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, June 18, 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
7. Presentation
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. Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the minutes from the special meetings of May 5, 2025 and May 7, 2025 and the regular meeting of May 7, 2025; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.B. Authorizing Mayor Pro Tem Yang to attend the Jewish Federation's Trip to Israel on July 20-27, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Acknowledging that participation in the Jewish Federation's Trip to Israel 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.
9.C. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting by Resolution the City’s and Successor Agency’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.D. Amendment to Agreement 2230-AA with City Management Advisors, LLC for Executive Recruitment Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Ratifying a Third Amendment with City Management Advisors, LLC in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide executive recruitment services in an amount of $28,000;
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate $28,000 from the General Fund into the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year budget; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.E. Waive further reading and adopt an Ordinance amending the Monterey Park Municipal Code ("MPMC") to implement the General Plan concerning mixed use development and development standards
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Waiving the second reading and adopting the proposed Ordinance; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.F. Urban Area Security Initiative - Award of Contract to Richard Beckman, of Beckman Educational Consultants, for the Regional Training Group ("RTG") Fire Service Training Officer
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a one year agreement in the amount of $150,000, with the option to extend for an additional two years, with Richard Beckman of Beckman Educational Consultants, LLC., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide training and further develop response readiness of Los Angeles area fire agencies for incidents of national significance for an amount not to exceed $450,000;
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate $150,000 in grant funding to the FY 2025-2026 budget; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.G. SB1 Funding - Annual Adoption of Projects
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution identifying a street maintenance project to be included in the FY 2025-26 and budget and funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Act (“RMRA”) funds, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.H. Amendment to various Public Works Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025-26
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to various Public Works agreements for Fiscal Year 2025-26, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.I. Award of Contract to Ferguson Enterprises for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a design/build agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC dba Ferguson Waterworks in the amount of $9,826,029 for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (“AMI”) Project;
2. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $453,149, or 5% of the contract amount, for a total project cost of $9,826,029; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (Existing Facilities). The Project results in minor alterations to existing public facilities involving no significant expansion of the existing use. The Project is not anticipated to have any significant impacts with regard to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality.
9.J. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park Declaring and Recognizing June 23, 2025, as the 43rd Anniversary of the Death of Vincent Jen Chin (As Requested by Council Member Lo)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.K. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park Declaring and Recognizing June 23-27, 2025, as National Boys & Girls Club Week (Requested by Council Member Sanchez)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.L. Consideration of Sending Letter of Support on behalf of funding for Local Housing Trust Fund Programs in Housing Bonds
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. If desirable, adding the Council's signatures to a letter in support of funding for the Local Housing Trust Fund ("LHTF") program;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10. Public Hearing
10.A. Public Hearing to Consider Approving Assessments for the Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §§ 22500, et seq.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening the public hearing and receiving documentary and testimonial evidence;
2. Closing the public hearing and adopting a Resolution authorizing the Levy and Collection pf Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 22587; and
3. 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”). The proposed action is exempt from additional environmental review because it establishes, modifies, structures, restructures, and approves rates and charges for meeting operating expenses; purchasing supplies, equipment, and materials; meeting financial requirements; and obtaining funds for capital projects needed to maintain service within existing service areas.
10.B. A Resolution adopting the FY 25-26 Capital Improvement Plan
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening a public hearing to receive documentary and testimonial evidence;
2. After closing the public hearing and considering the evidence, adopting a Resolution finding the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) conforms with the General Plan, authorizing the City Engineer to approve plans and specifications for capital improvement projects, and authorizing the Public Works Director to solicit bids for capital improvement projects identified in the CIP;
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.C. Continue the public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Title 6 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code in its entirety regarding public health services and incorporation of Title 11 of the Los Angeles County Code
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Continuing the public hearing to the July 2, 2025, City Council meeting; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Continue the public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance updating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones ("FHSZ") pursuant to Government Code section 51178
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Continuing the public hearing to the July 2, 2025, City Council meeting; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. New Business
12. City Communications (City Council)
13. Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjourn