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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
March 4, 2026
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, March 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Yang called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
City Manager Alvarez called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
Council Members Absent: None.
Also present:
City Attorney Karl Berger
Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia
Virtually present:
None.
3. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
None.
4. Public Communications
None.
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.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
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March 4, 2026
5.A. Conference With Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation (Threat of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)): One matter.
Facts and Circumstances: See attached letters dated February 4, 2026 and February 10, 2026.
5.B. Conference with Legal Counsel, Initiation of Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)). Number of Potential Cases: One.
Name of potential defendant (voluntarily disclosed): HMC Stratcap 1977 Saturn, LLC
6. Adjournment
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:07 p.m. with all Council Members present.
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
Action Taken: City Attorney Berger reported the City Council's unanimous decision to authorize him to initiate litigation against anyone, specifically HMC StratCap in the event that any litigation was filed against the City and to expend what is necessary to defend the City.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on July 1, 2026 at the regular City Council meeting.