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, January 21, 2026
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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Public Comment for Matters Not on the Agenda
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Exception - See Public Hearing Procedures under Rule 7, Resolution No. 12226. If desirable, the Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers.
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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. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
5. Agenda Revisions and Additions
6. Public Communications
7. Staff Communications
7.A. Fire Department
7.B. Public Works
7.C. Library
7.D. Recreation and Community Services
8. Presentation
9. Old Business
9.A. Concept Approval and Award of Contract for January 21 Memorial Design
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the proposed memorial concept presented by Kimley Horn, with any Council-directed modifications to be incorporated before final design;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the design of the January 21, 2023 Memorial; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10. 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.
10.A. Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the minutes from the special meetings of November 19, 2025 and December 3, 2025 and the regular meetings of November 19, 2025 and December 3, 2025; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.B. Monthly Investment Report - November 2025
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.
10.C. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to apply for, submit applications for, receive, and appropriate funds for SGVMWD Grants for which the City is eligible
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit applications to the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District for all grants for which the City is eligible, and to execute all grant documents and accept and administer any awarded grant funds, consistent with the Resolution;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Amendment to Agreement No. 2395-AA with Knight Leadership Solutions, LLC
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a third amendment to agreement no. 2395- AA with Knight Leadership Solutions, LLC., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide miscellaneous City Council and staff development seminars through June 30, 2027; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. Public Hearing
12. New Business
12.A. A Resolution appointing City Councilmembers to Specific Organizations
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution appointing representatives to specific organizations; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12.B. Consideration and possible introduction and first reading of an Ordinance amending Monterey Park Municipal Code Chapters 1.10, 2.56, 4.20, and 4.30 to designate the Planning Commission as the Board of Appeals to consider appeals arising from application of the California Building Standards Code
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Reading by title only, waiving further reading, and introducing an Ordinance amending Monterey Park Municipal Code Chapters 1.10, 2.56, 4.20, and 4.30 to designate the Planning Commission as the Board of Appeals to consider appeals arising from application of the California Building Standards Code; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act): The Ordinance is exempt from additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction-related regulations and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefor, and therefore does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment.
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment