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Monterey Park council approves election and tax measure

Monterey ParkJul 1, 20261 min read

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The City Council certified the June 2, 2026 special municipal election and approved putting a proposition on the November 3, 2026 ballot to amend the city’s existing Transient Occupancy Tax. Council also adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and its Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

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The council formally confirmed the results of the June 2 special municipal election. It also moved ahead with a ballot measure for voters to consider changing the city’s current Transient Occupancy Tax, which is the tax charged on short-term stays. Separately, the council approved the city’s 2025 water management plan, including steps for handling water shortages.

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Certified the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election.
Adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Placed a proposition on the November 3, 2026 ballot to amend the existing Transient Occupancy Tax.
Requested an impartial analysis and adopted related ballot-argument rules and support resolutions for the tax measure.

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City Council Regular Meeting - Amended

Jul 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 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. Ware Customer Survey Results
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. Bruggemeyer Library
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
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
9. Old Business
A. Discussion of Updated Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Findings
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. Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Approving the minutes from the special meetings of March 4, 2026, March 7, 2026, March 18, 2026, April 1, 2026, April 15, 2026 and April 20, 2026; the regular meetings of March 4, 2026, March 18, 2026, April 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026; and the special community meetings of March 23, 2026 and April 9, 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. Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2527-AA with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement no. 2527-AA with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for civil engineering services as part of the January 21, 2023 memorial project; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
D. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation – Award of Contract
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Ramona, Inc. in the amount of $1,927,467.50 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation, Specification No. 2026-005; Authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $289,120, representing approximately 15% of the contract amount; and Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
E. Service Club & Sierra Vista Doors - Award of Contract
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Vortex Industries, LLC. in the amount of $71,742 for the Sierra Vista and Service Club Door Replacement Project, Specification No. 2025-004; Authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $7,174 over the total contract amount; and Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
F. Identifying a tax rate for collecting voter authorized property taxes for employee retirement benefits based on the assessed property valuation established by the County Assessor’s Office
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Adopting a Resolution identifying the tax rate and amount of tax revenue required to fulfill the voters’ intent in funding the City’s retirement system; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
G. Professional Services Agreement with Mainstream Unlimited, LLC to provide Safety Training and Risk Management Consulting Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a standard professional services agreement with Mainstream Unlimited, LLC in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide safety training and risk management consulting services; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
H. Parks Make Life Better Month Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Adopting a Resolution declaring the month of July as “Parks Make Life Better” Month in the City of Monterey Park; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
11. Public Hearing
A. HUD Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Conducting a public hearing and receiving public comments and testimony on the Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP); Approving and authorizing the submittal of the PY 2026-2027 AAP, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding recommendations; Authorizing the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding, implement approved use, and make necessary budget adjustments based on the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) final allocation amount; Authorizing the City Manager to execute sub-recipient agreements with the non-profit organizations receiving CDBG and HOME allocations in the Annual Action Plan; Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Public Hearing
B. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Opening the public hearing, receiving public testimony, and closing the public hearing; and Adopting the resolution approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan contained therein, and finding consistency with the City’s General Plan. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Public Hearing
12. New Business
A. Los Palos Incident Local Emergency Update
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: New Business
B. Adopting a Resolution certifying the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Adopting a resolution certifying the results of the June 2, 2026 Special Election; Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: New Business
C. Ballot Proposition to amend the existing Monterey Park Transient Occupancy Tax
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Adopting, by at least four affirmative votes, a Resolution placing a proposition on the November 3, 2026, ballot, which, if adopted by a majority of voters, would amend the City’s existing Transient Occupancy Tax; Determining whether to designate person(s) for filing an argument favoring the ballot proposition; Adopting a Resolution requesting that the City Attorney prepare an impartial analysis for the ballot proposition; Adopting a Resolution establishing requirements for ballot arguments for City measures; Adopting a Resolution supporting the ballot measure; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=4 | reports=1
Decision: New Business
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment