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 15, 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 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. City Manager's Office
7.B. Recreation and Community Services Department
8. Presentation
8.A. Los Angeles Astronomical Society’s 100th Anniversary Recognition
8.B. Mark Keppel High School Academic Decathlon Team
8.C. Garfield High School Academic Decathlon Team
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 meeting of February 18, 2026, the regular meeting of February 18, 2026 and the special community meeting of February 24, 2026; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.B. Professional Services Master Agreement for Sales Tax, Business License Tax, and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Auditing Services and Utility User’s Tax Administration
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Master Agreement in a form approved by City Attorney with Hinderliter De Llamas and Associates/Hinderliter Software, LLC (HDL), to approve task-based orders for the listed professional services for a term of five years, June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $500,000:
o Sales and Tax transaction sales,
o Business license tax operations and compliance,
o Transient occupancy tax (TOT) consulting, and
o Utility user’s tax administration services; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.C. Authorize Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2244-AA with E-Plan, Inc./ e-PlanSoft for Electronic Plan Review Software
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2244-AA with E-Plan, Inc./e-PlanSoft, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to extend the term for three years through June 14, 2029, and add two additional licenses for digital plan check review software, for an amount not to exceed $113,228.63; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Data Center Ordinance - Notice of Public Hearing Date
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing this report; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.E. Award of Contract for Street Sweeping Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with CMAX Commercial Services, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for street sweeping and catch basin maintenance services in the annual amount of $1,098,458 plus annual CPI increases, for an initial 5-year term beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15301 as a Class 1 categorical exemption (Existing Facilities). The Project results in minor alterations to existing public facilities involving no significant expansion of the existing use.
The Project is not anticipated to have any significant impacts regarding noise, air quality, or water quality.
10.F. Professional Municipal Clerk's Week Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution declaring the week of May 3 – May 9, 2026 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week in Monterey Park; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.G. National Library Week Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution declaring the week of April 19-25, 2026 to be National Library Week in Monterey Park; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.H. California Cities Week Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Sanchez)
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
12.A. Amendment to City Council Protocols pursuant to Senate Bill 707 (SB 707)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution revising the Rules of Procedure governing all meetings held by legislative bodies within the City of Monterey Park, including the City Council, to implement SB 707 and modernize existing procedures;
2. Providing guidance on public participation guidelines;
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Fourth Amendment with CivicPlus, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 plus an annual cost adjustment not to exceed 5% year over year, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and appropriate $30,000 for expenses related to Council Chambers audiovisual upgrades, agenda translation, outreach and website enhancements, and additional personnel costs associated with SB 707 compliance; and
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12.B. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement for a three-year term (with options for one to two year extensions) with Ms. Inez Alvarez. Fiscal Impacts include, without limitation, a (1) base compensation for a total of $315,731.60 beginning the first full pay period after July 1, 2026; (2) vehicle allowance of $600 per month; and (3) medical, disability, an other fringe benefits included, without limitation, CalPERS retirement benefits substantially the same as other department directors. The total compensation package is approximately $1,040,838.70 for the initial three year term.
An increase in base salary would occur upon the anniversary date based upon the percentage increase granted by the City Council to executive management employees.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the employment agreement with Ms. Inez Alvarez, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment