MPK City Council Meeting, March 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

The City of Monterey Park held a City Council meeting on March 18, 2026, which included significant discussions on capital improvement projects and budget allocations. A major focus was the Barnes Park Pool revitalization project, where the council reviewed community engagement results and design options for rebuilding the pool. The preferred option, supported by over 60% of community survey respondents, features a 50-meter Olympic-size pool with an additional recreation pool. The council acknowledged recent grant awards totaling over $1.5 million to support the project, including a $500,000 Measure A planning grant and a $1 million mid-year budget allocation. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to extend the auditing contract with the Poon Group for up to three years, emphasizing the importance of continuity and fresh oversight. The meeting also addressed utility billing policies, approving an ordinance to expand the lifeline utility rate program by replacing the current water discount with a wastewater discount and increasing water deposit requirements from $50 to $100 for new accounts. Several completed public works projects were acknowledged, including roadway resurfacing and sewer line improvements, all reportedly completed under budget. The council unanimously approved all motions related to these procurement and budget matters during the meeting.