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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
May 27, 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 the Council Chamber, located at 320 West Newmark Avenue in the City of Monterey Park, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 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 Clerk Maychelle Yee called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong arrived at 5:37 p.m., Elizabeth Yang
Council Members Absent: None.
Also Present:
City Treasurer Amy Lee
City Manager Inez Alvarez
City Attorney Karl Berger
Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia
Director of Finance Martha Garcia
Director of Community Development Timothy Hou
Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre City Librarian Kristin Olivarez
Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe
Fire Chief Jason Hing
Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Weddle
Police Lieutenant Bob Hung
Finance Services Manager Laura Borjon
Recreation and Community Services Manager Christina Alatorre Library Manager Linda Vera
Risk Management Manager Julie DeZiel
IT Manager Martin Dinh
Public Works Manager Xochitl Tipan
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Assistant Water Utility Manager George Noriega
Senior Accountant June Leung
Senior Librarian Leonie Jordan
Adult Literacy Coordinator Victor Castellanos
Principal Management Analyst Rebecca Bojorquez
Principal Management Analyst Michelle Marquez
Recreation and Community Services Supervisor Guillermo Chavez Records Supervisor Olivia Chavez
Administrative Aid Anays Navarro
Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang
Virtually Present
None.
3. Public Comments
None.
4. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
5. New Business
5.A. Fiscal Year Preliminary 2026-2027 Budget
Consideration and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget. Staff will present a brief overview of policy issues, financial prospect and economic development, challenges/solutions, goals and strategies associated with the budget including, without limitation, the following matters:
• City 2026-2027 spending plan overview;
• Proposed staffing changes to reflect an efficient core staffing mix; • Proposed capital improvement projects;
• Goals and Objectives presented by all departments.
Council may raise other development, policy, capital project and potential budget adjustment items for consideration as part of the Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the Preliminary Budget document for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as a preliminary spending and policy planning document; and
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
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Discussion: Finance Director Garcia, alongside Finance Manager Borjon presented a PowerPoint presentation depicting the proposed budget for consideration for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. She elaborated on the budget backgrounds, citywide financial plan, staffing changes, general fund revenues/expenditures, reserves, unfunded accrued liability from CalPERS, debt service, departmental presentations and capital improvement projects.
During discussion, City Clerk Yee left the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Action Taken: By Consensus, the City Council received and filed the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-
2027 and no further action was taken
for this item.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on August 5, 2026 at the regular City Council meeting