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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.
Minutes
Monterey Park City Council
Financing Authority (MPFA)
Housing Authority (MPHA)
Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)
Successor Agency (SA)
Special Meeting
November 19, 2025
The City Council, the Financing Authority (MPFA), the Housing Authority (MPHA), the Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD), and the Successor Agency (SA) of the City of Monterey Park held a Regular Meeting of the Council in Room 266, Second Floor of City Hall, located at 320 West Newmark Avenue in the City of Monterey Park, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Yang called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
2. Roll Call
City Manager Inez Alvarez called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong arrived at 5:37 p.m., Elizabeth Yang
Council Members Absent: Vinh Ngo
Also present:
City Attorney Karl Berger
Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia
Director of Finance Martha Garcia
Virtually present: None.
3. Public Communications
None.
4. Closed Session
Upon conclusion of Closed Session, the Mayor and/or City Attorney will announce any reportable actions in accordance with the Brown Act.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:37 p.m.
Linda Lee, Vice Executive President, Kidder Matthews was present for Closed Session.
4.A. 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
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4.B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Government Code §54956.8: 1 item
Property: 2537-2543 Lee Ave., S. El Monte, CA 91733 (APN 5281012011, 5281012012)
City Negotiators: Inez Alvarez, City Manager; Karl H. Berger, City Attorney; Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager; Martha Garcia, Director of Finance Negotiating Parties: Tasty Factory and Mainland Enterprise Trading
4.C. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): Facts and Circumstances: Abatement Warrant dated November 4, 2025 (attached to the staff report).
5. Adjournment
The City Council reconvened and adjourned from Closed Session with all Council Members present at 6:35 p.m.
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Action Taken: No reportable action taken in Closed Session.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on January 21, 2026 at the Regular City Council Meeting