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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, State of the City Address
June 9, 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 First-Floor Ballroom at the Courtyard by Marriott located at 555 N. Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Mayor Yang called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
Roll Call
City Manager Alvarez called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong arrived at 5:52 p.m., Elizabeth Yang
Council Members Absent: None.
Also present:
City Attorney Karl Berger
Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia
Director of Finance Martha Garcia
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe
Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre Director of Community Development Timothy Hou
City Librarian Kristin Olivarez
Police Chief Scott Wiese
Fire Chief Jason Hing
Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Weddle
IT Manager Martin Dinh
Recreation and Community Services Manager Christina Alatorre Library Manager Linda Vera
Risk Management Manager Julie DeZiel
Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres
Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang
Recreation and Community Services Supervisor Guillermo Chavez Recreation and Community Services Supervisor Orlando Muro 74-251
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Principal Management Analyst Rebecca Bojorquez
Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator Alejandra Sauza Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator Scott Imaizumi Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator Shannon Rodriquez Recreation and Community Services Program Specialist Chan Lim Administrative Aid Cristina Garcia
CivicSpark Communications Fellow Citlali Tejeda
Recreation Leader Bryan Chan
Recreation Leader Kevin Kartanata
Recreation Leader Samantha Egurvide
I. Welcome
II. The public is invited to the City of Monterey Park State of the City Address with Mayor Elizabeth Yang. Topics will include Monterey Park’s major accomplishments, progress updates of capital projects and future goals of the City.
Mayor Yang delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the highlights of her Mayorship which includes: ribbon cutting ceremonies, the Meet up with the Mayor community meetings, shopping center revitalization, the Barnes Park Pool Revitalization project, crime statistics in the City, Capital Improvement Projects, the City’s first annual Arbor Day, public art projects, the City’s partnership with East Los Angeles College, the implementation of Measure NDC and the awards received within the City.
III. “Love Monterey Park” Community Choice Awards presented by Mayor Elizabeth Yang
This Item was heard after Item No. IV
Mayor Yang presented the “Love Monterey Park” Community Choice Awards to Hong Kong Café for Favorite Restaurant; The Tea and HeyTea for Favorite Tea Shop; Yihui Coffee for Favorite Coffee Shop; Costco Wholesale for Favorite Retail; Math Clinic for Favorite Service Provider; Garfield Health Center for Favorite Nonprofit Organization and to Courtyard by Marriott Monterey Park for the Business Partner Award
Cindy Ma from Hong Kong Café provided words of appreciation to the residents.
Randy Pai from The Tea shared comments of gratitude to the residents for receiving the award.
Yao Tsai from Yihui Coffee expressed his appreciation to the residents who voted for their business.
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Joe Eckhardt from Costco Wholesale acknowledged his appreciation for obtaining the award.
Haoyang, Summer Program Director of Math Clinic, shared his acknowledgement to the City for rece iving t he award.
Ivory Wu from Garfield Medical Center depicted comments of admiration for obtaining the award for Favorite Nonprofit Organization.
David Gutierrez from the Courtyard by Marriott Monterey Park expressed his appreciation for receiving the award.
IV. The California Park & Recreation Society recognizes the Monterey Park Recreation & Community Services Department with multiple awards.
This Item was hear d after Item N o. II
Gus Her nandez, Board Member of the California Park & Recreation Society recognized the Recreation and Community Service Department for their exceptional commitment in creating meaningful opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds and presented the four awards they rec eived w hich includes: California Park & Recreation Society, Equity & Inclusion Award for the SGV Pride Parade & Festival, the California Park & Recreation Society, Connected Communities Award for the Electric Park music event, the California Park & Recreation Society, Aging Section Award for unique programming and collaboration between the Langley Senior Center and Mark Keppel High School’s “Love for Our Elders” Club and the California Park & Recreation Society, District 13, Better Together Award for the Langley Center Lunar New Year event.
V. Adjournment
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
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pproved on August 19, 2026 at the regular City Council Meeting