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
Regular Meeting
Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
6:30 PM
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.
Land Acknowledgment
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.
General Information
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Public Participation
You may speak up to 5 minutes on an/each 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 24 hours before the meeting by completing an online form at www.montereypark.ca.gov/writtencomm.
While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow the City Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council may briefly respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. Persons may, in addition to any other matter within the City Council's subject-matter jurisdiction, comment on Agenda Items at this time. If you provide public comment on a specific Agenda item at this time, however, you cannot later provide comments at the time the Agenda Item is considered.
1. Call to Order
Mayor
2. Flag Salute
The Monterey Park Police Explorers
3. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
4. Agenda Additions, Deletions, Changes and Adoptions
5. Public Communications
6. Staff Communications
6.A. Police Department
6.B. Public Works
7. Presentation
7.A. Recognition of Eagle Scout Project at Fire Station 61
8. Old Business
9. Consent Calendar
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.
9.A. Adopting a Resolution updating the City’s reimbursement policies in accordance with AB1234, to include an additional pre-approved conference for Elected Officials
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution updating the City’s reimbursement policies in accordance with AB1234, to include an additional pre-approved conference for Elected Officials; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.B. Update on Community Block Development Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding in the FY 2026 Presidential Budget Request, and Consideration of Sending Letter in Support of Maintaining Funding
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving updates on the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 “skinny” budget proposal;
2. If desirable, sending a letter on behalf of the City requesting support of maintaining funding for Community Block Development Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.C. Consideration of Sending Letter of Support on behalf of the City to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. If desirable, sending a letter on behalf of the City supporting the request of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD);
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.D. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the release of covenant and agreement for an off-site parking area located at 2100 Saturn Street, formerly 2030 Saturn Street, and directing the City Manager to execute related documents
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution authorizing the release of a covenant and agreement for 12 off- site parking spaces located at 2100 Saturn Street (formerly 2030 Saturn Street) and directing the City Manager to execute related documents; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the request and draft Resolution according 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"). This administrative activity is for general policy making and will not result in any physical changes to the environment. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
9.E. Amendment to Agreement No. 2241-AA with Comprise Technologies Inc. for Library Public Computer Management, Printing and Content Filtering
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to Agreement No. 2241-AA with Comprise Technologies, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for library public computer management, printing and content filtering for a term of three years for $25,442; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.F. First Amendment to Agreement No. 2259-AC with Smart Energy Systems, LLC for the SMART workforce management program
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Agreement 2259-AC with Smart Energy Systems, LLC to increase the annual subscription cost to $45,090 and to add a one-time cost of $67,000 for upgrades; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.G. Approval of Fifth Amendment to Agreement 2003-AB with United Pumping Service, Inc. for hazardous waste management services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Fifth Amendment to Agreement 2003-AB with United Pumping Service, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for continued hazardous waste management services for an additional amount of $155,000 through June 30, 2028; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under 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 and policy decisions that would result in the disposal of hazardous waste consistent with State mandates. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
10. Public Hearing
11. New Business
11.A. Authorizing Mayor Pro Tem Yang to attend the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF) Israel Seminar for Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Acknowledging that participation in the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF) Israel Seminar for Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders is related to an important governmental function, and authorizing Mayor Pro Tem Yang to attend;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11.B. Consider dissolution of the Design Review Board (DRB) and creating the Economic and Business Development Commission (EBDC) by consolidating the Business Improvement Advisory Committee (BIDAC) and Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Introducing and waiving first reading of an Ordinance _________ dissolving the Design Review Board (“DRB”);
2. Adopting a resolution consolidating the Business Improvement Advisory Committee (“BIDAC”) and the Economic Development Advisory Commission (“EDAC”) into the Economic and Business Development Commission (“EBDC”);
3. Appointing the members of the EBDC; and
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the draft Ordinance and Resolution according 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"). This activity is for general policies and procedure- making intended to promote economic development and streamlining of planning processes.
Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review.
11.C. Renewal of Contract with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and a conduct a public hearing to consider introduction and first reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 6 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code regarding public health services and incorporation of Title 11 of the Los Angeles County Code.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for public health services;
2. Introducing and waiving the first reading of an ordinance amending Title 6 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code;
3. Setting the second reading and Public Hearing for June 18, 2025; and
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. City Communications (City Council)
13. Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjourn