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Housing, taxes, and city spending decisions

Monterey ParkJul 15, 20263 min read

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The council approved moving ahead with a November 2026 ballot proposition tied to housing overlays, designated Mayor Henry Lo to write the argument in favor of the transient occupancy tax proposition, and adopted a revised FY 2026-2027 salary schedule.

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What this means

The council gave direction to bring back a ballot measure for voter ratification that could create housing overlay areas in commercial and industrial parts of the city. It also chose Mayor Henry Lo to author the argument supporting the transient occupancy tax proposition, which is the written statement voters may see on the ballot. The council approved a new city salary schedule for fiscal year 2026-2027 and also allowed several routine contracts and agreements to move forward. It authorized collecting weed abatement costs through special assessment for property owners with nuisance cleanup charges.

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Designated Mayor Henry Lo to author the argument in favor of the Monterey Park transient occupancy tax ballot proposition.
Received and filed the short-term rentals discussion report.
Approved a first amendment with BOA Architecture for Fire Station 61 for up to $17,200.
Approved a second amendment with BOA Architecture for Council Chambers for up to $10,100.
Authorized a memorandum of agreement for watershed monitoring and management for fiscal years 2026-2031.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-R61 approving the revised FY 2026-2027 Comprehensive Salary Schedule and part-time classification salary ranges.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-R62 approving the weed abatement clearance charge list and allowing collection through special assessment.
Directed staff to bring back a proposition for the November 2026 ballot related to housing overlay designations in commercial and industrial areas.

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City Council Regular Meeting

Jul 15, 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
7. Public Comments
8. 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. Police Department
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
C. City Manager's Office
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Decision: Staff Communications
9. Old Business
A. Consideration of Designation of Person(s) for Filing an Argument in Favor of the Monterey Park Transient Occupancy Tax Ballot Proposition
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Determining whether to designate person(s) for filing an argument favoring the ballot proposition; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | reports=1
Decision: Old Business
B. Discussion of Short-Term Rentals
It is recommended that the City Council: Receive and file this report and the accompanying presentation; and Take any additional related action it considers appropriate. | 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. BOA Amendment – Fire Station 61
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a first Amendment to Agreement No. 2538-A with Black, O’Dowd & Associates, dba BOA Architecture (“BOA”), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for an additional amount not to exceed $17,200; and Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
B. BOA Amendment – Council Chambers
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2497-A with Black, O’Dowd & Associates, dba BOA Architecture (“BOA”), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for an additional amount not to exceed $10,100; and Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
C. Memorandum of Agreement for the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program and Watershed Management Program for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Area for Fiscal Years 2026 – 2031
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to share costs in implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program and Watershed Management Program for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Area for Fiscal Years 2026 2031; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
D. Resolution approving FY 2026-2027 City of Monterey Park Comprehensive Salary Schedule
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Adopting a Resolution approving the revised FY 2026-2027 City of Monterey Park Comprehensive Salary Schedule; Approving the Revised Part-Time Classification Salary Ranges; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
11. Public Hearing
A. Consideration of Costs Resulting from Abating Weed Nuisances and Authorizing Collection via Special Assessment
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Opening the public hearing, receiving public comment, closing the public hearing; Adopting the attached Resolution approving the Weed Abatement Clearance Charge List and authorizing collection of such costs through special assessment; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Public Hearing
12. New Business
A. Vacant to Vibrant Community Engagement Outreach Report and Recommendations for Consideration and Request for Direction
It is recommended that the City Council consider: Receiving and filing the Vacant to Vibrant community engagement outreach report (Attachment 1); Providing direction to craft a concept creating housing overlays throughout the City by amending the Land Use and Urban Design Element to add a land use policy map identifying commercial and industrial areas where such a housing overlay designation may be applied (Attachment 2); Providing direction regarding placing a proposition to effect that amendment on the November 2026 ballot for voter ratification, consistent with the voter-approval requirement established by Measure JJ; and Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable. | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: New Business
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment