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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monterey Park public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Adaptive Traffic Signal Project Bid Rejection
All four bids for the adaptive traffic control system were rejected — the low bidder pulled out and the rest came in over budget. The project will need to be rebid.
Garfield Avenue speeding and safety
A resident reported repeated car crashes and speeding on Garfield Avenue and asked for warning signs, reflective striping, and buffer markings. Staff will follow up.
Bus Line 70 Dedicated Bus Lane (SGV Forward)
Monterey Park is part of a joint effort with Rosemead, El Monte and South El Monte, coordinated through the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. This meeting was supposed to be a community briefing on it, but it fell apart when too few council members showed up.
Link Shuttle Discontinuation
The Link, connecting Civic Center and Cal State LA, ends July 1 due to low ridership; riders can use Spirit Bus Route 5 along the same corridor.
Street Rehabilitation Contract Increase
Old water lines failed during repaving on Mira Valle, Grandridge Place, and Keller Avenue, forcing emergency repairs and a $445,665 contract increase with Onyx Paving. The project covers residential streets between Atlantic and Garfield.
Courtyard Marriott Overflow Parking and Traffic
Residents near the Marriott complained that convention traffic (like Pokemon card events) clogs neighborhood parking from morning to night. The mayor said the big convention series has ended, and staff is talking with the hotel about parking fixes and possible permit parking options.
Street sweeping services contract
After rejecting bids last year over cost spikes, the city locked in a five-year, roughly $1.1 million-a-year street sweeping deal with CMAX Commercial Services starting July 1.
Completed Capital Projects
Public Works wrapped up about 13 projects worth $9.5 million — including 10-plus miles of road resurfacing and the Emerson sewer line — mostly under budget, with 23 more in progress.