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 - Amended to add Item No. 9A - Requires 4/5 vote to add Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, May 20, 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.
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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 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. Presentation
6.A. San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
6.B. City Wide Communications Survey Results
6.C. Development Projects Update — Community Development Department
7. Public Comments
8. Staff Communications
8.A. Police Department
8.B. Fire Department
8.C. Recreation & Community Services Department
9. Old Business
9.A. [REQUIRES 4/5 VOTE TO ADD] Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located at 2537-2543 Lee Avenue, South El Monte, as Partial Satisfaction of Debt Owed to the City for Nuisance Abatement Costs Associated with 1688 West Garvey Avenue.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Add this matter to the Regular Agenda as Item No. 9A upon a 4/5 vote pursuant to Government Code § 54954.2(b)(2) because (a) there is a need to take immediate action and (b) that the need for action came to the City’s attention after the Regular Agenda was posted;
2. Adopting a Resolution authorizing the sale of real property commonly known as 2537-2543 Lee Avenue, South El Monte, California, APNs 5281-012-011 and 5281- 012-012, in partial satisfaction of debt owed to the City by Center Intl Investments, LLC (“CII”) related to the City’s nuisance abatement of the GAP Property located at 1688 West Garvey Avenue;
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all actions necessary to effectuate the marketing and sale of the South El Monte property, on terms approved as to form by the City Attorney; and
4. 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”). This activity is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15601(b)(3) as it contemplates only administrative actions related to the acquisition of real property and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment.
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. Tree Memorial Program Recommendation for Shirley Hwong and Fumiko "Mickey" Maruya
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to take actions to honor Shirley Hwong with a memorial tree and plaque;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to take actions to honor Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya with a memorial tree and plaque; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.B. Third Amendment to Agreement with HDL Coren & Cone for Property Tax Consultation Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a third amendment to HDL Coren & Cone Agreement No. 1975-A in a form approved by the City Attorney to continue providing property tax consultation services from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, for an additional amount of $130,000, increasing the total contract amount to a not-to- exceed amount of $283,250 for the full Agreement term; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.C. Amendment to License Agreement with the Friends of the Monterey Park Library, Inc. for Use of Library Bookstore
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to the license Agreement No. 2533-A with the Friends of the Monterey Park Library, Inc. to transfer rights and responsibilities to the Monterey Park Library Foundation for space within the Bruggemeyer Library to sell used books; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Amendment agreement with Commercial Door for Continued Commercial-Grade Door and Gate Maintenance
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement 2440- A with Commercial Door of Los Angeles County, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to increase compensation and extend the term for continued commercial- grade door and gate maintenance; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.E. Amendment to Agreement No. 2477-A with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to agreement no. 2477-A with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide marketing and public affairs consulting services through June 30, 2027; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.F. Resolution Amending Resolution No. 10485 to Update the Composition of the Nomination Committee for the Tree Memorial Nomination and Award Program
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Amending Resolution No. 10485, to update the composition for the Nomination Committee for the Tree Memorial Nomination and Award Program to include members of the Community Participation Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and Aging Commission; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. Public Hearing
11.A. Public Hearing to receive comments on the Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening the public hearing to receive citizen input on community needs and priorities prior to final Community Development Block Grant and HOME funding decisions for the Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. New Business
12.A. Establish a Temporary Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Explore Funding Strategies for the Barnes Park Aquatic Center
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Establishing a temporary Ad Hoc Subcommittee to assist staff in exploring funding opportunities and strategic partnerships for the proposed Barnes Park Aquatic Center;
2. Appointing up to two (2) City Councilmembers to serve on the Ad Hoc Subcommittee;
3. Appointing Council Member Thomas Wong to serve on the Ad Hoc Subcommittee;
4. Providing direction regarding funding strategies, partnership opportunities, and priorities to be explored by the Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and
5. 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