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  2. Government

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      1. City Council
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        4. State of the City Address
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        1. City Council Meetings Written Communications / Addendums
          1. Written Communications / Addendums 2024
          2. Written Communications / Addendums 2023
          3. Written Communications / Addendums 2022
          4. Written Communications / Addendums 2021
          5. Written Communications / Addendums 2025
          6. Written Communications / Addendums 2026
        2. City Council Meeting Videos
        3. Documents Prior to 2012
      6. City Council Meeting Videos
    2. Departments
      1. City Attorney
      2. City Clerk's Office
        1. FPPC Disclosure Reports & Filings
          1. Campaign Statements
            1. Henry Lo, City Council
            2. Vinh T Ngo, City Council
            3. Jose Sanchez, City Council
            4. Thomas Wong, City Council
            5. Elizabeth Yang, City Council
            6. Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
            7. Amy Lee, City Treasurer
            8. Concerned Citizens of MPK
            9. MPK Democratic Club
            10. MPK Police Officers Association PAC
            11. MPK Firefighters Association PAC
            12. Yes on Measure NDC
            13. Yes on Measure BE & LG
            14. Dawn M. Rock
            15. Yvonne Yiu
            16. MPK for Better Healthcare
            17. Residents for Measure MP
            18. Vincent D Chang
            19. Tammy C. Wong
            20. Delario Robinson
            21. Joseph Leon
            22. Hans Liang
            23. Jason Dhing
            24. Hans Liang, City Council
            25. Peter Chan, City Council
            26. Vincent D Chang
            27. MPK Health Care Workers & Providers Against
            28. Henry Lo, City Council
            29. Robert "Bob" Gin
            30. Fred Sornoso
            31. Teresa Real Sebastian
            32. Stephen Lam
            33. Teresa Real Sebastian
            34. Margaret Leung
            35. Lorraine Martinez
            36. Leilani Morales
            37. Bob Perez
            38. Allan Shatkin
            39. Jennifer Tang
            40. Mitchell Ing
            41. MPK First Responders
            42. No Recall - Chan & Liang
            43. Residents Supports Recall HLiang
            44. Residents Supports Recall PChan
          2. Agency Reports
          3. Statement of Economic Interest, Form 700
          4. Misc - Campaign Statements
          5. Terminated Committees
        2. Agendas & MInutes
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        6. Election Information
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          3. Elections Sample Ballot Booklets
          4. District Elections 2019
            Frequently Asked Questions
          5. Redistricting 2021
        7. 2022 Election Information
        8. 2020 Election Information
          1. Revised 2040 Land Use Element
          2. March 3, 2020 General Municipal Election
          3. 2040 Land Use Element
          4. March 7, 2017 General Municipal Election
          5. March 3, 2015 General Municipal Election
        9. Federal, State, & County Legislative Officials
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        11. Municipal Code
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        13. Public Notices
        14. Document Center
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      3. City Manager
        1. Strategic Plan
        2. Cascades Newspaper
        3. MPK-TV
          1. City Council Videos
          2. Program Schedule
      4. Community Development
        1. Planning
          1. Our City, Our Plan
          2. Applications & Forms
            Pre-Approved ADU Plans
          3. Zoning & Development Standards
          4. 1688 West Garvey Avenue
          5. San Gabriel Valley Regional Bicycle Master Plan
          6. Monterey Park Going Green
          7. General Plan
            1. Glossary
            2. Appendix
          8. Housing Element 2021-2029
          9. Climate Action Plan
          10. Pedestrian Linkages Plan
          11. Planning Commission
          12. Design Review Board
          13. Public Notices
          14. Online Services
          15. Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (SPARC)
          16. Data Center Information
        2. Building & Safety
          1. Building Permits
            1. Permit Application
            2. Clearance from Other Agencies
            3. Permit Issuance
            4. Owner-Builder
            5. Demolition Requirements
            6. Fees Paid to Other Agencies
            7. Plan Check & Permit Expirations
            8. Solar APP+
          2. Construction Inspection
            1. Special Inspection
            2. Final Sign-off of Permits
          3. Resource Central
            1. Building Codes
            2. City Amendments (PDF)
            3. Dealing with Expansive Soil
            4. Fees (PDF)
            5. Forms
            6. Policies & Procedures
          4. Contact Us and Service Hours
          5. Request for Building Inspections
          6. Municipal Code
        3. Economic Development
          1. Love Monterey Park - 2nd Annual Community Choice Awards
          2. Monterey Park Business Alliance
            In The Game MPK
          3. Business Connect E-newsletter
          4. Choose Monterey Park
          5. Development Services New Public Counter Operations
          6. Economic Development Strategic Plan
          7. Developer Info
          8. Commercial Centers
            1. Retail Centers
              1. Atlantic Square
              2. Atlantic Times Square
              3. Casuda Canyon Plaza
              4. Monterey Park Mall
              5. Prado Center
            2. Office Parks
              1. LA Corporate Center
              2. McCaslin Park
              3. Monterey Park Business Center
            3. Monterey Pass Road
            4. Downtown
          9. What's Developing
            1. Projects Under Development
              1. Celadon Project
              2. Monterey Park Market Place
              3. South Garfield Village
            2. Community Meetings
          10. Data & Demographics
          11. Shop Local Rewards Program
          12. Economic Development Opportunities
            1. Business Retail Profiles
            2. Retail Centers / Leasing Opportunities
            3. Trade Area Demographics
          13. Help Your Business Succeed
            Small Business Assistance Program
          14. Business License
          15. Starting a Business in Monterey Park
            1. Business License
            2. Business Resources
            3. Help Your Business Succeed
          16. Sustainability Resource Center for Businesses
          17. Monterey Park Business Concierge
        4. City Homepage
      5. Economic Development
      6. Finance
        1. Finance
          1. Award Recognition
          2. City Budget
          3. Mid-Year Reports
          4. Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
          5. Successor Agency Annual Financial Report
          6. Financial Policy
          7. Investment Policy
          8. Single Audit Report
        2. Financial Data Transparency Tool
        3. GoMPK Online Service Request
        4. Housing
          1. Consolidated Plan/Impediments Analysis 2020-2024
          2. SB 341 Compliance Report
          3. AB 987 Affordable Housing Database
          4. Housing Rights Center
          5. Federal HUD / CDBG Program
            Consolidated Plan / One Year Action Plan
          6. Lead Base Paint Compliance
          7. Past Housing Projects
          8. Residential Rehabilitation Program
            Hiring a Contractor
          9. Senior Housing Resources
        5. Information Technology Services
        6. Purchasing
        7. Revenue Collection
          1. Business Licensing
          2. Exemptions
          3. Fees and Charges
          4. Utility Billing
            1. Water & Sewer Service
            2. Online Payment - Service Fees
        8. Unclaimed Money
      7. Fire Department
        1. Administration
        2. Code Compliance
          1. Community Compliance Updates
          2. Multi-Family Residential/Apartment Inspections
          3. Graffiti Cleanup & Prevention
          4. Residential and Commercial Property Matters Handled by Code Compliance
          5. Matters Handled by Other City Departments
          6. Matters Not Handled by Code Compliance
          7. Frequently Asked Questions - City Code Violations
          8. Shopping Cart Retrieval
        3. Disaster Preparedness
          1. Community Emergency Response Team
          2. Disaster Safety Kit
          3. Earthquake Safety
            1. Before
            2. During
            3. After
          4. Fire Safe Home
          5. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
        4. Emergency Medical Services
          Paramedic Ambulance Membership Program
        5. Fire Dept Community Alerts
        6. Hillside Protection
        7. Operations
          1. Annual Report
          2. Explorer Program
          3. Reserve Program
          4. Stations & Apparatus
          5. Verdugo Dispatch
        8. Prevention
          1. Fire & Life Safety
          2. Forms, Standards & Guidelines
          3. Hazardous Materials
            Household Wastes
          4. Inspections
            Types of Inspections
          5. Investigations
          6. Permits & Fees
          7. Plan Review & New Construction
          8. Resources
        9. Recruitment
        10. Resources
        11. Public Education & Community Outreach
      8. Human Resources & Risk Management
        1. Applicant Login
        2. Job Opportunities
        3. Job Descriptions
        4. Job Interest Card
        5. Labor Agreements & Contracts
        6. Library Career & Job Center
        7. Salary Schedule
      9. Library
        1. About Us
          1. History of the Library
            History of Library Stained-Glass Windows
          2. Library Board of Trustees
          3. Library Strategic Plan
          4. Get Involved
            1. Donations
            2. Friends of the Library
            3. Library Foundation
              Foundation Events
            4. Volunteering
        2. Using the Library
          1. 3D Printing
          2. California State Library Parks Pass Program
            1. MPBL Parks Packs
            2. Stargazing Kits
          3. Chromebooks
          4. Friends of the Library Bookstore
          5. Hotspot Lending Program
          6. iFixit Repair Kits
          7. Library Cards & Fees
          8. Library Catalog Tutorials
          9. Library Policies
          10. Local History Room
            1. California Revealed Oral History Project
            2. Digital Storytelling Project
            3. Local History Digital Resource Project
            4. Past Mayors of Monterey Park
          11. Meeting Rooms
          12. Passport Services
          13. Scan & Save
          14. Solar Charging Panels
          15. WiFi & Printing
          16. Zip Books
        3. Programs & Services
          1. Adults
            1. Adult Programs
            2. California Print Disability Web Portal
            3. Career Center
            4. Computer Help & Online Tutorials
            5. Dementia/Alzheimer's Kits
            6. Home Delivery Service
            7. Online Consumer Health Resource Center
            8. Readers' Resources
          2. Teens
            1. Junior Friends
            2. Recommended Reading
            3. Teen Programs
            4. Teen Resources
          3. Children
            1. Children's Programs
            2. Early Learning
            3. For Teachers
            4. Research
            5. Storytime
              Songs & Rhymes
          4. English Classes & Citizenship
            1. English Programs
            2. Citizenship Preparation
          5. Library Newsletter
        4. Online Resources
          1. Online Resources
          2. Mental Health Resources for the Community
        5. My Account
        6. I Want To…
          1. Get a Library Card
          2. Check My Account
          3. Apply for a Passport
          4. Use a Study Room
          5. Learn English
          6. Volunteer
          7. Print
      10. Police
        1. Administration
          1. Chief Scott Wiese's Biography
          2. Department Mission Statement
        2. Animal Services
        3. Applicants / Recruitment
        4. Autism Awareness Project
        5. Automated License Plate Reader Policy (PDF)
        6. Communications Bureau
        7. Community Engagement Bureau
          1. Business Watch
          2. Citizens Academy
          3. Neighborhood Watch Program
          4. Town Hall Meetings
          5. Explorer Program
          6. Other Services
          7. Register Surveillance Equipment
          8. Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET)
        8. Concealed-Carry Weapons (CCW) Permit Information
          Concealed-Carry Weapons (CCW) Documents
        9. Crime Statistics
        10. Department Manual
        11. Drone Program
        12. Firearms
        13. Investigations Bureau
          1. Missing Persons Information
            Amber Alert Information
          2. MPK's Most Wanted
          3. Restraining Orders
          4. Vehicle Theft Prevention
        14. Jail Bureau
        15. K-9 Program
        16. Military Equipment Policy
        17. Patrol Bureau
        18. "Pay to Stay" Sentenced Prisoner Program
        19. Personnel Complaint Policy (PDF)
        20. Pink Patch Project
        21. Police Reserve
        22. Records Bureau
          Fee List
        23. Reporting Hate Crimes
        24. Service Area Program
        25. Social Media
        26. Special Weapons and Tactics Team
        27. Traffic Bureau
          1. Enforcement / Education Operations
          2. Other Information
        28. Training
        29. Training Materials
      11. Public Works
        1. Engineering
          1. Permits
            1. Banner Pole
            2. Encroachment
            3. House Moving
            4. House Number Address Change
            5. Newspaper Rack
            6. Transportation Permit
            7. Residential Parking Permits
          2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
          3. Traffic
            1. Signs
            2. Signals
              1. Traffic Signals
              2. Traffic Signal Synchronization
              3. Pedestrian Signals
              4. Signal Timing
              5. Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows
            3. Crosswalks
            4. Traffic Projects
            5. Streetlights
            6. Traffic Commission
            7. Bicycle Safety
            8. Bike Lane Classes
            9. Daylighting Law
          4. Bids & Proposals
          5. Erosion Control
          6. Flood Zone Information
        2. Street Maintenance
          1. House Number Address Change
          2. Storm Preparation
          3. Storm Drains & Sewers
            1. Storm Water Pollution / NPDES
            2. Slope Drain Inspections
          4. Potholes / Street Repair
          5. Sidewalk Repair
          6. Signals
          7. Signs
          8. Slurry Seal
          9. Streetlights
          10. Street Sweeping
        3. Park Maintenance
          1. Street Tree Service
            Urban Forest Benefits
        4. Transportation Services
          1. Spirit Bus
            Passio GO! App
          2. Airplane Noise
          3. Bike Plan
          4. MPK Transit Express
        5. Solid Waste Recycling, and Organics Waste
          1. How to Recycle
          2. Organics Recycling
          3. Battery Recycling
          4. Beverage Container Recycling
          5. Bulky Item Pickup
          6. Collection Service
            1. Commercial & Roll-off Service
            2. Multi-family Bins service
            3. Residential Curbside
              Roll Out Service
          7. Construction & Demolition Recycling
          8. Electronic Waste
          9. Backyard Composting & Smart Gardening
          10. Household Hazardous Waste
            1. Electronics Recycling
            2. LA County Waste Collection Events
            3. Used Motor Oil
          11. Home-Generated Sharps Waste
          12. Used Tire Recycling
        6. Water
          1. Conservation & Education
            1. In the Community
            2. Inside the House
            3. Outside the House
            4. Rebates
          2. Developer Information
          3. Flushing Program
            Flushing Schedule
          4. FAQ
          5. Garvey Reservoir
          6. House Main Line Do & Do Not's
          7. How to Report Water Problems
          8. Rates & Billing Information
          9. Water Quality Report
            1. Drinking Water Source Assessment
            2. Water Quality Standards & Water Quality Goals
            3. What Contaminates Are in Water
          10. Water Terms Dictionary (PDF)
          11. How To Report Water Waste
          12. 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
          13. 2023 Water Master Plan
          14. Centralized Groundwater Treatment System
          15. Water Services Standard Specifications
        7. Sewer
          FOG - Fat, Oil, and Grease
        8. Quick Reference Public Works
        9. Activities & Events
        10. Alternative Fuels: CNG Station & EV Charger
        11. Bids & Proposals
        12. Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
          1. Active CIP Projects
          2. Completed CIP Projects
          3. 1st-Riggin-Potrero Grande Regional Project
          4. SR-710 and Mobility Improvement Projects Updates
          5. Monterey Pass Road Complete Streets Project
          6. Monterey Pass Rd Complete Streets Project
          7. Garvey Ave Improvements Project
          8. Barnes Park Aquatic Center
          9. Vision Zero
          10. Water Meter Replacement Schedule
        13. Department Directory
        14. ADA/Title VI Policy
      12. Recreation & Community Services
        1. Aquatics
          1. Aquatics FAQs
          2. Lifeguards
          3. Swim Lessons
          4. Water Aerobics
        2. ART in Monterey Park (MPK)
        3. Classes
        4. Day Care & Tiny Tots
          1. Barnes Park Extended Day Care
          2. Tiny Tots Program
          3. Kidventure Camp
          4. Spring Break Day Camp
        5. Commissions
        6. Facilities
          1. Conditions for Use of Facilities
          2. Park Facilities
          3. Reservation Fees
        7. Historical Museum
        8. Local Sports Organizations
        9. Parks Master Plan
        10. Picnic Shelter Reservations
          1. Sheltered Picnic Facilities Conditions of Use
          2. Barnes Park Picnic Shelters
        11. Projects
        12. Recreation Activities
        13. Senior Programs
          Transportation Services
        14. Special Events
          1. Cherry Blossom Festival
            1. Directions & Parking
            2. Exhibit Hall
            3. History
            4. Sponsors
          2. Cinco de Mayo
          3. City's Birthday Celebration
          4. Electric Park "Music | People | Community"
          5. Farmers' Market
          6. Holiday Snow Village
          7. Hollywood Bowl Trip
          8. Independence Day Celebration
          9. Lunar New Year Festival
          10. Monster Mash
          11. Monterey Park Resiliency Day
          12. Movie Night in the Park
          13. MPK Campout
          14. MPK Clippers Night
          15. MPK Spring Egg Hunt
          16. Night at Dodger Stadium
          17. Pickleball Tournament
          18. Santa's Jolly Journey
          19. SGV Pride Parade & Festival
          20. Tree Memorial
          21. Veteran, Military & Public Safety
        15. Support of Our Veterans
        16. Volunteer Opportunities
        17. Walkability Routes
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Commission on Aging
      2. Community Participation Commission
      3. Economic & Business Development Commission
      4. Environmental Commission
        Earth Day Festival
      5. Library Board of Trustees
      6. Personnel Board
      7. Planning Commission
      8. Recreation & Parks Commission
      9. Traffic Commission
      10. Boards & Commissions Vacancies Notices
        1. Vacancies Notices 2025
        2. Vacancies Notices 2026
      11. Agendas & Minutes
    4. City Staff Intranet
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  3. Services

    1. Animal Services
    2. Business Assistance & Services
    3. City Clerk Public Records
    4. Community Development
      1. Building Permits & Inspections
      2. Online Services
      3. Planning Applications & Forms
      4. Starting a Business in MPK
    5. Crime Statistics
    6. Fire
      Disaster Preparedness
    7. Law Enforcement
      1. Parking
      2. Vacation House Check
    8. Library
    9. Online Tools
      1. Communications Survey
      2. Forms
      3. Report an Issue with GoMPK
    10. Parks
    11. Public Works
      1. Spirit Bus
      2. Street Sweeping
      3. Water Dept.
    12. Recreation
      1. Aquatics
      2. Cascades Newspaper
      3. Day Care
      4. Dial a Ride
      5. MPK-TV Government Access TV
      6. Picnic Shelter or Facility Rental
      7. Senior Programs
      8. Special Events
    13. Trash & Recycling
      Household Hazardous/Electronic Waste
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  4. Residents

    1. Boards & Commissions
    2. City Calendar
    3. City Organizational Chart
    4. Clubs & Organizations
    5. Directions to City Hall
    6. Facts
      1. Data & Demographics
      2. History of Monterey Park
    7. Federal, State, & County Legislative Officials
    8. Jobs
    9. New Residents
    10. Photo Gallery
    11. Public Notices
    12. Public Schools
    13. Regional Info and Resources
    14. Resource Directory
      1. Disaster Preparedness Guide
      2. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
    15. Special Events
    16. Spotlight
      1. Communications Survey
      2. Going Green Sustainability Plan
      3. GoMPK Online Service Request
      4. Immigration and Citizenship Resources
      5. January 21, 2023 Memorial
      6. Sustainability Resource Center
      7. Upcoming Economic Projects
      8. Victim and Community Resources
      9. Wildfire Resources
    17. Staff Directory
    18. Weather
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  5. Visitors

    1. Best Places to Live
    2. Directions to City Hall
    3. Historical Museum
    4. Historical Sites
    5. Monterey Park Facilities Map
    6. Senior Housing Facilities
    7. Special Events
    8. Support of Our Veterans
    9. Transportation
      Spirit Bus schedule
    10. Where to Eat
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  6. Business

    1. Business Assistance
      1. Business Licensing
      2. Business Resource Partners
      3. Small Business Disaster Loans
      4. Starting a Business
    2. Downtown Monterey Park
      1. Business Improvement District No. 1
        1. BID Assessment Schedule
        2. BID Map (PDF)
        3. BID Advisory Committee (BIDAC)
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  7. How Do I...

    1. Apply For...
      1. Building Permits
      2. Business License
      3. Employment
      4. Library Cards
      5. Residential Rehabilitation
      6. Small Business Disaster Loans
      7. Temporary Use Permits (PDF)
      8. US Passports
    2. Contact...
      1. City Council
      2. City Manager
      3. City Staff
    3. Obtain...
      1. Crime Statistics
      2. Election Info.
      3. Disaster Preparedness Guide
      4. Public Works Permits
      5. Salary Schedules
      6. Water, Sewer, Trash Rate Info
      7. City Clerk Public Records
    4. Pay For...
      1. Parking tickets
      2. Utilities
    5. Sign Up For...
      1. Community Emergency Response Team
      2. Emergency Alerts
      3. Emergency Alerts
      4. E-newsletter, Twitter, Nixle, Weibo, etc.
      5. Notifications
      6. Recreation Classes
      7. Vacation House Check
    6. Report...
      1. Abandoned Shopping Carts
      2. Airplane noise
      3. Crime
      4. Graffiti, Potholes, Property Maintenance Issues
      5. Stray or Injured Animals
      6. Trash Collection Problems
      7. Water Emergencies
      8. Traffic Investigation Request
    7. Request...
      1. Alarm Permits
      2. Bulky Item Pickup
      3. Construction Inspection
      4. Dial-a-Ride/Dial-a-Taxi
      5. Public Works Inspection
      6. Facility or Picnic Shelter Reservations
      7. Vial of Life Kit (Free)
    8. View...
      1. City Annual Financial Report
      2. City Budget
      3. City Council Agendas
      4. City Council Meeting Videos
      5. City Hall Holidays
      6. Citywide Bids or RFPs
      7. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
      8. MPK-TV Gov TV
      9. Municipal Code
      10. Photo Gallery
      11. Public Works Bids
      12. Spirit Bus Schedule
      13. Water Conservation Progress
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Airplane Noise
    3. Cascades Newspaper
    4. City Council Meeting Videos
    5. Economic Development
    6. Elected Officials
    7. Local Development Updates
    8. News
    9. Notify Me
    10. Spirit Bus
    11. Stay Connected
    12. Water Conservation
    13. Water & Sewer Improvement
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