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Jul 29, 2026

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Monterey Park

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Housing, taxes, and city spending decisions

Published Jul 29, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Housing, taxes, and city spending decisions

The council approved moving ahead with a November 2026 ballot proposition tied to housing overlays, designated Mayor Henry Lo to write the argument in favor of the transient occupancy tax proposition, and adopted a revised FY 2026-2027 salary schedule.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Monterey Park council approves election and tax measure

The City Council certified the June 2, 2026 special municipal election and approved putting a proposition on the November 3, 2026 ballot to amend the city’s existing Transient Occupancy Tax. Council also adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and its Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

Council installs new mayor and mayor pro tem

Monterey Park City Council reorganized by appointing Henry Lo as Mayor and Jose Sanchez as Mayor Pro Tem, following a unanimous 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Emergency declared after fire incident

The City Council adopted a resolution declaring a local emergency after the Los Palos Incident, a Boyle Heights commercial building fire identified on or about June 17, 2026, and added a $50,000 air filter reimbursement program using Lifeline program income guidelines.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Budget and housing approved

The City Council adopted Monterey Park’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and approved a 159-unit condominium project with eight live/work units and eight very low-income affordable units at 601 Potrero Grande Drive and 2100 Saturn Street.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Council approves election and capital plan

Monterey Park City Council approved the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan, authorized bidding on capital projects, and adopted resolutions to call and consolidate the November 3, 2026 general municipal election with the statewide election.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Closed session led to litigation action

The City Council reported out of closed session that it will initiate litigation against multiple named individuals and Does 28-35.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Library Board trustees appointed

The City Council appointed Fabian Raygosa and Shayda Jalali to fill two vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Budget workshop summary

The City Council received and filed Monterey Park’s Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, using it as a spending and policy planning document.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Council approves property sale and funding steps

The City Council approved selling South El Monte property to help satisfy debt tied to nuisance abatement costs, adopted a resolution on the sale, and created a temporary subcommittee to explore funding for the Barnes Park Aquatic Center.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Council approves assessments and nuisance abatement

The City Council approved a nuisance abatement special assessment for 509 W. Andrix Street and set a public hearing process for citywide maintenance district assessments for fiscal year 2026-27.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Citywide data center ban approved

The City Council approved an urgency ordinance and a first-reading ordinance to implement a citywide prohibition on data centers, with amendments made to the municipal code language during the vote.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Council approves meeting rules and manager contract

The City Council adopted new procedural rules for legislative meetings and approved a first amendment to City Manager Inez Alvarez’s employment agreement, including base compensation of $315,731.60 starting with the first full pay period after July 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Utility rates, streets, and Earth Day actions approved

The City Council approved an ordinance expanding the Lifeline Utility Rate Program, a $4,381,665 amendment for street rehabilitation work, and resolutions for Tree City USA/Arbor Day and National Pickleball Month. It also received the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report and appointed representatives to a Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority subcommittee.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Utility relief and pool plans advance

The City Council introduced an ordinance to expand the Lifeline Utility Rate Program and adopted related water and wastewater resolutions, while also selecting a 50-meter competition pool and 25-yard recreation pool for Barnes Park pool planning.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Data center ban moves forward

The City Council advanced a citywide prohibition on data centers by calling a June 2, 2026 special election, adding the ban to the ballot, and directing staff to draft an ordinance for consideration.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council authorizes litigation defense

The City Council unanimously authorized the city attorney to initiate litigation if needed and to spend what is necessary to defend Monterey Park, following a closed session on anticipated and potential litigation.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Council approves key city projects

The City Council approved several actions, including an updated city seal and brand standards, a third amendment for locksmith services through June 30, 2027, a $254,146 contract for the Sierra Vista Park playground, and direction to continue the pause on inclusionary housing ordinance requirements while staff analyzes next steps.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Data center restrictions move forward

The City Council directed staff to explore options to prohibit data centers citywide and to gather community input before bringing recommendations back for council consideration.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Data centers prohibited in Monterey Park

The City Council approved and waived Urgency Ordinance 2272, directing staff to draft regulations that prohibit data centers within the city’s jurisdiction and to research housing into the zoning code.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Council approves data center ban

The City Council approved an amended urgency ordinance directing staff to draft regulations that prohibit data centers within Monterey Park’s jurisdiction, and also asked staff to research housing items for the zoning code.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

City Council approves labor negotiator

The City Council approved appointing the City Attorney as negotiator for a closed-session matter tied to the City Manager.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Council meeting cancelled

The Monterey Park City Council’s regularly scheduled January 7, 2026 meeting was cancelled.

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Briefing

Dec 17, 2025

City Council approves several city actions

The City Council approved multiple items, including a tax agreement with Camino Real Chevrolet, a library planning contract, and a decision not to install bike lanes on S. Atlantic Boulevard.

3 min readMunicipal coverage