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City Council Regular Meeting - Amended - Media
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026
Monterey Park Launches Workshops to Revitalize Commercial Properties and Enhance Neighborhoods
The city is launching a series of community engagement workshops throughout June to discuss transforming vacant and underutilized commercial properties into vibrant neighborhoods. These workshops aim to address vacancy issues, revitalize community spaces, strengthen local revenues, and create diverse housing options. The initiative involves virtual and in-person sessions, including a virtual presentation on June 10th, an in-person workshop at George Elder Park Community Room on June 23rd, and another at the Langley Center Friendship Room on June 24th. Residents, business owners, and community members are encouraged to participate and share their ideas. More information and updates are available on the city's website at www.montereypark.ca.gov/vacant2vibrant.
LINC Shuttle Route Discontinued July 1st; Alternative Services Available
Effective July 1st, the LINC shuttle route connecting Corporate Center and Cal State LA will be discontinued due to inconsistent and low ridership. This change is part of the city's ongoing efforts to streamline and enhance local transportation services. Residents can use Spirit Bus Route 5, which follows the same corridor and connects to the Metro E-Line and East Los Angeles College. MPK Transit Express will continue to offer flexible services within the city. Outreach regarding this change included notifications via the city website, Passio Go app, city buses, June Cascade articles, social media, and business notifications.
Monterey Park Schedules November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
The city is preparing for the November 3rd, 2026, general municipal election to elect council members for Districts 1 and 5, a city clerk, and a city treasurer. The election will be consolidated with the statewide general election, with an estimated budget of $275,000 for associated expenditures. Candidates for District 1 and 5 must reside in their respective districts, while the clerk and treasurer will be elected at large. The nomination period runs from July 13th to August 7th, potentially extending to August 12th. Candidates can submit optional statements for the sample ballot booklet with a $500 to $1,000 deposit. Election results will be canvassed by LA County, with tentative certification on December 7th, 2026, and final declaration by the city council on December 16th, 2026.
City Renews Maintenance District for Street Lighting and Landscaping
The city council approved the renewal of the citywide maintenance district number 93-1 for fiscal year 2026-2027. This district finances public street lighting and landscaping. The annual renewal process has occurred for 33 years. The adopted resolution renews the district, allowing the city to continue levying assessments. The engineer's report and resolution of intention were previously approved on May 6, 2026. The total cost of maintaining landscape and lighting is approximately $2.4 million, while the assessment generates $1,019,854. The assessment rate has remained flat and unadjusted since 1996, resulting in a subsidy of approximately $1.4 million from the general fund for these services.
City Council Approves Consent Calendar via Oral Vote Due to Technical Issues
The city council unanimously approved the consent calendar, with the exception of items 10J and 10I, which were pulled for separate discussion. The technical issue with the voting buttons required an oral vote for the consent items. Councilmember Wong moved the remaining consent items, and Councilmember Go seconded the motion.
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