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
Monterey Park City Hall, Room 266
320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
5:30 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.
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www.montereypark.ca.gov/agendas for agenda documents, policies, procedures, and instructions for remote participation.
Special Accommodation
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. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.
Addressing the Council
Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), members of the public may address the City Council only on matters listed on this Agenda. No other public comment will be accepted. Pursuant to Rule 4 of Resolution No. 2026-R23, the speaker time limits will be determined based on the number of speakers requesting to speak. If desirable, the Mayor and City Council may change the time limits.
Instructions for public participation are available on the City's website at www.montereypark.ca.gov/agendas. Written Communication will be accepted up to three (3) hours before the meeting by completing an online form available at www.montereypark.ca.gov/writtencomm.
Standard of Decorum
Any person addressing the Council who disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or otherwise renders infeasible the meeting’s orderly conduct, who, after a request by the presiding officer, refuses to cease such behavior may be removed from the City Council chambers or remote participation platform.
The City Council will recess into Closed Session following public comment and any Open Session items. Public participation is not allowed during Closed Session.
1. Call to Order
Mayor at 5:37 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong arrived at 5:44 p.m., Elizabeth Yang
3. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
4. Public Comments
5. Closed Session – 5:37 p.m.
Upon conclusion of Closed Session, the Mayor and/or City Attorney will announce any reportable actions in accordance with the Brown Act.
5.A. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)). Case:Chan, et al. v. City of Monterey Park, et al. (filed June 25, 2026) USDC Case No. 2:26-cv-06953.
5.B. Conference with Legal Counsel, Initiation of Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)). Number of Potential Cases: One. Facts and Circumstances:
Administrative Hearing Order dated August 28, 2026.
6. Adjournment – 5:50 p.m.
No reportable action taken in Closed Session