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, November 19, 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
7. Presentation
7.A. Happy Day Preschool Recognition
7.B. Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce 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. Resolution Adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27 A&B) for the period between July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027;
2. Approving the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027;
3. Directing the City Manager, or designee, to post and transmit the ROPS and Administrative Budget to the appropriate public agencies; and
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.B. Receive and File Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.C. Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2306-A Between the City of Monterey Park and Adminsure, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to agreement No. 2306-A with Adminsure, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide Third Party Administration services for the City Workers' Compensation and General Liablity programs; or
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.D. Legal Agreement with WS Law, APC
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a standard legal retainer with WS Law, APC, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for on-call workers' compensation legal services; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.E. Armored Rescue Vehicle Agreement with Lenco Industries, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Waiving bidding requirements pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code §
3.20.050(4), and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lenco Industries Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase a Lenco G2 Bearcat armored vehicle for the amount of $356,146.64.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders up to $13,853.36.
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate asset forfeiture funds in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the amount of $400,000 to the Police Department Budget.
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.F. 1st-Riggin-Potrero Grande Corridor Project MAT Cycle 1 Active Transportation Corridors Program and Potrero Grande Drive Improvements Project – Award of Contracts
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, in the amount of $7,732,290 for the 1st-Riggin-Potrero Grande Corridor Project MAT Cycle 1 Active Transportation Corridors Program and Potrero Grande Drive Improvements Project (the “Project”);
2. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $773,229 (10%) of the contract amount, for a total project cost of $8,505,519; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $303,700 for construction management and inspections services; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $77,905 for geotechnical and testing services; and
5. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services agreement with Avant-Garde Corporation in the amount of $56,950 for labor compliance and funding administration services;
6. Appropriating $1,886,927.10 from committed economic development funds “Fund 101” to the fiscal year 2025-26 budget; and
7. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.G. Amendment to Agreement No. 2500-A, and agreement with SA Associates concerning the Garvey Sewer Improvements Project
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement No. 2500-A with GRBCON, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to increase the contract amount by $60,362 bringing the total contract value to $1,845,415, plus $184,541 contingency; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, with SA Associates, for a not to exceed amount of $80,000 for construction management and construction inspection services; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.H. Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution (As Requested by 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.
10. Public Hearing
10.A. A public hearing to consider approval of the construction of a 247,480-square-foot data center and associated improvements located at 1977 Saturn Avenue, (Assessor’s Parcel Number 5265-026-054) (“Subject Property”)
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 evidence received during the public hearing, introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance activating the Business Recovery Development Agreement Zone (“BRDZ”), approving Development Agreement No. 24-02 (“DA-24-02”) and site development plan (DRB- 24-040) for the construction of a data center, and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) (State Clearing House Number 2024101397);
3. 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. Adjournment