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
Special Meeting
Monterey Park City Hall, Room 266
320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
5:30 PM
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.
Land Acknowledgment
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 their 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.
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 at www.montereypark.ca.gov/agendas.
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 8 hours before a meeting. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.
Public Participation
You may speak up to 5 minutes on an/each 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. Written Communication will be accepted up to 3 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.
The City Council will recess to Closed Session following public comment and the Open Session items if any. Public participation is not allowed during Closed Session.
1. Call to Order
Mayor
2. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
3. Public Communications
4. Open Session
4.A. Resolution authorizing legislative subpoenas for factfinding regarding public nuisance violations at 795 West Garvey, Monterey Park
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to issue legislative subpoenas for factfinding regarding public nuisance violations at 795 West Garvey, Monterey Park; and
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
The adoption of the proposed Resolution is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq. "CEQA"), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) §§ 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5), as it constitutes an administrative governmental activity that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
4.B. Appointment of Real Property Negotiators
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Appointing the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Finance, and City Attorney as the real property negotiators for Closed Session Item No. 5B.
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
4.C. Appoint Labor Negotiators
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Appointing the City Manager and City Attorney as the City's Negotiators for:
Executive Group and Unrepresented classifications; and
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
5. Closed Session
Upon conclusion of Closed Session, the Mayor and/or City Attorney will announce any reportable actions in accordance with the Brown Act.
5.A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Monterey Park v. Edward Chan, et al., (filed March 7, 2024) LASC Case No. 24NNCV00087
5.B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code §54956.8: 1 item
Property: 810 Monterey Pass Road, APN/Parcel ID: 5252-003-043
City Negotiators: Inez Alvarez, City Manager; Karl H. Berger, City Attorney; Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager; Martha Garcia, Director of Finance
Negotiating Parties: JRL, LLC./ Rui Zhen Zhao
Under Negotiation: Purchase price and terms of payment
5.C. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code § 54957.6)
City Negotiators: City Attorney, City Manager, Daphne Anneet, and Director Christine Tomikawa
Employee Organization: Confidential Employees' Association, Firefighters' Association, Mid- Management Association, Police Captains' Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Officers' Mid-Management Association, Professional Chief Officers' Association, and Service Employees' International Union, Local 721.
5.D. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code § 54957.6)
City Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Executive Group and Unrepresented classifications
6. Adjournment