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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
December 3, 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 Special 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, December 3, 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: Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang Council Members Absent: Henry Lo
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 5:33 p.m.
4.A. Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Government Code §54956.8: 1 item
Property: 2537-2543 Lee Ave., S. El Monte, CA 91733 (APN 5281012011, 5281012012)
4.B. Conference with Legal Counsel, Initiation of Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)). Number of Potential Cases: One.
4.C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(d). Number of Cases: 1
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5. Adjournment
The City Council reconvened and adjourned from Closed Session with all Council Members present at 6:01 p.m.
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 6:01 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