Monterey Park public meetings in 2022

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The scheduled December 27, 2022, meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Commission has been canceled due to the holiday season. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2023.

• Cancellation of the December 27, 2022, commission meeting

Planning Commission

The Monterey Park Planning Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for December 27, 2022, due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution recognizing the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration as the agency responsible for collecting Measure MP taxes. The council will also appoint negotiators for upcoming labor discussions with the Executive Management Team.

• Resolution updating tax collection agency to CDTFA for Measure MP
• Appointment of City Manager and City Attorney as labor negotiators
• Closed session conference with Executive Management Team negotiators
• Performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney

City Council

The City Council will consider a five-year IT services contract with Knight Communications for up to $2,484,674. The agenda also includes changing legal retainers and amending an agreement for signal improvements at Potrero Grande Intersections. A public hearing is scheduled regarding assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District.

• IT services contract with Knight Communications up to $2,484,674
• Legal retainer change involving Burke, Williams & Sorensen and Hensley Law Group
• Kimley-Horn agreement amendment for Potrero Grande Intersections Signal Improvements up to $149,400
• Extension of local emergency for the Goodviews Abatement Project
• Public hearing for Downtown Business Improvement District No. 1 assessments

Community Participation Commission

The regularly scheduled Community Participation Commission meeting for December 20, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2022.

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2023.

Commission on Aging

The regularly scheduled Commission on Aging meeting for December 19, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Environmental Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Monterey Park Environmental Commission for December 13, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. This notice contains only procedural information regarding the cancellation.

• Notice of meeting cancellation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the compliance of Raising Cane’s operations with its Conditional Use Permit. Staff reports that the restaurant is substantially complying with most conditions, though a traffic mitigation plan remains pending. No formal action is required other than receiving and filing the report.

• Compliance review for Raising Cane’s at 1970 South Atlantic Boulevard
• Approval of November 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Neighborhood Enhancement Team presentation

City Council

The City Council will certify the November 2022 election results and swear in newly elected officials. The agenda also includes several public works contracts and labor agreement approvals.

• $1,360,870 contract for citywide pedestrian safety improvements
• $155,229 contract for Emerson Avenue sewer system repairs
• $268,000 contract for City Hall emergency generator installation
• Certification of the November 8, 2022, municipal election results
• Labor agreements for police mid-management and captains

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a resolution to declare a local emergency following reports of COVID-19 exposure among newly elected officials. This declaration would authorize the use of teleconferencing for public meetings to reduce health risks during the certification of recent election results.

• Resolution to declare a local emergency due to COVID-19 exposure
• Ratification of the City Manager’s Administrative Declaration of Emergency
• Certification of November 8, 2022, election results

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to declare a local emergency following reports that newly elected officials tested positive for COVID-19. The measure would ratify the City Manager's administrative declaration and allow for hybrid public meetings via teleconferencing. This action is intended to protect public health during the certification of recent election results.

• Resolution declaring a local emergency due to COVID-19 exposure
• Ratification of the City Manager’s Administrative Declaration of Emergency
• Authorization of hybrid public meetings via teleconferencing

City Council

The City Council is adopting a resolution to certify the winners of the November 8, 2022, municipal elections. This includes new members for the City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. The council also recognizes the passage of Measure MP, which establishes a 0.75% transactions and use tax.

• Certification of election winners: Thomas Wong (District 1), Jose Sanchez (District 3), and Vinh Ngo (District 5)
• Election of Maychelle Yee as City Clerk and Amy Lee as City Treasurer
• Adoption of Measure MP, establishing a 0.75% transactions and use tax
• $211,200 budgeted for election-related expenditures

Recreation and Parks Commission

The scheduled meeting for December 5, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2023, at the Langley Center.

• No agenda items were scheduled for this meeting.

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission has canceled its scheduled meetings for November 22, 2022, and December 27, 2022, due to the holiday season. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2023.

• Cancellation of November 22, 2022, meeting
• Cancellation of December 27, 2022, meeting

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2022, at 6:30 PM.

• No agenda items were scheduled for the November 22 meeting.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss upcoming special events and programs for December recreation. The Commission is also scheduled to consider approving the minutes from the October 17, 2022, meeting.

• Discussion of upcoming December recreation special events and programs
• Approval of the October 17, 2022, meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is reviewing a warrant study regarding the installation of an all-way stop sign at the intersection of S. New Avenue and E. Graves Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 18, 2022 meeting and vote to cancel the December 15, 2022 meeting.

• Stop sign warrant study for S. New Ave and E. Graves Ave intersection
• Approval of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Cancellation of the December 15, 2022 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 109 N. Lincoln Ave. The council will also meet with labor negotiators representing various employee organizations.

• Negotiation of terms and price for the property at 109 N. Lincoln Ave.
• Labor negotiations involving several groups, including the Police Officers' Association and SEIU Local 721.

City Council

The City Council will consider several items, including a $869,422 contract for residential street rehabilitation and an amendment to the city's Housing Element. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding building standards and a wireless telecommunications facility permit. Additionally, the council will review a department reorganization and landscape maintenance budget increase.

• $869,422 contract with All American Asphalt for residential street rehabilitation
• Amendment to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. agreement up to $170,000 annually
• Task orders with Transtech Engineers for staff augmentation and plan check services
• Public hearing for a wireless telecommunications facility permit on an SCE tower
• Ordinance to extend the 2020 Business Recovery Program through May 31, 2023

Community Participation Commission

The Commission will discuss a community garden proposal and receive staff updates on upcoming city special events and programs. Members will also consider approving the minutes from the October 18, 2022, meeting.

• Community garden proposal discussion
• Staff updates on upcoming city special events and programs
• Approval of October 18, 2022, meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission is reviewing minutes from its October 18, 2022, special meeting. The commission will also determine the topics and contents for a proposed update to the City Council.

• Approval of October 18, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Selection of topics and contents for an EDAC update to City Council
• Deciding on a City Council meeting date for the presentation

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider approving minutes from the October 18, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes presentations regarding Zip Books and AmeriCorps. The board will also review monthly expenditure and fund account reports.

• Presentation: Zip Books
• Presentation: AmeriCorps
• Approval of October 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of Monthly Expenditure Summary Report
• Review of Library Services Fund Account Report

Environmental Commission

This notice announces the cancellation of the November 8, 2022, Environmental Commission meeting due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2022.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering resolutions recommending that the City Council adopt two zoning code amendments. These proposals would make temporary outdoor dining regulations permanent and allow professional offices on the street level in the Central Business district.

• Zoning Code Amendment ZCA-22-03: Permanent regulations for outdoor dining in commercial zones
• Zoning Code Amendment ZCA-22-04: Allowing professional office uses on the street level of the C-B zoning district
• Code cleanup to transfer Certificate of Occupancy authority from City Planner to Building Official

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will hold discussions regarding pickleball court expansion and the planting of new trees. The agenda also includes staff updates on upcoming November special events and a report from the Alhambra Unified School District. Additionally, the commission is scheduled to approve minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion regarding pickleball court expansion
• Discussion regarding planting new trees
• Approval of October 3, 2022, meeting minutes
• Alhambra Unified School District representative report
• Staff updates on upcoming November and City special events

City Council

The Monterey Park City Council scheduled a special meeting for November 2, 2022. The agenda includes a closed session to confer with labor negotiators representing various employee organizations. No open session items are listed.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators involving multiple employee associations

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a new ordinance to implement inclusionary housing policies and an application for $1,913,226 in state grant funds. The agenda also includes several contract approvals and labor agreements.

• Ordinance establishing inclusionary housing rules and fee calculations
• $1,913,226 grant application for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
• Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey Park Firefighters’ Association
• $329,001 HVAC improvement contract with Carrier Corporation
• $2,665,405 nuisance abatement lien against property APN 5254-002-031

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will consider selecting a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board will also discuss amending the date, time, and location for future meetings. Additionally, members will review vacancy reports and attendance records.

• Selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Amendment of meeting date, time, and location
• Review of Vacancy and Recruitment Report
• Review of 2021 Personnel Board Attendance Record
• Approval of April 13, 2022, minutes

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Commission for October 25, 2022, has been cancelled due to a commission motion. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2023, at Jardin El Encanto.

• Cancellation of the October 25, 2022, meeting

Planning Commission

The Commission held a public hearing regarding Zoning Code Amendment No. 22-03, which proposes changes to outdoor business regulations and uses in the Central Business district. The Commission received a recommendation to continue this item to the November 8, 2022 meeting for further refinement.

• Proposed amendments to outdoor business regulations in commercial zones
• Changes to allowable uses in the Central Business (C-B) zoning district
• Clarification of Certificate of Occupancy issuance duties
• Request to continue public hearing item 3-A to November 8, 2022

Business Improvement Advisory Committee

The committee will review and approve the 2022 Annual Report for Business Improvement District No.1, which covers program activities and the upcoming budget. Members will also discuss preparations for the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival. The agenda includes approving minutes from a previous joint meeting.

• Review and approval of the 2022 Annual Report for Business Improvement District No.1
• Discussion regarding preparations for the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival
• Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2022, Joint Committees Meeting

Traffic Commission

The regularly scheduled Traffic Commission Meeting of October 20, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2022, at 6:30 PM.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several grants and maintenance contracts, including a large transportation grant for the Potrero Grande corridor. The meeting also includes discussions on water system maintenance and the continuation of a public hearing regarding housing allocation funds.

• $6,366,225 Metro Active Transport Cycle 1 grant for Potrero Grande improvements
• State Homeland Security Program agreement up to $342,500
• Annual contracts up to $304,500 for Granular Activated Carbon replacement
• Annual contract up to $400,000 for well and booster pump maintenance
• $34,796 grant for English as a Second Language services at the library

Community Participation Commission

The Community Participation Commission will meet to nominate and vote for a new Commission Chair. The agenda also includes discussions regarding upcoming special events and a community garden proposal.

• Nomination and vote for a Commission Chair
• Discussion of a community garden proposal
• Discussion of upcoming special events and programs
• Approval of the August 16, 2022, meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss developing a scope of work for a consultant to update the city's 2010 economic development strategic plan. Members will also review proposed changes to meeting schedules for November and December due to the holiday season.

• Scope of work development for an economic development strategic plan consultant
• Proposed changes to November and December meeting dates and times
• MPK Rewards Program update presentation
• Approval of September 15 and September 27, 2022, meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review presentations regarding Kanopy, Brainfuse, and a Preschool Fair. The board is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from September 20, 2022, and review library financial reports.

• Presentation on Kanopy and Brainfuse
• Presentation on Preschool Fair
• Approval of September 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of year-to-date budget report
• Review of Library Services Fund Account Report

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will discuss upcoming recreation special events and programs. The Commission is also scheduled to approve the minutes from its September 19, 2022, meeting.

• Discussion of upcoming recreation special events and programs
• Approval of September 19, 2022, meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The regularly scheduled Environmental Commission meeting for October 11, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2022.

Planning Commission

The Monterey Park Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 11, 2022, due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will review a presentation regarding the city's administrative space and property needs. The meeting includes closed sessions to negotiate terms for several properties and discuss labor matters with various employee associations.

• Presentation on city administrative office and department space needs
• Property negotiations for 900 Corporate Center Drive, 601 Potrero Grande Drive, and 2100 Saturn Street
• Discussion of a counter proposal for 109 N. Lincoln Avenue involving SteelCraft Long Beach, LP
• Appointment of real property negotiators
• Labor negotiations with various employee associations

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the use of eminent domain to acquire property for the Goodviews Abatement Project. The agenda also includes a vote on adding a healthcare worker minimum wage initiative to the 2024 ballot. Additionally, officials will review monthly investment reports and grant applications.

• Eminent domain action for property on Garvey Avenue for the Goodviews Abatement Project
• Ballot measure initiative for healthcare worker minimum wage
• Adoption of the 2022 Conflict of Interest Code
• Ratification of Department of Transportation grant applications
• Review of August 2022 monthly investment report totaling $88,697,579.10

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission is scheduled to review the minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting. The commission will also discuss a staff recommendation to change the meeting location and time to the Langley Center. Additionally, staff will provide updates on upcoming October city special events.

• Approval of August 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Proposal to move meeting location and time to Langley Center
• Staff updates on upcoming October city special events
• Alhambra Unified School District representative report

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Commission will continue discussing the scope of work for a consultant to update the city's 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes an update on the MPK Rewards Program and approval of minutes from the September 15, 2022, special meeting.

• Updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• MPK Rewards Program update presentation
• Approval of September 15, 2022, Special Meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a code amendment to establish inclusionary housing requirements for residential and mixed-use development projects throughout the city. The commission will also consider a request from an applicant to table a subdivision project at 1374 S. Grandridge Avenue.

• Public hearing for Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (ZCA 22-01)
• Request to table subdivision of 1374 S. Grandridge Avenue
• Approval of meeting minutes from March, April, May, and July 2022

City Council

The regularly scheduled City Council Meeting for September 21, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

Community Participation Commission

The Commission will discuss a community garden proposal and review upcoming special events and programs. Members will also recap a Hollywood Bowl trip and vote to approve the August 16, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approval of August 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of community garden proposal
• Review of upcoming special events and programs
• Hollywood Bowl trip recap

Commission on Aging

The Commission will discuss the Metro on the Move Riders Program and upcoming recreation special events and programs. The Commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 15, 2022, meeting.

• Metro on the Move Riders Program discussion
• Upcoming recreation special events and programs discussion
• Approval of August 15, 2022, meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will review and finalize a consultant's scope of work to update the city's 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Members will also receive updates on city development projects and the MPK Rewards Program.

• Reviewing consultant scope of work for the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan update
• MPK Rewards Program update
• City development projects update
• Approval of August 25, 2022, meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Monterey Park Traffic Commission meeting consists of procedural items. The commission will consider approving the minutes from the August 18, 2022, regular meeting. No new business or presentations are scheduled for this session.

• Approval of the August 18, 2022, meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The regularly scheduled Environmental Commission meeting for September 13, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2022.

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting of September 13, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will receive a second presentation regarding terms for a potential lease or sale of City-owned property for the SteelCraft development project. The Council will also meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations, existing litigation, and labor negotiations.

• Presentation on potential lease/sale terms for the SteelCraft development project
• Negotiations regarding property at 109 N. Lincoln Avenue
• Discussion of existing litigation: Gonzalez v. City of Monterey Park, et al.
• Conference with labor negotiators representing various employee associations

City Council

The City Council will consider a new contract for police officers and the adoption of a local road safety plan. The agenda also includes reviewing the annual investment report and discussing standards for an inclusionary housing ordinance.

• MOU with Police Officers' Association using $408,307 from General Fund and $342,000 from ARPA funds
• Adoption of Local Road Safety Plan and Vision Zero Policy
• Carbon Media Changeout contract with Calgon Carbon Corp up to $2.34M annually
• Rejection of all bids for HVAC Improvements at various facilities
• Discussion on standards for a potential inclusionary housing ordinance

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a presentation by Mayor Lo to recognize the Monterey Park Sports Club’s Girls Softball Team, 14U Riot. The team is being commended for placing second at the National Softball Tournament. No other agenda items were provided in the text.

• Recognition of Monterey Park Sports Club’s Girls Softball Team, 14U Riot for placing 2nd at the National Softball Tournament

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss resuming updates to the City of Monterey Park 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Members will also review and approve new dates and times for regular monthly meetings.

• Updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Changing EDAC's regular meeting dates and times
• Approval of minutes from July 13, August 2, and August 10 meetings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 82319. The proposal seeks to reconfigure three existing parcels at 1374 South Grandridge Avenue into a two-parcel subdivision. One parcel will retain the existing single-family home, while the second would be created for future residential development.

• Public hearing for Tentative Parcel Map No. 82319 (TM-19-02)
• Creation of a two-parcel subdivision at 1374 S. Grandridge Avenue
• Reconfiguration of three parcels into two residential lots

Planning Commission

The August 23, 2022, Planning Commission meeting was adjourned due to a lack of quorum and applicant request. A public hearing for Tentative Parcel Map No. 82319 has been rescheduled for September 27, 2022.

• Continuation of public hearing for Tentative Parcel Map No. 82319 (TM -19-02) to September 27, 2022

Traffic Commission

The commission will hear presentations regarding the S. Garfield Avenue traffic pattern at Garfield Estates-II and the Monterey Views Elementary School drop-off zone. The agenda also includes a local roadway safety plan presentation and a proposed change to meeting start times.

• S. Garfield Ave traffic pattern presentation (1030-1140 S. Garfield Ave)
• Monterey Views Elementary School drop-off zone installation discussion
• Local Roadway Safety Plan presentation
• Proposed change to Traffic Commission meeting start times
• Approval of June 16, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting focused on closed session items. These sessions include discussions regarding one case of existing litigation and conferences with various labor negotiators.

• Litigation: Gonzalez v. City of Monterey Park, et al. (filed August 8, 2022)
• Labor negotiations involving the Police Officers' Association, Firefighters' Association, and SEIU Local 721

City Council

The City Council is reviewing drought conditions and a proposal for an underground utility district on Monterey Pass Road. The agenda also includes a contract for recycling outreach and emergency infrastructure repairs.

• Emergency water main and roadway repairs on Monterey Pass Road
• Recycling outreach contract with Go2Zero Strategies, LLC up to $99,190
• Proposed Underground Utility District on Monterey Pass Road from W. Garvey Avenue to Vagabond Drive
• Public hearing for weed nuisance abatement cost collection via special assessment
• Notice of completion for Northeast Area Water Main Improvements Phase II

Community Participation Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the July 19, 2022 meeting. Members will also discuss upcoming special events, a community garden proposal, and a Hollywood Bowl trip.

• Approval of July 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming special events and programs
• Discussion of community garden proposal
• Discussion of Hollywood Bowl trip

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss a proposal to repeal the current library opening hours policy. The meeting also includes a presentation on a strategic plan and a review of recent financial reports.

• Proposed repeal of Library Policy 95-03 (Hours of Opening)
• Strategic Plan presentation by BerryDunn
• Review of year-to-date budget and financial reports
• Approval of July 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold a discussion regarding upcoming recreation special events and programs. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the July 18, 2022, regular meeting.

• Discussion of upcoming recreation special events and programs
• Approval of July 18, 2022, meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss resuming updates to the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Members will also review and approve new monthly meeting dates and times. The agenda includes approving minutes from previous special meetings.

• Updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Reviewing new regular meeting dates and times for EDAC
• Approval of July 13, 2022, Special Meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The regularly scheduled August 9, 2022, Environmental Commission Meeting for the City of Monterey Park has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2022.

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting for August 9, 2022, is cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 23, 2022, at 6:30 PM.

City Council

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for August 3, 2022, was cancelled. A special council meeting was held on August 1, 2022. The public hearing regarding the annual weed abatement charge list has been continued to the August 17, 2022, meeting.

• Continuation of the annual weed abatement charge list public hearing to August 17, 2022

City Council

The Monterey Park City Council is holding a special meeting for closed session discussions only. The council will confer with legal counsel regarding one potential new litigation case and four ongoing lawsuits. No open session items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Potential litigation involving Center Int’l Investments, Inc. at 1688 West Garvey
• Review of four existing legal cases

City Council

The City Council will consider an impact report regarding the Healthcare Worker Compensation Initiative Petition. Members must decide whether to adopt the petition as an ordinance or place it on the November 2022 ballot. The report estimates annual enforcement costs of approximately $125,000 if the petition becomes law.

• Decision on healthcare worker wage initiative petition
• $150,000 accounting services amendment with MV Cheng and Associates
• $189,000 OTS STEP Grant application
• $25,000 OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant application
• Nuisance Abatement Lien for property APN 5254-002-031

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a supplemental report concerning a potential conflict of interest for Council Member Yvonne Yiu. The matter involves whether Yiu must recuse herself from a vote on a ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 per hour. The City Attorney's report concludes there is no available information requiring her recusal.

• Proposed ballot initiative to raise healthcare worker minimum wage to at least $25 per hour
• Review of potential conflict of interest regarding Council Member Yvonne Yiu and Agenda Item 2-A
• Allegation from SEIU-UHW regarding financial interests related to Network Medical Management

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission will administer an oath of office to newly elected Commissioner Bethelwel Wilson. Staff will provide updates regarding upcoming special events in August for discussion. The agenda also includes a report from the Alhambra Unified School District and a pickleball tournament request.

• Oath of office for Commissioner Bethelwel Wilson
• Alhambra Unified School District representative report
• Staff updates on upcoming August special events
• Pickleball tournament request by Commissioner Paul Lee

City Council

The City Council will conduct a workshop to prioritize the city's legislative and project agenda. Members and staff will review and update the previous strategic plan to provide direction to the City Manager. No specific actions are anticipated during this meeting.

• Strategic planning workshop to prioritize legislative and project agendas
• Review of potential topics including infrastructure improvements, revenue enhancement, and land use challenges

Planning Commission

The commission is discussing potential standards for permanent outdoor business regulations. This follows the upcoming expiration of temporary pandemic-era rules for outdoor dining and retail sales. Staff is seeking direction on issues such as sidewalk usage, parking waivers, and operating hours.

• Swearing in of new Planning Commissioner Jasmine Pesantes
• Discussion regarding permanent standards for outdoor business operations
• Review of temporary regulations under Ordinance No. 2182

Business Improvement Advisory Committee

The July 21, 2022, Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Committee meeting has been cancelled due to a Joint BIDAC/EDAC Special Meeting. The next regular committee meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2022, at El Encanto.

• Cancellation of the July 21, 2022, Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Committee meeting
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 20, 2022

Traffic Commission

The regularly scheduled Traffic Commission meeting for July 21, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2022, at 7:00 PM.

• Cancellation of the July 21, 2022, regular meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to place a 3/4 cent sales tax on the November 8, 2022, ballot. The meeting also includes discussions on creating a new underground utility district and renewing several city service contracts.

• Proposed 3/4 cent sales tax for general municipal purposes
• $606,720 contract for regional intelligence-sharing services
• $345,092 annual contract extension for Athens Services street sweeping
• $101,809 purchase of a passenger counting system for Spirit Buses
• $82,713.42 grant from the California Highway Patrol

Community Participation Commission

The Community Participation Commission will discuss upcoming summer special events and programs, as well as a community garden proposal. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a Hollywood Bowl trip. Additionally, the commission will consider approving the minutes from the June 21, 2022, meeting.

• Discussion of upcoming summer special events and programs
• Community garden proposal discussion
• Discussion regarding a Hollywood Bowl trip
• Approval of June 21, 2022, meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss proposed revisions to the library's circulation policy. The meeting also includes presentations on summer reading program updates and the approval of financial reports.

• Proposed revisions to Library Policy 95-01 Circulation Policy
• 2022 Summer Reading Program updates
• Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of year-to-date budget and Library Services Fund Account reports

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider proposed updates to the library's circulation policy. The meeting also includes a presentation on 2022 summer reading program updates and the swearing-in of new Trustee Travis Kaya. Additionally, the board will review financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Proposed revisions to Library Policy 95-01 Circulation Policy
• Swearing-in of new Trustee Travis Kaya
• 2022 Summer Reading Program updates
• Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of year-to-date budget and library services fund reports

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold a discussion regarding upcoming summer special events and programs. The Commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 20, 2022, regular meeting.

• Discussion of upcoming summer special events and programs
• Approval of the June 20, 2022, meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Economic Development Advisory Committee on July 13, 2022, has been cancelled due to staff scheduling needs. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2022, at 5:00 pm in El Encanto.

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission is scheduled to resume discussions regarding the update of the City's 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Staff will also present an update on the Spirit Bus Survey and business community outreach program. The commission will consider approving minutes from previous special meetings.

• Discussion on updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Update on the City's Spirit Bus Survey and business community outreach program
• Approval of May 25, 2022, and July 5, 2022, special meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The July 12, 2022, Environmental Commission meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2022, at 6:30 pm.

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for July 12, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2022, at 6:30 PM.

City Council

The City Council will review an initiative petition regarding a minimum wage ordinance for healthcare workers. The Council must decide whether to adopt the petition, order an election, or request a report. The agenda also includes approving federal community development grants and city hall maintenance contracts.

• Contract with JJJ Floor Covering, Inc. for $189,910.09 to replace City Hall carpet
• Acceptance of a $113,333.33 donation for the Bruggemeyer Library
• Purchase of two automated license plate reader systems for up to $76,252.00
• Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs
• Healthcare worker minimum wage initiative petition review

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will resume discussions regarding the update of the City's 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Staff will also present an update on the Spirit Bus Survey and business community outreach program. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the May 25, 2022, special meeting.

• Update on City’s Spirit Bus Survey and business community outreach
• Discussion on updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Approval of May 25, 2022, special meeting minutes

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Monterey Park Recreation and Parks Commission cancelled its July 4, 2022, meeting due to the Independence Day holiday. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2022, at 6:00 pm.

City Council

This special meeting consists of a closed session conference between city negotiators and various employee organizations. No open session items are listed for public discussion or action.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators representing multiple police, fire, and management associations

Planning Commission

The Monterey Park Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 28, 2022, is cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2022.

• No agenda items were scheduled for the June 28 meeting

Community Participation Commission

The Commission will discuss upcoming summer special events and programs. Members will also consider approving the May 17, 2022 meeting minutes and authorizing funding for a Hollywood Bowl Trip reception.

• Discussion of upcoming summer special events and programs
• Approval of May 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• Funding for the Hollywood Bowl Trip reception

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Commission will review an update on the Spirit Bus Survey and business community outreach program to assess system efficiency. Members will also resume discussions regarding the update of the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan.

• Update on Spirit Bus Survey and business community outreach program
• Discussion on updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Approval of May 25, 2022, Special Meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider proposed changes to the board's By-Laws. The meeting includes presentations regarding library volunteer groups and the introduction of a new trustee. The board will also review financial reports and approve minutes from the May 17, 2022, meeting.

• Proposed revisions to Library Policy 59-01 (By-Laws)
• Introduction of new Trustee Travis Kaya
• Presentation on Friends of the Library efforts
• Review of Year-to-date budget report
• Review of Library Services Fund Account Report

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold a discussion regarding upcoming summer special events and programs. The Commission is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the May 16, 2022, regular meeting.

• Discussion of upcoming summer special events and programs
• Approval of the May 16, 2022, regular meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Commission will review presentations regarding traffic patterns near 1030-1140 S. Garfield Ave and a crosswalk at the intersection of S. New Ave and E. Graves Ave. The body will also consider a proposal to cancel the July 21, 2022 meeting for the summer holiday season.

• Presentation on S. Garfield Ave traffic pattern at Garfield Estates-II (1030-1140 S. Garfield Ave)
• Presentation on S. New Ave and E. Graves Ave intersection crosswalk
• Proposal to cancel the July 21, 2022, Traffic Commission meeting
• Approval of May 19, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2022-23 annual budget and several professional service agreements. The agenda includes contract awards for street rehabilitation, paving, and catch basin retrofits. Additionally, the council will consider expanding a preferential parking district on Vancouver Avenue.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget
• $7,294,219 contract for the Street Rehabilitation Project
• $848,000 contract for Slurry Seal at various locations
• Expansion of preferential parking district on Vancouver Avenue
• $51,000 Caltrans grant for the Local Roadway Safety Plan

Environmental Commission

The June 14, 2022, Environmental Commission meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2022.

Planning Commission

The Monterey Park Planning Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for June 14, 2022, due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2022, at 6:30 PM.

• Cancellation of the June 14, 2022, Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The Monterey Park City Council will consider appointing one individual to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees. This vacancy follows the end of trustee Jason Dhing's second term on June 30, 2022. Three resident applications have been submitted for consideration.

• Appointment of one individual to the Library Board of Trustees

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission will receive staff updates regarding special events scheduled for July and August. The meeting includes a report from the Alhambra Unified School District and the approval of minutes from April 4 and May 2, 2022. Commissioner Paul Lee has also submitted a request for a pickleball tournament.

• Staff updates on upcoming July and August special events
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 4, 2022, and May 2, 2022
• Alhambra Unified School District representative report
• Pickleball tournament request by Commissioner Paul Lee

City Council

The Monterey Park City Council convened a special meeting on June 1, 2022. The agenda is limited to a closed session conference with labor negotiators representing various city employee organizations. No open session items were scheduled for discussion or action.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators representing several employee groups, including the Police Officers' Association and SEIU Local 721

City Council

The City Council is considering a public hearing to update citywide master fees and charges. The agenda also includes resolutions for the November 2022 municipal election and assessments for Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1. Additionally, the council will review a request to transfer $5 million to the Los Angeles County investment pool.

• Public hearing on updating citywide master fees and charges
• Public hearing regarding assessments for Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1
• Resolutions for the November 8, 2022, general municipal election
• Request to transfer $5 million from the LAIF to the Los Angeles County investment pool
• Notice of completion for Garfield and Graves traffic signal improvements

City Council

The City Council is reviewing preliminary budget documentation for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This includes an overview of the city's spending plan, proposed staffing changes, and planned capital improvement projects.

• Receiving and filing Preliminary Budget documentation for FY 2022-2023
• Proposed staffing changes to reflect core staffing mix
• Proposed capital improvement projects

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss recommendations for updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Members will also revisit the Façade Improvement Program regarding potential implementation delays due to building code violations. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the City of Monterey Park Rewards Program.

• Updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Review of the Façade Improvement Program
• Update on the City of Monterey Park Rewards Program
• Approval of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the selection of a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming year. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from its January and March 2022 meetings.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of January 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of March 17, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Monterey Park City Council scheduled a special meeting to conduct a closed session conference with labor negotiators. This session involves several employee organizations, including police and fire associations. No open session items were listed on the agenda.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators
• Negotiations involving Police Officers' Association and Firefighters' Association
• Negotiations involving SEIU Local 721

City Council

The City Council will review several items, including a new police equipment use policy and a complete streets policy. The meeting also includes discussions on transit service contracts and grant funding for school crosswalk safety. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the HUD Annual Action Plan amendment.

• $770,000 agreement with Endeavor Advanced Solutions for 248 security cameras
• $1,367,000 Caltrans grant for school and crosswalk safety enhancements
• $1,075,000 contract amendment for fixed-route transit service
• Adoption of a new police department military equipment use policy
• Establishment of a citywide Complete Streets Policy

Community Participation Commission

The Community Participation Commission will discuss staff status reports and a Hollywood Bowl staff update. The commission is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting.

• Staff status report and updates
• Hollywood Bowl staff update
• Approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hear a presentation regarding the 2022 Summer Reading Program. The board is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from April 19, 2022, and review library financial reports and expenditures.

• Presentation: 2022 Summer Reading Program
• Approval of April 19, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of year-to-date budget report
• Review of Library Services Fund Account Report

Commission on Aging

The Monterey Park Commission on Aging will discuss staff status reports and updates. The Commission will also consider approving minutes from regular meetings held in March and April 2022, as well as a special meeting from March 30, 2022.

• Staff status report and updates (discussion only)
• Approval of March 21, 2022, and April 18, 2022, regular meeting minutes
• Approval of March 30, 2022, special meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Commission will discuss updating the city's 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan and review the status of the Façade Improvement Program. The meeting also includes an update on the Monterey Park Rewards program and consideration of the April 13, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Review of the Façade Improvement Program status
• Update on the Monterey Park Rewards program
• Approval of April 13, 2022, meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The Monterey Park Environmental Commission is scheduled to discuss the city's Climate Action Plan and preparations for Earth Day 2022. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from several previous meetings. Additionally, staff will provide information regarding Public Works Day 2022.

• Review of the Climate Action Plan
• Discussion of Monterey Park Earth Day 2022
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 8, March 30, and April 12, 2022
• Staff communication regarding Public Works Day 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consult with legal counsel in closed session. The agenda includes discussions regarding the initiation of one potential new case and an update on existing litigation involving Center Int’l Investment Inc.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding the initiation of one potential litigation case
• Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Center Int’l Investment Inc. v. City of Monterey Park et al

City Council

The City Council is considering how to fill the District 3 seat following Fred Sornoso's resignation. Options include appointing an eligible elector or calling for an election. A decision must be made by June 13, 2022.

• Filling the District 3 vacancy via appointment or election
• Authorizing subpoenas regarding Center Int’l Investments, Inc. development agreement
• Approving plans and bidding for Capital Improvement Projects
• Adopting a police department military equipment use policy
• Recording a nuisance abatement lien against property APN 5254-002-031

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission will review presentations from the Alhambra Unified School District and a staff status report. It is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2022, regular meeting.

• Approval of April 4, 2022, meeting minutes
• Alhambra Unified School District representative report
• Staff status report

Planning Commission

The Monterey Park Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for April 26, 2022, because there are no agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2022.

Business Improvement Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss potential projects and economic recovery programs for the Business Improvement District. Members will also review the possible widening of Garvey Avenue following the discontinuation of the 710 freeway tunnel project. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the city's Shop Local program app.

• Discussion on widening Garvey Avenue due to discontinued 710 freeway tunnel project
• Review of potential economic recovery programs for the Business Improvement District
• Update on the City of Monterey Park Shop Local program app
• Approval of January 27, 2022, meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The April 21, 2022, meeting of the Monterey Park Traffic Commission consists only of procedural items. The commission will consider approving the minutes from the regular meetings held on January 20, 2022, and March 17, 2022. No new business or presentations are scheduled for this session.

• Approval of January 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of March 17, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council scheduled a special meeting to conduct a closed session conference with labor negotiators. This session involves various employee organizations, including police and fire associations. No open session items are listed on this agenda.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators representing multiple employee organizations

City Council

The Monterey Park City Council will meet to consider terminating the local COVID-19 emergency and ratifying related actions. The agenda also includes several contract amendments for water division services and public opinion research. Additionally, the council will review a report regarding the District No. 3 seat vacancy.

• Termination of the local COVID-19 emergency and ratification of related actions
• Public opinion research amendment with FM3 not to exceed $113,000
• Water Division staff augmentation services up to $300,000
• Laboratory analysis contracts totaling up to $400,000 annually
• $60,000 Cal OES grant application for communications equipment

Community Participation Commission

The Community Participation Commission will review staff updates and approve minutes from February and March 2022 meetings. Members are also scheduled to rank priority concert dates for a Hollywood Bowl trip.

• Approval of February 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of March 30, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Ranking priority for upcoming Hollywood Bowl trip concert dates

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider approving meeting minutes and reviewing financial reports. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding Read & Ride and Children's Day/Book Day.

• Approval of March 15 and March 30 meeting minutes
• Review of year-to-date budget report
• Review of Library Services Fund Account report
• Presentation on Read & Ride and Children's Day/Book Day

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is scheduled to discuss staff status reports and updates. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 21, 2022, regular meeting and the March 30, 2022, joint meeting.

• Staff status report and updates (discussion only)
• Approval of March 21, 2022, regular meeting minutes
• Approval of March 30, 2022, joint meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Commission will discuss recommendations to begin updating the city's 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation on the City of Monterey Park Rewards Program and the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Updating the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Update on the City of Monterey Park Rewards Program
• Approval of February 9, March 9, and March 30, 2022 meeting minutes

Personnel Board

The Monterey Park Personnel Board will meet to review the current vacancy and recruitment report for various city positions. The board will also review the 2021 attendance record and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of the Vacancy and Recruitment Report
• Approval of October 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of the 2021 Personnel Board Attendance Record

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will discuss the city's Climate Action Plan and the plan for Earth Day 2022. The commission is also scheduled to approve minutes from recent regular and joint meetings.

• Review of Climate Action Plan
• Discussion of Monterey Park Earth Day 2022 Plan
• Approval of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of March 30, 2022 joint meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed Complete Streets Policy designed to maintain the city's eligibility for regional transportation funding. The Commission may vote to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving this policy. This effort is intended to meet requirements for grants from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

• Discussion of proposed Complete Streets Policy
• Recommendation for City Council adoption of a resolution
• Approval of minutes from the March 30, 2022, joint meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing how to allocate the remainder of its federal ARPA funding. Staff presented a list of proposed projects for council direction, including fire station rebuilds and playground replacements.

• Proposed $6,500,000 rebuild of Fire Station 63
• $182,720 grant agreement with Los Angeles County for homeland security
• $135,800 contract amendment with Bartel Associates, LLC for actuarial services
• Ordinance regarding mandatory organic waste disposal reduction
• Resolution ensuring equal policies for reproductive health care services

City Council

The City Council will review and provide direction on the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding organic waste disposal and COVID-19 related land use suspensions. Additionally, the Council will consider a resolution for reproductive health care services.

• Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding
• Ordinance amending organic waste disposal regulations
• Professional services amendment with Bartel Associates, LLC for $135,800
• State Homeland Security Program grant up to $182,720
• Resolution regarding reproductive health care services

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission will review a report from the Alhambra Unified School District and a staff status report. Members will also consider approving the minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting. Additionally, the Commission will vote on a date for the MPK Dodger Night Out excursion.

• Approval of March 7, 2022, meeting minutes
• Setting a date for the MPK Dodger Night Out excursion
• Alhambra Unified School District representative report
• Staff status report

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will receive an informational report regarding the City's Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy. This item reminds officials of rules governing social media use and public service expectations. A financial forecast presentation is also scheduled.

• Presentation on financial forecast
• Review of City Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy

Business Improvement Advisory Committee

The Business Improvement Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss Municipal Academy roles and responsibilities. The agenda also includes a presentation on the financial forecast and a reminder regarding the City's Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.

• Presentation on financial forecast
• Discussion of Municipal Academy roles and social media policies
• Review of City Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy

Community Participation Commission

The Community Participation Commission will review roles and responsibilities within the Municipal Academy. The meeting also includes an informational report regarding the City’s Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.

• Municipal Academy roles, responsibilities, and social media expectations
• Informational report on the City Code of Conduct
• Informational report on the City Social Media Policy

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will receive a presentation regarding the roles, responsibilities, and social media expectations for commissioners. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Presentation on Municipal Academy roles and social media expectations
• Approval of Design Review Board minutes from January 21, 2020, and February 18, 2020
• Review of the City Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission will discuss roles, responsibilities, and social media expectations regarding the Municipal Academy. The meeting also includes a presentation on a financial forecast. This item serves as an informational reminder of the City's Code of Conduct.

• Presentation on Financial Forecast
• Discussion of Municipal Academy roles and responsibilities
• Review of City Social Media Policy and Code of Conduct

Environmental Commission

The commission will receive a presentation regarding a financial forecast. The meeting includes an informational review of commissioner roles, responsibilities, and social media expectations. No official action is required other than receiving and filing the report.

• Presentation on financial forecast
• Review of commissioner roles and social media expectations
• Information regarding City Code of Conduct (Resolution No. 12184)
• Information regarding City Social Media Policy (Resolution No. 12167)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on March 30, 2022. The agenda includes presentations regarding a financial forecast and the roles, responsibilities, and social media policies for the Municipal Academy.

• Presentation on financial forecast
• Presentation on Municipal Academy roles, responsibilities, and social media policies

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will receive a presentation on the financial forecast. The meeting also includes an informational briefing regarding commissioner roles and the City's Social Media Policy.

• Financial Forecast presentation
• Briefing on Municipal Academy roles and responsibilities
• Review of City Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review an informational report regarding the City's Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy. The agenda also includes a financial forecast presentation and the approval of minutes from the October 13, 2021, meeting.

• Review of City Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy
• Financial Forecast presentation
• Approval of October 13, 2021, Personnel Board minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the financial forecast. The meeting also includes an informational review of the City Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy regarding official roles and expectations.

• Financial forecast presentation
• Review of social media policies and official expectations

Recreation and Parks Commission

The commission will receive a presentation on a financial forecast and a review of the City’s Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy. The agenda also includes the consideration of minutes for the Personnel Board and Design Review Board.

• Presentation on Financial Forecast
• Review of social media policies and commissioner responsibilities
• Approval of Personnel Board minutes from October 13, 2021
• Approval of Design Review Board minutes from January 21, 2020, and February 18, 2020

Traffic Commission

The meeting includes a presentation on the financial forecast and an informational update regarding the City's Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy. This update reminds appointed officials of rules governing public communication and professional behavior.

• Financial Forecast presentation
• Review of City Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy
• Approval of Personnel Board minutes from October 13, 2021
• Approval of Design Review Board minutes from January 21, 2020, and February 18, 2020

Commission on Aging

The Monterey Park Commission on Aging will administer an oath of office to newly elected Commissioner Ryan “Rufus” Sprague. The commission will also discuss staff status reports and consider approving the minutes from the November 18, 2021, meeting.

• Oath of office for Commissioner Ryan “Rufus” Sprague
• Staff status report and updates
• Approval of November 18, 2021, meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is reviewing a request to establish a residential permit parking district on Vancouver Avenue, between Avenida Cesar Chavez and Dorner Drive. The proposal follows a resident petition citing parking competition from students at East Los Angeles College. If approved, the request will be forwarded to the City Council for final authorization.

• Request for permit parking district on Vancouver Ave (from Avd Cesar Chavez to Dorner Dr)
• Approval of January 20, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review a presentation regarding a potential lease or sale for a development project in the Downtown Business Improvement District. The council will also appoint negotiators to discuss terms and price for 109 N. Lincoln Ave.

• Presentation on potential property lease or sale
• Appointment of real property negotiators
• Negotiation with SteelCraft Long Beach, LP regarding 109 N. Lincoln Ave.

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to end the suspension of time deadlines for various land use applications. The council will also discuss updates to the Municipal Code, including an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Additionally, members will review regulations regarding mandatory organic waste disposal reduction.

• Ordinance to end land use related time suspension periods from the COVID-19 emergency
• Amendments to regulate mandatory organic waste disposal reduction
• Authorization of bids for the City Hall Carpet Replacement project
• Two task orders for Transtech Engineers Inc. not to exceed $200,000 each
• Public hearing for the Annual Weed Abatement Protest

Community Participation Commission

The meeting agenda consists primarily of procedural items. The Commission is scheduled to approve the minutes from its February 15, 2022, regular meeting.

• Approval of February 15, 2022, meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Monterey Park Library Board of Trustees will review a new patron and student privacy policy for approval. The meeting also includes presentations on library promotion and the 2022 Read Across America event. Additionally, the board will consider approving recent meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Approval of Library Policy 22-01 (Patron and Student Privacy Policy)
• Presentation on 2022 Read Across America event
• Review of year-to-date budget and financial reports
• Press Reader demonstration
• Library promotion and social media presentation

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss resuming efforts to update the city's 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Members will also review a goal to create an inventory of vacant commercial and industrial spaces in Monterey Park. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the City of Monterey Park Rewards Program.

• Update on the City of Monterey Park Rewards Program
• Approval of February 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding the 2010 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Review of a goal to inventory vacant commercial and industrial space

Environmental Commission

The Monterey Park Environmental Commission is meeting to review the February 8, 2022, meeting minutes and discuss the 2022 Earth Day plan. Staff communications include an update on the upcoming Municipal Academy.

• Discussion of the Monterey Park Earth Day 2022 Plan
• Approval of February 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Update regarding the upcoming Municipal Academy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review pending updates to the Monterey Park Municipal Code, including an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The commission will also consider a resolution to amend procedural rules for conducting its meetings.

• Resolution amending meeting by-laws and procedural rules
• Review of Social Media Policy and Code of Conduct
• Discussion of pending Municipal Code updates, including an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from October 2021, November 2021, and February 2022

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will discuss COVID-19 recreation updates and the Dog Park Sub Committee. The commission is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from November 1, 2021, and February 7, 2022. A representative report from the Alhambra Unified School District is also on the agenda.

• Approval of Nov 1, 2021, and Feb 7, 2022, meeting minutes
• Dog Park Sub Committee updates
• COVID-19 recreation activities update
• Alhambra Unified School District representative report

City Council

The City Council will review a presentation regarding a potential lease or sale for a development project in the Downtown Business Improvement District. The Council will also consider appointing specific city officials as real property negotiators.

• Presentation on a potential lease or sale of city-owned property in the Downtown Business Improvement District
• Appointment of city officials as real property negotiators
• Closed session negotiation regarding 109 N. Lincoln Ave. with SteelCraft Long Beach, LP

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the FY 2021-2022 mid-year financial report and considering a budget appropriation of $1,204,740. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for police vehicles, transit studies, and traffic signal improvements.

• Contract award of $1,030,500 for HSIP Cycle 7 Traffic Signal Improvements Project
• Purchase of 100 desktop computers from Dell Marketing, LP up to $96,000
• Agreement with IBI Group for a transit system study not to exceed $69,000
• License agreements for youth athletic organizations to use park storage and snack bars
• Increase of the Catastrophic-Event fund by $500,000

Planning Commission

The Monterey Park Planning Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for February 22, 2022. The cancellation is due to the need for additional time to prepare agenda materials and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2022.

Traffic Commission

The Monterey Park Traffic Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 17, 2022, has been cancelled due to staffing limitations and the COVID-19 pandemic. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2022.

• No items were scheduled because the meeting was cancelled

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing Steve Berliner and Christine Tomikawa as labor negotiators for several employee associations. The agenda also includes a closed session conference with these negotiators.

• Appointment of Steve Berliner and Christine Tomikawa as labor negotiators for various employee groups
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding multiple employee organizations

City Council

The City Council is considering three funding agreements with LACMTA totaling $86,300,000 for projects including Garvey Avenue capacity improvements and parking structure construction. The Council will also review a task order for project management and a resolution opposing a state ballot initiative.

• $86,300,000 in funding agreements with LACMTA for SR-710 mobility projects
• Task order for Transtech Engineers, Inc. not to exceed $2.5 million
• $15,120 annual cleaning fee for Lincoln/Garvey Avenue parking lot added to Downtown BID budget
• Resolution opposing State Ballot Initiative 21-0042A1 regarding local revenue authority
• Adoption of a Comprehensive Salary Schedule

Community Participation Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items, including staff updates and commissioner communications. The Commission will also consider approving the minutes from the January 18, 2022, regular meeting.

• Approval of January 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Staff updates
• Commissioner communications

Library Board of Trustees

The Monterey Park Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and expenditures for the library's services fund. The agenda includes presentations regarding workforce development, literacy networks, and employee recognition. The board will also consider approving minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting.

• Presentation: Workforce Development and Job Skills Platforms
• Presentation: Southern California Library Literacy Network 2022 Writer to Writer Celebration
• Employee of the Quarter recognition
• Approval of January 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of year-to-date budget and financial reports

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission will review plans to inventory all vacant commercial and industrial spaces in Monterey Park. The commission will also continue discussions regarding a façade and beautified improvement program. Additionally, members will receive an update on the City's Rewards Program.

• Discussion of commercial façade and beautification improvement goals
• Review of plans for a vacant commercial and industrial space inventory
• Update on the Monterey Park Rewards program
• Approval of January 12, 2022, meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The commission will discuss the Monterey Park Earth Day 2022 Plan and the appointment of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Staff updates are also scheduled regarding the Climate Action Plan, housing element, and drought status.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Monterey Park Earth Day 2022 Plan discussion
• Updates on Climate Action Plan and Housing Element
• Staff updates on SR-710 Metro Grant and Stage 2 Drought
• Update on ban on single-use plastics

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss potential modifications to its by-laws and procedural rules, specifically regarding meeting frequency and voting requirements for certain projects. The agenda also includes the swearing in of new Commissioner Jack Chiang and mandatory ethics training.

• Swearing in of new Commissioner Jack Chiang
• Discussion of potential modifications to Planning Commission By-Laws/Procedural Rules
• Mandatory AB 1234 Ethics Training for the Planning Commission

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission will discuss COVID-19 recreation updates and receive reports from the Dog Park Sub Committee. The meeting also includes reviewing minutes from November 1, 2021, and hearing a report from the Alhambra Unified School District representative.

• COVID-19 Recreation Updates – Current Activities & Events
• Dog Park Sub Committee Updates
• Approval of November 1, 2021, special meeting minutes
• Alhambra Unified School District Representative Report
• Park conditions/status report

City Council

The City Council will review recent city accomplishments and upcoming goals. The agenda includes considering grant applications for local assistance and a resolution regarding reproductive freedom. Additionally, the Council will consider purchasing two new utility vehicles.

• Purchase of a 2022 CNG Vactor Truck for $552,466
• Purchase of a Ford F-650 Utility Truck for $173,500
• Resolution to apply for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program
• Resolution affirming support of reproductive freedom
• Update on the Goodviews Abatement Project

Business Improvement Advisory Committee

The Business Improvement District Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2022 Downtown BID No. 1 annual budget. Members will discuss potential economic recovery programs and an update on the Shop Local Program App. The committee also plans to review the approval process for the 2021 Annual Report and 2022 assessment fees.

• Proposed $15,120 annual cleaning fee for Lincoln/Garvey Avenue Downtown parking lot
• Update on the City of Monterey Park Shop Local Program App
• Discussion on economic recovery programs within the Business Improvement District
• Review of 2022 assessment fee and proposed budget approval process

Planning Commission

The Monterey Park Planning Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for January 25, 2022, due to a lack of agenda items. City Hall remains closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next regular meeting is set for February 8, 2022.

• No agenda items were scheduled for this meeting

Business Improvement Advisory Committee

The Business Improvement District Advisory Committee (BIDAC) cancelled its January 20, 2022, meeting because a quorum was not reached. A special meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2022.

• Cancellation of the January 20, 2022, BIDAC meeting due to lack of quorum

Traffic Commission

The commission will discuss roadway improvements for Potrero Grande Drive as part of the M.A.T. Program. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a flashing yellow left-turn arrow signal at Garfield, Graves, and Grandridge. Additionally, the commission is scheduled to approve minutes from the November 18, 2021, meeting.

• Potrero Grande Drive Roadway Improvements - M.A.T. Program
• Garfield / Graves / Grandridge Flashing Yellow Left-Turn Arrow Signal
• Approval of November 18, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider moving idle funds from the Local Agency Investment Fund to the Los Angeles County Pooled Investment Fund. They will also review a legal services agreement with Lehavi Stargardter, LLP at $350 per hour. The meeting includes closed sessions regarding anticipated and existing litigation.

• Transfer of idle funds from LAIF to the Los Angeles County Investment Pool
• Legal services agreement with Lehavi Stargardter, LLP at $350 per hour
• Closed session regarding two matters of anticipated litigation
• Closed session regarding Lydia Quintanilla v. City of Monterey Park

City Council

The City Council will consider several amendments to the General Plan, including a new Environmental Justice Element and updates to housing and safety elements. The Council will also review funding for replacing the City Hall fire alarm panel. Additionally, presentations are scheduled regarding traffic signals and infrastructure improvements.

• General Plan amendments for housing, safety, and environmental justice
• $136,000 contract amendment and $112,000 appropriation for City Hall fire alarm panel replacement
• Three-year on-call engineering service agreements with four firms
• Friendship City Partnership MOU with Phu My Town, Vietnam
• Continuation of the Geologic Hazard Abatement District public hearing

Community Participation Commission

The Commission will consider approving the minutes from the November 16, 2021, regular meeting. The agenda also includes staff updates and commissioner communications.

• Approval of November 16, 2021, meeting minutes
• Staff updates
• Commissioner communications

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider proposed revisions to the Meeting Rooms Policy, specifically regarding the usage of study rooms. The board will also review financial reports and approve minutes from November and December 2021 meetings.

• Proposed revisions to Library Policy 96-04 (Meeting Rooms Policy) regarding study room usage
• Review of year-to-date budget report and Library Services Fund Account Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 16, 2021, and December 21, 2021

Commission on Aging

The Monterey Park Aging Commission has cancelled its scheduled meetings for January 17, 2022, and February 21, 2022. The cancellation is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of Langley Center. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2022.

• Cancellation of January 17 and February 21 meetings

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission will review updates regarding the City of Monterey Park Rewards Program. The commission will also discuss finalizing facade and beautification improvement goals for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Additionally, members will discuss their scope of work as volunteers for the rewards program.

• Update on the new City of Monterey Park Rewards Program
• Approval of December 8, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2021-2022 facade and beautification improvement goals
• Discussion regarding EDAC's scope of work as volunteers for the rewards program

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to introduce Principal Management Analyst Xochitl Tipan and receive staff updates on several environmental topics. The commission will also discuss the appointment of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Additionally, they are scheduled to approve minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting.

• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Staff updates on Climate Action Plan and Housing Element
• Updates on SR-710 Metro Grant and Stage 2 Drought
• Discussion regarding ban on single-use plastics
• Approval of August 10, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for January 11, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2022.

City Council

This document is a notice of cancellation for the January 5, 2022, City Council meeting. The cancellation is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of City Hall to the public. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for January 19, 2022.

• Cancellation of the January 5, 2022 regular meeting