City Council of Monterey Park
The City Council Acting on Behalf of the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority, the Monterey Park Financing Authority and the Monterey Park Geologic Hazard Abatement District Agenda
Regular Meeting
Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
6:30 PM
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent service, foster growth and opportunity, and create a joyous and collaborative environment.
Land Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respect to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
General Information
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Addressing the Council
Pursuant to Rule 4 of Resolution No. 2026-R23, public comments for all agenda items will be taken at the beginning of the meeting, except public hearing which will be taken at the time it will be heard using the same method for each item. The time allotted is determined by the number of speakers in accordance with the format listed below. If desirable, the Mayor and City Council may change the time limits.
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1. Call to Order
Mayor at 6:34 p.m.
2. Flag Salute
The Monterey Park Fire Explorers
3. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
4. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
5. Agenda Revisions and Additions
Item No.10A – A revised redlined version of the Investment Report.
6. Presentation
6.A. Boys & Girls Club of the West San Gabriel Valley - "Strides for Peace" Race Against Gun Violence
7. Public Comments
8. Staff Communications
8.A. Bruggemeyer Library
8.B. Recreation & Community Services
8.C. Public Works
8.D. Fire Department
9. Old Business
10. Consent Calendar
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
Approved/adopted on Consent Calendar
Item Nos. 10A-10H, excluding Item No.10H
which was pulled.
Motion By: Wong
Seconded By: Ngo
Council Members Aye No Abstain Absent Recusal
Ngo X
Wong X
Sanchez X
Lo X
Yang X
10.A. Annual Investment Report & Policy
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the 2025-26 Annual Investment Report;
2. Adopting a resolution authorizing the Treasurer to implement the City's Investment Policy for FY 2026-27; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Received and filed on Consent Calendar,
Resolution No. 2026-R70 / SA-196 / MPFA-9 / MPHA-7 / MPK GHAD-8
10.B. Monthly Investment Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the monthly investment report; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Received and filed on Consent Calendar
10.C. Second Reading of Ordinances Rescinding and Terminating Development Agreement No. 21-01 and Repealing Goodviews Specific Plan for the Property located at 1688 West Garvey Avenue
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Waiving second reading and adopting: (1) an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2210 and restoring the zoning designation of the property located at 1688 West Garvey Avenue from the 1688 West Garvey Avenue Specific Plan to High-Density Residential (R-3); and (2) an uncodified ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2211 and rescinding and terminating Development Agreement No. 21-01 (Agreement No. 2252-AA) between the City of Monterey Park and Center Int’l Investments, Inc.; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Approved/Adioted on Consent Calendar
Ordinance No. 2282, Repealing Ordinance No. 2210
Ordinance No. 2283, Repealing Ordinance No. 2211
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code sections 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. sections 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). It can be determined with certainty that the proposed actions would have no significant effect on the environment, as they involve the repeal of the 1688 West Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (Goodviews Specific Plan), restoration of the property’s prior High-Density Residential (R-3) zoning designation, and rescission and termination of Development Agreement No. 21-01 and do not propose or approve any new development. If the proposed actions are approved, the City will file a Notice of Exemption as required under Public Resources Code 21152.
10.D. Award of Contract for Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services Under Specification No. 2026-M02
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for traffic signal and street light maintenance services in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,034,954, subject to annual CPI increases, for an initial 3-year term beginning October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional two- year terms; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Approved on Consent Calendar
10.E. Amendment to Agreement 2486-AG with Kalmikov Enterprises, LLC, for Maintenance of Fire Emergency Apparatus
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 2486-AG with Kalmikov Enterprises, LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the maintenance and repair of fire engines, quint, and other emergency vehicles to increase the not to exceed compensation from $59,000 to $175,000 and extend the term through June 30, 2028; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Approved on Consent Calendar
10.F. National Preparedness Month Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution recognizing September 2026 as National Preparedness Month; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Approved/Adopted on Consent Calendar, Resolution No. 2026-R71
10.G. Library Card Sign-Up Month Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution declaring the month of September 2026 as Library Card Sign- Up Month in Monterey Park,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Approved/Adopted on Consent Calendar, Resolution No. 2026-R72
10.H. National Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution (As Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Item No. 10H
Approved/Adopted on Consent
Calendar, Resolution No. 2026-R73
Motion By: Sanchez
Seconded By: Ngo
Council Members Aye No Abstain Absent Recusal
Ngo X
Wong X
Sanchez X
Lo X
Yang X
11. Public Hearing
12. New Business
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment – 7:40 p.m.