Season's Greetings From the City of Monterey Park!

The City wishes you and yours a happy and safe holiday season! In observance of the holidays, the following adjustments will be in effect:

• City hall will be closed December 25-28 and January 1.
• Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library will be closed December 23 and 25, and December 30 and January 1.
• Langley Senior Center will be closed December 24-25 and December 31-January 1.
• Athens trash collection will be delayed by one day for the weeks of December 25 and January 1.
• Monterey Park Police Department will not enforce street sweeping and permit parking restrictions Tuesday, December 19 through Tuesday, January 2.
• The Farmers' Market will be closed December 28 and January 4.
• The Spirit Bus will not be in service December 25 and January 1.
• The city hall police counter will continue to be open regular hours.

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State of the City Address, January 10

The public is invited to the 2024 City of Monterey Park State of the City Address:  

Wednesday, January 10, 2024,

6:00 p.m.

El Encanto, 700 El Mercado Avenue,

Monterey Park, CA 91754

Topics will include Monterey Park’s major accomplishments, progress updates of capital projects and future goals of the City. The event will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@MontParkTV as well as recorded for later broadcast on MPK-TV cable TV.

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Join Us in Remembrance: The January 21 Candlelight Vigil

The City of Monterey Park invites the community to join together for a remembrance of the tragic events that took place on January 21, 2023.

The candlelight vigil is an opportunity for the community to come together in unity and support. The event will provide a space for reflection and healing as we honor the memory of the victims of the January 21 shooting and stand together against violence.

Sunday, January 21, 2024,

6:00 p.m.

Monterey Park City Hall Front Lawn, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, 91754.

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Farmers' Market Canceled for Thursday, December 21

Market to reopen January 11 after the holiday break

We regret that the Farmers' Market will be closed tonight, December 21, due to weather. Additionally, the market will be closed until January 11 due to the holidays.

Please visit the market beginning on January 11 for fresh produce, hot foods, local vendors and live entertainment on Thursday evenings 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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At This Week's City Council Meeting

Here's a selection of items from this week's December 20 City Council Meeting:

• Item 1-A: Congressional APP Challenge Finalists.
• Staff Communications: City Manager's Office, Police and Public Works.
• Item 1-B: LA County efforts to address human trafficking.
• Item 1-C: Monterey Park Healing Fund Update.
• Item 4-A: Zone Change No. ZC-23-02 amending the Zoning Map for certain properties ...
• Item 4-B: Zoning Code Amendment No. ZCA-23-05 regarding medical cannabis delivery retailers.

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

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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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Langley Senior Center Extends Weekend Operating Hours

The City of Monterey Park Recreation and Community Services Department will be extending the hours of operation at Langley Senior Center starting December 1, 2023. This extension of hours will allow greater access and opportunities for adults ages 50 and over to participate in recreation activities and programs. 

The new extended hours of operation will be on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ongoing weekday operating hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m..

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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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SBA Offering Disaster Assistance to MPK Small Businesses Impacted by the Mass Shooting

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations economically impacted by the Monterey Park mass shooting and related investigations from January 21-28, 2023.

Free, personalized counseling and application assistance in English, Chinese, Spanish and other languages is available through the Pasadena Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

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Monterey Park Community Healing Fund

City Continues the Work of Healing Our Community

The Monterey Park Community Healing Fund has been established to support Monterey Park and its neighbors through aid to community members affected by this tragedy as well as support for programs, initiatives and organizations designed to help Monterey Park heal and rebuild. 

To make a secure, tax-deductible donation online or for more information, please visit https://www.calfund.org/monterey-park-community-healing-fund/.

The City of Monterey Park continues to be committed to providing mental health support and healing to residents. Free and multilingual resources, including legal advice, mental health and wellness support in seven languages, and referrals to other organizations and government agencies can be found on the City’s dedicated resource webpage at www.montereypark.ca.gov/HealMPK.

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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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