Monterey Park
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| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 1 | A | 1-A. EDISON SCHOLAR MATTHEW WONG | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 1 # A | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f7 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 2 | A | 2-A. APPROVE THE ARTWORK SUBMITTED BY ARTIST VICTOR VING FOR THE GREETINGS TOUR MURAL PROJECT TO BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 153 E. GARVEY AVENUE It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Approving the artwork submitted by Artist Victor Ving for the Greetings Tour Mural Project; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act): The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity contemplates administrative actions including entering into an agreement and appropriating budget funds. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 2 # A | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c300 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | A | 3-A. MINUTES It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Approving the minutes from the regular meetings of February 5, 2025, and February 19, 2025, and March 5, 2025, and the special meetings of February 19, 2025, February 22, 2025, and March 12, 2025; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # A | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f4 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | B | 3-B. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT – MARCH 2025 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. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # B | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f5 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | C | 3-C. NOMINATION OF COUNCILMEMBER JOSE SANCHEZ TO THE METRO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SERVICE COUNCIL It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Approving the nomination of Councilmember Jose Sanchez to the Metro San Gabriel Valley Service Council for the term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028; (2) Authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter submitting this nomination to Metro; and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # C | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f6 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | D | 3-D. ADOPTING A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITY’S REIMBURSEMENT POLICIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH AB1234, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PRE-APPROVED CONFERENCES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Adopting a Resolution updating the City’s reimbursement policies in accordance with AB1234, to include additional pre-approved conferences for Elected Officials; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # D | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2fd |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | E | 3-E. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA-25-01) AND ZONE CHANGE (ZA-25-01), AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE MONTEREY PARK GENERAL PLAN BY AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (“MPMC”) GOVERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, REPLACEMENT HOUSING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY ESTABLISHING THE RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE ZONE. 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. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # E | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2fe |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | F | 3-F. ACCEPTANCE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2537-2543 LEE AVE., S. EL MONTE, CA, AS PARTIAL SATISFACTION OF DEBT OWED TO CITY, AND PAYMENT OF RELATED FEES It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Authorizing the City Manager to accept, on behalf of the City, fee simple title to real property commonly known as 2537-2543 Lee Ave., S. El Monte, CA 91733 (APN 5281012011, 5281012012), as partial satisfaction of debt owed by Center Int’l Investments, LLC (“CII”), related to the City’s abatement of CII’s property located at 1688 W. Garvey Ave.; (2) Adopting a Resolution authorizing payment of $83,231.78 in trustee sales agent fees to take title of real property located at 2537-2543 Lee Ave., S. El Monte, CA 91733; and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act): The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). This activity is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15601(b)(3) as it contemplates only administrative actions related to the acquisition of real property and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # F | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2fa |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | G | 3-G. PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK RESOLUTION It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Adopting a Resolution declaring the week of May 4 – May 10, 2025 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week in Monterey Park; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # G | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f9 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | H | 3-H. NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK RESOLUTION It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Adopting a Resolution Declaring the week of May 4-10, 2025, to be National Correctional Officers Week in the City of Monterey Park, and; (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # H | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2ec |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | I | 3-I. NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK RESOLUTION It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Adopting a Resolution declaring the week of April 6th – 12th, 2025 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the City of Monterey Park; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # I | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2ed |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | J | 3-J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025, TO BE “DENIM DAY MONTEREY PARK”. It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Adopting a resolution declaring Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as “Denim Day Monterey Park”; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # J | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2ef |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | K | 3-K. RECEIVE AND FILE A SUMMARY OF THE WINDSTORM AND FIRESTORM LOCAL EMERGENCY It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Receiving and Filing this staff report summarizing the status of windstorm and firestorm local emergency; (2) Adopting a Resolution to add projects to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program; and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act): The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This activity reflects administrative changes and policy making. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # K | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2ee |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | L | 3-L. BRUGGEMEYER LIBRARY GENERATOR INSTALLATION – AWARD OF CONTRACT It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Pacific Power Engineering Technology, Inc., in the amount of $281,300 for the Bruggemeyer Library Generator Installation Project; (2) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve change orders and contingency up to $28,130 (10%) of the contract amount, for a total project cost of $309,430; and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act): The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). The proposed activity contemplates maintenance, repair, and operation of Bruggemeyer Library by replacing mechanical equipment which involves no expansion of the existing use. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # L | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f3 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | M | 3-M. APPROVAL OF FIFTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Fifth Amendment to Agreement 1284-A with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to increase the contract’s annual amount to $670,000; and (2) 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). The Project results in minor alterations to existing public facilities involving no significant expansion of the existing use. The Project is not anticipated to have any significant impacts regarding noise, air quality, or water quality. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # M | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f2 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | N | 3-N. CITYWIDE SOLAR PANELS, BATTERY STORAGE AND EV CHARGING STATIONS STRATEGY It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Approving the proposed strategy for the development of citywide solar panel installation, battery storage systems and electric vehicles (EV) charging stations at various facilities; (2) Authorizing the Director of Public Works (“Director”) to negotiate a Project Development Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with a consultant; and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act): The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed action pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). The proposed activity contemplates installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of solar panels, battery storage systems and EV charging stations at various facilities. The recommended action is not a project and therefore does not require environmental review at this time. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # N | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f0 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | O | 3-O. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 2466-AA WITH NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, CHTD. DBA NCE FOR SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT SERVICES AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRECISION CONCRETE, INC. DBA PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING FOR PROFESSIONAL CONCRETE CUTTING SERVICES It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to Agreement No. 2466-AA with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD. dba NCE, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for sidewalk assessment services for $53,900; (2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for professional concrete cutting services for a term of one year with the option to renew for two additional years with an annual amount not to exceed $150,000; and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act): The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). The proposed action contemplates entering into agreements for assessment of the public right of way, and minor alterations to existing improvements. Accordingly, this activity is exempt from further review. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # O | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f1 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | P | 3-P. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO MARK THOMAS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER’S ESTIMATES (“PS&E”) FOR GARVEY CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services agreement with Mark Thomas, for the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Engineer’s estimates (PS&E) for Garvey Capacity Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $1,348,896; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # P | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2f8 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | Q | 3-Q. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CCS FACILITY SERVICES - LOS ANGELES, INC. FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with CCS Facility Services – Los Angeles, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for janitorial services and supplies at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed $482,401.56 per year. The proposed agreement would be from June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with a renewal option of up to two, one-year terms; (2) Approving an additional appropriation of $28,200 from the Building Maintenance Fund (506) for janitorial services and supplies through June 30, 2025; and (3) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # Q | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2fb |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | R | 3-R. SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS WITH EUROFINS, WECK AND CLINICAL LAB FOR LAB ANALYSES It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to the Agreements with Eurofins Eaton Analytica, LLC (2399-AC), Weck Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. (2273-AA), and Clinical Lab of San Bernardino, Inc. (2300-AD) to increase the not to exceed combined total from $500,000 to $600,000 for FY2024-25 costs for laboratory analysis services for the Water Division. (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # R | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2ff |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 3 | S | 3-S. TREE MEMORIAL PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION FOR THERESA AMADOR It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Authorizing the City Manager to take actions to honor Theresa Amador with a memorial tree and plaque; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 3 # S | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c2fc |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 6 | A | 6-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING MAY 6, 2025, THE DAY OF INCLUSION OF THE 143RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSAGE OF THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Adopting a resolution declaring May 6, 2025, the Day of Inclusion of the 143rd anniversary of the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 6 # A | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c301 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 6 | B | 6-B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025 AS NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH (AS REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM YANG) It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Adopting a resolution declaring and recognizing the month of April 2025 as National Arab American Heritage Month; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 6 # B | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c303 |
| April 16, 2025 | Order of Business 6 | C | 6-C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025 AS NATIONAL PICKLEBALL MONTH (AS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ) It is recommended that the City Council consider: (1) Adopting a resolution declaring and recognizing the month of April 2025 as National Pickleball Month; and (2) Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | April 16, 2025 Order of Business 6 # C | LA County | Monterey Park | City Council | 680009c9383f122e8887c302 |