Visit the MPK Farmers' Market Tonight and Every Thursday

Stop by the weekly Monterey Park Farmers' Market tonight and every Thursday evening for fresh produce, hot foods, vendors and live entertainment from 4 to 9 p.m. at Barnes Park near the tennis/pickleball courts.

Barnes Park is located at 350 S. McPherrin Avenue next to city hall.

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You're Invited to Meetup with the Mayor at Bachan's

Community members are invited for casual conversations and to learn more about the City with the Mayor of Monterey Park.

• Wednesday, July 24, 5-6 p.m.
• Bachan’s Takeout 
• 2300 S. Garfield Avenue 

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Summer Movies Continue with 'Kung Fu Panda 4' on July 25

Bring the entire family – and blankets and lawn chairs – to Barnes Park and enjoy a free movie, recreational activities and the Farmers' Market on selected Thursday nights this summer.

Upcoming screenings are on July 25 with Kung Fu Panda 4" (PG), and August 8 with "Barbie" (PG-13).

Activities start at 7 p.m. and movies begin at sunset (approx. 8 p.m.)

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Saturn Business Park Workshops Kickoff July 29

Engage in conversations with fellow residents and stakeholders about the future of Saturn Business Park

The public is invited to join Saturn Park Advisory and Review Committee members, local stakeholders and other community members in a series of engaging workshops aimed at shaping the future of this area.

Your input is crucial in helping us develop a Specific Plan that reflects the community's vision and aspirations.

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Online Utility Payment System Transitioning in August

Starting August 2024, the City of Monterey Park will transition from its current online payment system, Paymentus, to InvoiceCloud.

InvoiceCloud features many familiar options such as autopay, pay by phone, pay by text, paperless billing, billing history access and more.

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Classic Film Actress Constance Towers to Attend Library Screening

Film enthusiasts are invited to a special screening of the John Ford classic, “Sergeant Rutledge,” at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library on Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m. After the movie, film historian Foster Hirsch will lead a discussion with the star of the film, Constance Towers and Christopher Hunter, son of the film's co-star, Jeffrey Hunter.

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Save the Date for the Next National Night Out

Have some family fun and help build police-community partnerships at our annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6 at Barnes Park.

NNO features a kids bicycle rodeo, safety giveaways, station tours and more.

Look for more info to be posted on www.montereypark.ca.gov soon.

Trash Collection & Recycling Changes Coming in September

Beginning September 1, residential trash collection will be serviced by Ware Disposal. Residents will continue to receive key services such as:

• Curbside collection of trash, recycling and organics.
• Free bulky item pickup (unlimited).
• Free electronic waste pickup (4x year).
• Free rollout services for eligible customers.
• Quarterly cleanup events.

Before the transition, Ware will be providing three new trash containers. Ware will also be billing residents directly and payments will not go through the City.

For more information on the transition and other changes, please visit www.montereypark.ca.gov/trash or contact Public Works at 626-307-1320.

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At This Week's City Council Meeting ...

Here's a selection of items from this week's July 17 City Council Meeting:

• Item 1-A: Monterey Park 12U Softball All-Stars Championship
• Item 3-B: Resolution recognizing 2024 as the Centennial Year of the Monterey Park Fire Department.
• Staff Communications: Community Development, Economic Development, Library, Police, and Recreation and Community Services.
• Item 4-B: Public Hearing to consider extension of Urgency Ordinance prohibiting permits for land use entitlements within the McCaslin Business Park (AKA Saturn Park).
• Item 4-C: Public Hearing 2024-25 Annual Action Plan re: Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Programs.
• Item 5-A: Ballot Proposition to amend existing MPK Business License Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax.

Please click on the item to view the video. Item descriptions have been summarized for brevity. Please visit the city website to view the full agenda and meeting videos.

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City of MPK Is Hiring

Join the MPK family! The City of Monterey Park is offering opportunities for positions such as:

• Police Cadet Part-Time
• Water Utility Maintenance Worker
• Equipment Services Specialist
• Librarian Part-Time
• Reserve Firefighter
• Water Production Systems Operator
• Building Trades Technician
• Firefighter/Paramedic
• Police Officer Recruit
• Police Officer Reserve
• School Crossing Guard

Please visit our website for more information, deadlines and how to apply.

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Receive MPK Police & Fire Alerts Via Nixle

The City of Monterey Park uses the free Nixle platform to alert the pubic of public safety issues and advisories.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for emergency and other public safety alerts from Monterey Park Police & Fire as well as other local agencies.

You decide which notifications you receive and you can unsubscribe at any time.

To sign up, text your ZIP CODE to 888777 or visit www.nixle.com.

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Utility Bill Assistance Is Available for Qualifying Residents

Lifeline, water and gas bill assistance information is available on the city website

If you or someone you know is in need of utility bill assistance such as lifeline discounts, please visit www.montereypark.ca.gov/utilitybilling.

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"MPK Hope" Mental Health Support Available at Sierra Vista Park

If you, or anyone that you know, were directly or indirectly affected by the shooting that took place in January 2023, please reach out to Chinatown Service Center at the MPK Hope Resiliency Center to learn about the available mental health programs.

Programs offered include support groups, counseling, resource assistance, journaling guidance, victim services and more.

Please refer to the webpage or contact CSC for operating hours and programs.

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Track the Monterey Park Spirit Bus in Real Time with Passio GO!

Passengers can download Passio GO! to their smartphones to view Spirit Bus real-time arrival times and bus locations. 

Download Passio GO! for free from the Google Play or App Store today!

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Drop-in Crisis Counseling and Services Available at the Library

Drop-in multilingual counseling and services provided by Chinatown Service Center are available on Fridays from 2-6 p.m. at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library.

Additionally, Department of Mental Health will provided drop-in counseling and services at Langley Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

For more information and other resources, please visit www.montereypark.ca.gov/healMPK.

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Public Works Project Statuses Available on City Website

Curious about the progress of projects such as street resurfacing, water main replacements and other public works projects?

Learn more at www.montereypark.ca.gov/constructionupdates.

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