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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent service, foster growth and opportunity, and create a joyous and collaborative environment.
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MONTEREY PARK CITY COUNCIL
FINANCING AUTHORITY (MPFA)
HOUSING AUTHORITY (MPHA)
GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY (SA)
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 18, 2025
The City Council, the Financing Authority (MPFA), the Housing Authority (MPHA), the Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD), and the Successor Agency (SA) of the City of Monterey Park held a Regular Meeting of the Council in the Council Chamber, located at 320 West Newmark Avenue in the City of Monterey Park, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order: Mayor Ngo called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m.
2. Flag Salute: The Monterey Park Police Explorers led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call:
Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
Council Members Absent: None.
Also Present:
City Manager Inez Alvarez
City Attorney Karl Berger
Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia
Director of Finance Martha Garcia
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa Interim Director of Community Development Phillip Lanzafame Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre Acting City Librarian LV Frazier
Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe
Police Chief Scott Wiese
IT Manager Martin Dinh
Planning Manager Beth Chow
Recreation and Community Services Manager Christina Alatorre
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Finance Manager Laura Borjon
Engineering Manager/Transtech Consultant Ziad Mazboudi
Principal Management Analyst Rebecca Bojorquez
Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator Guillermo Chavez Office Assistant II Michelle Martinez
Virtually Present: None.
4. Agenda Additions, Deletions, Changes and Adoptions:
City Manager Alvarez reported the addition of an addendum to Exhibit A in the proposed resolution for Agenda Item No. 10.B. and Mayor Pro Tem Yang’s request to remove Agenda Item No. 9.B. off the Agenda. Council Member Sanchez requested Agenda Item No. 9.K. to be heard before Public Communications.
5. Public Communications:
Public Communications were heard after Agenda Item No. 9.K.
- Ronan Rock was given seven minutes as Abel Rock yielded their time. Ronan voiced frustrations on the wants and needs of the citizens in Monterey Park, emphasizing the recent actions from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Lauren Sosa spoke about the Barnes Park pool and the benefits it brought to the community. She elaborated on the Monterey Park Manta Ray’s (MPMR) ongoing efforts to acquire a permanent pool to train and requested to have this topic be further discussed as a future Agenda Item.
- Diego Garcia talked about his experience using the Barnes Park pool while it was still active and expressed his frustrations on the difficulty for MPMR to practice at Elder Park pool.
- Armando Ng was given seven minutes as Melinda Ng yielded her time to him.
Armando researched the City’s finances, claiming the funds to be sufficient to build in a new pool. He requested clarity on what type of projects would be supported through the City funds.
- Tracy Sy voiced her opinion on the City’s management of funds and requested the City’s cooperation to make the Barnes Park pool a priority project.
- Jocelyn Jo provided her opinion about the Barnes Park pool and why it should be saved. She talked about her role as a coach for MPMR, detailing the difficulty of training at a pool that is not up to competitive standards.
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- Dylan Caloza conveyed his experiences as a swimmer for Mark Keppel and as a Lifeguard for the City of Monterey Park. He provided information about the lack of space to accommodate the growing demand for aquatic programs and requested to have the Barnes Park pool as a topic on a future agenda.
- Andrew Yip, a member of Veterans for Peace, shared his appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Yang for removing Agenda Item No. 9.B. from the agenda and conveyed his frustrations about the item.
- Hrag Balian expressed his opinion on Agenda Item No. 9.B. claiming Monterey Park has no official business to travel to Israel and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Yang for removing the item from the agenda.
- Emily Chu stated her opinion about Agenda Item No. 9.B. She believed the trip to Israel was inappropriate and does not serve the public to any capacity.
- Matt S. shared his frustrations about Agenda Item No. 9B., stating the City has no purpose traveling to Israel as it does not pertain to City affairs.
- Deputy City Clerk Trang received and filed 25 written communications from Kimberly Phung, Leslie Yick, Alberto Herrera, Lokyee Ay, Hannah Wong, Richard Serrato, Rebecca L, Andrea Villanueva, Lisa P. Luu, Alyx Liu, Noreen Lue, Vivian Tran, Hrag Balian, Emily Chu, Jessica Ju, the Ju-Chua Household, Genesis Serrano, Raymond Chua, Alice Li, Sofia Aguilar, Sam Anzai, Lizeth Rizo, Chen Gu and Raina Ramirez all in opposition of Agenda No. 9.B.
6. Staff Communications: None.
7. Presentation: None.
8. Old Business: None.
9. Consent Calendar Items Nos. 9.A.- 9.L.
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
Action Taken: Mayor Pro Tem Yang announced a potential Conflict of Interest on Agenda Item No. 9.E. and abstained from the item. Agenda Item No. 9.B. was removed from the Agenda during Agenda Additions Deletions Changes and Adoptions and was not heard for consideration. The City Council approved and adopted Agenda Item Nos. 9.A., 9.C., 9.D., 9.E., 9.F., 9.G., 9.H., 9.J., and 9.L., except for Agenda Item No. 9.I. and 9.K. which were pulled for discussion, separate motion, reading resolutions and ordinances by the title only and waiving further reading thereof.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Council Member Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: Yang, for Agenda Item No. 9.E.
Recusal: Council Members: None
9.A. Minutes
The minutes are a record of the official actions taken at the City Council meeting.
Action Taken: The City Council approved the minutes from the special meetings of May 5, 2025 and May 7, 2025 and the regular meeting of May 7, 2025, on Consent Calendar.
9.B. Authorizing Mayor Pro Tem Yang to attend the Jewish Federation's Trip to Israel on July 20-27, 2025
Mayor Pro Tem Yang received an invitation from the Jewish Federation to participate in trip to Israel from July 20 to July 27, 2025. To comply with applicable ethics rules, participating in this program is contingent upon acknowledgment by the City Council that the program is related to an important governmental function.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider 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.
Action Taken: The City Council removed Agenda Item No. 9.B. off the Agenda during Agenda during Agenda Additions, Deletions, Changes and Adoptions and was not heard for consideration.
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9.C. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget
On May 28, 2025, the City Council conducted a public budget workshop regarding the City’s current finances, projected revenues, financial obligations, and proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The budget for FY 2025-2026 presents a spending plan that anticipates $162.5 million in estimated operating revenues and transfers-in; $8.4 million from grant advancements and fund balance from all funds combined; and $170.7 million in operating, and capital improvements expenditures and transfers-out. Significant changes to next fiscal year’s budget, including the reclassification of various staff, the increased CalPERs Unfunded Accrual Liability (“UAL”), and all other goals and objectives associated with the City budget, were presented and discussed at the workshop.
In addition, the City Council’s fiscal year 2025-2026 Strategic Plan Goals were added to the budget document to provide a roadmap for prioritizing implementation of the specific objectives of focus the budget cycle.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-R52/ SA-192 / MPFA-6 / MPHA-4 / MPK GHAD-5 the City’s and Successor Agency’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2025-R52/ SA-192 / MPFA-6 / MPHA-4 / MPK GHAD-5 A resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 final operating, debt and capital budget, and annual appropriations limit for the city of Monterey Park; the Successor Agency to the Monterey Park Redevelopment Agency; the Monterey Park Financing Authority; the Monterey Park Housing Authority; and the Geologic Hazard Abatement District
9.D. Amendment to Agreement 2230-AA with City Management Advisors, LLC for Executive Recruitment Services
The City has utilized City Management Advisors, LLC to conduct two prior executive level recruitments for the Director of Public Works and Director of Community Development. City Management Advisors, LLC brings a wealth of experience and expertise in recruiting for executive level positions across the state of California. The Director of Human Resources and Risk Management ("Director") is recommending an amendment to the professional services agreement to complete the City's recruitment for the Fire Chief position. The amendment is valued at $28,000 which brings the total value of the contract to $80,000.
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Action Taken: The City Council ratified 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 and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate $28,000 from the General Fund into the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year budget, on Consent Calendar.
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
The City’s General Plan contains the Revised Monterey Park 2040 Land Use Element (“LUE”) and 6th cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element (“HE”) establishing a vision and long-term goals for development, housing, and redevelopment within the City.
The attached Ordinance (to the staff report) implements the LUE and HE by amending the MPMC to allow residential and mixed use development in mixed use zones, consistent with the LUE, subject to those development standards in the underlying zone. These changes clarify that the General Plan applies to all properties, takes precedence over conflicting or obsolete regulations, and creates a consistent framework that allows for expanded housing opportunities consistent with the City’s vision and long-term development goals.
This item was originally noticed for public hearing at the May 7, 2025, City Council meeting at which time the Interim Director of Community Development (“Director”) requested a continuance. The City Council continued the public hearing to June 4, 2025. The draft ordinance is attached for the Council’s consideration.
The Ordinance was introduced and received first reading at the June 4, 2025 City Council meeting. Second reading and adoption of this Ordinance is recommended. If adopted, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days.
Public Speaker:
- Deputy City Clerk Trang received and filed a written communication from Lucia Roybal. Lucia urged the City Council to reject the proposed Ordinance on Agenda Item No. 9.E. as she believed it opens the door to development in areas without public transparency or formal process. She stated her intention to file a complaint with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Action Taken: Mayor Pro Tem Yang declared a potential Conflict of Interest on Agenda Item No. 9.E. and abstained from the item. The City Council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2263, on Consent Calendar.
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Ordinance No. 2263
An Ordinance amending the Monterey Park Municipal Code to implement the General Plan concerning Mixed Use Development and Development Standards
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
The City of Los Angeles is a Subgrantee of the Homeland Security Program – Urban Area Security Initiative ("UASI") that is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Pursuant to the subrecipient agreement, the City of Los Angeles may enter into an agreement with the City of Monterey Park. A portion of the grant funds awarded to the City of Monterey Park will include salaries for a full-time Regional Training Group ("RTG") Fire Training Officer position, for the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association ("LAAFCA").
In accordance with the MPMC Chapter 3.20, the Interim Fire Chief ("Chief') completed a bidding process to identify a viable candidate for the RTG Fire Training Officer position. The position was advertised on the City’s website and through various websites related to firefighting. Three candidates submitted proposals and interviews were conducted to verify each candidate’s qualifications.
The panel, comprised of current and retired fire chiefs, confirmed that Richard Beckman of Beckman Educational Consultants, LLC is qualified for the position.
Mr. Beckman has over 40 years of experience in the fire service, with the last seventeen years of his career at the City of San Gabriel, where he served as Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief. Additionally, he has Bachelor’s in Fire Protection Administration and Technology and has served as an instructor at Rio Hondo College for over 20 years. Mr. Beckman's work experience coupled with his education make him a prime candidate for the position.
The Chief recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney with Richard Beckman of Beckman Educational Consultants, LLC., for an amount to not exceed $450,000.
The current grant-funded position will span over three grant award years. The contract is contingent on the award of funds from the City of Los Angeles.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized 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 and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate $150,000 in grant funding to the FY 2025-2026 budget, on Consent Calendar. 73-187
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9.G. SB1 Funding - Annual Adoption of Projects
Senate Bill 1 (2017) (“SB1”), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, addresses the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfall statewide.
As of November 2017, portions of SB1 revenues are deposited into a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (“RMRA”) and made available to eligible cities and counties, which must comply with RMRA funding requirements as determined by the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”).
RMRA funds made available for the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program are prioritized for expenditure on basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, and on critical safety projects. The CTC provided a number of example projects and uses for RMRA funding that include, without limitation: road maintenance and rehabilitation, safety projects, railroad grade separations, complete streets components (including active transportation purposes, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and drainage and stormwater capture projects in conjunction with any other allowable project), and traffic control devices.
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-R53 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, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2025-R53
A resolution identifying a street maintenance project list to be included in the FY 2025-26 budget and funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
9.H. Amendment to various Public Works Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Public Works department is responsible for providing and maintaining the City’s infrastructure to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the City’s residents and visitors. To address the Department’s various needs, the City may seek contracted services with vendors for Public Works related services. It is recommended that City Council consider approving annual extensions for City agreements with vendors who are currently providing services to the City. This would ensure continuity of services for fiscal year 2025-26.
Action Taken: The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute amendments to various Public Works agreements for Fiscal Year 2025-26, in a form approved by the City Attorney, on Consent Calendar.
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9.I. Award of Contract to Ferguson Enterprises for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
In July 2024, the City contracted with MeterSYS, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in the planning and implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (“AMI”) solutions for public utilities, to support staff with the implementation of the AMI project. AMI is an integrated system that enables two- way communication between utilities (such as water) and customers through a network of smart meters, communication channels, and data management systems. This AMI is listed as Capital Improvement Project (“CIP”) No. 99024 – 2024-25 Water Meter Replacement Project. It will replace approximately 13,500 existing water meters and associated infrastructure, improving meter accuracy, reducing water loss, and enhancing customer service through real-time usage monitoring. MeterSYS developed the AMI specifications for the Request for Proposals (“RFP”) and assisted staff with review of proposal and the vendor selection process.
In January, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-R3 which declared a local emergency (based upon the fire storm events during that month) and authorized the City Manager and Public Works Director to take all (and immediate) actions needed to secure contractors to construct the City’s Capital Improvement Plan included with that Resolution. To help ensure the City received competitive pricing while also delivering the AMI expeditiously, the Public Works Director utilized the design/build contracting process authorized by Public Contract Code (“PCC”) § 22162. Accordingly, the City issued RFPs and received proposals from Ferguson Waterworks (Neptune), Core and Main (Kamstrup), and Aqua-Metric (Sensus) to complete the AMI CIP. The design/build process does not require the City to award a contract to the lowest bidder; it may select the contractor with the best proposal to complete a project.
After receiving these proposals, the Public Works Director utilized a competitive procedure to determine which one was best for the City. Following that process, the Public Works Director determined Ferguson is the recommended contractor.
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.
Discussion: Director of Public Works Igoe presented a PowerPoint presentation depicting details of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project and its potential benefits to the City.
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Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-R54 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 and authorized 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.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None.
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2025-R54
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a design/build Public Works Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC DBA Ferguson Waterworks for the advanced metering infrastructure project
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)
The resolution is being brought forth to the Council for consideration at the request of Council Member Lo.
Action Taken: The City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-R55, on Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 2025-R55
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, California, declaring and recognizing June 23, 2025, as the 43rd anniversary of the death of Vincent Jen Chin
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)
Agenda Item No. 9.K. was heard before Public Communications.
The resolution is being brought forth to the Council for consideration at the request of Council Member Sanchez.
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Public Speaker:
- Kurtis Sundblom, development officer of the Boys and Girls Club, shared information about the work their organization provides to the community and thanked the city for their continued partnership and support.
Action Taken: The City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-R56, on Consent Calendar.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Yang, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2025-R56
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, California, declaring and recognizing June 23-27,2025, as National Boys & Girls Club Week
9.L. Consideration of Sending Letter of Support on behalf of funding for Local Housing Trust Fund Programs in Housing Bonds
The San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust reached out to request the City of Monterey Park's support in a letter campaign to include local housing trusts and affordable housing developers in two housing bonds: Assembly Bill 736 (2025)("AB 736") by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and Senate Bill 417 (2025) ("SB 417") by Senator Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo). The email received by Council Member Wong is attached for reference. The letter, to which City Council's signatures will be added, is also attached for City Council’s consideration.
Action Taken: The City Council added the Council's signatures to a letter in support of funding for the Local Housing Trust Fund ("LHTF") program, on Consent Calendar.
10. Public Hearing
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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
In 1993, the City formed Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 (the “District”) to finance the operation and maintenance of public street lighting and landscaping.
The District was renewed each of the past 32 years and must be renewed for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in order for the City to continue collecting assessments. The City started the process to renew its District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 at its May 7, 2025 City Council meeting. At that time, the City Council approved the Engineer's Report; adopted the Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 2025-R34) and scheduled the required public hearing for June 18, 2025.
The District renewal will follow the City Council’s action at the conclusion of the June 18th public hearing.
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.
Discussion: Finance Manger Borjon presented a staff report depicting details about the renewal of Assessments for the Citywide Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in relation to the operation and maintenance of public street lighting and landscaping.
Ed Espinoza, consultant from Francisco and Associates, virtually present was available for questions.
Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. received no registered speakers and documentary and testimonial evidence; closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. and adopted Resolution No. 2025-R57 authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 22587.
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Council Member Lo, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2025-R57
A resolution authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 22587
10.B. A Resolution adopting the FY 25-26 Capital Improvement Plan
The City’s FY2025-26 proposed budget includes an updated Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) outlining the City’s capital investments over a five-year period. The Public Works Director (“Director”) recommends that City Council adopt a Resolution approving the proposed CIP, grants authorization for the City Engineer to approve plans specifications for CIP, and authorizes the Director to advertise projects for construction bids when required or needed.
Public Speakers:
- Margaret Leung spoke about the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and suggested an engineering assessment for the projects. She recommended a preventative maintenance program and asked the city to maintain its infrastructure in an orderly manner.
- Armando Ng elaborated on the proposed funding of the upcoming CIP projects listed for the next 5 years and commented on the City’s potential funding for those projects.
Discussion: Director of Public Works Igoe provided a PowerPoint describing the Capital Improvement Plan depicting completed projects during FY24- 25 and the upcoming approved projects of FY 25-26.
City Manager Alvarez reported a typo on the PowerPoint presentation, correcting the Agenda Item as 10.B. instead of 10.C. She declared the addition of an addendum to Exhibit A of the proposed resolution for Agenda Item No. 10.B. during Agenda Additions Deletions Changes and Adoptions.
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Action Taken: The City Council opened a public hearing at 8:02 p.m. to receive documentary and testimonial evidence; closed the public hearing at 8:23 p.m., considered the evidence, adopted Resolution No. 2025-R58 finding the FY 2025- 26 Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) conforms with the General Plan, authorized 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.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Yang, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2025-R58
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
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
The proposed Ordinance amends Title 6 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code in its entirety regarding public health services and incorporates Title 11 of the Los Angeles County Code.
Staff recommends continuing this item to the July 2, 2025, City Council meeting to allow for compliance with public hearing notice requirements.
Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearings at 8:23 p.m. for Agenda Item No. 10.C and 10.D and continued the public hearings to the July 2, 2025, City Council meeting. Agenda Item No. 10.C. was approved alongside Agenda Item No.10.D. in one motion
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Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
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
The proposed Ordinance adopts the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones ("FHSZ") map from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to Government Code section 51178.
Staff recommends continuing this item to the July 2, 2025, City Council meeting to allow for compliance with public hearing notice requirements.
Action Taken: The City Council opened the public hearings at 8:23 p.m. for Agenda Item No. 10.C and 10.D and continued the public hearings to the July 2, 2025, City Council meeting. Agenda Item No. 10.D. was approved alongside Agenda Item No.10.C. in one motion
Motion: Moved by Council Member Wong and seconded by Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
11. New Business: None.
12. CITY COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
Council Member Sanchez spoke about the history and recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, mentioned Vincent Chin Day, requested a resolution for next year recognizing Juneteenth and showed appreciation to the Public Works Department for the Capital Improvement Plan.
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Council Member Lo recognized the 23rd anniversary of the Death of Vincent Chin.
He spoke about the recent protests regarding the current presidential administration and the actions displayed by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcements.
Mayor Pro Tem Yang congratulated Mayor Ngo’s new role as Vice President for the Chinese Elected Officials Board of Directors. She spoke about the upcoming Community Conversations Special meeting at El Encanto on June 23, 2025 and announced the Cameroonian Festival at Barnes Park and wished Council Member Sanchez an early Happy Birthday.
Mayor Ngo reported his attendance to many of the Garvey School District’s promotion ceremonies and mentioned his appearance at the Monterey Park Rotary Club and at the Monterey Park Lion’s Club meetings. He mentioned his attendance at the American Legion in celebration of the United States 250 th
Birthday and had a discussion on ways to better serve Veterans. He conveyed his opinion on the No Kings Day March and elaborated on the City Council’s commitment to protect and promote immigrant rights in the community.
13. Future Agenda Items
None.
14. C losed Session (if required; City Attorney to announce) None.
15. Adjourn
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on August 6, 2025, at the Regular City Council Meeting