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Council approves property sale and funding steps

Monterey ParkMay 20, 20263 min read

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The City Council approved selling South El Monte property to help satisfy debt tied to nuisance abatement costs, adopted a resolution on the sale, and created a temporary subcommittee to explore funding for the Barnes Park Aquatic Center.

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The council voted to move forward with selling city-held property at 2537-2543 Lee Avenue in South El Monte as partial payment for debt related to nuisance abatement costs at 1688 West Garvey Avenue. It also created a temporary ad hoc subcommittee to look for funding strategies and partnerships for the proposed Barnes Park Aquatic Center. Several routine items were approved, including library, maintenance, marketing, and tree memorial actions, while one property tax consulting contract amendment was tabled.

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Adopted Resolution No. 2026-R37 authorizing the sale of real property at 2537-2543 Lee Avenue, South El Monte, as partial satisfaction of debt owed to the City.
Approved a temporary Ad Hoc Subcommittee to explore funding strategies for the Barnes Park Aquatic Center and appointed Council Member Thomas Wong and Mayor Pro Tem Lo.
Approved the Program Year 2026-2027 public hearing item for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME funding process.
Approved a memorial tree and plaque for Shirley Hwong and Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya.
Transferred bookstore-related rights and responsibilities from the Friends of the Monterey Park Library, Inc. to the Monterey Park Library Foundation.
Approved an amendment for continued commercial-grade door and gate maintenance.
Approved an amendment extending marketing and public affairs consulting services through June 30, 2027.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-R38 updating the Tree Memorial Nomination and Award Program committee composition.
Tabled the proposed third amendment with HDL Coren & Cone for property tax consultation services.

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City Council Regular Meeting - Amended

May 20, 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. Presentation
A. San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Presentation
B. City Wide Communications Survey Results
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Presentation
C. Development Projects Update — Community Development Department
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Presentation
7. Public Comments
8. Staff Communications
A. Police Department
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
B. Fire Department
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
C. Recreation & Community Services Department
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
9. Old Business
A. [REQUIRES 4/5 VOTE TO ADD] Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located at 2537-2543 Lee Avenue, South El Monte, as Partial Satisfaction of Debt Owed to the City for Nuisance Abatement Costs Associated with 1688 West Garvey Avenue.
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Add this matter to the Regular Agenda as Item No. 9A upon a 4/5 vote pursuant to Government Code § 54954.2(b)(2) because (a) there is a need to take immediate action and (b) that the need for action came to the City’s attention after the Regular Agenda was posted; Adopting a Resolution authorizing the sale of real property commonly known as 2537-2543 Lee Avenue, South El Monte, California, APNs 5281-012-011 and 5281-012-012, in partial satisfaction of debt owed to the City by Center Intl Investments, LLC (“CII”) related to the City’s nuisance abatement of the GAP Property located at 1688 West Garvey Avenue; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all actions necessary to effectuate the marketing and sale of the South El Monte property, on terms approved as to form by the City Attorney; 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. Tree Memorial Program Recommendation for Shirley Hwong and Fumiko "Mickey" Maruya
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to take actions to honor Shirley Hwong with a memorial tree and plaque; Authorizing the City Manager to take actions to honor Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya with a memorial tree and plaque; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
B. Amendment to License Agreement with the Friends of the Monterey Park Library, Inc. for Use of Library Bookstore
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to the license Agreement No. 2533-A with the Friends of the Monterey Park Library, Inc. to transfer rights and responsibilities to the Monterey Park Library Foundation for space within the Bruggemeyer Library to sell used books; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
C. Amendment agreement with Commercial Door for Continued Commercial-Grade Door and Gate Maintenance
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement 2440-A with Commercial Door of Los Angeles County, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to increase compensation and extend the term for continued commercial-grade door and gate maintenance; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
D. Amendment to Agreement No. 2477-A with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to agreement no. 2477-A with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide marketing and public affairs consulting services through June 30, 2027; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
E. Resolution Amending Resolution No. 10485 to Update the Composition of the Nomination Committee for the Tree Memorial Nomination and Award Program
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Amending Resolution No. 10485, to update the composition for the Nomination Committee for the Tree Memorial Nomination and Award Program to include members of the Community Participation Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and Aging Commission; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
11. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing to receive comments on the Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Opening the public hearing to receive citizen input on community needs and priorities prior to final Community Development Block Grant and HOME funding decisions for the Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Public Hearing
12. New Business
A. Establish a Temporary Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Explore Funding Strategies for the Barnes Park Aquatic Center
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Establishing a temporary Ad Hoc Subcommittee to assist staff in exploring funding opportunities and strategic partnerships for the proposed Barnes Park Aquatic Center; Appointing up to two (2) City Councilmembers to serve on the Ad Hoc Subcommittee; Appointing Council Member Thomas Wong to serve on the Ad Hoc Subcommittee; Providing direction regarding funding strategies, partnership opportunities, and priorities to be explored by the Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: New Business
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment