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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
June 30, 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, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Yang called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
2. Flag Salute
The Monterey Park Police Color Guard led the flag salute.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Civic Superstars Mia, Dolly and Bella Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Roll Call
City Clerk Maychelle Yee called the roll:
Council Members Present: Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong arrived at 6:24 p.m., Elizabeth Yang
Council Members Absent: None
Also present:
City Treasurer Amy Lee
City Manager Inez Alvarez
Assistant City Manager Diana Garcia
Director of Finance Martha Garcia
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Christine Tomikawa Director of Recreation and Community Services Robert Aguirre City Librarian Kristin Olivarez
Director of Public Works Shawn Igoe
Police Chief Scott Wiese
Fire Chief Jason Hing
Library Manager Linda Vera
Principal Management Analyst Rebecca Bojorquez
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Deputy City Clerk Cindy Trang
Assistant Deputy City Clerk Helena Cho
Administrative Aid Megan Cheung
Office Assistant Michelle Martinez
Virtually present:
None.
5. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
None.
6. Agenda Revisions and Additions
None.
7. Public Comments
Outgoing Mayor Yang recognized special guests in attendance, which included former City of Monterey Park Mayors David Lau, Mike Ng and Yvonne Yiu; City of San Gabriel Council Member and Former Mayor Denise Menchaca; Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang; City of Cerritos former Council Member and former Mayor Frank Yokoyama; Garvey Unified School District President Andy Yam and Board Member John Nuñez; City of West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tem Danny Hang; Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Vice Chairman Danny Leung; Chinese American Unity Alliance President Derek Ma; Chinese American Citizens Alliance President Shirley Hwong; City Commissioners serving the City of Monterey Park; former City Clerk Vincent Chang; Representative of the Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) and State Senator Ben Allen’s Office, Sophia Pu; District Director of Assemblymember Mike Fong's Office, Jennifer Love Tang and Representative of State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez’s Office, Amber Giang.
8. New Business
8.A. Outgoing Address by Mayor Elizabeth Yang
Outgoing Mayor Yang delivered her outgoing City Council address, conveying the accomplishments achieved during her term as Mayor. She elaborated on her appreciation for her fellow City Council members and City staff for their collaborative efforts in maintaining the City.
The City Council presented outgoing Mayor Yang with a plaque honoring her role as Mayor of the City of Monterey Park.
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8.B. Reorganization of Monterey Park City Council
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Appointing the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in accordance with City Council policy established by Resolution No. 11507; and
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Action Taken: The City Council approved the recommendation.
Motion: Moved by Council Member Ngo and seconded by Council Member Wong, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members:
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong,
Elizabeth Yang
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Recusal: Council Members: None
8.C. Mayor Pro Tem Installation of Jose Sanchez
City Clerk Yee introduced Andres Sanchez to administer the Oath of Affirmation to Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and introduced Mia, Dolly and Bella Sanchez to present him with his badge and cards.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez shared words of appreciation to his fellow Council Members and to his family and commented on Monterey Park's achievements throughout his term of the City Council.
8.D. Mayoral Installation of Henry Lo
City Clerk Yee introduced Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang to administer the Oath of Affirmation to Mayor Lo and introduced Daisy Ma to present him with his badge and cards.
8.E. Presentations
• Pastor Abner Ramos shared inspirational comments and provided a prayer to the City Council.
• Mike Eng, representing Congresswoman Judy Chu and the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, shared words of appreciation and presented certificates to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and City Council Member Yang.
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• Amber Giang, representing State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, spoke words of gratitude to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and Council Member Yang and shared certificates in their honor.
• Sophia Pu, representing CAUSE, and State Senator Ben Allen, offered certificates of recognition to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and Council Member Yang.
• Jennifer Love Tang, District Director of Assemblymember Mike Fong's office, commented on the City's efforts to ban data centers in Monterey Park and dedicated certificates to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and Council Member Yang.
• Denise Menchaca, Council Member of the City of San Gabriel, exhibited her appreciation to the City Council and bestowed certificates to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and Council Member Yang.
• Danny Hang, Vice Mayor of the City of West Hollywood, alongside Catherine Eng, Public Safety Commissioner for the City of West Hollywood, presented certificates in appreciation to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and Council Member Yang.
• Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, Council Member of the City of Cerritos, dedicated certificates of gratitude to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and City Council Member Yang for their dedication to serving the City.
• Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang spoke words of recognition and exhibited certificates to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and Council Member Yang.
• President Andrew Yam, Superintendent Anita Chu, and Board Member John H. Nunez from the Garvey Unified School District, expressed words of appreciation and demonstrated certificates of recognition to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and Council Member Yang.
• Alan Alexander, representing the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) - Asian Pacific American Advocates of Greater Los Angeles, shared words of gratitude and presented certificates to Mayor Lo and to Council Member Yang.
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• Shirley Hwong, President of the Community Participation Commission and member of the Chinese American Citizen Alliance of San Gabriel Valley spoke words of appreciation towards the City Council and to Mayor Lo, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez and to Council Member Yang.
• Connie Vuong, Daisy Ma, and Gay Yuen from the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Los Angeles Lodge, spoke words of recognition and shared certificates with Mayor Lo and Council Member Yang.
8.F. Mayor's Address
Mayor Lo commented about his time as Mayor during his first term on the Monterey Park City Council and the accomplishments he and his fellow City Council Members have achieved throughout the years. He shared his enthusiasm for serving as Mayor for the second time his goals to improve the quality of life for the residents.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business for consideration, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Maychelle Yee
City Clerk
Approved on August 19, 2026 at the regular City Council Meeting