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Utility rates, streets, and Earth Day actions approved

Monterey ParkApr 1, 20262 min read

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The City Council approved an ordinance expanding the Lifeline Utility Rate Program, a $4,381,665 amendment for street rehabilitation work, and resolutions for Tree City USA/Arbor Day and National Pickleball Month. It also received the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report and appointed representatives to a Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority subcommittee.

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What this means

Residents will see changes to utility billing rules and a broader Lifeline Utility Rate Program meant to help qualifying customers. The Council also approved more funding for street rehabilitation, including repairs connected to failed water lines during the paving project. In addition, it backed environmental recognition efforts for Arbor Day and Tree City USA, waived transit fares for Earth Day week, and declared April 2026 National Pickleball Month.

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Approved the consent calendar, including the January and February meeting minutes and the monthly investment report.
Received and filed the report and appointed Mayor Pro Tem Lo and Council Member Sanchez as representatives, with Mayor Yang as alternate, to the Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority subcommittee.
Adopted an ordinance to expand the Lifeline Utility Rate Program and clarify billing, collection, and owner responsibility for city-billed utility charges.
Received and filed the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
Approved a $445,665 increase to Agreement No. 2529-A with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the 25-26 Street Rehabilitation project, bringing the total contract amount to $4,381,665 plus contingency.
Adopted a resolution authorizing Tree City USA application and declaring Arbor Day 2026, and waived Spirit Bus and MPK Transit Express fares for Earth Day week.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-R19 declaring April 2026 as National Pickleball Month.

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City Council Regular Meeting

Apr 1, 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 Fire 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
A. Public Works
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
B. Community Development
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
C. Library
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
D. Recreation & Community Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
8. Presentation
A. Miss Los Angeles Chinatown - Victoria Yip
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Presentation
9. 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. Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Approving the minutes from the special meetings of January 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., January 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. and January 27, 2026, and the regular meetings of January 21, 2026 and February 4, 2026; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
B. Monthly Investment Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Receiving and filing the monthly investment report; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
C. Services Agreement First Amendment to Fifth Asset Inc, DBA Debtbook for Debt, Cash and Investment Management Software and Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. 2369-AI with Fifth Asset Inc., DBA Debtbook, in a form approved by the City Attorney. This first amendment will permit Fifth Asset Inc. to continue to provide the City with debt, cash and investment management software and services from May 20, 2026, through May 19, 2029, and increase the not-to-exceed amount to $80,500 for the term of the Agreement; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
D. Creation of a Subcommittee on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' SGV Forward Project Proposal
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Receiving and filing this report; If desirable, appointing two Council Members to serve on a subcommittee to discuss the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' SGV Forward Project Proposal; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
E. Waive Further Reading and Adopt an Ordinance to Expand the Lifeline Utility Rate Program and Clarify Billing, Collection, and Owner Responsibility for Water, Wastewater, and other City Billed Utility Charges
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Waiving the second reading and adopting the proposed ordinance; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
F. Amendment to Agreement No. 2444-A with MAK Fire Protection Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No.2444-A with MAK Fire Protection Engineering and Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $115,000 annually through June 30, 2027 in a form approved by City Attorney; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
G. 2025 Monterey Park General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Receiving and filing the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report; Directing the City Manager, or designee, to forward a copy of the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (“OPR”) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) by April 1, 2026; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
H. Amendment to Agreement No. 2529-A with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. concerning the 25-26 Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Agreement No. 2529-A with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $445,665, plus $44,565 contingency; for a total of $4,381,665, $634,965 contingency, and new contract total of $5,016,630; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
I. Resolution Celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day 2026
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Adopting a Resolution proclaiming Arbor Day and authorizing staff to apply for “Tree City USA” community recognition; Waiving Spirit Bus and MPK Transit Express fare for riders for one week, starting on April 20, 2026, through April 24, 2026, in celebration of Earth Day; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
J. National Pickleball Month Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Ngo)
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Approving the attached resolution; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | 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