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
Special Meeting - Amended: Author for Item No. 5A
Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 W. 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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Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the public may address the City Council only on matters listed on this Agenda. No other public comment will be accepted. Pursuant to Rule 5 of Resolution No. 12226 (adopted February 17, 2021), speakers are limited to a total of five minutes for Public Comment.
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1. Call to Order
Mayor
2. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
3. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
4. Public Communications
5. New Business
5.A. Consideration and possible action to adopt an urgency ordinance implementing interim development regulations for data centers within Saturn Park upon a four-fifths vote
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting an Urgency Ordinance upon 4/5 vote pursuant to Government Code § 65858 establishing a moratorium on new data centers within Saturn Park for 45 days; and
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
Adopting the draft Urgency Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes temporary rules and procedures for minor alterations in land use. The Urgency Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines § 15305. Further, the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making. This Ordinance does not authorize any new development entitlements. Any proposed project that will utilize the changes set forth in this Ordinance is subject to environmental review as part of the entitlement review of the project. The Ordinance will not adversely impact the environment and is therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
5.B. Receive and File Regarding Council Member Thomas Wong's Participation on the Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (SPARC)
(This item will be rolled over to the Jan. 21, 2026 Regular Meeting as Consent Calendar Item No. 10.E.)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the attached staff report regarding Council Member Thomas Wong's participation on the Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (SPARC); and
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
6. Adjournment