Monterey Park — 2025-09-03

10.A. Public hearing to consider adopting zoning regulations for the Saturn Park\nInnovation/Technology Zone (ZCA 25-04)\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Opening the public hearing and taking testimonial and documentary evidence;\n2. After closing the public hearing and considering the submitted evidence, introducing\nand waiving first reading of Ordinance No. _____ amending the Monterey Park\nMunicipal Code ("MPMC") regulating certain land uses in the Saturn Park\nInnovation/Technology Zone; and\n3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.\nCEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):\nThe City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”)\nand the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the\n“CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guidelines § 15168(c)(2) states that if a project is proposed\nwhich has been the subject of a prior certified EIR, and “[i]f the [City] finds that pursuant to\nSection 15162, no new effects could occur or new mitigation measures would be required,\nthe agency can approve the activity as being within the scope of the project covered by the\n… EIR, and no new environmental document would be required.”\n• On December 5, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 12124 certifying the\nMonterey Park Focused General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report\n(the “FEIR”) (State Clearing House (SCH) No. 2001-01-1074).\n• The amendments proposed by this Ordinance are within the scope of the FEIR, and\nthe circumstances, impacts, and mitigation requirements identified in the FEIR\nremain applicable to the proposed Project.\n• This Ordinance will not facilitate the creation of any development beyond that\nanticipated and accounted for by the FEIR, does not contemplate any changes which\nwill require major revisions to FEIR, and there are no substantial changes with\nrespect to the circumstances under which FEIR was undertaken.\n• There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and\ncould not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time\nFEIR was approved.\n• Approval of this Ordinance will not result in any new or increased environmental\neffects, and no new mitigation measures are required.\n• Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15168(c)(2), no new environmental documentation\nis required.

6.A. Library

6.B. Recreation & Community Services

6.C. Public Works

6.D. City Manager's Office

9.A. Approval of Minutes\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Approving the minutes from the special meeting of August 6, 2025 and the regular\nmeeting of August 6, 2025; and\n2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

9.B. Monthly Investment Report\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Receiving and filing the monthly investment report; and\n2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

9.C. 2024-2025 Annual Investment Report\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Receiving and filing the 2024-25 Annual Investment Report;\n2. Adopting a resolution authorizing the Treasurer to implement the City’s Investment\nPolicy for FY 2025-26; and\n3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

9.D. Adopting a Resolution updating the City’s reimbursement policies in accordance with\nAB 1234, to include an additional pre-approved conference for Elected Officials\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Adopting a Resolution updating the City’s reimbursement policies in accordance with\nAB 1234, to include an additional pre-approved conference for Elected Officials; and\n2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

9.E. Resolution Approving Salary Rates and Benefits for City of Monterey Park Executive\nManagement Employees and At-Will Mid-Management Employees\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Adopting a Resolution approving salary rates and benefits for Executive\nManagement Employees and At-will Mid-Management Employees; and\n2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

9.F. Police Department Body Worn Camera and Digital Evidence Storage Agreement with\nAxon Enterprise, Inc.\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc., in\na form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase and implement the Axon BodyWorn and In-Dash Camera System, in the amount of $842,000.23; and\n2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

9.G. Authorize the City Manager to Amend Agreement 1868-A with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative,\nInc. to provide Dial-A-Ride Supplemental Service\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Authorizing the City Manager to amend agreement 1868-A for a three-year term with\nan option to extend for an additional two years in the amount not to exceed $225,000\ntotal, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. to\nprovide Dial-A-Ride Supplement Service.\n2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

9.H. Receive and File a Summary of The Windstorm and Firestorm Local Emergency\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Receiving and Filing this staff report summarizing the status of windstorm and\nfirestorm local emergency; and\n2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.\nCEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):\nThe City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the\nregulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA\nGuidelines”). CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15378 exempt activities\nthat will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the\nenvironment, activities where there is possibility that it may have a significant effect on the\nenvironment, and activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined, respectively. This\nactivity reflects administrative changes and policy making. Accordingly, this activity is\nexempt from further review.

9.I. Authorize Letters Requesting Support and Funding for Barnes Park Pool Replacement\nProject to be sent to Elected Representatives\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Authorizing the City Manager to send letters to Elected Representatives for support\nand funding for the Barnes Park Pool Replacement Project; and\n2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

9.J. Hispanic Heritage Heritage Month Resolution (As Requested by Council Member\nSanchez)\nIt is recommended that the City Council consider:\n1. Approving the attached resolution; and,\n2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.