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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
Special Community Meeting
June 23, 2026
The City Council of the City of Monterey Park held a Special Community Meeting of the Council at George Elder Park, Community Room located at 1950 Wilcox Ave, Monterey Park, CA, 91755 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
City Manager Inez Alvarez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
City Manager Alvarez called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
Council Members Absent: None
Also Present:
Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia
Director of Community Development Timothy Hou
Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre Director of Finance Martha Garcia
City Librarian Kristin Olivarez
Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe
Police Chief Scott Wiese
Fire Battalion Chief Jon Gin
Economic Development Manager Joseph Torres
Planning Manager Jerry Guevara
Finance Manager Laura Borjon
Principal Management Analyst Rebecca Bojorquez
Senior Planner Eliana Muñoz
Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang
Planning Permit Technician I Nikole Sanchez
Senior Account Clerk Maggie Poon
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3. Vacant to Vibrant Community Idea Workshop
I.
Welcome
II. V
acant-to-Vibrant Land Use Presentation
Senior Business Analyst Dana Sovinec and CEO/President Ryder Smith of Tripepi Smith provided a PowerPoint presentation on the City’s intention to engage with the residents regarding issues of housing and economic development and ideate on opportunities for development.
III. Sma
ll Group Discussion
Community Members engaged in a discussion regarding economic opportunities to help grow Monterey Park.
IV.
Question and Answer Session
V. A
djournment
Council Member Sanchez left the meeting at 7:45 p.m. and did not return.
There
being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on August 19, 2026 at the regular City Council Meeting