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, December 17, 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.
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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. Public Works
7. Presentation
7.A. San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments - President Ed Reece
8. Old Business
8.A. Garvey Improvements Project Concept Approval
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the proposed concepts for the Garvey Avenue Improvements Project; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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. Council Protocols
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing this report. No action is required.
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.B. Receive and File 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the City’s 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.C. Approval of Tax Agreement with Camino Real Chevrolet
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Closing Agreement with Camino Real Chevrolet in a form approved by the City Attorney, governing payment in lieu of business license tax; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.D. Resolution approving FY 2025-2026 City of Monterey Park Comprehensive Salary schedule and Part-Time Salary Schedule
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution approving the revised FY 2025-2026 City of Monterey Park Comprehensive Salary Schedule;
2. Approving the Revised Part-Time Classification Salary Ranges; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.E. Bruggemeyer Library Project
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services agreement with Black, O’Dowd & Associates, dba BOA Architecture, for the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Engineer’s estimates (“PS&E”) for various library improvements in an amount not to exceed $89,000; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.F. Fiber Optic Installation
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution waiving bidding requirements, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Arcadian Infracom 2, LLC. for the purchase of fiber optic conduits and fiber and related amenities, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve change orders not to exceed $35,000 over the total contract amount; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.G. 2025-26 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations – Award of Public Works Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
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 contract amount of $3,936,000 for the 2025-26 Street Overlay at Various Locations project;
2. Authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders not to exceed $590,400 over the total contract amount;
3. Authorizing an appropriation of $425,000 from Fund 601, Street Bond to Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget; and
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.H. 2025 Curb Ramp Improvements – Award of Public Works Contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.
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 CJ Concrete Construction in the contract amount of $181,745 for the 2025 Curb Ramp Improvements Project;
2. Authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders not to exceed $18,175 over the total contract amount; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.I. Title VI Metro Plan Update
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Program Update;
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit the Title VI Program Update to the Los Angeles County Metro Office of Civil Rights and Federal Transit Administration (FTA); and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.J. Amendment to Agreement No. 2488-AD with SVT Fleet Solutions, LLC
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 2454-AD with SVT Fleet Solutions, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for maintenance and repair of fire engines, quint and other emergency vehicles for an amount not to exceed $176,000 through June 30, 2027;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
9.K. Recognition of January 11, 2026 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution recognizing January 11, 2025, as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10. Public Hearing
11. New Business
11.A. Atlantic Boulevard Bike Lanes
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Providing direction on the installation of bike lanes on S. Atlantic Boulevard between Newmark Avenue and Harding Avenue; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
13. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
14. Adjournment