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, October 1, 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 and Community Services
6.C. Fire Department
6.D. Police Department
6.E. Public Works
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 September 3, 2025 and the regular meeting of September 3, 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. Consideration of Sending Letter of Support on Behalf of the City's Application for the Metro Open Streets Grant Program
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. If desirable, sending a letter of support on behalf of the City's application for the Metro Open Streets Grant Program;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.D. California State Library Zip Books Grant Fiscal Year 25-26
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept $5,130 in California State Library grant funding to purchase books and an Amazon Prime membership;
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate the $5,130 in grant funding into the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.E. Police Department FY25/26 OTS STEP Grant
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Accepting grant funds and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $200,000 for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP);
2. Adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to receive and appropriate grant funds in fiscal year 2025-26, and execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the OTS in the amount of $200,000 for the STEP; and
3. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
9.F. Police Department FY 25/26 OTS Pedestrian Bike Grant
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Accepting grant funds and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $35,862 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program;
2. Adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to receive and appropriate grant funds in fiscal year 2025-26, and execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the OTS in the amount of $35,862 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.G. Receive and file an update of projects and programs supported in the Parks System Master Plan, scheduled for implementation in Fiscal Year 2025-26
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing a report on the Parks System Master Plan, outlining projects and programs scheduled for implementation in Fiscal Year 2025-26, and including a preliminary outlook on potential short-term projects and programs;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.H. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, receive and approve grant funds for the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Grants
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, receive and approve grant funds for the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Grants
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.I. Award of Contract to Waterline Technologies, Inc. to provide pool chemicals to George Elder Pool and Cascades Waterfall
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a three-year contract (with an option to extend for an additional two years) with Waterline Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $64,124 per year to provide chemicals for George Elder Pool and the Cascades Park Waterfall; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed activity 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 activity contemplates administrative actions of awarding a contract for the purchase of chemicals needed to maintain George Elder Pool and Cascades Waterfall, and does not contemplate any changes to the physical environment.
Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
9.J. S. Atlantic Blvd and E. Emerson Ave Overlay and Slurry Seal Project – 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 Onyx Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $898,000 for the Atlantic Blvd and Emerson Ave Overlay and slurry seal Project;
2. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $89,800 (10%) of the contract amount, for a total project cost of $987,800; 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 overlay of an existing City road.
Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
9.K. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Sanchez and Mayor Pro Tem 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.L. National Walk and Roll to School Day 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.
9.M. Latina Equal Pay Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Sanchez)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.N. Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution declaring the week of October 5 – October 11, 2025, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in Monterey Park; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.O. Adopt a Resolution Declaring October 19-25, 2025 as LA vs. Hate United Against Hate Week
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution declaring October 19-25, 2025 as LA vs. Hate United Against Hate Week
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.P. 2025 Banned Books Week
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution declaring the week of October 5–11, 2025 as Banned Books Week in Monterey Park,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10. Public Hearing
10.A. Public hearing to review and approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening the continued public hearing to receive testimonial and documentary evidence;
2. Approving the draft FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) for the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG"), and HOME Investment Partnerships ("HOME") Programs;
3. Directing the City Manager, or designee, to prepare and transmit the final documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD");
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to take all actions necessary or desirable to complete and submit the CAPER; and
5. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. New Business
12. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
13. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
14. Adjourn