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, April 1, 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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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. Public Works
7.B. Community Development
7.C. Library
7.D. Recreation & Community Services
8. Presentation
8.A. Miss Los Angeles Chinatown - Victoria Yip
9. Old Business
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 January 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., January 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. and January 27, 2026, and the regular meetings of January 21, 2026 and February 4, 2026; 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. Services Agreement First Amendment to Fifth Asset Inc, DBA Debtbook for Debt, Cash and Investment Management Software and Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. 2369- AI with Fifth Asset Inc., DBA Debtbook, in a form approved by the City Attorney. This first amendment will permit Fifth Asset Inc. to continue to provide the City with debt, cash and investment management software and services from May 20, 2026, through May 19, 2029, and increase the not-to-exceed amount to $80,500 for the term of the Agreement; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Creation of a Subcommittee on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' SGV Forward Project Proposal
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing this report;
2. If desirable, appointing two Council Members to serve on a subcommittee to discuss the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' SGV Forward Project Proposal; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.E. Waive Further Reading and Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Lifeline Utility Rate Program and Clarify Billing, Collection, and Owner Responsibility for Water, Wastewater, and other City Billed Utility Charges
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Waiving the second reading and adopting the proposed ordinance; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.F. Amendment to Agreement No. 2444-A with MAK Fire Protection Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No.2444-A with MAK Fire Protection Engineering and Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $115,000 annually through June 30, 2027 in a form approved by City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.G. 2025 Monterey Park General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report;
2. Directing the City Manager, or designee, to forward a copy of the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (“OPR”) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) by April 1, 2026; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.H. Amendment to Agreement No. 2529-A with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. concerning the 25-26 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Agreement No. 2529-A with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $445,665, plus $44,565 contingency; for a total of $4,381,665, $634,965 contingency, and new contract total of $5,016,630; and
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”). CEQA Guideline § 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, alteration of existing public or private structures which involve negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The proposed work will occur entirely within an existing structure. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.
10.I. Resolution Celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day 2026
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution proclaiming Arbor Day and authorizing staff to apply for “Tree City USA” community recognition;
2. Waiving Spirit Bus and MPK Transit Express fare for riders for one week, starting on April 20, 2026, through April 24, 2026, in celebration of Earth Day; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.J. National Pickleball Month Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Ngo)
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