Code Amendment - Amending Titles 16 and 17 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code

The City of Monterey Park is adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and its associated local amendments into Titles 16 and 17 of its Municipal Code, a ministerial action aimed at aligning local building regulations with current state standards. This update is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under exemptions 15308, 15061(b)(3), and 15060(c)(2), as it involves no discretionary decision-making or potential environmental impacts. The project is classified as a forecast with no solicitation number, formal bid process, or estimated contract value, and no federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses, payment details, evaluation factors, or contractor-specific requirements are applicable. The sole deliverable is the formal codification of the updated building standards, with acceptance and implementation to occur locally in Monterey Park, California, under the oversight of the City’s Community Development Department. The only required documentation is a certified exemption finding, and no invoicing, packaging, inspection criteria, or contractor certifications are part of the process. Primary contact for the project is Assistant Planner Kevin Tan, with Director Timothy Hou serving as the lead agency point of contact, though no formal contracting officer or technical representative designations are specified. The action is purely administrative, with no competitive procurement, cost structure, or performance period outlined.