City Council of Monterey Park
The City Council Acting on Behalf of the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority, the Monterey Park Financing Authority and the Monterey Park Geologic Hazard Abatement District Agenda
Special Meeting - Amended to add staff report to Item No. 5A George Elder Park - Community Room
1950 Wilcox Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
5:45 PM
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.
Land Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respect to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
General Information
Documents related to an Agenda item are available to the public in the City Clerk’s Office located at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, during normal business hours and at wwww.montereypark.ca.gov/agendas.
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please email City Hall at [email protected] or call (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 8 hours before a meeting. Interpretation requests are not guaranteed and are dependent on availability. Requester will be notified of availability. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.
Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the public may address the City Council only on matters listed on this Agenda. No other public comment will be accepted. Pursuant to Rule 5 of Resolution No. 12226 (adopted February 17, 2021), speakers are limited to a total of five minutes for Public Comment.
If desirable, the Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Written Communication will be accepted up to 3 hours before the meeting by completing an online form at www.montereypark.ca.gov/writtencomm.
The City Council will recess into Closed Session following public comment and the Open Session items, if any. Public participation is not allowed during Closed Session.
1. Call to Order
Mayor
2. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
3. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
4. Public Comments
5. Open Session
5.A. Declaration of Emergency: Los Palos Incident
Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution declaring a Local Emergency resulting from the Los Palos Incident (Boyle Heights Commercial Building Fire) identified on June 17, 2026
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution declaring a Local emergency resulting from the Los Palos Incident (Boyle Heights Commercial Building Fire) identified on or about June 17, 2026; and
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
6. Adjournment