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, September 3, 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 Fire 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. Public Works
6.D. City Manager's Office
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. Approval of Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the minutes from the special meeting of August 6, 2025 and the regular meeting of August 6, 2025; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.B. Monthly Investment Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the monthly investment report; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.C. 2024-2025 Annual Investment Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the 2024-25 Annual Investment Report;
2. Adopting a resolution authorizing the Treasurer to implement the City’s Investment Policy for FY 2025-26; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.D. Adopting a Resolution updating the City’s reimbursement policies in accordance with AB 1234, 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 AB 1234, to include an additional pre-approved conference for Elected Officials; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.E. Resolution Approving Salary Rates and Benefits for City of Monterey Park Executive Management Employees and At-Will Mid-Management Employees
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution approving salary rates and benefits for Executive Management Employees and At-will Mid-Management Employees; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.F. Police Department Body Worn Camera and Digital Evidence Storage Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase and implement the Axon Body- Worn and In-Dash Camera System, in the amount of $842,000.23; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.G. Authorize the City Manager to Amend Agreement 1868-A with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. to provide Dial-A-Ride Supplemental Service
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to amend agreement 1868-A for a three-year term with an option to extend for an additional two years in the amount not to exceed $225,000 total, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. to provide Dial-A-Ride Supplement Service.
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.H. Receive and File a Summary of The Windstorm and Firestorm Local Emergency
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and Filing this staff report summarizing the status of windstorm and firestorm local emergency; 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 reflects administrative changes and policy making. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review.
9.I. Authorize Letters Requesting Support and Funding for Barnes Park Pool Replacement Project to be sent to Elected Representatives
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to send letters to Elected Representatives for support and funding for the Barnes Park Pool Replacement Project; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.J. Hispanic Heritage Heritage Month Resolution (As 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.
10. Public Hearing
10.A. Public hearing to consider adopting zoning regulations for the Saturn Park Innovation/Technology Zone (ZCA 25-04)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening the public hearing and taking testimonial and documentary evidence;
2. After closing the public hearing and considering the submitted evidence, introducing and waiving first reading of Ordinance No. _____ amending the Monterey Park Municipal Code ("MPMC") regulating certain land uses in the Saturn Park Innovation/Technology Zone; 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”). CEQA Guidelines § 15168(c)(2) states that if a project is proposed which has been the subject of a prior certified EIR, and “[i]f the [City] finds that pursuant to Section 15162, no new effects could occur or new mitigation measures would be required, the agency can approve the activity as being within the scope of the project covered by the … EIR, and no new environmental document would be required.” • On December 5, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 12124 certifying the Monterey Park Focused General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (the “FEIR”) (State Clearing House (SCH) No. 2001-01-1074). • The amendments proposed by this Ordinance are within the scope of the FEIR, and the circumstances, impacts, and mitigation requirements identified in the FEIR remain applicable to the proposed Project.
• This Ordinance will not facilitate the creation of any development beyond that anticipated and accounted for by the FEIR, does not contemplate any changes which will require major revisions to FEIR, and there are no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which FEIR was undertaken. • There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time FEIR was approved.
• Approval of this Ordinance will not result in any new or increased environmental effects, and no new mitigation measures are required.
• Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15168(c)(2), no new environmental documentation is required.
11. New Business
12. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
13. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
14. Adjournment