Monterey Park, CA

Recreation and Parks Commission

City Council

The City Council will review the 2027 proposed budget for the Downtown Business Improvement District No. 1. The body is also considering several professional services contracts for city infrastructure and a municipal code amendment regarding water charges.

• Proposed 2027 assessment and budget for Downtown Business Improvement District No. 1
• Ordinance to authorize water charge adjustments for good cause
• Contract with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for Garvey Ranch Park Trail System planning up to $419,950
• Amendment to Mark Thomas agreement for Garvey Capacity Improvements up to $373,719
• Successor Agency Administrative Budget and payment schedule for July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028

Planning Commission

Community Participation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Commission on Aging

City Council

Traffic Commission

Planning Commission

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission

City Council

Recreation and Parks Commission

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Commission on Aging

Community Participation Commission

City Council

Traffic Commission

Planning Commission

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission

Recreation and Parks Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Commission on Aging

Community Participation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

City Council

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Planning Commission

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission

Recreation and Parks Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Commission on Aging

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission

Recreation and Parks Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Commission on Aging

Community Participation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission

Recreation and Parks Commission

Planning Commission

Commission on Aging

Library Board of Trustees

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Planning Commission

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission

Recreation and Parks Commission

Planning Commission

Commission on Aging

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Community Participation Commission

Planning Commission

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Commission on Aging

Planning Commission

Commission on Aging

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to discuss tree planting. The meeting also includes a review of the minutes from the September 23, 2026, regular meeting.

• Discussion of Tree Planting

Environmental Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to convert an existing four-unit multi-family dwelling into four condominiums. The commission will review evidence and consider adopting a resolution to approve the tentative parcel map.

• Public hearing for Tentative Parcel Map No. 26-02 (County Map No. 85075) at 141 Casuda Canyon Drive for a four-unit condominium conversion

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to confer with labor negotiators.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for several employee organizations, including the Firefighters' Association and Police Officers' Association

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding labor negotiations with various employee organizations. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

• Closed session regarding labor negotiations held
• No reportable actions taken

City Council

The City Council will review several contracts and budget appropriations, including police vehicle replacements and park improvements. The body will also consider professional service agreements for fire station planning and grant administration.

• Authorization of up to $509,943.77 for four replacement police vehicles, upfitting, and seven Motorola radios
• Public works contract with R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. for $480,092 for Sierra Vista Playground
• Professional services agreement with BOA Architecture for Fire Station 63 conceptual alternatives up to $151,200
• MOU with LACMTA to receive $199,633 in Proposition A funds for FY 2026-27
• Rejection of all bids for the January 21 Memorial Project (CIP No. 95068)

The Monterey Park City Council held a regular meeting on October 21, 2026, approving items 10A through 10J on the consent calendar, with Item 10A pulled for a separate vote. The council authorized funding and agreements for police vehicle replacements and upfitting, various professional services, public works contracts, and a resolution for United Against Hate Week. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved purchase of four replacement Police Department vehicles, upfitting, seven radios, and budget appropriation totaling $509,943.77 (5-0)
• Approved Task Order No. 65 with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Celadon development building plan check services on consent
• Approved First Amendment with Francisco and Associates extending agreement through November 30, 2029, and increasing compensation to $81,525 on consent
• Approved Fourth Amendment with Priscila Davila & Associates, Inc. for CDBG and HOME program administration extending through June 30, 2028, to $461,545 on consent
• Awarded public works contract to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. for Sierra Vista Playground in the amount of $480,092 on consent
• Approved 3-year on-call professional services agreements with BOA Architecture and CivilTec Engineering, Inc. on consent
• Approved Proposition A MOU with LACMTA for $199,633 and budget amendment on consent
• Awarded professional services agreement to BOA Architecture for Fire Station 63 concepts (Phase 1) not to exceed $151,200 on consent

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss a safety review for fitness, table tennis, and billiards equipment at the Langley Center. The body will also swear in a newly appointed commissioner.

• Safety review for fitness equipment, table tennis room, and billiards room at Langley Center
• Oath of Office for newly appointed Commissioner Jack Der-Sarkissian

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Community Participation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to conduct routine business. The board is scheduled to review financial reports, expenditures, and minutes from the September 15, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of September 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of financial reports and expenditures
• City Librarian's report on library activities

Community Participation Commission

The Community Participation Commission will meet to discuss recommendations for youth-focused community events and programs. The agenda also includes a new business item regarding an art mural at Barnes Park.

• Discussion of youth-focused community events and programs
• Barnes Park Art Mural

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss a presentation regarding the Vision Zero Plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from the July 16, 2026, regular meeting.

• Presentation on the Vision Zero Plan
• Approval of July 16, 2026, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommending City Council approval for the Deerfield Mixed-Use Development. The body will also review a permit for a McDonald's drive-through and outdoor seating and hold a work study session on walls, fences, and view preservation.

• Recommendation for Deerfield Mixed-Use Development at 740-780 W. Garvey Avenue and 220 S. Atlantic Boulevard
• Administrative Use Permit No. 26-06 for a McDonald's drive-through and outdoor dining at 720 West Garvey Avenue
• Work study session regarding Walls/Fences and View Preservation

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing specific city officials and a consultant to negotiate with various employee organizations and a real property entity. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss labor and property negotiations.

• Appointment of labor negotiators for seven employee organizations, including the Police Officers' Association and SEIU Local 721
• Appointment of real property negotiators, including Linda Lee of Kidder Matthews
• Closed session regarding the purchase price and payment terms for 1688 West Garvey Avenue

The City Council appointed a team of city officials and a consultant to serve as labor and real property negotiators. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session.

• Appointed City Manager, City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney Zachary A. Lopes, and HR Director Christine Tomikawa as labor negotiators (5-0)
• Appointed City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Finance, City Attorney, and Linda Lee as real property negotiators (5-0)

City Council

The Monterey Park City Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to act on a consent calendar of routine items and several larger contracts and resolutions. Notable actions include a local emergency declaration tied to the developing 2026–2027 El Niño event, a $1.5 million increase to the adaptive traffic control project budget, and a vehicle replacement agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management totaling up to $1,654,821. The agenda also includes presentations, public comment, and a resolution on the Deerfield Mixed-Use Development Project, which would wait for Planning Commission review before a November 4, 2026 public hearing.

• Local emergency declaration for 2026–2027 El Niño, authorizing the City Manager to directly negotiate emergency contracts (requires four-fifths vote)
• Amendment No. 2 with LA Metro increasing the Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project budget by $1,500,000, from $9,000,000 to $10,500,000, using Measure R funds
• Amendment to Agreement No. 1944-A with Enterprise Fleet Management for city vehicle replacements: $204,821 one-time payment plus annual payments up to $290,000 over five years, total not to exceed $1,654,821
• SGVCOG Memorandum of Agreement for SB 1383 services: $13,464.05 appropriation and $14,902.00 agreement for November 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028
• Deerfield Mixed-Use Development Project: Council to consider waiting for Planning Commission recommendation and setting a public hearing for November 4, 2026

The City Council declared a local emergency to prepare for the 2026–2027 El Niño event, allowing for direct contract negotiations. The Council also approved several traffic safety grants and a vehicle replacement contract.

• Declared local emergency for 2026–2027 El Niño event (Resolution No. 2026-R82)
• Approved $1,654,821 total contract for City vehicle replacements with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
• Increased Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project budget by $1.5M to $10.5M
• Accepted $192,000 OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant (Resolution No. 2026-R79)
• Accepted $28,500 OTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program grant (Resolution No. 2026-R80)
• Authorized application for SPP Grant for Barnes Park Pool improvements (Resolution No. 2026-R81)
• Scheduled Deerfield Mixed-Use Development Project public hearing for Nov. 18, 2026
• Approved $14,902 agreement with SGVCOG for SB 1383 services

Recreation and Parks Commission

The City of Monterey Park has cancelled the regularly scheduled Recreation and Parks Commission meeting of October 5, 2026 due to a lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Langley Center, 400 West Emerson Avenue.

• October 5, 2026 regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next regular meeting: November 2, 2026, 6:00 PM at Langley Center, 400 West Emerson Avenue
• Cancellation notice dated October 1, 2026 by Christina Alatorre, Recreation Manager

Economic and Business Development Commission

The Economic and Business Development Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Community Room 102 at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The agenda includes a staff update on the Taste of Downtown MPK program, a proposal to move the Moon Festival event from September 2026 to September 2027, and the start of discussions and the approval process for the Downtown Business Improvement District 2026 Annual Report and 2027 Goals and Budget, which would go to City Council for approval. The commission will also vote on minutes from its May 5, 2026 special meeting and take public comments.

• Staff update on the Taste of Downtown MPK program (item 6.A)
• Consider moving the Moon Festival event from September 2026 to September 2027 (item 8.A)
• Begin discussions and approval process for the Downtown Business Improvement District 2026 Annual Report and 2027 Goals and Budget for City Council approval (item 9.A)
• Consent Calendar vote to approve minutes of the May 5, 2026 special meeting (item 7.A)
• Public comments, with speaker time limits set by Resolution No. 2026-R23 based on number of speakers

City Council

This is a special meeting notice for a Monterey Park City Council community event on September 30, 2026, 5:00–6:00 p.m. at Asayoru Maid Cafe, 500 N. Atlantic Blvd. Unit 125. The notice states a quorum of the council may be present, but members will not formally convene as a body and will take no formal action. The agenda lists only welcome, casual conversation with the Mayor, and adjournment. The rest of the document is procedural information on public participation, translation, and decorum.

• Community 'Meetup with the Mayor' at Asayoru Maid Cafe, 500 N. Atlantic Blvd. Unit 125, Monterey Park 91754
• Event time: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Notice issued under Brown Act Government Code Section 54956.1 because a council quorum may be present
• No formal action will be taken; the council will not convene as a body
• Public comment limited to agenda matters under Government Code § 54954.3(a)

The Monterey Park City Council held a special community meeting on September 30, 2026. The agenda explicitly stated that council members would not formally convene as a body or take any formal action. The event consisted of casual conversations between residents and the Mayor, with no votes or approvals recorded.

• No formal actions taken
• Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Special Community Meetings

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission

The Monterey Park Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar to approve minutes from August 26, 2026. Under new business, the commission will discuss updates on city trees and central air monitoring systems. No old business is listed. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comments and standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from August 26, 2026 meeting
• Discuss updates regarding City Trees
• Discuss Central Air Monitoring Systems

Planning Commission

The Monterey Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Deerfield Mixed-Use Development at 740-780 W. Garvey Avenue and 220 S. Atlantic Boulevard. The commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a density bonus, development agreement, tentative map, and zone amendment for a project that would demolish an existing shopping center and build 369 residential units (including 16 very-low-income units) and 20,740 square feet of commercial space. The commission's role is advisory; the City Council makes the final decision. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on Deerfield Mixed-Use Development: 369 residential units, 20,740 sq ft commercial, 16 very-low-income units
• Density Bonus No. 26-01, Development Agreement No. 24-03, Tentative Map No. 24-03, Zone Amendment No. 26-01
• CEQA Class 32 categorical exemption for infill development
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2026 meeting
• Project site: 740-780 W. Garvey Avenue & 220 S. Atlantic Boulevard (4.27 acres)

Commission on Aging

The Monterey Park Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including approving prior minutes, appointing a commissioner to the Friends of the Seniors board, and receiving an update from that group. The most substantive item is a proposal to shift the commission's regular meetings from the third Monday to the third Tuesday of each month. The agenda also includes a presentation on Langley Center updates and programs.

• Proposal to move regular meetings to the 3rd Tuesday of each month
• Appointment of a commissioner to attend Friends of the Seniors board meeting
• Presentation on Langley Center updates, programs, and activities
• Approval of minutes from the August 17, 2026 regular meeting
• Friends of the Seniors update (received and filed)

Traffic Commission

City Council

The Monterey Park City Council will consider approving the preferred 'Jump-Start' scope for the San Gabriel Valley Forward Bus Rapid Transit project, including peak-hour side-running bus lanes, transit signal priority, and bus shelter upgrades. The council will also vote on several consent calendar items, including a resolution supporting Measure HOM, a ballot measure creating housing overlays in commercial and industrial areas, and ratifying a $11,394 federal grant for the police department. A public hearing is listed but no items are specified.

• Approve preferred SGV Forward BRT 'Jump-Start' scope with peak-hour bus lanes (7-9 AM, 4-7 PM), transit signal priority, and shelter upgrades
• Resolution supporting Measure HOM, creating HOME Overlays in commercial/industrial areas for Nov 3, 2026 election
• Ratify acceptance of $11,394 BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Approve mural artwork by Jeffrey Hsieh, Andrew Davis, Timothy Yan for Barnes Park
• Introduce ordinance delegating authority for subcontractor substitutions on public works contracts

The City Council approved the preferred scope for the San Gabriel Valley Forward Bus Rapid Transit project and authorized a mural for Barnes Park. The Council also ratified a $11,394 federal justice grant, terminated a local emergency, and passed a resolution supporting Measure HOM. Additionally, the Council introduced an ordinance regarding subcontractor substitutions on public works contracts.

• Approved SGV Forward Bus Rapid Transit project scope (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved Barnes Park mural artwork (5-0)
• Ratified $11,394 DOJ grant for police (5-0)
• Terminated Los Palos Incident local emergency (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Measure HOM (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance on public works subcontractor substitutions (5-0)

Community Participation Commission

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider routine items including approval of the August 18, 2026 minutes and financial reports, receive the City Librarian's report, and vote on recommended revisions to the Board's by-laws. Public comments will be heard, and speaker time limits depend on the number of speakers.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of financial reports and expenditures
• Receiving and filing the City Librarian's Report
• Approving revisions to Library Board of Trustees By-Laws

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will meet to consider supporting the removal of the George Elder Scout Hut. The Commission will also discuss potential future uses for the space occupied by the hut.

• Removal of the George Elder Scout Hut
• Discussion of future uses for the Scout Hut space
• Approval of May 4, 2026, and August 3, 2026, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Monterey Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving Master Sign Plan No. 26-01 for the Garfield Lincoln Center, a commercial shopping center at 100-120 North Garfield Avenue and 103-123 North Lincoln Avenue. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from previous meetings. The sign plan is categorically exempt from CEQA review.

• Public hearing on Master Sign Plan No. 26-01 (DRB-26-044) for Garfield Lincoln Center
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026 regular meeting and June 6, 2026 special meeting
• CEQA exemption under Class 11 (Accessory Structures) for on-premises signs

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 7, 2026 is cancelled in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The next regular meeting will be held on October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Langley Center, 400 West Emerson Avenue. No business items are on this agenda.

• Regular meeting of September 7, 2026 cancelled for Labor Day
• Next meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Langley Center, 400 West Emerson Avenue