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 revised resolution for Item No. 11B Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, June 3, 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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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. Presentation
7. Public Comments
8. Staff Communications
8.A. City Manager's Department
8.B. Bruggemeyer Library
8.C. Fire Department
8.D. Recreation and Community Services Department
8.E. Public Works Department
8.F. Community Development and Finance Department
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. 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.B. Consideration and possible action to direct the City Clerk to perform the biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Directing the City Clerk to perform the biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and return with any recommended amendments, as appropriate; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.C. Authorization of Public Works Annual Contracts
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to various Public Works agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-27, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Adoption of Resolution for SB1 Road Repair and Maintenance
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution identifying a street maintenance project to be included in the FY 2026-27 budget and funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.E. Rejection of all Bids for Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Rejecting all bids for the Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project (CIP) No. 96026; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.F. Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement 1905-AA with Express Services, Inc.
For Temporary Staffing Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement 1905- AA with Express Services, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to extend the term for continued on-call staff augmentation services through June 30, 2029; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.G. Recommendation for Purchase and Installation of 11 Verkada Cameras for Bruggemeyer Library
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Waiving bidding requirements pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code §
3.20.050(4) and authorizing the Finance Department to purchase from Verkada using the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) procurement program;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with West Coast Cable Technologies Group, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase and install eleven Verkada cameras at the City Library for $102,886.53; and
3. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10.H. 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, pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code § 3.20.090, 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 $356,250 for the full Agreement term; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.I. LGBTQ+ Pride Month Resolution (As Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Lo)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.J. National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend 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
11.A. Public Hearing to Consider Approving Assessments for the Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §§ 22500, et seq.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening the public hearing and receiving documentary and testimonial evidence;
2. Closing the public hearing and adopting a Resolution authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 22587; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under 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”). The proposed action is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15273(a) because it involves the establishment and collection of rates and charges to meet operating expenses and maintain existing services within existing service areas.
11.B. FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening a public hearing to receive documentary and testimonial evidence;
2. After closing the public hearing and considering the evidence, adopting a Resolution finding the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) conforms with the General Plan, authorizing the City Engineer to approve plans and specifications for capital improvement projects, and authorizing the Public Works Director to solicit bids for capital improvement projects identified in the CIP; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. New Business
12.A. Resolutions for November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution calling for a general municipal election on November 3, 2026 pursuant to Elections Code § 1301;
2. Adopting a resolution requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City of Monterey Park’s general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the statewide general election on the date pursuant to Elections Code §1301;
3. Adopting a resolution establishing requirements for candidate statements filed with the City Clerk to be included with voter information for an election on November 3, 2026; and
4. 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