Monterey Park City Council
July 1, 2026

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• Juan Serrato submitted a speaker card but was not present when his name was called.

• Hosin Mary questioned whether the developer would attempt to reapply depending on the outcome results of Measure NDC and expressed her research on the recent findings regarding developments of data centers.

• Katherine Guevarra expressed her concerns about the information provided by the developers regarding the potential project.

• Sam Brown shared the importance of protecting working class neighborhoods from bearing the costs of massive energy and water consumption that only benefits billionaire companies and shared his appreciation to the City Council for allowing the speaking time to be 5 minutes in comparison to neighboring cities.

Discussion: Director of Community Development Hou shared a PowerPoint presentation detailing the background and timeline leading to the proposed ordinances, alongside the recommended amendments to the three proposed ordinances.

The City Council ensued in a discussion regarding the proposed ordinances and directed staff to research and return to City Council about battery energy storage systems.

Action Taken: The City Council opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m., received written and testimonial evidence regarding a potential citywide prohibition on data centers, closed the Public Hearing at 8:48 p.m. and approved the recommendations, as amended to incorporate amendment to Section 7 of each ordinance by adding the language "Table 21.12(A) in the MPMC is amended to remove reference to data processing facility.” and incorporate amendment to Section 8 of each ordinance to reflect title change of MPMC § 21.14.060 to MPMC § 21.14.055.

Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo and seconded by Council Member Sanchez, motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None

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April 20, 2026
Urgency Ordinance No. 2276
An Urgency Ordinance adopting a citywide prohibition on data centers and amending the Monterey Park Municipal Code to implement such prohibition

Ordinance, 1st reading
An Ordinance adopting a citywide prohibition on data centers and amending the Monterey Park Municipal Code to implement such prohibition

Ordinance, 1st reading
An Ordinance adopting implementing Measure NDC by establishing a citywide prohibition on data centers and amending the Monterey Park municipal code to implement such prohibition

6. Adjournment
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

_____________________
Maychelle Yee
City Clerk

Approved on MM DD, YYYY, at the regular City Council Meeting

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.B.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Amy Lee, City Treasurer
Subject: Monthly Investment Report

Recommendation:

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.

Executive Summary:

As of May 31, 2026, invested funds for the City of Monterey Park total $81,373,133.89.

Background:

In accordance with the City’s Investment Policy, a monthly investment report is presented to the City Council showing the types of investments, dates and maturities, amounts of deposits, rates of interest, and the current market values for securities with maturity more than 12 months. The attached monthly investment report includes a portfolio summary from Chandler Asset Management.

Strategic Plan Goal:

N/A

Fiscal Impact:

N/A

Attachments:

1. Monthly Investment Report

Staff Report
July 1, 2026

ATTACHMENT 1
Monthly Investment Report

INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO PROFILE:

TOTAL BALANCE AT 5/31/2026 81,373,133.89 $

INVESTMENT COMPOSITION
(1)LA COUNTY POOLED INVESTMENT FUND ON DEMAND 3.18% 27,284,376.49$ (2)LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND ON DEMAND 3.810% 18,646,420.01$ (3)CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT 4.37% 27,431,303.98$
Purchase Maturity Interest
(4)CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Date Date Rate
1 RIZE FED CREDIT UNION 12/13/24 12/14/26 4.25% 245,000 2 FIRST SEACOAST BANK 01/27/25 01/27/27 4.15% 247,000
3 GOLDMAN SACHES BANK 01/28/25 01/28/27 4.15% 244,000
4 FIRST BUSINESS BANK 01/30/25 01/29/27 4.15% 244,000
5 FIRST KY BANK 01/30/25 02/01/27 4.15% 249,000
6 AUSTIN TELCO FED CREDIT UNION 01/31/25 02/01/27 4.25% 249,000 7 SOUND CREDIT UNION 01/31/25 02/01/27 4.20% 249,000
8 MORGAN STANLEY BANK 02/12/25 02/12/27 4.30% 244,000
9 MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK 02/12/25 02/12/27 4.30% 244,000 10 OREGON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 02/24/25 02/24/27 4.30% 249,000 11 MERRICK BANK 02/28/25 02/26/27 4.30% 249,000
12 SOUTHERN STATES BANK 03/21/25 03/22/27 4.15% 249,000 13 TOYOTA FINANCIAL SAVINGS BANK 04/10/25 04/12/27 4.00% 245,000 14 UBS BANK 04/23/25 04/23/27 3.95% 249,000
15 AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK 04/30/25 04/30/27 4.05% 245,000 16 STATE BANK INDIA 05/05/25 05/05/27 4.10% 244,000
17 TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK 05/12/25 05/12/27 4.00% 249,000 18 FINWISE BANK 05/21/25 05/21/27 4.00% 249,000
19 CONNEXUS CREDIT UNION 07/23/25 07/23/27 4.10% 245,000 20 HARBORSTONE CREDIT UNION 08/06/25 08/06/26 4.25% 249,000 21 HOPE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 08/21/25 08/21/26 4.10% 240,000 22 CIVIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 08/29/25 08/28/26 4.15% 249,000 23 PREFERRED BANK 09/03/25 09/03/26 3.93% 113,033
24 OPTUM BANK 09/15/25 09/15/27 3.70% 245,000
25 FIRST BANK 09/19/25 03/19/27 3.70% 245,000
26 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CREDIT UNION 09/24/25 09/24/27 3.65% 249,000 27 DORT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION 10/10/25 10/12/27 3.75% 247,000 28 ALLIANT CREDIT UNION 10/30/25 10/30/26 4.00% 249,000 29 DART BANK 01/30/26 02/01/28 3.65% 245,000
30 CELTIC BANK 03/10/26 03/10/28 3.65% 249,000
31 WELLS FARGO 03/30/26 03/30/28 3.90% 249,000
32 FIRST UTAH BANK 03/31/26 03/31/28 3.80% 249,000
33 EAGLEMARK SAVINGS BANK 04/01/26 03/31/28 3.90% 245,00001/00/00 Total CDs (33) 4.030% 8,011,033.41$
OTHER INFORMATION:

BANK BALANCE: (1) $27,217,132.28
AVERAGE MATURITY DAYS 116
AVERAGE INTEREST RATE FOR THE MONTH 3.809%

THE CITY'S INVESTMENT HAS SUFFICIENT LIQUIDITY TO MEET THE CITY'S EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEXT 180 DAYS. THE 180-DAY LIQUIDITY DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED PER GOVERNMENT CODE 53646.

THERE HAVE BEEN NO VARIANCES TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY.
(1) Bank balance is maintained to cover outstanding warrants, payroll checks and on-going operating costs.

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

INVESTMENT REPORT
MAY 31, 2026

City of Monterey Park | Account #11189 | As of May 31, 2026PORTFOLIO SUMMARYAccount SummaryCredit Quality*Total Rate of Return** 1M 3M YTD 1YR 2YRS 3YRS 5YRS 10YRS(03/12/24)City of Monterey Park 0.18% 0.01% 0.86% 3.93%Benchmark Return 0.12%0.62% 3.50%

1.81AA+2.201.99 End Values as of 04/30/2026End Values as of 05/31/2026Market ValueAccrued InterestTotal Market Value 27,608,605.21 27,656,649.9493,135.210.00 0.00ParBook ValueCost ValueUnited States9.30%6.23%Farm Credit System 3.30%2.19%1.39%

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.C.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
Rebecca Bojorquez, Principal Management Analyst
Subject: Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2527-AA with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Recommendation:

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.

Executive Summary:

On January 21, 2026, City Council approved the concept and award of a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for design services related to the January 21, 2023, memorial project (Project) in the amount of $43,000. To date, Kimley-Horn has completed the initial design concept and outreach efforts. The Assistant City Manager recommends City Council approve a second amendment to the agreement with Kimley-Horn to provide additional civil engineering services needed for the Project.

Background:

On January 21, 2023, the City of Monterey Park experienced a tragic mass shooting event. In response, City Council and City staff worked to honor the memory of the victims by creating a space for healing and remembrance for the entire community.

On January 21, 2026, the City Council reviewed and approved the January 21, 2023, Project concept design and professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn. Since January 2026, Kimley-Horn has completed and finalized the design for the project, as well as outreach efforts

to approximately 62 homes surrounding the memorial site. As part of the next phase, Kimley- Horn will begin the site’s topographic survey, plan estimates, and construction phase services to ensure that the Project walkway meets ADA standards.

The Assistant City Manager recommends approval of the City Manager’s execution of a second amendment with Kimley-Horn, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $100,000.

Strategic Plan Goal:

This action meets the 2026-27 City Council Strategic Plan objective to Complete the January 21, 2023, Memorial Project, which is part of Goal #4, to Maintain, Build and Modernize Infrastructure and Facilities to Support the Current and Future Needs of Our City and Community.

Fiscal Impact:

The City Council has allocated $250,000.00 for the Project’s design and construction. Funding for the Project’s design and engineering services are included in the City’s Capital Improvement Project list.

Attachments:

None

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.D.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation – Award of Contract

Recommendation:

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).

Executive Summary:

Per Resolution No. 2025-R58, the Public Works Director (“Director”) solicited bids for the FY 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Capital Improvement Project No. 99027. The public bid opening for this project was held on June 2, 2026. Three bids were received: Ramona, Inc., CEM Construction Corporation, and GRBCON, Inc.

The Director recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a public works contract with Ramona, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the FY 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,927,467.50 plus $289,120 contingency.

Background:

The City’s FY 2025-2026 budget includes Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 99027 - FY 25-26 Sewer Rehabilitation Project. This project includes the rehabilitation and coating of

twenty-five (25) manholes with varying depths, the lining of 6,900 LF of sewer main, and the replacement of 2,500 LF of the sewer main, including the installation of temporary sewage bypass system, manhole cleaning, surface preparation, mineral deposit removal, concrete spot repairs, infiltration mitigation, manhole coating and testing, traffic control and all related work on file with the City’s Public Works Department.

The public bid opening for the FY 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project was held on June 2, 2026 and included the following three bids:

The bid submitted by Ramona, Inc. is the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder.

Ramona Inc.’s contractor's license was verified with the California State Contractor’s License Board to be current, active, and in good standing. Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was verified. Staff also checked the contractor’s references and received positive feedback. Additionally, the contractor submitted all documents and met federal requirements.

It is recommended that the City Council award the project to Ramona, Inc. for a total of $1,927,467.50 plus $289,120 contingency.

Strategic Plan Goal:

The rehabilitation of the Monterey Park sewer system supports the City’s goal to continue public facility improvements by extending the life of sewer lines and manholes. This project will improve the efficiency and reliability of the sewer lines to support the current and future needs of our City and community.

Fiscal Impact:

Funds ($1,927,467.50 plus $289,120 contingency) for this project have been budgeted in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 99027 using Sewer Enterprise fund 411.

Attachments:

1. Ramona, Inc. Bid Proposal

Staff Report
July 1, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Ramona, Inc. Bid Proposal

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.E.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: Service Club & Sierra Vista Doors - Award of Contract

Recommendation:

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.

Executive Summary:

Per Resolution No. 2026-R43, the Public Works Director (“Director”) solicited bids for the Sierra Vista and Service Club Door Replacement Project, Capital Improvement Project No. 95069 (the “Project”). The Project’s public bid opening was on June 25, 2026, and one bid was received from Vortex Industries, LLC (“Vortex”).

The Director recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works contract with Vortex for the Project in the amount of $71,742 plus $7,174 contingency.

Background:

The City’s FY 2026-27 budget includes the Project. The door replacement will bring the facilities up to current accessibility standards. The Project’s public bid opening was on June 25, 2026 and it included one bid from Vortex.

The bid submitted by Vortex is the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. Vortex’s contractor license was verified with the California State Contractor’s License Board to be current, active, and in good standing. Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was verified. Staff also checked the contractor’s references and received positive feedback.

It is recommended that the City Council award the Project to Vortex for a total of $78,916, including a base contract amount of $71,742, plus a contingency of $7,174.

Strategic Plan Goal:

The replacement of the doors at Barnes Park Service Club and Sierra Vista supports the City’s goal to continue public facility improvements by bringing the facilities up to accessibility standard. The replacement of the doors will provide the community accessible entrance and exit for all visitors.

Fiscal Impact:

Funds ($71,742, plus $7,174 contingency) for this Project have been budgeted in CIP No. 95069 using Community Development Block Grant Funds and Development Impact Fund. No additional funds are needed.

Attachments:

1. Vortex Industries Bid Proposal

Staff Report
July 1, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Vortex Industries Bid
Proposal

City of Monterey Park Specification No. 2025-004
SECTION C. BIDDER’S PROPOSAL (Entire section C shall be submitted with the bid) Page C. 2 BID SCHEDULE For Sierra Vista and Service Club Door Replacement Specification 2025-004 Sierra Vista and Service Club Door Replacement Specification No. 2025-004 No. Bid Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Bid Total Bid 1 Removal of existing door packages at Sierra Vista Park and Barnes Park Service Club (Per System) 4 EA $ $ 2 Installation of City purchased NABCO GT1175 slide door system per Appendix 7. Manufacturer Details (Per System) 4 EA $ $ 3 Furnish and install Alarm.com systems including door controller, kit, and access controller reader per Appendix 7. Manufacturer Details. (Per System) 4 EA $ $ 4 New conduit run from electrical panel to door systems as shown on Appendix 6. Floor Plan. One (1) high voltage and one (1) low voltage per door system per door system. Two door systems at each location. Refer to Section E. Technical Specification. (Per System) 4 EA $ $ TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT IN NUMBERS: $ TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT IN WORDS: Alt (1) Furnish and Install 3M Anti-Graffiti Window Film (Per System) 4 EA $ $ TOTAL ALTERNATIVE AMOUNT IN NUMBERS: $ 2,475.009,900.004,950.0019,800.004,000.0016,000.005,150.0020,600.0066,300.00Sixty-six thousand three hundred and 00/1001,360.295,441.1671,741.16Seventy-one thousand seven hundred forty one and 16/100

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.F.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Martha Garcia, Director of Finance
Subject: 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

Recommendation:

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.

Executive Summary:

The City of Monterey Park’s retirement costs are funded in part by a special voter-approved property tax. Each year the City is required to establish a tax rate to generate the retirement property tax based on the assessed valuation of taxable property established by the County Assessor’s Office.

Background:

The City’s retirement tax was authorized by the Monterey Park voters in elections held in 1946 and 1952. The proposed tax rate for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year is $0.091175 per $100 of assessed valuation. This is the same rate that has been in place since 1983-84 and it is also the maximum rate allowed by AB13.

For 2026-2027, the City’s total projected budget for retirement expenditures is $16.2 million.

The projected retirement tax revenue, including secured and unsecured retirement property taxes, residual distributions, and a General Fund transfer is $16.2 million. The voter authorized property tax pays for $10.7 million of this overall retirement cost amount. The remaining expenditures will be covered by the City’s General Fund and Retirement Fund reserve. The retirement tax is collected by the County Auditor Controller’s Office through its annual property

tax billing. The City is required to submit the attached resolution establishing the 2026-2027 retirement tax rate to the County.

Strategic Plan Goal:

This action meets Goal 2 of the City Council's 2026-2027 Strategic Plan: To Maintain Stability of our City’s Fiscal Resources.

Fiscal Impact:

Projected retirement tax revenue for FY 2026-2027 is approximately $10.7 million.

Attachments:

1. FY 2026-27 Levy Resolution

Staff Report
July 1, 2026

ATTACHMENT 1
FY 2026-27 Levy Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE AMOUNT OF TAX REVENUE
REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE VOTERS’ INTENT IN FUNDING THE
CITY’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF APPROPRIATE TAXES.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. On August 20, 1946, the City’s voters approved a ballot measure which authorized the City to participate in the “State Employee Retirement System” (now the California Public Employee Retirement System) and also authorized the City Council “to levy and collect, annually … a special tax sufficient to raise the amount estimated by [the City] Council to be required to provide sufficient revenue to meet the obligations of said City” to the retirement system;

B. On April 8, 1952, the City’s voters approved a ballot measure which extended the City’s authorization to participate in the retirement system to include fire and police personnel. That ballot measure affirmed the City Council’s authority “to levy and collect taxes sufficient to pay all costs and expenses … to be paid by the City” to the retirement system;

C. In 1978, California voters amended the California Constitution through Proposition 13. That Proposition generally limits the property tax rate to 1% of a property’s full cash value except for indebtedness approved by the voters before July 1, 1978 or bonded indebtedness approved by the voters after July 1, 1978;

D. In 1982, the California Supreme Court determined that a pre -1978 voter-approved pension program was an indebtedness that local officials could finance with a property tax rate outside the usual 1% limit (Carman v. Alvord (1982) 31 Cal.3d 318); and

E. In 1985, the Legislature capped existing tax rates at the 1982 -83 or 1983-84 level, except for rates supporting general obligation bonds, water contracts, and lease purchases (AB 13, Roos, 1985).

SECTION 2: The amount of tax revenue required from taxable property within the City to pay for the retiremen t system during fiscal year 2026-2027, beginning July 1, 2026, is $10.7 million.

Resolution No.

August 5, 2026

SECTION 3: The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to levy taxes as follows:

A. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, the rate for the City is fixed and is levied on all taxable property within the City using the assessed value of such property. Tax Districts are identified below and the corresponding tax collected from each District is listed in the table set forth in subsection C.

B. TAXATION DISTRICT NO. 1 consisting of all that portion of the City of Monterey Park included within the boundaries thereof as fixed by special election held August 19, 1920, (Resolution No. 245); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park at annexation election held January 23, 1923, and known as Garvey Avenue Tracts (Ordinance No. 120); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park at annexation election held on July 8, 1925, and known as New Avenue Tract (Ordinance No. 174); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park at annexation election held July 10, 1928, and known as Keith Tract (Ordinance No. 207); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by annexation election held on April 22, 1930, and known as Midwick View Estates Tract (Ordinance No. 230); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as Jebbia Annexation (Ordinance No. 467); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as Midwick Country Club Annexation (Ordinance No. 468); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as the Fitzgerald Annexation (Ordinance No. 484); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as the Hellman Estate Annexation No. 2 (Ordinance No. 724); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as Poteete Annexation (Ordinance No. 850); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 489 and known as the Hamilton Homes Annexation; all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 510, and known as Hamilton Homes Annexation No. 2, all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 520, effective October 7, 1948, known as the Jebbia Annexation; Wheeler Annexation, effective February 21, 1949, (Ordinance No. 532); Garvey Annexation, effective May 11, 1949, (Ordinance No. 537); Garvey Avenue Annexation No. 2, effective October 13, 1949, (Ordinance No. 547); Monterey Pass Annexation, effective October 13, 1949, (Ordinance No. 548); Reservoir Annexation, effective January 16, 1950, (Ordinance No. 553); Hellman Estate Annexation effective April 26, 1951, (Ordinance No. 590); Industrial Center Annexation effective

Resolution No.

August 5, 2026

October 1, 1951, (Ordinance No. 601); Wheeler Annexation No. 2, effective March 25, 1953, (Ordinance No. 638); and O'Brien Annexation, effective November 16, 1953, (Ordinance No. 649); and Wheeler Annexation No. 3, effective February 27, 1959, (Ordinance No. 844).

C. TAXATION DISTRICT NO. 2 consisting of all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 940, known as Southwesterly Atlantic Annexation No. 1; and Ordinance No. 1000, known as Southwesterly Annexation No. 3; and Ordinance No. 1093, known as Southeasterly Annexation No. 1; and Ordinance No. 1421, known as Southwesterly Annexation No. 4A.

D. Tax Table:

Assessed Value:

Taxation District No. 1 $ 10,150,413,974
Taxation District No. 2 $ 493,656,392

Total $ 10,644,070,366

DISTRICT NO.1 DISTRICT NO.2

Retirement Fund Tax Rate $.091175 $.091175

SECTION 4: Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of this Resolution is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a matter that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the issue will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 5: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

Resolution No.

August 5, 2026

SECTION 6: Electronic Signatures . This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 7: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 8: Effective Date . This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 2026.

____________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor

ATTEST:

____________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

____________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.G.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Christine Tomikawa, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Subject: Professional Services Agreement with Mainstream Unlimited, LLC to provide Safety Training and Risk Management Consulting Services

Recommendation:

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.

Executive Summary:

The City is a member of Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), a risk sharing pool, to purchase lines of insurance for the City workers' compensation, general liability, auto physical, and property. As part of its participation in PRISM, the City has access to vendors to provide training and consulting services to assist with risk and liability.

Mainstream Unlimited, LLC (Mainstream) is one of the recommended vendors that will assist the City with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training for City staff and review policies related to the City's risk management programs.

Background:

During the past year, the Human Resources and Risk Management Department provided OSHA-compliant safety training for Public Works staff and will facilitate additional safety trainings next fiscal year. Mainstream provided the initial training, and continued use of the same consultant will provide continuity in the City's ongoing safety training efforts.

Mainstream representatives have conducted trainings, reviewed the City's current policies, and made recommendations to revise the training programs, policies, and procedures. The vendor will review the City's Injury, Illness, Prevention Program to ensure that it remains current and

compliant with applicable safety regulations.

Mainstream is a recommended vendor to provide safety training and risk management consultation through PRISM. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Mainstream Unlimited, LLC for an amount not to exceed $43,000.

Strategic Plan Goal:

This action supports the City Council's Strategic Plan Goal of maintaining stability of the City's Human Resources by strengthening workforce retention.

Fiscal Impact:

The Human Resources and Risk Management budget has accounted for the cost of training and risk consultation services in FY 2026-2027.

Attachments:

1. Scope of Services

Staff Report
July 1, 2026

ATTACHMENT 1
Scope of Services

EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
Risk Management Consulting Services
Consultant (a.k.a. Mainstream Unlimited) will be providing Risk Management Consulting Services to the City. Specifically, Mainstream Unlimited will provide the City with the following kinds of services:
• Administration of Employee Trainings and Safety Programs; and

• Other Risk Management-related work as assigned by the City of Monterey Park.

Safety Programs
Consultant will provide an invoice to the City for services rendered at the conclusion of each project, with each project amounting to $250/hour and related expenses. Consultant will execute the following projects:
a) Reassessing and Updating the City's Injury Illness Prevention Plan b) Create an updated safety program and the OSHA-required policies and procedures.

Employee Trainings
Consultant will also provide training sessions to City staff. Consultant will provide an invoice to the City for services rendered at the conclusion of each training session, with each session amounting to $5,000, including travel, lodging, and related expenses. Each of the topics below will be provided as its own training session, consisting of classroom-style learning as well as hands-on learning on the same day:
a. Confined Space Awareness
b. Trench Awareness
c. Haz Woper
d. Lead and Asbestos (to include pipe and respirator face mask) e. Flagger/Work Zone Safety
f. Aerial lift
g. Backhoe
h. Forklift

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.H.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Robert Aguirre, Director of Recreation & Community Services Christina Alatorre, Recreation Manager
Subject: Parks Make Life Better Month Resolution

Recommendation:

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.

Executive Summary:

During July, the Recreation and Community Services Department celebrates "Parks Make Life Better” Month. By designating July as "Parks Make Life Better" Month, the City of Monterey Park’s Recreation and Community Services Department urges all residents to enjoy and recognize our parks' social, physical, mental, economic, environmental, and community benefits. As we observe "Parks Make Life Better" Month, we recognize the vital contributions of our employees and volunteers, who all contribute to making parks and recreation facilities a great place to visit. These dedicated staff and volunteers keep our parks clean and safe for visitors and coordinate and organize special events, childcare, summer day camp, swim lessons, educational classes, senior activities, and health and fitness programs. They ensure that parks and recreation facilities are safe and accessible places to enjoy.

Background:

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) are organizations dedicated to advancing park, recreation, and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life. The NRPA and CPRS promote healthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources. Since 1985, the NRPA and CPRS have recognized July as "Parks Make Life Better” Month in California and nationally as "Parks and Recreation" Month. Cities, counties, and other agencies recognize the

importance of thriving, local park systems providing opportunities for healthy, active lifestyles and preserving valued community places.

Strategic Plan Goal:

N/A

Fiscal Impact:

N/A

Attachments:

1. Parks Make Life Better Month Resolution 2026

ATTACHMENT 1
Parks Make Life Better Resolution 2026

Resolution No.

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING THE MONTH OF JULY 2026 AS

PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:

A. The City of Monterey Park’s Recreation and Community Services Department promotes physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness through organized and self-directed fitness, play, and activity;

B. Parks and recreation support economic vitality through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, and crime reduction;

C. The Recreation and Community Services Department creates memorable experiences through youth sports and enrichment activities, teen centers and programs, senior activity centers, adult fitness and enrichment programs, free community events, and beyond;

D. The Department’s facilities foster social cohesiveness by celebrating diversity, providing spaces to come together peacefully, modeling compassion, promoting social equity, connecting social networks, and ensuring all people have access to their benefits; and Parks and Recreation supports human development and learning opportunities that foster social, intellectual, physical and emotional growth in people of all ages and abilities;

E. The Department’s programs support human development and endless learning opportunities that foster social, intellectual, physical and emotional growth in people of all ages and abilities; and

F. The Recreation and Community Services Department strengthens community identity by providing facilities and services that reflect and celebrate community character, heritage, culture, history, aesthetics, and landscape;

G. Parks and Recreation sustains and stewards our natural resources by protecting habitats and open space, connecting people to nature, and promoting the ecological function of parkland;

H. The Department facilitates community problem resolution by providing safe spaces to come together peacefully and serving as key points of service, helping our communities heal both physically and emotionally;

Resolution No.

I. The Recreation and Community Services Department supports safe, vibrant, attractive, progressive communities that make life better through positive alternatives offered in their recreational opportunities;

J. The Recreation and Community Services Department remains versatile and innovative in providing vital services to the community through local, national, or global emergencies, all while adhering to guidelines set forth by governing agencies; and

K. The California Park & Recreation Society has released a statewide public awareness campaign, “Parks Make Life Better!” to inform citizens of the many benefits of utilizing parks, facilities, programs, and services.

L. Access to local parks, trails, open space, and facilities for the health, wellness, development, inspiration is important to the City

SECTION 2: July 2026 is declared as “Parks Make Life Better!®” Month.

SECTION 3: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 4: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or his/her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 5: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ______________, 2026.

________________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor

Attest:

__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 11.A.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Martha Garcia, Director of Finance
Timothy Hou, Director of Community Development
Subject: HUD Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan

Recommendation:

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.

Executive Summary:

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds to the City of Monterey Park for the purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and by expanding economic opportunities, specifically for low- and moderate-income people.

For Program Year (PY) 2026-2027, the City will receive approximately $571,332 in CDBG funds and $302,097.03 in HOME funds from HUD. The purpose of this public hearing is to inform residents about the CDBG and HOME programs, present funding recommendations for public review, and solicit public input regarding community needs and priorities prior to final

Council consideration and HUD submission of the Annual Action Plan.

Background:

To receive CDBG and HOME funding from HUD, the City is required to prepare a five-year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) that identifies needs for affordable and supportive housing, community development, public services, and economic opportunities. Annually, the City is also required to prepare an Annual Action Plan (AAP) that implements the goals and objectives contained in the ConPlan. These documents outline extensive strategies aimed at uniting community needs and resources together to achieve statutory goals, thereby addressing decent housing, creating a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities for the City's residents, particularly for low- and moderate-income people.

The Annual Action Plan implements the ConPlan goals and priorities by allocating CDBG and HOME resources to a variety of eligible projects and programs. It also serves as the City’s application to HUD for these grants. While the City conducts its own process to identify community needs and programs, all expenditures of these grant funds must comply with HUD guidelines.

The AAP is an operational document that details how the City of Monterey Park will implement the ConPlan on a yearly basis. It also serves as the annual application for federal funds under the HUD CDBG and HOME formula grant program.

HUD has released the City’s entitlement allocation for PY 2026-2027, which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and staff anticipates receiving approximately $571,332 in CDBG funding and approximately $302,097.00 in HOME funds. All proposed activities' budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. After extensive consideration, staff recommend that the activities receive funding through the CDBG and HOME programs, as detailed in the City's PY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (Attachment No. 1) and summarized below.

CDBG Program: There are three broad funding categories that are considered eligible under CDBG regulations. A project must either (1) provide benefits to low- or moderate-income persons, (2) eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or (3) satisfy an urgent need. In addition, of the CDBG funds received, no more than 15% ($85,699) of the annual grant amount can be used for public service; no more than 20% ($114,266) of the grant amount can be used for Planning and Administration, and at least 70% ($371,367) of all funds must be used for activities that benefit low-to-moderate-income persons.

The proposed PY 2026-2027 One Year Action Plan proposed activities and funding are as follows:

CDBG Program
1 CDBG Planning and Administration $114,266.00

2 Public Improvements - Public Work Projects $297,066.00 3 Economic Development – Business Grant
Program
$135,000.00
4 Fair Housing Foundation $25,000.00
TOTAL $571,332.00

HOME Program: No more than 10% ($30,209.70) may be used for planning and administration, and at least 15% ($45,314.55) must be reserved for projects owned, developed, or sponsored by qualified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). The remaining balance ($226,572.75) must be used exclusively for housing activities.

The proposed PY 2026-2027 One Year Action Plan proposed activities and funding are as follows:

HOME Program
5 HOME Planning and Administration $30,209.70
6 CHDO Set-Aside $45,314.55
7 Multi-Family Rehabilitation Program $226,572.75
TOTAL $302,097.00

Citizen Participation Process
Federal laws relating to HUD funds require cities to provide citizens with specific information about the amount of monies expected for the programs and the range of activities that may be undertaken with those funds. Federal regulations also require a jurisdiction to hold a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on such issues as housing, other community development needs, and the use of the CDBG and HOME monies.

The public notice was published on May 21, 2026, in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper to inform the public of the 30-day public review period and Public Hearing for discussions on

the PY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. The document was available for public review from May 29, 2026, through July 1, 2026. At the time of preparing this staff report, City staff have not received any written comments concerning the documents.

Strategic Plan Goal:

This action meets Goal 2 of the City Council's 2026-2027 Strategic Plan: To Maintain Stability of our City’s Fiscal Resources.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund. The PY 2026-2027 AAP includes approximately $571,332 in CDBG funds and approximately $302,097 in HOME funds provided by HUD.

Expenditures will be funded through these grant revenues.

Attachments:

1. PY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan

Staff Report
July 1, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
PY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan

PY 202
6-2027 ACTION PLAN
C
ity of Monterey Park
320 West Newmark Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Table of Contents
Annual Action Plan
AP-05 Executive Summary – 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ..……………………………………………………1 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ………………………………………………………….6 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I) ………………………………………………………………..7 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ………………………………………………………………………………11 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)…………………………………………………………………………13 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives……………………………………………………………………………………..16 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..18 AP-38 Project Summary………………….........................................................................................20 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)…………………………………………………………………………..23 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)…………………………………………………………………………………25 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)………………………………………………………………………………………..27 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)…………………..........................28 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.220(j) ………………………………………………………………..30 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ………………………………………………………………………………………….33 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements 91.220(l)(1,2,4)………………………………………………………..36

List of Appendices
Appendix A – Citizen Participation………………………….…………………………………………………………..40 Appendix B – SF-424s and Certifications…………….……………………………………………………………….41

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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of Monterey Park to prepare a Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) to receive funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The ConPlan is prepared every five years and is accompanied by Annual Action Plans for each program year.

The ConPlan serves four primary functions:
• A strategic planning document developed through public participation and community input. • An application for federal funding under HUD’s formula grant programs, including CDBG and HOME.
• A statement of the City’s housing, community development, and economic development priorities.
• A five-year framework for implementing HUD-funded programs and activities.

The City of Monterey Park is an entitlement jurisdiction and receives an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds directly from HUD based on population and other federal formula factors.

The ConPlan serves several important functions for the City. It provides a strategic framework for addressing housing and community development needs, establishes priorities and funding strategies for federal resources, and guides program policies and investments over the five -year planning period. The ConPlan is informed by data analysis as well as input from residents, community stakeholders, service providers, and public agencies.

Each year during the ConPlan cycle, the City prepares a one -year Action Plan that describes how federal housing and community development funds will be allocated to address identified priority needs and serves as the City’s annual application to HUD for CDBG and HOME funding. The Action Plan identifies funded activities, allocated resources, and anticipated outcomes, supporting programs and projects that provide decent housing, promote a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. This Action Plan outlines activities for the 2026–2027 program year, including one-year goals and expected accomplishments, with proposed funding allocations provided in Annual Goals and Objectives section (AP-20).

Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview The strategies and projects outlined in the Action Plan are intended to benefit low- and moderate-income residents, improve distressed and blighted neighborhoods with high concentrations of low - and moderate-income residents, and positively impact the City as a whole. These Strategies will be

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coordinated with other federal and state grant programs and local initiatives to meet the objectives outlined in the plan. The Annual Action Plan will focus on goals established within the Five -Year 2025- 2029 Con Plan-Strategic Plan.

The primary objective of the CDBG Program is the development of viable urban communities, which is achieved by providing the following General Objective Categories. The City of Monterey Park incorporated outcome measures for activities in accordance with the Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which require the following Performance Measure Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity funded:

General Objective Categories - Activities will meet one of the following:
• Decent Housing (DH)
• A Suitable Living Environment (SL)
• Economic Opportunity (EO) General
Outcome Categories - Activities will meet one of the following:
• Availability/Accessibility (1)
• Affordability (2)
• Sustainability (3)
The City of Monterey Park has a range of housing and community development needs. CDBG funds alone are not adequate to address the myriad of needs identified during the public outreach process and summarized in the Needs Assessment of this ConPlan . Recognizing the national o bjectives of the CDBG program and specific program regulations, the City intends to use CDBG funds to coordinate programs, services, and projects to create a decent and suitable living environment to benefit low - and moderate- income households and those with special needs. Needs which have been determined to be a High Priority level will receive funding during the Five -Year ConPlan. The Low Priority Need may be funded based on the availability of funds. The priorities for the FY 2025 -2029 ConPlan established in consultation with residents and community groups will be prioritized in the following order:

High Priority
• Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing
• Promote Equal Housing Opportunity
• Support Economic Development Opportunities
• Planning and Administration
Evaluation of past performance
The City of Monterey Park is responsible for ensuring that all activities funded through its Action Plan meet one of the three national objectives established by HUD, with the exception of administrative

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activities, and support the City’s five -year priorities and strategies. Program effectiveness is measured through multiple tools, including a Five -Year Matrix, Action Plan Tables, HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

These tools allow the City, HUD, community partners, and residents to track progress on both long - and short-term objectives.

Annual Action Plan Tables identify specific short -term objectives, planned activiti es, units of accomplishment, and expected outcomes for each program year. The City reports accomplishments in IDIS throughout the year, and at year-end, uses this data to update the Five-Year Matrix and Annual Action Plan Tables. The CAPER is published ann ually to summarize accomplishments, compare planned versus actual outcomes, and demonstrate how program activities contribute to long - and short-term ConPlan goals. Additional information regarding program accomplishments can be found in the City’s most recent CAPER, available on the City’s website.

Through this evaluation framework, the City ensures that HUD -funded programs are effectively addressing the housing, community development, and economic needs of its residents, particularly low - and moderate-income households and those with special needs.

During the current 2025 –2026 program year, the City carried out a range of housing and community development activities designed to primarily benefit extremely low- , very low -, low -, and moderate - income residents, as well as individuals with special needs. The City is on track to meet or exceed the majority of its goals for the 2025–2026 program year. Building on this progress, many of these programs and activities will continue to be prioritized during the 2026–2027 program year.

Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, residents and stakeholders were provided opportunities to participate in the development of the PY 2026–2027 Action Plan through public hearings and public review processes. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low- and moderate-income persons, particularly those residing in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, as well as residents of predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Additional efforts were made to encourage participation by minorities, non-English-speaking persons, and persons with disabilities.

Public Hearings – Two public hearings were conducted by the Monterey Park City C ouncil in the Council Chambers located at 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754. • May 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. – A notice of the first public hearing was published in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper on April 30, 2026. During the meeting, City staff received citizen input regarding community needs and priorities prior to final CDBG and HOME funding decisions for the PY 2026 –2027 Action Plan.
• July 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. – A notice of the second public hearing was published in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper on May 2 1, 2026. During the meeting, City staff received citizen comments and presented the final PY 2026–2027 Action Plan for approval.

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City Department Consultations – The City conducted consultations with representatives from various City departments to gather input and coordinate planning efforts related to the PY 2026–2027 Action Plan. 30-Day Public Review and Comment Period – The public review and comment period for the complete draft PY 2026–2027 Action Plan began on May 29, 2026, an d concluded on June 30, 2026. Notice of the availability of the draft PY 2026–2027 Action Plan was published in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper on May 21, 2026.

Summary of public comments
No comments were received during the first public hearing.

INSERT comments were received during the public review and comment period.

INSERT comments were received during the second public hearing.

Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments or views received during the development and approval of the Annual Action Plan have been accepted by the City and taken into consideration as part of the planning process.

Summary
The City of Monterey Park’s 2026–27 Action Plan includes all elements required by the HUD for entitlement jurisdictions. This Action Plan outlines how the City will allocate CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships funds to address priority needs identified in the 2025–2029 ConPlan. Key components of the Action Plan include:
• Standard Form 424: The official application for federal funding. • Sources of Funds: A description of potential private and public funding sources available to support ConPlan activities.
• Statement of Specific Annual Objectives: A summary of projects and activities planned to address the City’s priority needs.
• Description of Activities and Outcome Measures: Detailed descriptions of community needs, projects to be funded with 2026 –2027 CDBG and HOME allocations, and associated objectives, outcomes, and performance indicators.
• Geographic Distribution: Maps showing CDBG -eligible areas and the locations of Program Year 2026–2027 projects.
• Homeless and Other Special Needs: A description of activities targeting homeless individuals and non-homeless persons with special needs.
• Other Actions: Steps the City will take to address sub-strategies outlined in the ConPlan.

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• Specific Program Requirements: A summary of expected CDBG and HOME funding available for the 2026–2027 program year.
• Certifications and Miscellaneous: Required HUD certifications and assurances.

Through this comprehensive framework, the City ensures that all federally funded activities are strategically aligned with ConPlan priorities, focused on low - and moderate -income residents, and designed to improve housing, community development, and economic opportunities for the residents of Monterey Park.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Action Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Action Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator MONTEREY PARK Community Development Department HOME Administrator MONTEREY PARK Community Development Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative
The Community Development Department lead s the administration of CDBG and HOME funds and development of the Action Plan. The City is an entitlement community and receives CDBG and HOME funds directly from HUD.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of Monterey Park
Timothy Hou, Director
Community Development Department
320 West Newmark Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 307-1376
[email protected]

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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)
Introduction
HUD requires that jurisdictions encourage citizen participation in the development of the annual Action Plan. The City of Monterey Park maintains a Citizen Participation Plan to ensure residents and stakeholders have meaningful opportunities to provide input throughout the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the City’s housing and community development programs.

The objectives of the Citizen Participation Plan include:
• Encouraging participation from residents, particularly low - and moderate -income persons in CDBG-eligible areas, including minorities, non -English speaki ng residents, and individuals with mobility, visual, or hearing impairments.
• Providing timely and accessible information about the Action Plan and its programs.

For the 2026 –2027 Action Plan, the City conducted two public hearings. The first hearing inform ed the public about the CDBG program, obtained citizens’ view on CDBG priorities, and received input and recommendations on funding. The second hearing presented the draft Action Plan, including public service and non -public service activities, for City Co uncil review and approval of funding allocations for submission to HUD.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

To outreach to various agencies and organizations, the City compiled an outreach list consisting of the following agencies, including:
• Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley
• County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services
• Family Counseling Services of West San Gabriel Valley • Housing Rights Center
• Los Angeles County Development Authority
• Los Angeles Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse
• Los Angeles County Public Health Department
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
• Salvation Army
• Adjacent cities, County of Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, and Southern California Association of Governments.

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These agencies were either contacted by phone, email, or notices. Staff made particular efforts to contact specific agencies that provide services to Monterey Park residents and businesses.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families w ith children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness The outreach list includes homeless service agencies in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care Council (LACoC). The Continuum of Care Strategy was consulted to provide informat ion on homelessness and resources available. Several agencies that provide housing and supportive services for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless were consulted. These include the Salvation Army Bell Shelter, East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, LAHSA, and L.A. CADA.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The City of Monterey Park does not receive ESG funds as part of its annual entitlement.

Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

1 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol & Drug Abuse (L.A.

CADA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services - Children
Services - Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homeless Needs - Veterans
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
L.A. CADA was interviewed as part of the public
outreach process. The City intends to include the
results of stakeholder interviews and other social
services to support the ConPlan’s needs assessment
findings and strategic planning goals.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County

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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homeless Needs - Veterans
Homeless Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted,
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Public Health was interviewed as part of the public outreach process. The City intends to include results of the stakeholder interviews and other social services to support the ConPlan’s needs assessment findings and strategic planning goals. 3 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Strategy Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homeless Needs - Veterans
Homeless Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted,
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
LACDA was interviewed as part of the public outreach
process. The City intends to include the results of the stakeholder interviews and other social services to support the Con Plans’ needs assessment findings and strategic
planning goals.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless
Needs - Families with children
Homeless Needs - Veterans
Homeless Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
LAHSA was interviewed as part of the public outreach
process. The City intends to include the results of the stakeholder interviews and other social services to support the ConPlan's needs assessment findings and strategic
planning goals.
5 Agency/Group/Organization City of Monterey Park
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Lead-based Paint Strategy
Public Housing Needs
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
Shelter Policies

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How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In order to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs and priorities within the community, the ConPlan process included consultation with Monterey Park citizens, service providers, City Counci l, and City staff. A public Community Needs Survey was posted on the City’s
website.

Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City consulted with all appropriate agencies.

Describe other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan.

Name of Plan Lead
Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum
of Care
County of Los
Angeles
The County is a Continuum of Care (CoC) applicant and conducts homeless counts, surveys of the homeless population, and strategic planning to end homelessness. Consistent with the goals of the CoC, the City's Strategic Plan in the ConPlan will provide support to nonprofits that meet the social services needs of LMI residents with a direct emphasis on assisting the homeless.

City of
Monterey Park
Housing
Element
City of
Monterey Park
Based on the Regional Housing Needs All ocation (RHNA) set forth by the State of California, the Housing Element is the City's chief policy document for the development of affordable and market housing.

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
The City actively participates in regional planning initiatives within Los Angeles County f or the implementation of the ConPlan, as outlined above. Additionally, the City collaborates with the State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing to monitor reported fair housing data. The City also coordinates efforts in housing, economic development, air quality, and transportation with 28 cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County through the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

City of Monterey Park departments and city commissions that may have an interest in the CDBG program were invited to participate in the Consolidated Plan process through meetings, interviews and/or Community Survey.

Narrative (optional):

None.

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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Not applicable.

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AP -12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation

In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, residents and stakeholders were provided opportunities to participate in the development of the PY 2026–2027 Action Plan through public hearings and public review processes. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low- and moderate-income persons, particularly those residing in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, as well as residents of predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Additional efforts were made to encourage participation by minorities, non-English-speaking persons, and persons with disabilities.

Public Hearings – Two public hearings were conducted by the Monterey Park City Council in the Council Chambers located at 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754.

• May 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. – A notice of the public hearing was published in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper on April 3 0, 2026. During the meeting, City staff received citizen input regarding community needs and priorities prior to final CDBG and HOME funding decisions for the PY 2026–2027 Action Plan.

• July 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. – A notice of the public hearing was publ ished in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper on May 2 9, 2026. During the meeting, City staff received citizen comments regarding community needs and priorities and presented the final PY 2026 –2027 Action Plan for approval

City Department Consultations – The City conducted consultations with representatives from various City departments to gather input and coordinate planning efforts related to the PY 2026–2027 Action Plan.

30-Day Public Review and Comment Period – The public review and comment period for the complete draft PY 2026–2027 Action Plan began on May 29, 2026, and concluded on June 30, 2026. Notice of the availability of the draft PY 2026–2027 Action Plan was published in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper on May 21, 2026

Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Public Review &
Comment
Period
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
Notices of and 30-
day review period
and public hearings
were published in
the Monterey Park
Progress local
newspaper.

No comments received.

N/A

N/A

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2 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
The first public
hearing was held on
May 20, 2026, to
consider approval of
the proposed CDBG
activities and budget
for Fiscal Year 2026-
2027. A second public
hearing was held on
July 1, 2026, to
receive public
comments and
approve the Annual
Action Plan.

No comments received.

N/A

N/A
Table 3 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City has been notified by HUD that it will be receiving an estimated $ 571,332 in CDBG funds for PY 2026–2027, and $302,097.03 in HOME funds. No program income is anticipated.

Anticipated Resources

Progra
m

Source
of
Funds

Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected
Amount
Available
Remaind
er of
ConPlan

Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation
Program
Income
Prior Year
Resources Total
CDBG Public-
federal
Administration and
Planning
Public Improvements
Public Services
Economic
Development

$571,332 $0 $0 $571,332 $1,713,996
Funding to
support CDBG
eligible
programs/
activities from
2027-2029
throughout
Monterey
Park.

HOME Public-
federal
Administration and
Planning

Homeowner Rehab
Multifamily Rental
New and Rehab
Acquisition
$302,097.0
3 $0 $0 $302,097.0
3 $906,291
Funding to
support
HOME
eligible
programs/
activities
from 2027-
2029
throughout
Monterey
Park.

Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The City of Monterey Park and HUD share a mutual interest in leveraging HUD resources to the maximum extent possible to deliver high -quality affordable housing, neighborhood improvement programs, supportive services, and economic development.

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Entitlement Funds
Leverage, in the context of CDBG fu nding, means bringing other local, state, and federal financial resources to maximize the reach and impact of the City’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded programs. HUD, like many other federal agencies, encourages the recipients of federal monies to demonstrate that efforts are being made to strategically leverage additional funds to achieve greater results. Leverage is also a way to increase project efficiencies and benefit from economies of scale that often come with combining sources of funding for similar or expanded scopes. Funds will be leveraged if financial commitments toward the costs of a project from a source other than the originating HUD program are documented.

Other Federal Grant Programs
In addition to the enti tlement dollars listed above, the federal government has several other funding programs for community development and affordable housing activities. These include: The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Section 202, the Affordable Housing Program (A HP) through the Federal Home Loan Bank, and others.

It should be noted that in most cases the City would not be the applicant for these funding sources as many of these programs offer assistance to affordable housing developers rather than local jurisdictions.

State Housing and Community Development Sources
In California, the Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) and the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) administer a variety of statewide public affordable housing programs that help nonprofit affordable housing developers. An e xamples of the State HCD’s non- competitive program is the
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program. Competitive State HCD programs include the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP), Affordable Hous ing Innovation Fund (AHIF), Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN), and CalHOME. Many State HCD programs have historically been funded by one-time State bond issuances and, as such, are subject to limited availability of funding. CalHF A offers multiple mortgage loan programs, down payment assistance programs, and funding for the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable ownership units. The State also administers the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a widely used financing source for affordable housing projects. As with the other federal and state grant programs discussed above, the City would either competitively apply or affordable housing developers could apply for funding through these programs for particular developments in the City.

County and Local Housing and Community Development Sources There are a variety of countywide and local resources that support housing and community development programs. Some of these programs help local affordable housing developers and community organizations while others help directly to individuals. The Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC) Program helps first-time homebuyers by allowing an eligible purchaser to take 20 percent of their annual mortgage

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interest payment as a tax credit against federal income taxes. The County administers the MCC Program on behalf of the jurisdictions, including Monterey Park.

The City will use its excess match carried over from prior years to fulfill its HOME match obligation. HOME regulations allow the excess match to be carried over and applied to future HOME project match liability.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City does not own land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.

Discussion
Not Applicable.

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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order

Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year

Category
Geographic
Area

Needs Addressed

Funding
Goal
Outcome
Indicator

1 Promote Fair
Housing

2026

2027

Non-Housing
Community
Development

Citywide
Affirmatively further
fair housing throughout
the City by providing
guidance and assistance
to residents to increase
their awareness of fair
housing rights and
support residents
reporting fair housing
issues and seek
corrective action.

CDBG:
$25,000

110
Persons
Assisted

2 Increase Access
to Affordable
Housing

2026

2027

Affordable
Housing

Citywide

Expand the supply of
affordable housing;
Preserve the supply of
affordable housing

CDBG:
$0

HOME:
$172,958.1
4 Multi-Unit
structures

3 Support
Community
Services

2026

2027
Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development

Citywide

Access to and supply of
public services

CDBG:
$0

0 Persons

4 Enhance Public
Facilities and
Infrastructure

2026

2027
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/Mod
Census
Tract
Improve City public
facilities and
infrastructure

CDBG:
$297,066

3,000 Persons

5 Promote
Economic
Development

2026

2027

Non-Housing
Community
Development

Citywide
Develop and strengthen
small businesses,
support local
entrepreneurs, expand
employment and/or
workforce development
programs, and improve
access to job
opportunities.

CDBG:
$135,000

6 Businesses

6 Support Efforts
to Address
Homelessness

2026

2027
Homeless Non-
Housing
Community
Development
Citywide

Low/Mod
Census
Tract
Increase access to and
supply of homeless
services and facilities CDBG:
$0

0 People

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7 Support
Programs
through
Program
Administration

2026

2027

Planning and
Administration

Citywide
Ensure the
management of a
compliant and efficient
CDBG and HOME
programs

CDBG:
$114,266
HOME:
$23,055

2 Other
Table 6 – Annual Goals
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Promote Fair Housing
Goal Description The City will continue to collaborate with entities assisting families and individuals seeking counseling and/or legal solutions to fair housing and discrimination problems. 2 Goal Name Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Goal Description Provide funding for housing rehabilitation, new housing development and/or programs that assist LMI families with finding hous ing solutions including programs that increase homeownership, development of housing for special needs populations, support integrated housing solutions and plans, and reduce barriers to affordable housing. 4 Goal Name Enhance Public Facilities and Infrastructure Goal Description Activities that improve the quality of life for residents include improving parks and infrastructure, creating green streets, improving accessibility, and safe routes to school. 5 Goal Name Promote Economic Development
Goal Description Provide programs and funding for economic development activities that will promote business retention and business creation.
7 Goal Name Support Programs through Planning Administration Goal Description This program provides payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities and housing rehabilitation delivery that are financed as a whole or in part by CDBG funds. Planning and Administration also provides funds for the general operating and planning and support for CHDO.

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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The Action Plan focuses on activities to be funded with the two federal entitlement grants CDBG and administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Housing and community development needs in the City are extensive and require the effective and efficient use of limited funds. HUD allocates CDBG and HOME funding to eligible jurisdictions on a formula basis, using factors such as population, income distribution, and poverty rate.

CDBG Program - CDBG is an annual grant to cities to assist in the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally to persons of low -and moderate-income. There is a wide range of activities that are eligible under CDBG Programs. CDBG grantees are responsible for ensuring that each eligible activity meets one of three national objectives:

1. Benefiting low and moderate income persons;

2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and

3. Meet an urgent need that the grantee is unable to finance on its own.

The City is anticipating receiving approximately $ 571,332 in program year 2026-2027 CDBG funds. The City will be using $0 program income.

HOME Program - HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJs). The program's flexibility allows local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or ot her forms of credit enhancement, rental assistance or security deposits. HOME is designed to create affordable housing to low-income households. The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles of community development.

The City is anticipating receiving approximately $302,097 in PY 2026-2027 HOME funds.

Please refer to the following page for listing of projects.

The amounts listed are only estimates and all proposed activities’ budgets will be proportionately increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocations.

Projects
# Project Name 2026-2027 Allocation
CDBG
1 CDBG Planning and Administration $114,266
2 Fair Housing Services $25,000
3 Public Facilities and Infrastructure $297,066
4 Economic Development – Business Grant Program $135,000

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TOTAL $571,332
HOME
1 HOME Planning and Administration $30,209.70
2 CHDO Assistance $45,314.55
3 Affordable Housing $226,572.75
TOTAL $302,097
Table 7 – PY 2026-2027 Projects
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating a majority of its non -administrative CDBG and HOME funds for program year 202 6-2027 to projects and activities that benefit low - and moderate -income people throughout the City.

The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources and the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low -income residents. Th e projects selected for funding represent programs designed to meet needs identified as high within the consolidated plan. Funding is limited, so not all projects requesting funding were able to be funded. The City strives to have a broad spectrum of programs to meet the needs of as many populations throughout Monterey Park as possible.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name CDBG Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $114,266
Description The City will continue to provide planning and administration services required to manage and operate the City’s CDBG programs. Such funds will ass ist in managing community development, housing, and economic development programs.

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description City Hall
Planned Activities Program administrative costs for CDBG operations. 2 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand fair housing choice and access
Needs Addressed Fair housing education
Funding CDBG: $25,000
Description Provide funding to handle fair housing cases and education.

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
110 Persons
Location Description Households within the City
Planned Activities The City will provide legal services, training, and mediation over discrimination cases and Fair Housing Act education.
3 Project Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Target Area LMI Areas
Goals Supported Enhance Public Facilities and Infrastructure Needs Addressed Improve quality of life and accessibility Funding CDBG: $297,066
Description Provide funding for conducting job fairs.

Target Date 6/30/2027

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Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
2 Projects
Location Description LMI Areas
Planned Activities ADA sidewalk improvements, public facility improvements. 4 Project Name Economic Development – Business Grant Program Target Area LMI Areas
Goals Supported Enhance Public Facilities and Infrastructure Needs Addressed Improve quality of life and accessibility Funding CDBG: $135,000
Description Provide programs and funding for economic development activities that will promote business retention and business creation.

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
6 Projects
Location Description LMI Areas
Planned Activities Provide programs and funding for economic development activities that will promote business retention and business creation. 4 Project Name HOME Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and administration
Needs Addressed Planning and administration
Funding $30,209.70
Description The City will continue to provide planning and administration services required to manage and operate the City’s HOME programs. Such funds will assist in managing community
development and housing programs.

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description City Hall
Planned Activities Program administrative costs for HOME operations. 5 Project Name CHDO Set-Aside
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand affordable housing opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable housing
Funding HOME: $45,314.55

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Description Assistance to selected CHDO to provide affordable housing and residential rehabilitation.

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
1 Project
Location Description To Be Determined
Planned Activities Assist a CHDO to provide affordable housing. The City may defer use of these funds to future years to add future HOME funds to complete a more substantial project.
6 Project Name Affordable Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand affordable housing opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable housing
Funding HOME: $226,572.75
Description Provide affordable housing.

Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
2 Household Housing Unit
Location Description To Be Determined
Planned Activities Provide funding for housing rehabilitation, new housing development and/or programs that assist LMI f amilies with finding housing solutions including programs that increase
homeownership, development of housing for special needs populations, support integrated housing solutions and plans, and reduce barriers to affordable housing.

Table 8 – Project Information

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Not applicable. The City has not established specific target areas to focus the investment of CDBG funds.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Eligible LMI Block Groups 70
Community Wide 30
Table 9 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City seeks to disburse federal entitlement dollars strategically within low-and moderate-income (LMI) census tracts; however, no specific neighborhoods are targeted for expenditure of funds. Investments in public facilities and services ser ving special needs populations and primarily low - and moderate-income persons will be made throughout the City. The City will evaluate each eligible project and program based on urgency of needs, availability of other funding sources and financial feasibility. Residential rehabilitation assistance will be available to income-qualified households citywide.

Discussion
Unless otherwise specified, all the City’s HUD-funded housing and community development programs are generally available to eligible low- and moderate-income persons citywide. To prevent the concentration of low -income persons, City housing programs are marketed and available throughout the City. The programs are not directed to any one geographical area but rather the extremely low - to moderate- income (0 to 80 percent of the MFI) persons and families. The City wants to promote a balanced and integrated community and is committed to helping throughout the City.

An area benefit is an activity that meets the identified needs of low- and moderate -income persons residing in an area where at least 51 percent of the residents are low- and moderate-income persons. The benefits of this type of activity are available to all persons in the area regardless of income. The City seeks to disburse federal entitlement dollars strategically within low-and moderate-income (LMI) census tracts; however, no specific neighborhoods are targeted for expenditure of funds. Investments in public facilities and services serving special needs populations and primarily low - and moderate-income persons will be made throughout the City. The City will evaluate each eligible project and program based on urgency of needs, availability of other funding sources and financial feasibility. Residential rehabilitation assistance will be available to income-qualified households citywide.

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HUD provides estimates of the number of persons that can be considered Low- , Low- to Moderate-, and Low, Moderate-, and Medium-income persons based on special tabulations of data from the 2020–2024 0ACS five-year estimates. LMI percentages are calculated at various principal geographies provided by the Census Bureau. Because timely use of this data is required by regulation, any changes to the City's existing service area boundaries would need to be approved by the City Council. Each year, through the adoption of the City's Annual Action Plan, the City Council approves the service area boundaries as the City's official low- and moderate-income "Target Areas" and "Deteriorating Areas".

The City has traditionally used 100 percent of its CDBG resources to benefit these special areas and/or to operate programs available exclusively to low - and moderate-income people (whereas HUD regulations only require a minimum 70 percent low/mod benefit level for CDBG activities). To continue to achieve this high ratio of low/mod benefit for its CDBG resources, and because of the compelling need to assist these special areas, the City will continue to direct CDBG resources to these special geographic areas.

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AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The tables below delineate the affordable housing goals by population type and program type for PY 2026-

27. The City will utilize several programs to achieve these goals.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance-Section 8 vouchers 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 2
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non -administrative CDBG funds for program year 2026-2027 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people.

The City uses HOME funds for rehabilitation of owner- occupied single-family properties. The City must use the HOME affordable homeownership limits provided by HUD when setting price limits for affordable home sales and when using HOME funds for home rehabilitation. Also, the use of funds for HOME assisted activities requires that the value of the property after rehabilitation must not exceed 95 per cent of the median purchase price for the area. The HOME Final Rule offers two options for determining the 95 percent of median purchase price limit for owner-occupied single-family housing, as noted below:
(1) HUD will provide limits for affordable housing based on 95 percent of the median purchase price for the area; OR
(2) Perform a local market survey to determine the 95 percent of median purchase price limit.

The City of Monterey Park believes the 203(b) limits provided by HUD, for Los Angeles County, understate housing prices in Monterey Park. Therefore, staff performed its own analysis to determine the 95 percent of median purchase price limits.

To conduct a local market survey, the City must collect and present sales data by type of housing (for

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example, one- to- four-unit, condos, townhomes, and manufactured housing) on all or nearly all of the one- family house sales in the entire City. The data must be presented in ascending order of sales price and include the address of the listed properties and their locations within the City.

The length of the reporting period varies with the volume of monthly home sales. If there are 500 or more housing sales per month within the within the City, a one-month reporting period must be used. If there are 250-499 sales per month, a two-month reporting must be used. If there are fewer than 250 sales per month, a three-month reporting period must be used. If the total number of sales reported is an odd number, the median is established by the price of the middle sale. If the total number of sales is an even number, the higher of the two middle numbers is considered the median.

Based on a comparison of local housing market listing prices and sales information, it was determined that the HOME Program After-Rehab Value Limits published by HUD do not accurately reflect current actual home purchase prices for the area. Therefore, as allowed by HUD, a local market survey was conducted for the City home sales for a three- month period using Chicago Title closed home sales data. This survey shows a median price for single-family of $965,000 in the City and a 95% median value price of $916,750 for single family homes. The median condominium of $738,000 and a 95% median value price of $701,100 for condominium sales (see Appendix B - HOME Program After-Rehab Value Limits).

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
There are no public housing units in the City. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) provides rental unit assistance to City residents through the Federal Sect ion 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0-50 percent of Median Income) individuals and households in making rents affordable. The following tables are based on the number of public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) offered by LACDA in their unincorporated areas and the cities in Los Angeles County that do not have their own Housing Authority. There is a total of 21,087 Vouchers provided to County residents of which 1,138 are assigned to the eld erly, 184 to homeless individuals, and 534 to disabled individuals. Specifically, Monterey Park annually receives approximately 432 housing vouchers. The largest percentage of v oucher recipients, outside of Whites, is African American individuals.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing There are no public housing units in the City of Monterey Park; therefore, this section does not apply.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
LACDA manages a resident engagement process with their public housing. However, there is no public housing in the City.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
There is no public housing authority in the City of Monterey Park. The City relies on the County of Los Angeles Housing Authority to address public housing needs and OCHA is not designated as troubled.

Discussion
See discussion above.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City is located within the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Continuum. The continuum provides oversight of federal homeless assistance dollars and collaborates with local communities to provide the best service to our residents who are homeless. The Los Angeles Continuum conducts quarterly community meetings and the public is invited. During the 2026-27 program year, the City of Monterey Park will use CD BG-CV, HOME -ARP, and State funds to address the needs of the homeless. The City of Monterey Park will continue to participate in LAHSA’s annual homeless count to identify the needs in the community. The Neighborhood Engagement Team of the Monterey Park Police Department has dedicated employees who reach out to the homeless individuals in the community guiding them to the regional services provided by LAHSA.

Describe the jurisdictions one -year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City will continue its efforts in the prevention and reduction of homelessness by supporting the LAHSA and its outreach programs and providing refer rals to public assistance programs offered by the County. During the 2026-27 program year, the City of Monterey Park will use CDBG -CV, HOME- ARP, and State funds to address the needs of the homeless.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will continue its efforts in addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs by collaborating with agencies that provide shelter for the homeless. If additional CDBG funds become available, the City will reconsider funding public service agencies that assist in the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will continue its efforts in helping homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living by collaborating with agencies that provide shelter for the homeless. The City will also provide referrals to public assistance programs offered by other agencies to aid in preventing the recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

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Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low- income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The City will continue its eff orts in helping low -income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless. The City will also provide referrals to public assistance programs offered by other agencies in the County.

Discussion
Please see above.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

Constraints to the provision of adequate and affordable housing can be posed by market, governmental, infrastructure and environmental factors. These constraints may result in housing that is not affordable to low- and moderate- income households or may render residential construction economically infeasible for developers. Constraints to housing production significantly impact households with lower incomes and special needs.

Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been severely affected by the dissolution of redevelopment in California. Although there are other funding sources for affordable housing such as four percent and nine percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, CalHOME, and the Multifamily Housing Program, it is unclear if additional affordable housing projects can be financed since affordable housing projects typically require multiple funding sources. The City is proactive in considering and seeking additional funding sources that will facilitate the construction of affordable housing, development of jobs, and improvement of the quality of life.

Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act, California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Protection Act, Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs resulting from the environmental review process may also add to the cost of housing.

Local Residential Development Policies and Regulations: Some portions of the City are subject to development constraints due to the presence of hillsides, seismic hazards, or other special circumstances.

These constraints affect the development of all housing, not just affordable housing. The City has revised the General Plan and updated the zoning ordinance to facilitate the provision of affordable housing and sustainable development.

Planning and Development Fees: Development fees and taxes charged by local governments also contribute to the cost of housing. Application processing fees in the City of Monterey Park were last updated in FY 23-24, and adopted for an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Permit and Processing Procedur es: The processing time required to obtain approval of development permits is often cited as a contributing factor to the high cost of housing. Unnecessary delays add to the cost of construction by increasing land holding costs and interest payments.

State Prevailing Wage Requirements: The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. Prevailing wage adds to the overall cost of development.

Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: A prevailing wage must be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multi-family project over eight units. The prevailing wage is usually higher than competitive wages, raising the cost of housing produc tion and rehabilitation

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activities. Davis -Bacon also adds to housing costs by requiring documentation of the prevailing wage compliance.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
Affordable Housing Development Incentives
The City addresses the regional need for more affordable housing through support for the development of new housing units, to increase the supply of affordable housing in the City. For- profit and non-profit housing developers play an important role in providing affordab le housing. The City provides financial assistance through participation in the HOME and CDBG programs and offers a variety of development incentives to encourage affordable housing development, such as:
• Continuing to implement land use policy that encour ages new housing development and affordable housing through density bonuses.
• Assisting in the development of new affordable housing units during the 2014 -2021 Housing Element through the provision of technical assistance.
• Exploring ways to expedite affordable housing developments through the Design Review Board process.
• Investigating and developing list of available incentives/concessions for affordable development within 3 years of adoption of the Housing Element.
• Exploring funding available through County of Los Angeles CDC, HCD, and HUD at the request of interested developers. Potential funding programs may include single - and multi-family housing rehabilitation programs and homeownership programs administered by HCD. • Evaluating and assessing residual pro perty taxes distribution under the Redevelopment Dissolution Laws and consider setting aside a portion into an Affordable Housing Fund to assist in development of new units affordable to lower-income households. • Continuing to encourage the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-income households and persons with special needs (such as the elderly, victims of domestic violence, and the disabled).
• Continuing to facilitate housing opportunities for special needs persons by allowing emergency shelters as a permitted use in the Industrial Zone.

The responsible agency is the City’s Community Development Department.

Section 8 Rental Assistance
Renter overpayment is a significant issue in Monterey Park, as in all Southern California. Th e City

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addresses this need through support for efforts to increase Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher funding.

There are no public housing units in the City. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) provides rental unit assistance to City reside nts through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0-50 percent of Median Income) individuals and households in making rents affordable. The following tables are based on the number of public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) offered by LACDA in their unincorporated areas and the cities in Los Angeles County that do not have their own Housing Authority. There is a total of 21,087 Vouchers provided to County residents of which 1,138 are assigned to the elderly, 184 to homeless individuals, and 534 to disabled individuals. Specifically, Monterey Park annually receives approximately 432 housing vouchers. The largest percentage of v oucher recipients, outside of Whites, is African American individuals.

The Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance program extends rental subsidies to very low -income households, as well as elderly and disabled persons. The subsidy represents the difference between 30 percent of the monthly income and the allowable rent determined by the Housing Choice voucher program. The HACoLA coordinates Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance on behalf of the City.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:

The City of Monterey Park will provide for a variety of actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, evaluate and reduce the number of housing units containing lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty- level families develop institutional structure, enhance coordination between public and private agencies.

This section discusses the City's underserved needs and institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Efforts to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs will include:
• The City will obtain data from the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles on the number of Section 8 households assisted by race, ethnicity, age, and disability status. The City will compare who is being served to the demographic characteristics of the community. In this way, the City will be able to estimate more precisely underserved populations. • The City will e ncourage and support the efforts of the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles to seek additional Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. • The City will encourage and support the efforts of non -profit housing development corporations to seek funding from federal, state, and local sources for special needs housing.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Monterey Park's annual CDBG and HOME entitlement allocations are limited. The City's HOME rehabilitation program assists with fostering and maintaining affordable housing for low- and moderate- income individuals and families with their housing needs. Another important element in the City’s approach to decent housing is the use of Section 8 Rental Vouchers administered through the County of Los Angeles Housing Authority.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City will increase lead-based paint (LBP) awareness and abatement in its assisted housing programs.

LBP awareness and abatement are key initiatives within the City’s Housing Element and CDBG/HOME programs. The City’s goal is to make certain that each tenant, landlord, and property owner is fully aware of the dangers, symptoms, and methods of testing, treatment, and prevention of LBP poisoning. The City will address th e problem of LBP hazard by implementing the residential rehabilitation program for evaluating and reducing lead hazards during repair and renovation of older housing stock. All applicants eligible for services through the residential rehabilitation program receive the most updated version of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. When a property built before 1978 is approved for grant -funded repairs that may disturb lead -based paint, an inspection test is ord ered. When containment and/or abatement are necessary, the homeowner is

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required to use a contractor certified in lead -safe work practices by the state of California. The City distributes information warning people about the need to maintain buildings, which may contain LBP, as well as other programs to encourage home maintenance, will further aid in mitigating LBP hazards in the City of Monterey Park. The City will adhere to Federal guidelines for reduction activities with LBP.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families While the City has no control over many of the factors affecting poverty, it may be able to assist those living below the poverty line. The City supports other governmental, private, and non -profit agencies involved in providing services to low- and moderate-income residents and coordinates efforts with these groups where possible to allow for more efficient delivery of services.

During the Consolidated Plan period, the City will continue to implement its strategy to help impoverished families achieve economic independence and self- sufficiency. The City's anti- poverty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment marketability, household income, and housing options. As funds become available, the City will consider allocating CDBG funds to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty.

Improved employment opportunities are important in reducing the number of people living in povert y.

The City addresses this issue by increasing resident's employability through training and increasing the number of higher paying local jobs. The City will coordinate with Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Management Career Solutions, West San Gabriel WorkSource, and Asian Youth Center, and Chinatown Service Center in conjunction with the Employment Development Department, East Los Angeles Community College, and the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission. These agencies provide job search services such as workshops, computer classes, phones, fax, computers with internet access, job leads, newspapers, and a resource library for job seekers aged 18 and above. Similarly, employers use some of these agencies to recruit and advertise job openings as well as for job fairs, bringing together top local companies and job seekers.

During the Consolidated Plan period, the City's Economic and Community Development Department will foster economic growth by encouraging economic development opportunities that result in:

1. A jobs/housing balance established through quality employment opportunities for residents;

2. An invigorated economic base through increased sales tax generation; and

3. Economic wealth by attracting external monies to the local economy.

As funding availability permits, the City will consider assistance to public agencies and nonprofit organizations providing neighborhood housing services, supportive services to the homeless, older adults with physical or mental impairment, the mentally ill, victims of domestic violence, and households with abused children, in addition to other services, the City will also continue coordinating with public agencies providing job training, life skills training, lead poisoning prevention and remediation, and other community education programs.

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Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City’s Community Development Department is the key department involved in the 5 -year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process. The Community Developmen t Department is responsible for administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, including the Annual Action Plan, CAPER, and program monitoring.

Additionally, the City will focus on:
• Strengthening the working relationship with the Housing Authority of the C ounty of Los Angeles by providing input to and coordinating with that organization. Efforts to strengthen the institutional structure will involve review of the five -year and annual plans of the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, encouraging t he Authority to conduct outreach to local landlords, providing information to the Authority on the location of housing suitable for disabled persons, and other similar considerations.
• Developing a working alliance with private institutions such as local lenders and associations of Realtors. Local lenders may be a source of referrals for applicants to the Residential Rehabilitation Program. Local associations of realtors may help the City to develop ways of increasing homeownership among all populations.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City has developed an inventory of public and private housing, health, and social services agencies.

The City regularly updates the inventory and main tains a point of contact for each agency. Additionally, the City will obtain the agency-specific 5-Year Consolidated and 1-Annual Action Plans and maintain these plans in a resource binder to facilitate coordination in future program years.

Discussion:

See discussion above.

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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

CDBG Program - CDBG is an annual grant to cities to assist in the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally to persons of low-and moderate-income.

The City is anticipating receiving approximately $571,332 in PY 2026-2027 CDBG funds. The City does not have program income.

HOME Program - HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJs). The program's flexibility allows local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancement, rental assistance or security deposits. HOME is designed to create affordable housing to low-income households. The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles of community development.

The City is anticipating receiving approximately $302,097 in PY 2026-2027 HOME funds. The City does not have any program income available, has no repayments planned and does not have any recaptured funds in local account.

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Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed.
0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements. 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan
0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities Total Program Income. 0 Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low- and moderate-income
100%
CDBG Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.

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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

Other forms of investment are local and federal funds.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

These are in the Resale/Recapture provision from the City’s Policies and Procedures Manual.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds. See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

These are in the Resale/Recapture provision from the City’s Policies and Procedures Manual.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

The City has no plans to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multi-family housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.

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APPENDICES

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Appendix A
Citizen Participation
(To be Inserted in Final)

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Appendix B
SF-424 Forms and Certifications
(To be Inserted in Final)

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 11.B.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan

Recommendation:

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.

Executive Summary:

The Urban Water Management Planning Act (Water Code §10610 et seq.) requires urban water suppliers to prepare and adopt an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) every five years. The City’s 2025 UWMP evaluates projected water demands, available water supplies, and water shortage response strategies over a 20-year planning horizon and includes the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) required by California law. Adoption of the UWMP satisfies the City’s statutory planning obligations and supports long-term water supply reliability.

A public hearing has been properly noticed in accordance with California law to consider adoption of the Plan and to receive public input.

Background:

Pursuant to Water Code § 10621, urban water suppliers must prepare and adopt an UWMP and update it every five years. The UWMP serves as a long-range planning document that assesses water supply reliability under various weather conditions including normal, single-dry, and multiple-dry year conditions.

The City retained Stetson Engineering, Inc. to prepare the 2025 UWMP, including the WSCP, which includes water supply sources, demand projections, demand management measures, and water shortage contingency planning.

General Plan Consistency
Pursuant to Government Code § 65401, the City Council must determine whether the UWMP is consistent with the City’s General Plan.

Staff has reviewed the Draft 2025 UWMP, including the WSCP, and determined that its goals, policies, and implementation measures are consistent with the City’s General Plan policies related to water conservation, sustainable resource management, water quality protection, and long-term water supply reliability.

Public Outreach
The UWMP was developed in coordination with regional agencies and stakeholders, including the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster, surrounding water suppliers, and the County of Los Angeles. The 2025 UWMP was made available for public review in accordance with California statutory requirements.

Legal Notification
In accordance with Water Code requirements, a public hearing is required prior to adoption of the 2025 UWMP and WSCP. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Monterey Park Press on June 11, 2026, and June 18, 2026, and made available along with the 2025 Draft UWMP on the City’s website.

Conclusion
The 2025 UWMP fulfills statutory requirements and provides a comprehensive evaluation of the City’s long-term water supply reliability and planning efforts. Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the public hearing, receive public input, adopt the 2025 UWMP, including the WSCP contained therein, and find the UWMP consistent with the City’s General Plan.

Strategic Plan Goal:

The UWMP supports the City's goal to maintain, build and modernize infrastructure and facilities as it provides the City with a management action plan for long-term resource planning to ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future needs of the community.

Fiscal Impact:

Adoption of the 2025 UWMP and WSCP has no direct fiscal impact. Preparation of the UWMP was funded through the Public Works Department operating budget pursuant to the City’s professional services agreement with Stetson Engineers, Inc.

Attachments:

1. 2025 UWMP and WSCP Resolution

2. Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan

Staff Report
July 1, 2026

ATTACHMENT 1
Draft Resolution

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER

MANAGEMENT PLAN, INCLUDING THE WATER SHORTAGE

CONTINGENCY PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
The City Council of the city of Monterey Park does resolve as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:

A. The Urban Water Management Planning Act (Water Code § 10620, et seq; the “Act”) requires every urban water supplier providing municipal water directly or indirectly to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually to develop an urban water management plan (“UWMP”) that has as its primary objective the conservation and efficient use of water; B. The City of Monterey Park (“City”) is a water supplier and is required to prepare a UWMP;
C. The Act requires that a UWMP be updated every five years; D. The Urban Water Management Planning Act and related provisions of the California Water Code require urban water suppliers to prepare and adopt a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) in accordance Water Code § 10632 and related requirements.

E. The City retained Stetson Engineers, Inc. to prepare the City’s UWMP, including the WSCP contained therein. The UWMP and WSCP were reviewed by the Public Works Director and circulated for public review; F. The City reviewed the UWMP and WSCP’s environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), and the City’s Environmental Guidelines (“City Guidelines”; CEQA, CEQA Guidelines and City Guidelines collectively referred to as “CEQA Regulations”); G. The Department of Public Works completed its review of the UWMP, including the WSCP, and scheduled a public hearing before the City Council for July 1, 2026, to consider adoption of both plans.

H. On July 1, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed UWMP and WSCP,

including, without limitation, information provided to the City Council by the accompaning staff report;

I. The City Council considered the information provided by City staff and the public. This Resolution, and its findings, are made based upon the evidence presented to the City Council at its July 1, 2026, public hearing, including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Department of Public Works;

SECTION 2: Environmental Assessment. The UWMP, including the WSCP, is statutorily exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) pursuant to Water Code § 10652 (see also 14 CCR § 15282(v)). California Water Code § 10652 provides that CEQA “does not apply” to the preparation and adoption of an urban water management plan or to the implementation of actions taken pursuant to a water shortage contingency plan prepared under Water Code § 10632. Consistent with this statute, CEQA Guidelines § 15282(v) identifies the preparation and adoption of an Urban Water Management Plan pursuant to Water Code § 10652 as a statutory exemption. Because the UWMP is being prepared and adopted pursuant to Water Code §§ 10610–10656, no environmental impact report, negative declaration, or other CEQA document is required for its adoption. This statutory exemption is absolute and not subject to the exceptions applicable to categorical exemptions. The exemption does not, however, extend to separate implementation projects that may be identified in the UWMP; any such future discretionary projects would be evaluated for CEQA compliance, to the extent CEQA would otherwise apply, at the time they are proposed.

SECTION 3: General Plan Conformance. Pursuant to Government Code § 65401 and Monterey Park Municipal Code § 2.56.020(b), the City Council finds that the UWMP conforms with the Monterey Park General Plan. Specifically, the UWMP conforms with Goal

4.0 of the General Plan’s Water Resources Element, and its policies, as follows:

A. Policy 4.1: Encourage water conservation through education, use of drought- landscapes, and water-conserving technology.

B. Policy 4.2: Promote the use of drought-tolerant trees and native plant material in landscapes, especially in City-owned landscapes.

C. Policy 4.3: Encourage use and production of reclaimed water.

D. Policy 4.4: Install treatment facilities as necessary to ensure attainment of water quality standards.

E. Policy 4.5: Work with California and federal agencies to identify the source and causes of contamination plumes with the groundwater basin, and to ensure

clean up consistent with California and federal laws.

F. Policy 4.6: Continue enforcement of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to protect groundwater resources from further contamination.

G. Policy 4.7: Encourage and support the proper disposal of hazardous waste and waste oil. Monitor dry cleaners, film processors, auto service establishments, and other businesses generating hazardous waste materials to ensure compliance with approved disposal procedures.

SECTION 4: Adoption. The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan contained therein, prepared by Stetson Engineers, Inc. and dated “June 2025”, is hereby incorporated by this reference and adopted by the City Council.

Because the UWMP is too voluminous to be attached to this Resolution, a copy is on file with the City Clerk’s office and made available online at the City’s website https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/1735/2025-Urban-Water-Management-Plan-UWMP

SECTION 5: Notification. The Public Works Director, or designee, is authorized and directed to submit the adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, to the California Department of Water Resources within 30 days.

SECTION 6: Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 7: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 8: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or his duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 9: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 2026

Elizabeth Yang, Mayor
Attest:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

Approved as to Form:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK )

I, MAYCHELLE YEE, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park at a Regular Meeting held on the 1ST day of July 2026, by the following vote of the Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Dated this 1st day of July 2026

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

ATTACHMENT 2
Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan

Link to Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) | Monterey Park, CA - Official Website

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 12.B.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Maychelle Yee , City Clerk
Cindy Trang, Deputy City Clerk
Subject: Adopting a Resolution certifying the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election

Recommendation:

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.

Executive Summary:

The City held its special election on June 2, 2026 for consideration of a proposition placed on the ballot by the City Council, Measure NDC regarding prohibiting data centers citywide. The election was consolidated with the Statewide Primary Election, and voters approved Measure NDC.

Background:

The City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2026-R5 and 2026-R6 on March 4, 2026 calling for a special election and placing a proposition to prohibit data centers citywide which was later identified as Measure NDC. The proposition amends the Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element (adopted by Ordinance No. 2198 and approved by voters as Measure JJ on November 3, 2020) to add a citywide prohibition on data centers. For purposes of the prohibition, a “data center” is defined as a building, dedicated space within a building, or group of structures used to house a large group of networked computer systems for data storage and processing for off site and on site users, including remote storage, processing, or distribution of large amounts of data. The ballot propositions require a majority vote for passage.

The Special Election was consolidated with the Statewide Primary Election held on June 2, 2026. A total of 12,381 ballots were cast out of 32,781 registered voters in the City for a

turnout of 37.8%.

Measure NDC received 10,388 “yes” votes or 83.9%, and 1,372 “no" votes or 11.1%. As a result of the election, Measure NDC was approved by a majority of the voters. Following certification of the election, Measure NDC (Ordinance No. 2280) will be adopted by operation of law.

Strategic Plan Goal:

N/A

Fiscal Impact:
$210,000 was appropriated from the General Fund in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for expenditures associated with the special election.

Attachments:

1. Resolution Reciting and Certifying the June 2, 2026 Election Results

2. Ord. 2280 Meausre NDC Probit Data Center Citywide

Staff Report
July 1, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Draft Resolution Reciting and Certifying the
June 2, 2026 Election Results

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL
ELECTION HELD JUNE 2, 2026.

The City Council of the city of Monterey Park does resolve as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. A Special Election was held in the City of Monterey Park on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, as required by law;

B. Notice of the election was given in the manner provided by law;

C. Pursuant to Elections Code § 10262(b), the City Clerk (as the City’s Election Official) certified the results of the Special Election as set forth in attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference; and

D. This Resolution is adopted in accordance with Elections Code § 10263.

SECTION 2: The whole number of ballots cast at the vote centers, except vote-by-mail ballots and provisional ballots, was 2,018. The number of vote-by-mail ballots and provisional ballots cast in the City was 10,363, making a total of 12,381 ballots cast in the City.

SECTION 3: That the measures voted upon at the election are as follows:

Measure NDC: Shall the ordinance amending the City of Monterey Park General Plan to prohibit data centers citywide to protect air quality, drinking water resources and public health; prevent impacts to electricity and water rates; with the prohibition of data centers continuing until ended by voters, be adopted?

SECTION 4: In accordance with Election Code § 10262(b), the City Clerk certified the results to the City Council. The number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to the ballot measure are as listed in attached Exhibit “A.” Accordingly, Measure NDC garnered the required majority vote required for adoption.

The Mayor is authorized to execute Measure NDC in accordance with applicable law.

SECTION 5: This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code § 16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 6: The City Clerk is directed to enter in the City’s records a statement of the result of the election, showing: (1) the whole number of ballots cast in the City; (2) the

Resolution No.

measure voted upon; (4) the number of votes given at each precinct the number of votes given for and against the measure; and (5) the total number of votes given for or against the measure.

SECTION 7: The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

SECTION 8: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1
st day of July, 2026.

_______________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:

____________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

Approved as to form:

____________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

PRIDE IN THE PAST • FAITH IN THE FUTURE

320 West Newmark Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754
www.montereypark.ca.gov

CITY CLERK

MAYCHELLE YEE

CITY TREASURER

AMY LEE

CITY COUNCIL

HENRY LO

VINH NGO

JOSE SANCHEZ

THOMAS WONG

ELIZABETH YANG

CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

DECLARATION OF ELECTION OFFICIAL

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §.

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK )

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do certify that the attached Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is a true and correct canvass of the Votes Cast for and against Measures NDC, for the City of Monterey Park Special Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026.

IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Monterey Park, California, this 30
th day of June, 2026.

_______________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

Staff Report
July 1, 2026

ATTACHMENT 2
Ordinance No. 2280 – Prohibit Data Centers Citywide
(Measure NDC)

ORDINANCE NO. 2280

BALLOT PROPOSITION TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS

The People of the City of Monterey Park do ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Adoption of Data Center Prohibition. The Monterey Park Land Use and Urban Design Element, as adopted by Ordinance No. 2198 (approved by voters as Measure JJ on November 3, 2020), is amended to add the following prohibition for all land use designations:

“Prohibited Land Use Designations

Prohibited: All data centers are prohibited throughout the City. “Data Center” means a building, dedicated space within a building, or group of structures located on one or more acres of land used to house a large group of networked computer systems used for data storage and processing for off-site and on-site users, to be used for the remote storage, processing, or distribution of large amounts of data.

Such facilities may also include air handlers, power generators, water cooling and storage facilities, utility substations, back-up batteries, fire suppression systems, enhanced security features, and other associated utility infrastructure to support operations. This definition does not apply to smaller data processing facilities that are located on less than one acre of land and where such facilities are accessory or incidental to another primary use.”

SECTION 2: Implementation of this Proposition.

A. Upon the effective date of this Proposition and notwithstanding any limitation on the City Council’s authority set forth in this Proposition, the City Council is authorized and directed pursuant to Elections Code § 9217 to promptly take appropriate actions needed to implement this Proposition including, without limitation, adopting all zoning regulations needed to effectuate this Proposition by ordinance.

A. In the event another ballot measure (a “Competing Proposition”) appears on the same ballot as this Proposition that seeks to adopt, impose, or amend any limitations or restrictions, or other regulations or requirements, including, without limitation, those with respect to the actions authorized by this Proposition, that differ in any respect to or supplement, those contained in this Proposition, the voters declare their intention that, if both the Competing Proposition and this Proposition receive a majority of votes cast, the Competing Proposition and this Proposition be fully adopted except to the extent that specific provisions contained in each measure are deemed to be in direct conflict with each other on a “provision by provision” basis pursuant to Yoshisato v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal. 4th 978. With respect to any such directly conflicting provisions, the specific provisions of the Proposition receiving the greater number of votes will prevail.

SECTION 3: Interpretation. This Proposition must be interpreted to be consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion of this Proposition is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Proposition. The voters declare that this Proposition, and each section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion thereof, would have been adopted or passed irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, sub-sections, sentences, clauses, phrases, part, or portion is found to be invalid. If any provision of this Proposition is held invalid as applied to any person or circumstance, such invalidity does not affect any application of this Proposition that can be given effect without the invalid application.

SECTION 4: Repeal and Supersession. The People adopt this Proposition with the specific intent of superseding any contrary regulation, including those previously adopted by the People, or administrative policy and procedure. Consequently, all regulations that conflict with this Proposition are repealed or modified to reconcile them with this Proposition.

SECTION 5: Construction. This Proposition must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Proposition. It is the People’s intent that the provisions of this Proposition be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Proposition.

SECTION 6: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the MPMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Proposition’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Proposition.

SECTION 7: Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Proposition or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the MPMC or other ordinance by this Proposition will be rendered void and cause such previous MPMC provision or other the ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 8: Severability. If any portion of this Proposition is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of the Proposition and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby. We the People indicate our strong desire that: (i) the City Council use its best efforts to sustain and reenact that portion, and (ii) the City Council implement this Proposition by taking all steps possible to cure any inadequacies or deficiencies identified by the court in a manner consistent with the express and implied intent of this Proposition, and then adopting or reenacting such portion as necessary or desirable to allow imposition of the tax.

SECTION 9: Effective Date. This Proposition will be submitted to a general election on June 2, 2026 for voter approval. If a majority of voters vote in favor of this Proposition, it will become valid and binding 10 days after the date that the City Council certifies the election results in accordance with Elections Code § 9217. The Mayor will sign this Proposition, and the City Clerk will attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Proposition.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of July, 2026.

____________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

Approved by votes of the people – June 2, 2026 Special Election Measure NDC

City Council Staff Report

Date: July 1, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 12.C.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Martha Garcia, Director of Finance
Subject: Ballot Proposition to amend the existing Monterey Park Transient Occupancy Tax

Recommendation:

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)).

Executive Summary:

This report reviews a proposition that the City Council may place on the November 3, 2026, general municipal election ballot. The City Council may choose to place the proposition onto the ballot or take no action. If the City Council places the tax proposition onto the ballot, voters

may adopt such proposition with a simple majority. If voter-approved, the proposition would be a general tax and revenue generated the tax may be used for any general municipal purpose.

This proposition would not impose a new tax; rather, it would amend existing taxes, i.e., those already imposed. Four affirmative votes are needed to place this proposition onto the ballot.

Background:

A transient occupancy tax (TOT), sometimes called a “hotel tax,” is a charge added to the bill when visitors stay in hotels, motels, or short-term rentals for 30 days or less. The tax is collected by the lodging business from visitors (not local residents) and then remitted to the City to support general municipal services. The City’s TOT rate is currently set at 13%. It is estimated to generate $4.5 million in fiscal year 2026-2027.

The City proposes an increase to its TOT to generate additional revenue for city services. The proposal would:
• Increase the standard TOT rate from 13% to 14%, generating an additional estimated $400,000 annually.
• Increase the TOT rate for short-term rentals (STRs) from 13% to 16%, generating an additional $200,000 annually.

The total estimated additional annual revenue is $600,000. The measure would increase City revenues and provide a more predictable funding source for municipal services and priorities.

The proposition would amend the City’s existing TOT general tax, meaning that revenue derived from the tax can be used for any municipal purpose. With certain exceptions, a general tax can only be considered during a general municipal election. As a general tax, four Council Members' votes are needed to pass the resolution and place the measure on the ballot. If approved by a simple majority of voters, the proposition would take effect in accordance with its terms. The City held five community engagement workshops: at the Women's Club Meeting on June 10, at the Bruggemeyer Library on June 15, at the Langley Center on June 17 and 23, and virtually on June 29.

The City Council may place a measure on the ballot up to 88 days before the election (Elections Code § 9222). Pursuant to Elections Code § 9280, the City Council may direct the City Clerk to transmit the measure to the City Attorney, who must prepare an impartial analysis of the measure for inclusion in the voter materials. By majority vote, the City Council may authorize one or more of its members to file a written argument regarding the measure and to adopt provisions to provide for the filing of rebuttal arguments.

The following persons or entities may submit an argument, not exceeding 300 words, for or against the measure:

1. The City Council;

2. Council members authorized by the City Council;

3. An individual voter eligible to vote on the measure (i.e., a registered voter in the city);

4. A bona fide citizens' association; or

5. Any combination of voters and associations.

Each argument must include the printed name(s) and signature(s) of each author. If an organization submits an argument, it must include the organization's name and the printed name and signature of at least one principal officer who is an author of the argument. No more than five signatures may appear with an argument. If more than five authors sign an argument, only the first five signatures will be printed with the voter materials.

Because the election will be consolidated with the November 3, 2026, general election, the City Clerk will establish deadlines for submitting direct and rebuttal arguments consistent with California law and the election calendar established by the Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk.

The voter information guide will include one argument in favor of the measure and one argument against the measure. If more than one argument is submitted, the City Clerk must select one for printing. The City Clerk must give preference and priority to arguments in the following order:

1. The City Council, or Council Members authorized by the City Council.

2. The individual voter, bona fide association of citizens, or combination of voters and associations that are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the measure.

3. A bona fide association of citizens.

4. Individual voters eligible to vote on the measure.

If the City Council adopts the provisions in Elections Code § 9285(a) by majority vote before the election, rebuttal arguments may be included on the sample ballot. If the Council adopts provisions of that section, the following rules apply:
• The City Clerk must send copies of the argument supporting the measure to opponents of the measure and must send copies of the argument against the measure to measure proponents. Each side is then entitled to submit a rebuttal argument, not exceeding 250 words.
• Rebuttal arguments must be submitted within 10 days after the deadline for filing direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument must be printed immediately following the direct argument it seeks to rebut.

Proposed Timeline and Los Angeles County Election Deadlines If the City Council places the proposition on the November 3, 2026, ballot, the following timeline would apply:

7/1 Approve adding measure to the November 3, 2026, ballot 7/2 Last day to public/post Notice of Deadline for Filing Arguments 7/16 Last day to file Arguments and City Attorney's Impartial Analyses

7/26 Last day to file rebuttal arguments
8/5 10-calendar-day public examination period
8/7 Last day to file a resolution with the Board of Supervisors and County elections officials requesting consolidation for a ballot measure 8/12 Last day to file a resolution with the County elections official and the Board of Supervisors to amend/withdraw a measure previously submitted for placement on the ballot
11/3 Election Day

Strategic Plan Goal:

N/A

Fiscal Impact:

If voters approve the proposed measure, the City would increase overall annual general tax revenues by approximately $600,000.

Attachments:

1. Draft Resolution placing transient occupancy tax proposition on the November 3, 2026, ballot with proposed Ordinance

2. Draft Resolution requesting an impartial analysis for transient occupancy tax

3. Draft Resolution establishing regulations for ballot arguments

4. Draft Resolution supporting measure

Staff Report
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ATTACHMENT 1
Draft Resolution Placing Transient Occupancy Tax
Proposition on the November 3, 2026, Ballot with
Proposed Ordinance

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS PLACE A BALLOT PROPOSITION ON THE CITY’S NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT,

WHICH IS TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE § 10403

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds as follows:

A. The City Council called a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday , November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing Council Members; and requested consent from the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate such election to be held with the General Election on that same date.

B. The City Council desires to add a ballot proposition to the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 (“Election”).

SECTION 2. Pursuant to the requirements of Elections Code § 10403 , the Los Angeles County (“County”) Board of Supervisors (“Board of Supervisors”) is requested to consent and agree to the placement of a proposition on the ballot for the consolidated with Election on Tuesday , November 3, 2026.

SECTION 3. Pursuant to Elections Codes §§ 9222 and 13119 , the exact form of the question to be voted on at the Election as it should appear on the ballot is as follows:

YES

Shall the ordinance maintaining City of Monterey Park’s general services such as maintaining 911 emergency response and fire protection; increasing neighborhood police patrols; maintaining parks; supporting youth, afterschool, and senior programs; and repairing streets and potholes; by increasing the City of Monterey Park’s transient occupancy tax from 13% to 14% for hotel and motel guests and to 16% for short-term rental guests, providing approximately $600,000 annually until ended by voters; and requiring spending disclosure, funds locally controlled, be adopted?

NO

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SECTION 4. The complete text of the proposed ballot measure to be submitted to the voters is attached as Exhibit A, Full Text of the Ballot Measure.

SECTION 5. The vote requirement for the proposed ballot measure to pass is a majority (50% + 1) of the votes cast.

SECTION 6. The County election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the Election . The Election will be held in all respects as if there were only one election and only one form of ballot may be used. The Election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the Election.

SECTION 7. The Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the County election department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the Election and placement of the ballot proposition described in this Resolution on the ballot.

SECTION 8. The City recognizes that additional costs may be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs.

SECTION 9. The City Clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County election department .

SECTION 10. The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution ; enter the same in the book of original Resolut ions; and make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.

SECTION 11. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 12. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

SECTION 13. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK ON THIS 1ST DAY OF JULY 2026.

Henry Lo, Mayor

ATTEST:

____________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

____________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney

EXHIBIT A

FULL TEXT OF THE BALLOT MEASURE

ORDINANCE NO. ---

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CITY OF MONTEREY
PARK'S GENERAL SERVICES SUCH AS MAINTAINING 911
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND FIRE PROTECTION; INCREASING
NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE PATROLS; MAINTAINING PARKS;

SUPPORTING YOUTH, AFTERSCHOOL, AND SENIOR
PROGRAMS; AND REPAIRING STREETS AND POTHOLES; BY
INCREASING THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK’S TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX FROM 13% TO 14% FOR HOTEL AND MOTEL
GUESTS AND TO 16% FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL GUESTS,
PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY $600,000 ANNUALLY UNTIL ENDED BY VOTERS; AND REQUIRING SPENDING DISCLOSURE, FUNDS

LOCALLY CONTROLLED

The People of the City of Monterey Park do hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. The definition of “hotel” in Monterey Park Municipal Code ("MPMC") § 3.26.010 is amended to read as follows:

Ҥ 3.26.010. Definitions.

* * *

"Hotel" means any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied, or intended or designed for occupancy, by transients for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes, and shall include any hotel, inn, tourist home or house, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodginghouse, roominghouse, apartment house, dormitory, public or private club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structure, or portion thereof , but does not include a “short-term rental,” as defined in section 21.09.020. The registration, collection, reporting, remittance, penalty, refund, recordkeeping, and enforcement provisions applicable to a hotel under this chapter apply equally to a short-term rental and its operator .

* * *”

SECTION 2. MPMC § 3.26.020 is amended to read as follows:

"§ 3.26.020. Tax imposed.

For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient must pay a tax in the amount of thirteen fourteen percent of the rent charged by the operator.

For the privilege of occupancy in any short-term rental, each transient must pay a tax in the amount of sixteen percent of the rent charged by the

operator . Such tax is a debt owed by the transient to the city, which debt may be extinguished only by payment to the operator or to the city. The transient must pay the tax to the operator of the hotel or short-term rental at the time the rent is paid. If the rent is paid in installments, a proportionate share of the tax must be paid with each installment. The unpaid tax is due upon the transient's ceasing to occupy space in the hotel or short-term rental. If for any reason the tax is not paid to the operator of the hotel or short-term rental, the license officer may require that such tax be paid directly to the license officer."
SECTION 3: Environmental Analysis. This Ordinance is 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 it establishes rules and procedures to implement government funding mechanisms; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

Accordingly, this Ordinance does not constitute a "project" that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4-5).) SECTION 4: Interpretation. This Ordinance must be interpreted so as to be consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The voters declare that this Ordinance , and each section , sub-section, sentence , clause , phrase , part, or portion thereof , would have been adopted or passed irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections , sub-sections , sentences , clauses, phrases, part, or portion is found to be invalid . If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid as applied to any person or circumstance , such invalidity does not affect any application of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid application.

SECTION 5: Severability. If any portion of this Ordinance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid , the remainder of the Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby. We the People indicate our strong desire that: (i) the City Council use its best efforts to sustain and reenact that portion , and (ii) the City Council implement this Ordinance by taking all steps possible to cure any inadequacies or deficiencies identified by the court in a manner consistent with the express and implied intent of this Ordinance , and then adopting or reenacting such portion as necessary or desirable to allow imposition of the tax.

SECTION 6: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the intent of the voters that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 7: Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction , any repeal of the MPMC or other regulation by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such MPMC provision or other regulation to remain in full force and effect for all purposes

SECTION 8: Voter Approval . This Ordinance will enact and impose a general tax. Accordingly, it will be submitted to a general election on November 3, 2026, for voter approval. If A MAJORITY of voters vote in favor of this Ordinance , it will become valid and binding on the date that the City Council certifies the election results. Should the provisions of Government Code §§ 53720, et seq. or California Constitution Article XIIIC be repealed or amended or interpreted by the courts so that voter approval is not required for enacting this Ordinance, then this Ordinance will take effect as provided for all other City ordinances and may be amended in the same manner as all other City ordinances.

SECTION 9: City Council Authority. Pursuant to Elections Code § 9217, the People authorize and direct the City Council to promptly take appropriate actions needed to implement this Ordinance including, without limitation , adopting all regulations needed to effectuate this Ordinance by ordinance.

SECTION 10: Reconciliation with Competing Ordinance. In the event another ballot measure (a "Competing Ordinance ") appears on the same ballot as this Ordinance that seeks to adopt, impose , or amend any limitations or restrictions , or other regulations or requirements, including , without limitation, those with respect to the actions authorized by this Ordinance, that differ in any respect to or supplement, those contained in this Ordinance , the People declare their intention that, if both the Competing Ordinance and this Ordinance receive a majority of votes cast, the Competing Ordinance and this Ordinance be fully adopted except to the extent that specific provisions contained in each measure are deemed to be in direct conflict with each other on a "provision by provision " basis pursuant to Yoshisato v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal. 4th 978. With respect to any such directly conflicting provisions, the specific provisions of the Ordinance receiving the greater number of votes will prevail.

SECTION 11: Miscellaneous.

A. If any portion of this Ordinance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, we the People indicate our strong desire that: (i) the City Council use its best efforts to sustain and reenact that portion, and (ii) the City Council implement this Ordinance by taking all steps possible to cure any inadequacies or deficiencies identified by the court in a manner consistent with the express and implied intent of this Ordinance, and then adopting or reenacting such portion as necessary or desirable to permit the planning and development of the Project.

B. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the intent of the People that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 12: The Mayor will sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk will attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance if a majority of the voters voting in the City's general election on November 3, 2026, approve it.

SECTION 12: Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code § 7265, this Ordinance will become operative on the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this Ordinance.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of December , 2026.

Henry Lo, Mayor

ATTEST:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney

Staff Report
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ATTACHMENT 2
Draft Resolution Requesting an Impartial Analysis
for Transient Occupancy Tax

Resolution Report

July 1, 2026

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN

IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING

AMENDMENT OF THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX TO FUND

GENERAL MUNICIPAL SERVICES

The City Council of the city of Monterey Park resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Elections Code § 9280, the City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of the ballot proposition amending a transient occupancy tax to fund General Municipal Services to the City Attorney for an impartial analysis.

SECTION 2. Upon receiving the ballot measure, the City Attorney is directed to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposed ballot measure showing its effect, if any, on existing law and the operation of the measure. Such analysis must not be more than 500 words.

SECTION 3. The impartial analysis must include a statement indicating whether the proposed measure was placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters or by the governing body of the City.

SECTION 4. In the event the entire text of the measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in the voter information portion of the sample ballot, there must be printed immediately below the impartial analysis, in not less than 10 point bold type, the City Clerk should have the following language printed: “The above statement is an impartial analysis of the proposed ballot measure (Resolution No. XXX). If you desire a copy of the legislation affected by this measure, please call the City Clerk’s office at (626) 307-1359, and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.”

SECTION 5. The impartial analysis of the proposed ballot measure must be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the filing of primary arguments.

SECTION 6. Pursuant to any applicable law, including 52 U.S.C.A. § 10503, the City Clerk will coordinate with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk regarding any translation and publication of the City Attorney’s impartial analysis required as part of the consolidated election.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk will certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution; enter the same in the book of original Resolutions; and make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.

SECTION 8: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic

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signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 9: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 st day of July 2026.

____________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor

ATTEST:

____________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

____________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney

Staff Report
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ATTACHMENT 3
Draft Resolution Establishing Regulations for
Ballot Arguments

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT

ARGUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TO BE INCLUDED WITH

VOTER INFORMATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026

The City Council of the city of Monterey Park resolves as follows:

SECTION 1: Pursuant to Elections Code § 9281, qualified voters may submit arguments for and against the ballot measures, in addition to rebuttal arguments, for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election on forms provided by the City Clerk.

SECTION 2: Arguments filed in accordance with this Resolution must comply with the following requirements in accordance with Elections Code §§ 9282, 9283, 9285, and 9286:

A. Arguments must be in writing and not exceed three hundred (300) words, except for rebuttal argument which may not exceed two hundred and fifty (250) words;

B. Arguments may be submitted by the City Council; any councilmember authorized to submit an argument by the City Council; any individual voter eligible to vote on the measures; any bona fide association of citizens; or any combination of voters and associations;

C. Arguments must be typewritten in at least a 12-point font;

D. Arguments may not include underlining, italics, asterisks, or other, similar, type of formatting;

E. Arguments must be accompanied by the printed name and signature or printed names and signatures of the author or authors submitting the argument, or, if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument.

F. If more than five (5) signatures accompany an argument, only the first five (5) will be printed.

G. Arguments for or against the ballot measure must be received in the City Clerk's office by the deadlines established by the City Clerk in accordance with applicable law and the election calendar for the consolidated election. Rebuttal arguments must be received by the deadline established by the City Clerk in accordance with Elections Code § 9285.

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SECTION 3: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 4: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 5: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 st day of July, 2026.

____________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor

ATTEST:

____________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

____________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney

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ATTACHMENT 4
Draft Resolution Supporting the Measure

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MONTEREY PARK CITY COUNCIL

SUPPORTING BALLOT PROPOSITION NEEDED TO MAINTAIN
MONTEREY PARK’S LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY AND

LOCALLY CONTROLLED GENERAL SERVICES BY INCREASING
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FROM 13% TO 14% FOR HOTELS AND
MOTELS AND FROM 13% 16% FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS, RAISING APPROXIMATELY $600,000 ANNUALLY TO THE GENERAL FUND
UNTIL ENDED BY VOTERS.

The City Council of the city of Monterey Park resolves as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. The City conducted four virtual and in-person budget engagement workshops to provide information to the community regarding the importance of ensuring steady revenue to fund general municipal services including, without limitation; modernizing infrastructure and facilities, enhancing housing needs, streets repair and maintenance; and prompt public safety responses;

B. These community workshops provided an overview of the City’s budget process and described how funding is allocated or appropriated to various City services, including general services;

C. Community members provided input about various priorities and expectations for upcoming years;

D. Community surveys were conducted to hear and understand what the community’s priorities are for the City;

E. Participation at the meetings and workshops reached approximately 140 attendees;

F. The City of Monterey Park is a full-service City with its own Fire and Police Departments, which guarantees public safety resources are available when needed for Monterey Park residents and not diverted to other cities;

G. City maintenance of clean and safe neighborhoods and parks, supporting youth, afterschool, and senior programs, and well-maintained roads all lead to better quality of life.

H. The City Council is taking every proactive effort to maintain the level of service our community has come to expect, including reducing full and part-time positions, implementing a pension bond and utilizing available grant funding; and

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I. All funds from the local revenue measure are required to stay in Monterey Park to maintain local services and cannot be taken by State of California or Los Angeles County. In addition to the City’s existing annual independent audits, the measure provides for spending disclosure and Monterey Park’s control of funds.

J. The City Council finds that short-term rentals are a distinct form of transient lodging that operate within residential neighborhoods and present land use and neighborhood compatibility considerations different from traditional hotels and motels. Consistent with the City's existing regulatory framework, the proposed measure establishes a separate transient occupancy tax rate for short-term rentals.

SECTION 2: The City Council for Monterey Park endorses Measure XX.

SECTION 3: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 4: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 5: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July 2026.

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Henry Lo, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney