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 staff report to Item No. 12B Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, July 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.
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Addressing the Council
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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. Ware Customer Survey Results
7. Public Comments
8. Staff Communications
8.A. Bruggemeyer Library
8.B. Fire Department
8.C. Recreation & Community Services
9. Old Business
9.A. Discussion of Updated Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Findings
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 March 4, 2026, March 7, 2026, March 18, 2026, April 1, 2026, April 15, 2026 and April 20, 2026; the regular meetings of March 4, 2026, March 18, 2026, April 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026; and the special community meetings of March 23, 2026 and April 9, 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. Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2527-AA with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement no. 2527-AA with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for civil engineering services as part of the January 21, 2023 memorial project; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation – Award of Contract
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Ramona, Inc. in the amount of $1,927,467.50 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation, Specification No. 2026-005;
2. Authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $289,120, representing approximately 15% of the contract amount; and
3. 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).
10.E. Service Club & Sierra Vista Doors - Award of Contract
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Vortex Industries, LLC. in the amount of $71,742 for the Sierra Vista and Service Club Door Replacement Project, Specification No. 2025- 004;
2. Authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $7,174 over the total contract amount; and
3. 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 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) because it involves the replacement of existing doors with no expansion of the existing use.
10.F. Identifying a tax rate for collecting voter authorized property taxes for employee retirement benefits based on the assessed property valuation established by the County Assessor’s Office
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution identifying the tax rate and amount of tax revenue required to fulfill the voters’ intent in funding the City’s retirement system; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.G. Professional Services Agreement with Mainstream Unlimited, LLC to provide Safety Training and Risk Management Consulting Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a standard professional services agreement with Mainstream Unlimited, LLC in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide safety training and risk management consulting services; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.H. Parks Make Life Better Month Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution declaring the month of July as “Parks Make Life Better” Month in the City of Monterey Park; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. Public Hearing
11.A. HUD Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Conducting a public hearing and receiving public comments and testimony on the Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP);
2. Approving and authorizing the submittal of the PY 2026-2027 AAP, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding recommendations;
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding, implement approved use, and make necessary budget adjustments based on the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) final allocation amount;
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute sub-recipient agreements with the non-profit organizations receiving CDBG and HOME allocations in the Annual Action Plan;
5. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11.B. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening the public hearing, receiving public testimony, and closing the public hearing; and
2. Adopting the resolution approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan contained therein, and finding consistency with the City’s General Plan.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The proposed action is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Water Code Section 10652 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(v), as adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan contained therein, does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
12. New Business
12.A. Los Palos Incident Local Emergency Update
12.B. Adopting a Resolution certifying the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution certifying the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Election;
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12.C. Ballot Proposition to amend the existing Monterey Park Transient Occupancy Tax
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting, by at least four affirmative votes, a Resolution placing a proposition on the November 3, 2026, ballot, which, if adopted by a majority of voters, would amend the City’s existing Transient Occupancy Tax;
2. Determining whether to designate person(s) for filing an argument favoring the ballot proposition;
3. Adopting a Resolution requesting that the City Attorney prepare an impartial analysis for the ballot proposition;
4. Adopting a Resolution establishing requirements for ballot arguments for City measures;
5. Adopting a Resolution supporting the ballot measure; and
6. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
These actions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 2100, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because they establish rules and procedures related to government funding mechanisms and election administration; do not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitute organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the proposition proposed and related actions do not constitute a “project” that requires environmental review (see specifically, 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4-5)).
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment