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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.
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Minutes
Monterey Park City Council
Special Community Meeting
April 9, 2026
The City Council of the City of Monterey Park held a Special Community Meeting of the Council at Crystal Palace Restaurant (Courtyard Marriott Hotel) located at 555 N.
Atlantic Blvd, Suite A, CA, 91754 on Thursday April 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
City Manager Inez Alvarez called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
City Manager Alvarez called the roll:
Council Members Present: Elizabeth Yang, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez Council Members Absent: Henry Lo, Thomas Wong
Also Present:
Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia
Director of Community Development Timothy Hou
Police Chief Scott Wiese
City Librarian Kristin Olivarez
Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres
Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Weddle
Recreation and Community Services Manager Christina Alatorre Water Utility Assistant Manager George Noriega
Economic Development Specialist Janice Huang
Principal Management Analyst Rebecca Bojorquez
City Communications Fellow Citlali Tejeda
Meet Up with The Mayor
I. Welcome: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
II. Community members are invited for casual conversations and to learn more about the City with the Mayor of Monterey Park.
III. Adjournment at 6:00 p.m.
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There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Action Taken: No reportable action taken.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on July 1, 2026 at the Regular City Council Meeting