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, August 20, 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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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 Revisions and Additions
5. Public Communications
6. Staff Communications
6.A. Library
6.B. Recreation & Community Services
6.C. Police Department
6.D. Public Works
7. Presentation
7.A. Recognition of the Monterey Park Community Healing Fund Advisory Committee and the California Community Foundation
7.B. Introduction of Community Development Director, Timothy Hou
7.C. Monterey Park Sustainability Plan 2024–2025 Annual Progress Report
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 meeting of July 16, 2025 and the regular meeting of July 16, 2025; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.B. Adoption of an 1) Urgency Ordinance and 2) Regular Ordinance Establishing Solid Waste Franchise Fees
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting an Urgency Ordinance by at least four-fifths (4/5) vote to establish solid waste franchise fees effective September 1, 2025;
2. Waiving the second reading, including by title, and adopting the Regular Ordinance to establish solid waste franchise fees; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.C. Resolution approving successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Monterey Park Professional Chief Officers' Association ("MPPOCA") for the term of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution approving successor Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Monterey Park and the Monterey Park Professional Chief Officers' Association ("MPPOCA"); and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.D. Proposition A Memorandum of Understanding
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to receive Proposition A of $97,105 for FY 25-26;
2. Appropriating anticipated revenue of $97,105 to Prop A Fund 238 in the FY2025-26 budget; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.E. Barnes Gym Painting - Award of Contract
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with U.S National Corp. dba Jimenez Painting Company, in the amount of $124,950 for the Barnes Gymnasium Painting Project;
2. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $12,495 (10%) of the contract amount, for a total project cost of $137,445; 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”). The proposed work is for the painting of the outside of an existing City facility. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15301.
9.F. Library Flooring - Award of Contract
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Dura Flooring, in the amount of $365,954 for the Library Carpet Replacement Project;
2. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $36,595 (10%) of the contract amount, for a total project cost of $402,549; 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”). The proposed work is for the carpet replacement of an existing City facility. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
9.G. Library Card Sign-Up Month Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution declaring the month of September 2025 as Library Card Sign- Up Month in Monterey Park,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10. Public Hearing
11. New Business
12. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
13. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
14. Adjournment