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Council approves key city projects

Monterey ParkFeb 18, 20263 min read

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The City Council approved several actions, including an updated city seal and brand standards, a third amendment for locksmith services through June 30, 2027, a $254,146 contract for the Sierra Vista Park playground, and direction to continue the pause on inclusionary housing ordinance requirements while staff analyzes next steps.

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What this means

The Council moved ahead with multiple items that will affect city services and facilities. It approved a new city branding package, extended locksmith work for city-owned buildings, and authorized the Sierra Vista Park playground project with a $254,146 purchase order. The Council also told staff to keep the pause on inclusionary housing ordinance requirements in place and come back later with more analysis. For residents, that means some city projects are moving forward now, while the housing policy question will be reviewed again before any longer-term change is made.

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Approved updated city seal and brand standards.
Directed staff to continue the inclusionary housing ordinance pause and return with further analysis.
Approved a third amendment with Harold's Key Shop, Inc. for a total contract amount of $153,600 through June 30, 2027.
Approved the Sierra Vista Park playground design and a $254,146 purchase order for playground equipment and shade structures.
Approved an overnight camping event permit for June 12, 2026 to June 13, 2026.
Received and filed the FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Financial Report.
Received and filed the 2025 annual military equipment report under AB 481.

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City Council Regular Meeting

Feb 18, 2026, 6:30 PMCity Hall Council Chambers,, 320 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park CA 91754completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
Mayor
2. Flag Salute
The Monterey Park Police Explorers
3. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
4. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
5. Agenda Revisions and Additions
6. Public Communications
7. Staff Communications
8. Presentation
A. Recognition of Jason and Jestin Jimenez
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Presentation
9. Old Business
A. Discussion of Potential Legal Challenges to Inclusionary Housing Ordinances Statewide
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Receiving and filing the report and presentation; Providing direction to staff; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Old Business
10. Consent Calendar
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
A. FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Financial Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Receiving and filing the FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Financial Report; Authorizing the increase of Committed Catastrophic Event and Working Capital by $150,000 from $11.84 million to $11.99 million; Authorizing an additional budget appropriation of $4,774,145 from various funds; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
B. Adoption of Updated City Seal and Brand Standards
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Approving the updated simplified City seal/logo, motto, official color palette, fonts and comprehensive style guide; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to implement the adopted branding elements across City departments and communications; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
C. Receive and File Annual Military Equipment Report Per Assembly Bill No. 481
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Receiving and filing the Annual Military Equipment Report per Assembly Bill No. 481; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
D. Authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement with the Friends of the Monterey Park Library to utilize space within the Bruggemeyer Library to sell used books
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a license agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Friends of the Monterey Park Library to utilize space within the Bruggemeyer Library to sell used books; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
E. Approval of Alcohol Consumption Permits and Permit Fee Waivers Allowing the Alhambra Educational Foundation to Conduct Alcohol Sales at the Play Days Carnival and Electric Park Event
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Approving an Alcohol Consumption permit allowing the Alhambra Educational Foundation to conduct alcohol sales at the Play Days Carnival, May 7-10, 2026; Approving an Alcohol Consumption permit allowing the Alhambra Educational Foundation to conduct alcohol sales at the Electric Park event on October 3, 2026; Approving an Alcohol Consumption permit fee waiver of $255.75 per event; Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
F. Consideration of a request for an overnight camping permit, allowing the Recreation and Community Services Department to conduct an “MPK Campout” event in Barnes Park
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Approving an overnight camping permit allowing the Recreation and Community Services Department to conduct an “MPK Campout” event for registered participants in Barnes Park from June 12, 2026 to June 13, 2026; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
G. Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement 2370-AB with Harold’s Key Shop, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement 2370-AB with Harold’s Key Shop, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a total contract amount of $153,600 for CIP 95053 - Citywide Rekeying Project and continued commercial locksmith services for City-owned facilities through June 30, 2027; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
H. Award of Contract for Sierra Vista Playground Project
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Approving the design for the playground to be located at Sierra Vista Park; and Approving the purchase order for Superior Recreation Products to procure playground equipment and shade structures (including design) in the amount of $254,146; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
11. Public Hearing
12. New Business
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment