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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 24, 2026
The City Council of the City of Monterey Park held a Special Community Meeting of the Council at the Langley Senior Center, Friendship Room located at 400. West Emerson Ave, Monterey Park, CA, 91754 on Wednesday, June 24, 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 arrived at 6:18 p.m., Thomas Wong arrived at 6:26 p.m., 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
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe
Fire Chief Jason Hing
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
Code Enforcement Supervisor Rey Lozano
Planning Permit Technician I Nikole Sanchez
3. Vacant to Vibrant Community Idea Workshop
I. Welcome
II. Vacant-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. 74-274
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III. Small 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 7:20 p.m. and did not return.
There
being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on August 19, 2026 at the regular City Council Meeting