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, February 4, 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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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. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
5. Agenda Revisions and Additions
6. Public Communications
7. Staff Communications
7.A. City Manager's Office
7.B. Fire Department
7.C. Public Works
7.D. Library
7.E. Recreation and Community Services
8. Presentation
8.A. Recognition of 2025 Congressional App Challenge Third Place Winners: Drexel Ngo, Alina Ramos, Evan Lau and Athicha Chanpradub
9. Old Business
9.A. Consideration and possible action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare a ballot proposition to prohibit data centers citywide and allow housing development within Saturn Park
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to draft a ballot proposition for City Council consideration at the March 4, 2026 City Council Meeting; and
2. 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 meeting of December 17, 2025 and the regular meeting of December 17, 2025; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.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.
10.C. Approve locations for a future mural celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial at Barnes Park and a mural honoring the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, Gabrieleno/Tongva, at Sierra Vista Park.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving locations for future murals celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial at Barnes Park and a mural honoring the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, Gabrieleno/Tongva, at Sierra Vista Park; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Consideration of Sending a Letter of Support on Behalf of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment as a Sub-Applicant to the California Air Resources Board for their Application for the 2025 Planning and Capacity Building Grant
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. If desirable, sending a letter of support on behalf of the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment’s grant application to the California Air Resources Board’s 2025 Planning and Capacity Building Grant; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.E. Waive further reading and adopt 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. Waiving the second reading, and adopting the proposed 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.
10.F. Annual Weed Abatement Declaration List
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting the attached Resolution with the Declaration List; and/or
2. 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”). Adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Resolution may have a significant effect on the environment.
10.G. Black History Month Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. Public Hearing
12. New Business
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment