Commission
Library Board of Trustees
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks Commission
Traffic Commission
Commission/Committee or Board on which you want to serve (You may select more than one):* Prior Community Involvement/Activities:*
I served and completed two terms in City of Monterey Park Environmental Commission from year 2013 - 2021, as a Co- Chair of the Commission. Among the many activities that involved the Commission was organizing the annual Earth Day Festival and Bike Ride event.
I'm also serving as a Board Member of the Garfield Estates II Home Owner Association since year 2013 to present. The Board serves the interests of the community to enhance security, safety, good living, and better environment for all residents.
Application for City Commissions/Boards/Committees - Submission #3384 Date Submitted: 3/29/2025