Monterey Park meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Monterey Park meeting roundup: City Council agenda included tax measure, architecture contracts, and salary schedule

The Monterey Park City Council's July 15 agenda included items touching on a ballot measure for a Transient Occupancy Tax, two architecture contract amendments totaling up to $27,300, and adoption of the FY 2026-2027 Comprehensive Salary Schedule. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so it is not yet possible to confirm which items were voted on or approved.

City Council — July 15

The Council was scheduled to consider designating persons to argue in favor of a Monterey Park Transient Occupancy Tax ballot proposition. The agenda also listed an amendment to the Fire Station 61 agreement with BOA Architecture for up to $17,200 and an amendment to the Council Chambers agreement with BOA Architecture for up to $10,100.

Additional agenda items included a Memorandum of Agreement for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Program covering FY 2026–2031, a resolution approving the FY 2026-2027 Comprehensive Salary Schedule, and a public hearing regarding weed nuisance abatement costs and special assessments.

Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, outcomes for these items cannot be confirmed from the record.

Traffic Commission — July 16

The Traffic Commission agenda included a request for no parking on a local 20-foot-wide street, a grants update presentation, and approval of minutes from the May 21, 2026 regular meeting. No old or new business items were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

Cancelled meetings

Two regular commission meetings were cancelled in July due to a lack of agenda items:

• Recreation and Parks Commission — July 6, 2026. Next meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Langley Center.
• Planning Commission — July 14, 2026. The July 28 Planning Commission meeting is also cancelled. Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026.

Coming up

• **July 20 — City Council Special Community Meeting:** The Council will attend a presentation from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government (SGVCOG). No formal Council action is scheduled.
• **July 20 — Commission on Aging:** Election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for a 12-month term, plus approval of June 15, 2026 minutes.
• **July 21 — Community Participation Commission:** Approval of June 16, 2026 minutes, review of logistics for a Hollywood Bowl trip on July 24, 2026, and discussion of youth-focused community events and programs.
• **July 21 — Library Board of Trustees:** Swearing-in of new trustees Fabian Raygosa and Shayda Jalali, approval of financial reports and expenditures, a vote on recommended revisions to the Board's by-laws, and a presentation of Junior Friends Officers 2026/27. Meeting at Bruggemeyer Library.
• **July 28 — City Council Special Community Meeting:** Residents are invited to a casual conversation with the Mayor at Thai House, 2080 S. Atlantic Blvd., from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. No formal Council action will be taken.

Monterey Park Council Approves $1.9 Million Sewer Contract, Places Tax Measure on November Ballot

The Monterey Park City Council approved a $1,927,467.50 sewer rehabilitation contract and voted to place a Transient Occupancy Tax amendment on the November ballot during its July 1 meeting. The council also appointed Henry Lo as the city's new mayor.

City Council Reorganization

On June 30, the City Council unanimously appointed Henry Lo as Mayor and Jose Sanchez as Mayor Pro Tem during a special meeting. Outgoing Mayor Elizabeth Yang delivered an address before the reorganization. The new officials were installed with oaths of office and presentations.

Sewer Contract and Water Management

On July 1, the council approved a $1,927,467.50 contract with Ramona, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation. The item was approved on consent, with recusals on item 10D. The council also adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, which includes a Water Shortage Contingency Plan, in a 5-0 vote.

Transient Occupancy Tax and Election Results

The council voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution placing an amendment to the city's Transient Occupancy Tax on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The council also certified the results of the June 2, 2026, Special Municipal Election in a 5-0 vote.

Other Council Actions

The council approved the HUD Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME grants (5-0). Additional consent items included a second amendment with Kimley-Horn for the January 21 memorial project engineering, a resolution declaring July as "Parks Make Life Better" Month, and a professional services agreement with Mainstream Unlimited for safety training.

The council discussed the Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study and the Los Palos Incident local emergency without taking action. A separate special meeting on July 1 consisted only of a closed session to discuss two pending lawsuits, with no reportable actions taken.

Commission Meetings

The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting scheduled for July 6 was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 3 at 6:00 PM at Langley Center.

Coming Up

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 14 has been cancelled for lack of agenda items. The next meeting is set for August 11.

The City Council will meet on July 15 to consider designating persons to argue in favor of the Transient Occupancy Tax ballot proposition. The agenda also includes amendments to agreements with BOA Architecture for Fire Station 61 (up to $17,200) and Council Chambers (up to $10,100), a Memorandum of Agreement for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Program (FY 2026-2031), a resolution approving the FY 2026-2027 Comprehensive Salary Schedule, and a public hearing regarding weed nuisance abatement costs and special assessments.