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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monterey Park public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Tree Planting and Urban Forest Management
Commissioner Emily Chu wants the commission to discuss the city's tree canopy cover at a future meeting. Tree canopy affects shade, heat, and neighborhood livability.
Illegal dumping and bulky item outreach
Public Works is rolling out a new campaign to teach residents that bulky item pickups are free and how to schedule them, plus multilingual no-dumping signage for hotspot areas like Monterey Pass Road.
Central Air Monitoring Systems
New Youth Commissioner Upton Ta-Beadle asked the commission to look into central air monitoring systems for a future meeting. This could shape how the city tracks air quality and protects residents' health.
Tree City USA and Earth Week Free Transit
The council proclaimed its first Arbor Day, applied for Tree City USA recognition, and made Spirit Bus and Transit Express rides free April 20-24 for Earth Week. Council Member Wong also floated raising Transit Express fares to manage heavy demand.
Solar, EV charging and electrical improvements project
A $17.6 million contract with Johnson Controls for solar panels, battery storage and EV chargers at city facilities was tabled before any vote. It would cut an estimated 1,101 metric tons of CO2 annually and be financed through a lease.