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, October 7, 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.
Visit 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 5:34 p.m.
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. Appoint Labor Negotiators
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Appointing the City Manager, City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney Zachary A. Lopes, and Human Resources and Risk Management Director Christine Tomikawa as the City's Labor Negotiators for: Firefighters' Association, Mid-Management and Confidential Association, Police Captains' Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Officers' Mid-Management Association, Professional Chief Officers' Association, and Service Employees International Union, Local 721; and
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Motion By: Wong
Seconded By: Ngo
Council Members Aye No Abstain Absent Recusal
Ngo X
Wong X
Sanchez X
Lo X
Yang X
5.B. Appointment of Real Property Negotiators
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Appointing the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Finance, City Attorney, and Ms. Linda Lee (Kidder Matthews) as the real property negotiators for Closed Session Item No. 6B;
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Item No. 5B
Motion By: Wong
Seconded By: Yang
Council Members Aye No Abstain Absent Recusal
Ngo X
Wong x
Sanchez X
Lo X
Yang X
6. Closed Session – 5:36 p.m.
Upon conclusion of Closed Session, the Mayor and/or City Attorney will announce any reportable actions in accordance with the Brown Act.
6.A. Conference With Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Zachary A. Lopes and Christine Tomikawa Employee Organizations: Firefighters' Association, Mid-Management and Confidential Association, Police Captains' Association, Police Officers' Association, Police Officers' MidManagement Association, Professional Chief Officers' Association, and Service Employees International Union, Local 721
6.B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code §54956.8: 1 item Property: 1688 West Garvey Avenue, Assessor Parcel Numbers 5255-008-900, 5255-008- 901 and 5255-008-902.810
City Negotiators: Inez Alvarez, City Manager; Karl H. Berger, City Attorney; Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager; Martha Garcia, Director of Finance Negotiating Parties: The Foundation, fka Cesar Chavez Foundation Under Negotiation: Purchase price and terms of payment
7. Adjournment – 6:20 p.m.
No reportable action taken in Closed Session