SPECIAL MEETING
Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, Friends Room
318 S. Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Monday
May 5, 2025
7:15 p.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Documents related to an Agenda item are available to the public in the City Clerk’s Office located at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, during normal business hours and the City’s website at www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/City-Council-17.
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call City Hall at (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 4 hours before a meeting. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. You may combine up to 2 minutes of time with another person’s speaking. No person may speak more than a total of 10 minutes. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Writ ten Communication will be accepted up to 2 hours before the meeting by completing an online form at www.montereypark.ca.gov/writtencomm.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), the public may address the City Council only on matters listed on this Agenda. No other public comment will be accepted.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent service, foster growth and opportunity, and create a joyous and collaborative environment.
CITY COUNCIL OF MONTEREY PARK
THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, THE MONTEREY
PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE MONTEREY PARK GEOLOGIC HAZARD
ABATEMENT DISTRICT AGENDA
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respect to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor t heir labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
REVISED – Added Zoom Meeting Information
Monterey Park City Council Special Meeting Agenda, May 5, 2025 - Page 2
Zoom Meeting
The public can join this meeting via Zoom. To participate in this meeting call (669) 444-9171 and enter Zoom M eeting ID: 880 9711 0150 then press pound ( #). When prompted to enter participation ID number press pound (#) again. If participants would like to make a comment you will enter “*9” which will then notify staff. Press “*6” to unmute yourself when called upon to speak.
Important Disclaimer
When a participant call in to join the meeting, their name and/or phone number will be visible to all participants.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor
ROLL CALL Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
RECREATION AND PARKS FACILITIES UPDATE
The public is invited to a community meeting to learn about Recreation and Parks facilities; meet staff; learn about programs and park facilities; and share your ideas.
ADJOURN