Staff Report
October 7, 2026
evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project 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 were 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 9: 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.
SECTION 10: Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 11: 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 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will become effective immediately upon adoption by four-fifths vote of the City Council and remain effective unless superseded by a subsequent resolution. The local emergency remains in effect until terminated by the City Council in accordance with applicable law.
Staff Report
October 7, 2026
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK THIS DAY OF OCTOBER 2026.
Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
Staff Report
October 7, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Governor’s Proclamation
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS in the past several years, California has experienced increasingly severe and destructive storms, including atmospheric river events that have caused widespread flooding, mud and debris flows, landslides, high winds, power outages, road and highway closures, evacuation orders, damage to homes and critical infrastructure, and disruption of essential services; and WHEREAS climate change is intensifying these weather and hydrologic extremes in California, contributing to increasingly severe swings between drought and flooding, and heightening the risks that extreme storms pose to communities, infrastructure, natural resources, and the economy; and WHEREAS California is entering the 2026–2027 wet season amid the ongoing development of a strong and likely historic El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean; and
WHEREAS the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, in its August 13, 2026, diagnostic report, found that the El Niño event is strengthening, with a greater than 90 percent chance of a very strong event during Northern Hemisphere fall and winter of 2026–2027; and
WHEREAS the Climate Prediction Center projected a 69 percent chance that the event will reach historic strength during the October through December 2026 season, defined as a three-month Relative Oceanic Niño Index, and exceeding the strength of all prior El Niño events in the historical record beginning in 1950; and
WHEREAS the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has found that atmospheric conditions over the tropical Pacific are consistent with a strengthening El Niño, including changes in equatorial winds and an eastward shift in enhanced convection and rainfall toward the central and eastern Pacific, making it more likely that at least some parts of California will experience stronger storms in coming months; and
WHEREAS elevated baseline coastal water levels, combined with high tides, large waves, high surf, and coastal storms, can increase risks of coastal flooding, beach erosion, bluff erosion, transportation disruption, and damage to public and private infrastructure; and
WHEREAS California has already begun to experience effects attributed to this El Niño event, including unusual precipitation and significant coastal flooding; and
WHEREAS historical experience demonstrates that very strong El Niño events do not produce uniform statewide outcomes, but can be associated with exceptionally wet and destructive winter conditions in California; and WHEREAS California’s recent experience with atmospheric rivers, debris flows following wildfires, flash flooding, coastal erosion, inundation, and damage to transportation and flood-control infrastructure demonstrates the importance of procuring and positioning resources, clearing waterways, and taking additional actions to prepare before severe storms arrive; and WHEREAS areas affected by recent wildfires are particularly susceptible to flash flooding, mud and debris flows, erosion, sediment transport, and road closures during high-intensity rainfall; and
WHEREAS in light of that experience, local governments, local water agencies, and local flood control authorities have requested action now to enable them to move quickly to begin preparations for preventing and responding to the impacts of potential flooding; and
WHEREAS low-income communities, farmworker families, rural residents, seniors, persons with disabilities, residents with limited transportation access, people experiencing homelessness, and communities in flood-prone, coastal, or post-fire areas may face disproportionate risks; and
WHEREAS the demonstrated potential for a very strong or historic-strength El Niño event to cause elevated coastal water levels and high-impact storms in California warrants early, coordinated, and targeted preparedness actions to protect Californians, critical infrastructure, agricultural lands, natural resources, and the State’s economy; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist due to the developing El Niño event; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find that the developing El Niño event is likely to cause conditions that, by reason of their magnitude, are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to appropriately respond; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8625(c), I find that local authority is inadequate to cope with the magnitude of the extreme peril posed by the developing El Niño event; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8571, I find that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations specified in this Proclamation would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the developing El Niño event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State Constitution and statutes, including the California Emergency Services Act, and in particular, Government Code section 8625, HEREBY PROCLAIM A STATE OF EMERGENCY to exist statewide due to the developing 2026–2027 El Niño event.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. All agencies of the state government are to utilize and employ state personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any and all activities consistent with the direction of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the State Emergency Plan. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services shall coordinate statewide preparedness activities for potential severe weather, flooding, coastal flooding, erosion, mud and debris flows, and related impacts associated with conditions resulting from the El Niño event, including atmospheric rivers and other severe storm systems. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services shall work with local and tribal governments to support emergency planning, resource coordination, and requests for state assistance. To protect their safety, all residents are to obey the direction of emergency officials with regard to this emergency.
2. As necessary to assist local governments and for the protection of public safety and the environment, state agencies shall enter into contracts to arrange for the procurement of materials, goods, and services necessary to quickly assist with the response to and recovery from the impacts of this emergency. Applicable provisions of the Government Code and the Public Contract Code, including but not limited to travel, advertising, and competitive bidding requirements, are suspended to the extent necessary to address the effects of this emergency.
3. The California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Natural Resources Agency, including boards, departments, and offices within those agencies, are directed to prioritize work to help local agencies prepare for anticipated impacts from the El Niño event. In particular, those state agencies are directed to prioritize permitting, consultation, and technical assistance to support local efforts to prevent or mitigate impacts from anticipated or potential flooding, landslides, and mud and debris flows, including local efforts to expedite levee and other flood management infrastructure repairs, vegetation management, debris removal, sediment management, bridge scour protection, and channel-capacity improvements. State agencies are directed to work with local agencies to issue any necessary permits or other approvals for such efforts as quickly as possible, including by identifying and invoking existing emergency authorities or other pathways for streamlined review.
On or before October 16, 2026, the Secretary for Environmental Protection and the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency shall submit a joint recommendation to my office as to whether further action or emergency suspensions are necessary to support and expedite this work.
4. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services shall coordinate the State’s preparation for and response to the developing El Niño event, including by working with the Department of Water Resources and other appropriate government agencies to prepare to pre-position personnel, equipment, supplies, commodities, and other resources based on forecast conditions, local needs, and identified risks. In particular, this work shall draw on the Department of Water Resources’ guidance regarding floodrisk-reduction activities.
5. The Department of Water Resources shall take appropriate action to procure, maintain, stage, pre-position, distribute, and replenish flood-fight supplies, equipment (including, but not limited to, sandbags, riprap and other rock materials, plastic sheeting, and pumps), and other materials necessary to support statewide flood preparedness, response, and protective actions in connection with the El Niño event. The Department of Water Resources shall coordinate with appropriate government agencies to identify priority areas for flood-fight material staging and plans to make these materials available where they are needed, when they are needed.
6. The Department of Water Resources, through its Division of Safety of Dams, shall conduct outreach to owners of jurisdictional dams regarding potential severe conditions during the El Niño event and shall reiterate to dam owners their responsibilities to inspect, operate, maintain, repair, and safely manage their dams and appurtenant structures in accordance
with applicable law, permit conditions, emergency action plans, and directives of the Division of Safety of Dams.
7. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, in coordination with the Department of Water Resources, shall conduct outreach to counties, cities, and relevant local agencies that are responsible for levees, floodcontrol facilities, and associated structures that may be vulnerable to impacts of the El Niño event to take appropriate actions to procure, maintain, stage, pre-position, distribute, and replenish flood-fight supplies, commodities, equipment, and materials necessary to support flood preparedness, response, and protective actions.
8. The Department of Water Resources, in coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board, shall conduct outreach and education to advance groundwater recharge projects and to use flood flows to recharge groundwater aquifers under existing law with the goal of reducing flood impacts and strengthening local water supplies.
9. Consistent with Paragraph 3 of this Proclamation, the Coastal Commission is directed to expedite review and action on proposed development by coastal communities to prepare for the impacts of this El Niño event.
Coastal communities are encouraged to submit permit applications, as appropriate, to facilitate timely Coastal Commission review, technical assistance, and other support for El Niño preparations. After an application is received, the Commission shall respond with notification of any incomplete items within five days. After an application is complete, it shall be scheduled for hearing at the next Commission meeting. For emergency permit requests, the Commission shall accept both written and oral requests to its district offices. When necessary to address an urgent need related to this emergency, the Commission shall take action on emergency permit requests as quickly as possible and within twentyfour hours of receipt.
10. The California Department of Transportation and California State Transportation Agency shall identify those state highways, bridges, culverts, drainage facilities, slopes, and other transportation infrastructure most at risk of flooding, erosion, debris flows, rockslides, mudslides, or other significant impacts from severe storms caused by the El Niño event, and transmit to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services a prioritized list of projects to address such risks within 30 days of this Proclamation.
11. The California Department of Transportation shall develop plans to preposition personnel and materials (including directional signage, trafficcontrol devices, road-closure devices, warning signs, delineators, emergency communications equipment, and other resources) at or near locations that may be identified as at risk of severe impacts from the El Niño event. This shall include plans to prepare and pre-position snowremoval, snow-control, and ice-control equipment as appropriate, including snowplows, snow blowers, graders, loaders, chain-control equipment, salt, sand, and other materials necessary to maintain safe travel and restore access on state highways during the El Niño event.
12. The Adjutant General and the California Military Department shall, in coordination with the Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency
Services, identify California National Guard personnel, equipment, and capabilities that may be available to support state and local emergency operations, if activated or tasked, in relation to this El Niño event. Such planning shall include readiness for high-water vehicle operations; aviation operations, including reconnaissance, search and rescue, transport, and heavy-lift support, as appropriate; engineering support; emergency communications; transportation and logistics; evacuation support; flood-fight activities; debris removal and route clearance; commodity distribution; shelter support; and other life-safety and emergency-support missions.
13.California Volunteers, in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and other appropriate agencies, shall prepare to mobilize volunteers and trained service members, consistent with their training, mission, safety requirements, and applicable law, to support state and local preparedness, response, and recovery activities in connection with the El Niño event.
14. The California Conservation Corps shall prepare to deploy Corpsmembers, consistent with its statutory mission, training, available resources, safety requirements, and applicable law, to support severe weather preparedness and response activities in connection with the El Niño event.
15. The California Energy Commission, the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, and the State Water Resources Control Board and regional water quality control boards are directed, and the California Public Utilities Commission is requested, to coordinate, consistent with their respective authorities, with electrical, natural-gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, transportation, and other critical-service providers to enhance readiness and support timely restoration of essential services following storm impacts.
16. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, in consultation with relevant state agencies, shall expand accessible, multilingual public preparedness communications related to severe weather, flooding, emergency alerts, evacuation readiness, power outages, safe travel, disaster assistance, and household emergency planning.
17.Agencies under my direct authority shall cooperate in their response to this emergency. Other agencies are requested to assist in responding to this emergency, as appropriate.
18. The restrictions set forth in Penal Code section 396, which are automatically triggered upon proclamation of a state of emergency, are suspended, and no such restrictions are imposed, with respect to this El Niño event, at this time.
I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Proclamation be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this Proclamation.
This Proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the State of
California to be affixed this 21st day
of September 2026.
_________________________
GAVIN NEWSOM
Governor of California
ATTEST:
_____________________________
SHIRLEY WEBER, PH. D
Secretary of State
City Council Staff Report
Date: October 7, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.L.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: Waive Further Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Adding Monterey Park Municipal Code § 3.100.130 Regarding Delegated Authority for Subcontractor Substitutions on Public Works Contracts.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Waiving the second reading and adopting the proposed ordinance; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The Ordinance was introduced and received first reading at the September 16, 2026 City Council meeting. The original staff report (from September 16, 2026) is attached for reference.
Staff recommends that the City Council waive second reading and adopt the Ordinance. If adopted, the Ordinance would take effect in 30 days.
Background:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
1. Draft Ordinance
2. September 16, 2026 Staff Report (without attachments)
Staff Report
October 7, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Draft Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 3.100.130 TO THE
MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE DELEGATING
AUTHORITY FOR SUBCONTRACTOR SUBSTITUTIONS ON
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
The City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) § 2.08.070 authorizes the City Manager to exercise powers delegated by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.
B. MPMC Chapter 3.100 governs City public works contracts. MPMC § 3.100.030 defines “City Manager” as the City Manager or designee and designates the Public Works Director as the City Manager’s designee unless the City Manager designates another person in writing.
C. Public Contract Code § 4107 authorizes an awarding authority, or its duly authorized officer, to consent to or deny certain substitutions, assignments, or transfers of subcontractors on public works contracts and establishes notice and hearing requirements for contested substitution requests.
D. The purpose of this Ordinance is to expressly authorize the City Manager to administer and decide matters arising under Public Contract Code § 4107 so that subcontractor substitution matters are handled efficiently as part of the administration of City public works contracts.
E. The purpose of this Ordinance is to implement the Charter by establishing voting requirements in the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) for City Council action, including without limitation, the adoption of ordinances, resolutions, and motions, consistent with the Charter’s liberal construction and the City’s authority over municipal legislative procedures.
SECTION 2: MPMC § 3.100.130 is added to the MPMC to read as follows:
“ * * *
§ 3.100.130. Subcontractor Substitutions.
The City Manager may approve or deny the substitution, assignment, or transfer of a subcontractor on a City public works contract, including giving required notices, conducting hearings, and making related findings and determinations, in accordance with applicable law.” SECTION 3: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be
Ordinance No.
interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Monterey Park Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’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 Ordinance.
SECTION 5: Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance 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: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance 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 Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 7: Recordation; Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the MPMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous MPMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 8: Environmental Assessment. The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) because, under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) the Ordinance establishes internal governmental procedures that have no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 9: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption.
Ordinance No.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK THIS __TH DAY OF _______________ 2026.
__________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KARL H. BERGER, CITY ATTORNEY
_______________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
Ordinance No.
I, Mayra Ochiqui, City of Monterey Park, California, hereby certify that the foregoing was introduced on the ___th day of ___________, 2026 and duly, passed approved, and adopted by the City Council of Monterey Park at its regular meeting of _______________ __, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ___th day of ___________, 2026.
City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park
Staff Report
October 7
ATTACHMENT
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(without attachments)
City Council Staff Report
Date: September 16, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 12.A.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: Consideration and possible introduction and first reading of an Ordinance adding Monterey Park Municipal Code § 3.100.130 to delegate authority for subcontractor substitutions on public works contracts
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Reading by title only, waiving further reading, and introducing an Ordinance adding §
3.100.130 to the Monterey Park Municipal Code to delegate authority for subcontractor substitutions on public works contracts; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The Ordinance is exempt from additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) because, under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5), it establishes internal governmental procedures for administering public works contracts and has no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.
Executive Summary:
The proposed Ordinance would add § 3.100.130 to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) to authorize the City Manager or designee to approve or deny certain subcontractor substitutions, assignments, and transfers on City public works contracts. This change would allow these contract administration matters to be handled by staff instead of requiring separate City Council action. The Ordinance would not change the legal requirements for notice, hearings, or findings when those requirements apply.
Background:
MPMC Chapter 3.100 governs City public works contracts and already assigns several public works contracting functions to the City Manager. MPMC § 3.100.030 also defines “City
Manager” as the City Manager or designee. Unless the City Manager designates another person in writing, the Public Works Director serves as the City Manager’s designee for purposes of Chapter 3.100.
Public Contract Code § 4107 regulates certain requests to replace, assign, or transfer listed subcontractors on public works contracts. The law allows the awarding authority, or an authorized officer, to approve or deny those requests. If a listed subcontractor timely objects to a proposed substitution, the law requires notice and a hearing before the substitution may be approved.
The proposed Ordinance would add MPMC § 3.100.130 to authorize the City Manager to act for the City on subcontractor substitution matters under Public Contract Code § 4107. This includes approving or denying a proposed substitution, assignment, or transfer; giving required notice; holding hearings when required; and making the related findings and decisions required by law.
The Ordinance would make clear that the City Manager may handle these matters as part of administering City public works contracts. It would improve efficiency while preserving all procedures and protections required by California law.
Strategic Plan Goal:
The Ordinance supports Strategic Plan Goal No. 4 by streamlining the administration of City public works contracts for infrastructure and facility projects.
Fiscal Impact:
The Ordinance would have no significant fiscal impact. It does not create a new program, require new staff, or add operating costs. It delegates responsibility for handling subcontractor substitution matters arising under existing City public works contracts.
Attachments:
1. Draft Ordinance
City Council Staff Report
Date: October 7, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.M.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Timothy Hou, Director of Community Development
Subject: City Council Consideration of Continued Planning Commission Review of the Deerfield Mixed-Use Development Project
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Waiting for the Planning Commission’s recommendation before hearing the Deerfield Mixed-Use Development Project (“Project”);
2. Noticing a public hearing for the Project before the City Council on November 4, 2026; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City Council’s action on this item does not qualify as a “project” under 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”) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) because it is an administrative action that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Alternatively, the action is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption because it can be seen with certainty that the action will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Executive Summary:
The City Council is being asked to consider allowing the Planning Commission to complete its advisory review of the Deerfield Mixed-Use Development Project before the Project proceeds to a City Council public hearing on November 4, 2026. Alternatively, the City Council may direct that the Project proceed directly to a City Council hearing without further Planning Commission review, as requested by the applicant.
Background:
Winnie Tang with Tecton, LLC, on behalf of ACEM, LLC seeks approval of various
entitlements to allow a mixed-use development consisting of 20,740 square feet of commercial/retail space and 369 residential units, including 16 very-low income restricted affordable units. The Project is located on the southeast corner of Garvey Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard at 740-780 W. Garvey Avenue and 220 S. Atlantic Boulevard.
On September 22, 2026, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing and heard the Project. After a lengthy discussion, the Planning Commission voted to continue the public hearing to its next regular meeting on October 13, 2026.
The Planning Commission’s role on this Project is advisory only. Because the Planning Commission continued the matter without making a recommendation, the Project remains pending before it unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
The Applicant has requested that the Project proceed directly to a City Council hearing rather than return for the continued public hearing before the Planning Commission on October 13, 2026.
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
There are no fiscal impacts associated with the recommended actions.
Attachments:
None
City Council Staff Report
Date: October 7, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.N.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jason Hing, Fire Chief
Subject: Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week Resolution Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution declaring the week of October 4 – October 10, 2026, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in Monterey Park; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The Monterey Park Division of Code Enforcement is celebrating Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week during the week of October 4 through October 10, 2026. This week, promoted by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO), recognizes the Code Enforcement profession as an integral part of local government and is celebrated throughout the state. Staff requests City Council support in the form of a resolution recognizing Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week and acknowledging the Division’s service to the Council, Departmental staff, partner agencies, and the residents of Monterey Park.
Background:
The California State Legislature adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 283, filed with the Secretary of State on September 7, 2018, which annually designates the second week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. Monterey Park’s Code Enforcement professionals play a vital, community facing role that supports safe, healthy, and welcoming neighborhoods. Each day, officers partner with residents, businesses, and City Departments to enhance quality of life through education and the fair application of local, state, and federal laws related to public safety, health, building, zoning, housing, and the environment, carried out with dignity and respect.
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting this resolution.
Attachments:
1. Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week Resolution 2026
October 7, 2026
Staff Report
Attachment #1
Draft Resolution
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTEREY PARK
DECLARING OCTOBER 4 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2026, AS
“CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK"
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. The Monterey Park Division of Code Enforcement is celebrating the week of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week.
B. The California State Legislature adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 283, filed with the Secretary of State on September 7, 2018, which annually designates the second week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week.
C. This observance is promoted statewide by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) and recognizes the Code Enforcement profession as an integral part of local government throughout California.
D. Code Enforcement professionals support safe, healthy, and welcoming neighborhoods by partnering with residents, businesses, and City departments to enhance quality of life through education first, voluntary compliance, and the fair application of local, state, and federal laws related to public safety, health, building, zoning, housing, and the environment, carried out with dignity and respect.
E. Code Enforcement Officers serve in visible, community facing roles and regularly engage the public and local officials with professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to service.
F. The City of Monterey Park recognizes and celebrates the essential contributions of Code Enforcement professionals and hereby declares October 4 through October 10, 2026, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in Monterey Park.
SECTION 2: 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.
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SECTION 3: 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 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2026.
________________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
Resolution No.
State of California )
County of Los Angeles) §.
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 and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of October, 2026, by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members:
Noes: Council Members:
Absent: Council Members:
Abstain: Council Members:
Dated this 7TH day of October, 2026.
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
Monterey Park, California
City Council Staff Report
Date: October 7, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.O.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kristin Olivarez, City Librarian
Subject: Banned Books Week Resolution
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution declaring the week of October 4-10, 2026 as Banned Books Week in Monterey Park; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is observing the week of October 4-10, 2026 as Banned Books Week. Launched in 1982 as a response to a surge in book challenges, Banned Books Week is an annual event that spotlights the value of open access to information and the right to read freely.
The theme for Banned Books Week 2026 is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” This year’s theme reminds readers that those participating in organized censorship campaigns should not be allowed to dictate what others can read.
Background:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
The adoption of a Banned Books Week resolution addresses the City’s strategic plan goal to expand access to community resources and services by reaffirming the City’s dedication to freedom of information access and rejection of censorship. The observation of Banned Books Week in the City and through Library programs demonstrates the City’s commitment to provide library services and resources to all members of the community and preserve equity of access for all.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Attachments:
1. Banned Books Week Resolution
Staff Report
October 7, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Banned Books Week Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 4-10, 2026 AS BANNED
BOOKS WEEK
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. Banned Books Week is celebrated annually to celebrate the freedom to read, highlight the value of free and open access to information and spotlight current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.
B. In 2025, the American Library Association documented the second highest level of book censorship attempts ever.
C. Data from 2025 indicates that a majority of book censorship attempts originated from organized movements, with 92% of demands to censor books in school and public libraries coming from pressure groups and government entities.
D. Reading is a foundational skill, critical to future learning and to exercising our democratic freedoms.
E. Libraries have long served as trusted institutions for all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic status.
F. Libraries strive to develop and maintain programs and collections that are as diverse as the populations they service and ensure equity of access for all.
G. Libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free exchange of information and ideas for all.
H. Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinion and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of all viewpoints to all who wish to read them;
I. The Monterey Park City Council officially proclaims October 4-10, 2026 as Banned Books Week in the City of Monterey Park.
SECTION 2: 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 3: 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 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2026.
________________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
Date: October 7, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.P.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
Rebecca Bojorquez, Principal Management Analyst
Subject: Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution (As Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez) Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The attached resolution is being brought forth to the Council for consideration at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez.
Background:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
There is no expected fiscal impact associated with adopting this resolution.
Attachments:
1. Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution
Staff Report
October 7, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 8, 2026 AS LATINA EQUAL
PAY DAY IN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. October 8, 2026 is Latina Equal Pay Day, and this year is the 11th anniversary of the Latina Equal Pay campaign. We recognize the wage gap that Latina women face as part of a broader set of disparities that Latina women encounter in homeownership, unemployment, poverty, access to childcare, and the ability to accumulate wealth.
B. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits pay discrimination based on gender. A year later, in 1964, President Lyndon B.
Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. These two pieces of legislation are the precedence for Latina Equal Pay Day.
C. Latinas are one of the fastest-growing, most influential groups in the United States. Latinas excel in every sector and industry in our country.
D. One in five people in the State of California is Latina.
E. According to the United States Census Bureau, Latinas continue to face the pay gap that is, on average, 53 cents to every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. The wage disparity reflects the economic hurdles Latinas continue to encounter.
F. According to the United States Bureau, Latinos make up 26% of the population in Monterey Park, and women make up 52% of the population in the City.
G. More than twelve million Latinas account for 16% of the female labor force, a figure that is projected to grow dramatically, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
H. Nearly 4 in 10 mothers are primary breadwinners in their households, and nearly two-thirds of mothers are the primary or significant earners, making pay equity critical to the economic security of their families.
I. A lifetime of lower pay means women have less income to save for retirement and less income counted in a Social Security or pension benefit formula.
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J. Due to the wage gap, Latinas in California would have to work until 116 years of age to earn what a White non-Hispanic male earns by 60 years of age.
K. The wage gap is a disadvantage for Latinas, their families, and the economy, and fair pay in California would strengthen the security of individuals and families today, regardless of education or socioeconomic status, while enhancing our statewide economy.
L. Until the women who perform some of the most essential jobs can achieve economic security, our economy and communities will not be as strong as they possibly can be.
M. The City Council hereby proclaims October 8, 2026, as Latina Equal Pay Day in recognition of the need to eliminate the gender gap in earnings by women and to promote policies to ensure equal pay for all.
SECTION 2: 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 3: 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 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2026.
________________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
Date: October 7, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.Q.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
Rebecca Bojorquez, Principal Management Analyst
Subject: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution (As Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The attached resolution is being brought forth to the Council for consideration at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez.
Background:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
There is no expected fiscal impact assocaited with adopting the attached resolution.
Attachments:
1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution
Staff Report
October 7, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. The month of October is designated as “National Domestic Violence Awareness Month” through a Proclamation issued on October 2, 1995, by President William Jefferson Clinton.
B. The 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month theme is “With Survivors Always.” The theme highlights the deepened focus to move from awareness to action.
C. Domestic violence disrupts communities throughout the nation causing harm to thousands of men, women, and children, destroying relationships, and disrupting social order.
D. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month supports public awareness efforts to educate each citizen about the detrimental effects of domestic violence and the need to focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment to strengthen our families and teach alternatives to violent behavior.
E. In October, battered victims will advocate nationwide and unite with government officials, corporations, unions, health care providers, legal services, and religious groups to organize events and activities that focus public attention on the negative impacts of domestic violence and the availability of services for victims.
F. To end domestic violence, we must address the problem at the societal, community, relationship, and individual levels.
G. The City Council hereby recognizes October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Monterey Park. We encourage all citizens to promote efforts to reduce domestic violence and support domestic violence victims and their families.
SECTION 2: 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.
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SECTION 3: 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 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2026.
________________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
Date: October 7, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.R.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
Rebecca Bojorquez, Principal Management Analyst
Subject: National Walk & Roll to School Day Resolution (As Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The attached resolution is being brought forth to the Council for consideration at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez.
Background:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
There is no expected fiscal impact associated with adopting this resolution.
Attachments:
1. National Walk & Roll to School Day Resolution
Staff Report
October 7, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
National Walk & Roll to School Day Resolution
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 7,
2026, AS NATIONAL WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. National Walk & Roll to School Day, celebrated on October 7, 2026, is an annual event that involves communities from across the country walking and rolling to school on the same day.
B. Celebrating its 30th year, National Walk & Roll to School Day is an impactful event that raises awareness on making walking and biking safer for children and youth and supporting Vision Zero initiatives. Vision Zero aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries among all road users while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility.
C. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 172 child pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2024 and there were an estimated 6,615 child pedestrians injured in traffic crashes. Many of these tragedies could have been prevented by taking proactive and preventative approaches to prioritize traffic safety as a public health issue.
D. National Walk & Roll to School Day encourages more than just safety for children and youth. National Walk & Roll to School Day promotes healthier habits, active lifestyles, and a cleaner environment.
E. Active trips to school enable children to incorporate the regular physical activity they need each day while also forming healthy habits that can last a lifetime. In addition, by walking or biking to school, individuals and families can reduce the amount of air pollutants emitted by automobiles.
F. The City of Monterey Park is home to the Alhambra, Garvey, Los Angeles, and Montebello school districts. Fifteen schools are within Monterey Park city limits and there are more than 8,300 students enrolled in preschool through grade 12.
G. The City of Monterey Park encourages all families, children, and youth to participate in a National Walk & Roll to School Day event by safely walking, biking, or rolling to school on October 7, 2026. Additional resources, pedestrian safety tips, and information can be found on the
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National Center for Safe Routes to School website at
https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/
H. In early October, the Monterey Park Police Department’s Traffic Bureau and the Monterey Park Fire Department will coordinate with schools to provide a safe route to school and provide a briefing to all participating students, parents, and staff with the goal of establishing safe walk or bike to school practices the students and parents will use year-round.
I. The City of Monterey Park supports pedestrian safety and reminds everyone to always use sidewalks when available and watch for cars coming from side streets and driveways. The City of Monterey Park would also like to remind drivers to be fully aware of children on the streets around school arrival and dismissal times.
J. The Monterey Park City Council hereby declares and recognizes October 7, 2026, as National Walk & Roll to School Day.
SECTION 2: 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 3: 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 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2026.
________________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk