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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 18, 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 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Yang called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
2. Roll Call
City Manager Inez Alvarez called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang Council Members Absent: Jose Sanchez
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 5:36 p.m.
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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, February 10, 2026, and March 4, 2026.
6. Adjournment
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:17 p.m. with all Council Members present except for Council Member Sanchez.
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Action Taken: No reportable action taken in Closed Session.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on July 1, 2026 at the regular City Council meeting.