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  2. Government

    1. Coronavirus Updates
    2. Elected Officials
      1. City Council
        1. City Council Meeting Videos
        2. Legislative Positions
        3. Speaking at City Council Meetings
        4. State of the City Address
      2. City Clerk
      3. City Treasurer
      4. Terms of Office
      5. Agenda Center
      6. City Council Meeting Videos
    3. 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. Yvonne Yiu, City Council
            6. Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
            7. Amy Lee, City Treasurer
            8. Concerned Citizens of MPK
            9. MPK for Better Healthcare
            10. MPK Democratic Club
            11. MPK Police Officers Association PAC
            12. MPK Firefighters Association PAC
            13. Residents for Measure MP
          2. Agency Reports
          3. Form 700
        2. City Council Agendas
        3. Subscribe to City Council Agendas
        4. City Council Meeting Videos
        5. Boards & Commissions
        6. 2022 Election Information
        7. 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
        8. Redistricting 2021
        9. District Elections 2019
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
        10. Elections Sample Ballot Booklets
        11. Federal, State, & County Legislative Officials
        12. Filing a City Claim
        13. Municipal Code
        14. Public Records Request
        15. Document Center
      3. City Manager
        1. Economic Development
          1. Choose Monterey Park
          2. Starting a Business in Monterey Park
            1. Business License
            2. Business Resources
            3. Help Your Business Succeed
          3. Business License
          4. Help Your Business Succeed
          5. Economic Development Opportunities
            1. Business Retail Profiles
            2. Retail Centers / Leasing Opportunities
            3. Trade Area Demographics
          6. Shop Local Rewards Program
          7. Data & Demographics
          8. What's Developing
            1. Projects Under Development
              1. Celadon Project
              2. Monterey Park Market Place
              3. South Garfield Village
          9. 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
          10. Developer Info
          11. Economic Development Strategic Plan
        2. Strategic Plan
      4. Community Development
        1. 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
          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
        2. Planning
          1. Featured Projects
          2. Zoning & Development Standards
          3. Applications & Forms
          4. 1688 West Garvey Avenue
          5. South Garfield Village Specific Plan
          6. San Gabriel Valley Regional Bicycle Master Plan
          7. Monterey Park Going Green
            1. Updates & Recent Activity
          8. General Plan
            1. General Plan Update - Monterey Park 2040
            2. Proposed Scope of the General Plan
            3. General Plan Organization & Use
            4. Land Use Element
              1. Important Terms & Concepts
              2. Related Plans & Programs
              3. Land Use Plan
                1. Residential Land Use
                2. Focus Areas
              4. Goals & Policies for One - Four
                1. Goals & Policies for Five - Ten
                2. Goals & Policies for 11 - 13
              5. Zoning & Land Use Element
              6. Urban Design Plan
                1. City Gateways
                2. Arterial Corridors
                3. Downtown
            5. Economic Development Element
              1. Related Plans & Programs
              2. Economic Development Plan
                1. City Challenges
                2. Goals & Policies
                3. Local Serving Mixed Use District Downtown
                4. Technology Center at Monterey Pass Road 
                5. Discount / Volume Retail Center 
                6. North Atlantic as a Retail / Entertainment Gateway
                7. Job Creation for Monterey Park Residents 
                8. Government Efficiency & Leadership 
            6. Circulation Element
              1. Important Terms & Concepts
              2. Related Plans & Programs
              3. Regional Access
                1. Goals & Policies
                2. Local Street System
                  1. Intelligent Transportation Systems
                  2. Neighborhood Traffic Safety
                  3. Focus Area: Garvey Corridor
              4. Public Transportation
              5. Bicycle & Pedestrian Circulation
              6. Parking
                1. Focus Area: Downtown
            7. Safety & Community Services Element
              1. Important Terms & Concepts
              2. Related Plans & Programs
              3. Geological & Seismic Hazards
                1. Goals & Policies
              4. Flood & Dam Inundation Hazards
                1. Goals & Policies
              5. Noise
                1. Goals & Policies
                2. Baseline Noise Environment
                3. Year 2020 Environment
                4. Aircraft Noise
                5. Noise / Land Use Compatibility Guidelines
                6. Hazardous Materials
                7. Solid & Hazardous Waste
                8. Fire & Police Protection
                9. Public Utility Systems
            8. Resources Element
              1. Important Terms & Concepts
              2. Related Plans & Programs
              3. Parks & Recreation
              4. Historic Resources
              5. Air Quality
            9. Glossary
            10. Appendix
          9. Housing Element 2021-2029
          10. Climate Action Plan
          11. Pedestrian Linkages Plan
          12. Planning Commission
          13. Design Review Board
          14. Electronic Cigarette Information
          15. Public Notices
        3. Municipal Code
        4. Development Services New Public Counter Operations
      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. Continuing Disclosure
          7. Financial Policy
          8. Investment Policy
          9. 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
            1. Community Fund
            2. Consolidated Plan / One Year Action Plan
          6. Lead Base Paint Compliance
          7. Past Housing Projects
          8. Residential Rehabilitation Program
            1. 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
      7. Fire Department
        1. Coronavirus Updates
        2. Administration
        3. Code Compliance
          1. Code Compliance Volunteer Program
          2. Frequently Asked Questions - City Code Violations
          3. Graffiti Cleanup & Prevention
          4. L.A. County Weed Abatement
          5. Residential and Commercial Property Matters Handled by Code Compliance
          6. Matters Handled by Other City Departments
          7. Matters Not Handled by Code Compliance
          8. Shopping Cart Retrieval
          9. Multi-Family Residential/Apartment Inspections
        4. 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. Emergency Medical Services
          1. Paramedic Ambulance Membership Program
        6. Fire Dept Community Alerts
        7. Hillside Protection
        8. Operations
          1. Explorer Program
          2. Reserve Program
          3. Stations & Apparatus
          4. Verdugo Dispatch
        9. Preparing for Fire Season & El Nino
        10. Prevention
          1. Fire & Life Safety
          2. Forms, Standards & Guidelines
          3. Hazardous Materials
            1. Household Wastes
          4. Inspections
            1. Types of Inspections
          5. Investigations
          6. Permits & Fees
          7. Plan Review & New Construction
          8. Resources
        11. Recruitment
        12. Resources
        13. 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. Heal MPK: Resources for Victims and the Community
        2. Library Newsletter
        3. Online Resources
        4. About the Library
          1. History of the Library
          2. Library Board of Trustees
          3. Library Strategic Plan
        5. Adults
          1. Adult Programs
          2. Adult Summer Reading  Challenge
          3. California Print Disability Web Portal
          4. California State Library Parks Pass Program
          5. Career Center
          6. Computer Classes/Online Tutorials
          7. Dementia/Alzheimer's Kits
          8. Get Fit While You Sit
          9. GetSetUp
          10. Home Delivery Service
          11. Online Consumer Health Resource Center
        6. Children
          1. Children's Programs
          2. Early Learning
          3. For Teachers
          4. Research
          5. Storytime
            1. Songs & Rhymes
        7. English Classes & Citizenship
          1. English Programs
          2. Citizenship Preparation
        8. Get Involved
          1. Donations
          2. Friends of the Library
          3. Library Foundation
            1. Foundation Events
          4. Volunteering
        9. Local History Room
          1. California Revealed Oral History Project
          2. DigiLab
          3. Digital Storytelling Project
          4. Local History Digital Resource Project
          5. Past Mayors of Monterey Park
        10. Passport Services
        11. Teens
          1. Junior Friends
          2. Recommended Reading
          3. Teen Programs
          4. Teen Resources
          5. Teen Summer Reading Challenge
        12. Using the Library
          1. 3D Printing
          2. Chromebooks
          3. E-books
          4. Friends of the Library Bookstore
          5. Hotspot Lending Program
          6. Library Cards & Fees
          7. Library Catalog Tutorials
          8. Library Policies
          9. Meeting Rooms
          10. WiFi & Printing
          11. Zip Books
      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. Community Engagement Sessions
          4. Other Services
          5. Register Surveillance Equipment
          6. Volunteer Opportunities
            1. Explorer Program
        8. Crime Statistics
        9. Department Manual
        10. Investigations Bureau
          1. Missing Persons Information
          2. MPK's Most Wanted
          3. Restraining Orders
          4. Vehicle Theft Prevention
        11. Jail Bureau
        12. K-9 Program
        13. Military Equipment Policy
        14. Patrol Bureau
        15. "Pay to Stay" Sentenced Prisoner Program
        16. Personnel Complaint Policy (PDF)
        17. Pink Patch Project
        18. Police Reserve
        19. Records Bureau
          1. Fee List
        20. Service Area Program
        21. Social Media
        22. Special Weapons and Tactics Team
        23. Traffic Bureau
          1. Enforcement / Education Operations
          2. Other Information
        24. Training
        25. Training Materials
      11. Public Works
        1. Engineering
          1. Permits
            1. Banner Pole
            2. Concrete
            3. Encroachment
            4. Public Works Construction
            5. House Moving
            6. House Number Address Change
            7. Newspaper Rack
            8. Sewer Connection
            9. Transportation Permit
          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
          4. Bids & Proposals
          5. Erosion Control
          6. Flood Zone Information
          7. SR-710 Mobility Improvement Projects Updates
        2. Street Maintenance
          1. House Number Address Change
          2. Storm Preparation
          3. Storm Drains & Sewers
            1. Storm Water Pollution / NPDES
            2. Slope Drain Inspections
            3. FOG
          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
            1. Street Trees
        4. Transportation Services
          1. Spirit Bus
            1. Passio GO! App
          2. Airplane Noise
          3. Bike Plan
        5. Trash & Recycling
          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. Dumpster Service
            3. Residential Curbside
              1. 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. Materials Recovery Facility
          13. Used Tire Recycling
        6. Water
          1. Conservation & Education
            1. In the Community
            2. Inside the House
            3. Outside the House
            4. Rebates
          2. Water & Sewer Improvement
            1. Water & Sewer Improvement Addtl. Docs
          3. Developer Information
          4. Flushing Program
            1. Flushing Schedule
          5. FAQ
          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. 2012 Water Master Plan
        7. Quick Reference Public Works
        8. Activities & Events
        9. Alternative Fuels: CNG Station & EV Charger
        10. Bids & Proposals
        11. Construction Updates
          1. Monterey Pass Road Water Main Repairs
        12. Department Directory
      12. Recreation & Community Services
        1. Aquatics
          1. Lifeguards
          2. Swim Lessons
          3. Water Aerobics
        2. Classes
        3. Day Care & Tiny Tots
          1. Barnes Park Extended Day Care
          2. Kidventure Camp
          3. Tiny Tots Program
        4. Cascades Newspaper
        5. Facilities
          1. Conditions for Use of Facilities
          2. Fitness Court and Playground
          3. Langley Center Rentals
          4. Park Facilities
          5. Reservation Fees
        6. Historical Museum
        7. Local Sports Organizations
        8. MPK-TV
          1. City Council Videos
          2. Program Schedule
        9. Picnic Shelter Reservations
          1. Sheltered Picnic Facilities Conditions of Use
          2. Barnes Park Picnic Shelters
        10. Recreation Activities
        11. Senior Programs
          1. Transportation Services
        12. 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. Movie Night in the Park
          12. MPK Spring Egg Hunt
          13. Night at Dodger Stadium
          14. Show The Love
          15. Tree Memorial
          16. Veteran, Military & Public Safety
        13. Support of Our Veterans
        14. Volunteer Opportunities
        15. Walkability Routes
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. Business Improvement District Advisory Committee
      2. Commission on Aging
      3. Community Participation Commission
      4. Design Review Board
      5. Economic Development Advisory Commission
      6. Environmental Commission
        1. Earth Day Festival
      7. Library Board of Trustees
      8. Personnel Board
      9. Planning Commission
      10. Recreation & Parks Commission
      11. Sister Cities Commission
      12. Traffic Commission
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  3. Services

    1. Animal Control
    2. Business Assistance & Services
    3. City Clerk Public Records
    4. Community Development
      1. Abandoned Shopping Cart Removal
      2. Building Permits & Inspections
      3. Graffiti Removal
      4. Residential Rehabilitation
    5. Crime Statistics
    6. Fire
      1. Disaster Preparedness
    7. Law Enforcement
      1. Parking
      2. Vacation House Check
    8. Library
    9. Online Tools
      1. Forms
      2. 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
      1. Household Hazardous/Electronic Waste
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  4. Residents

    1. Coronavirus Updates
    2. Boards & Commissions
    3. City Calendar
    4. City Organizational Chart
    5. Clubs & Organizations
    6. Directions to City Hall
    7. Facts
      1. Data & Demographics
      2. History of Monterey Park
    8. Federal, State, & County Legislative Officials
    9. Jobs
    10. New Residents
    11. Photo Gallery
    12. Public Schools
    13. Resource Directory
      1. Disaster Preparedness Guide
    14. Special Events
    15. Spotlight
      1. Victim and Community Resources
      2. Best Places to Live
      3. Coronavirus Updates
      4. Going Green Sustainability Plan
      5. GoMPK Online Service Request
      6. Housing Element 2021-29
      7. Upcoming Economic Projects
    16. Staff Directory
    17. Weather
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  5. Visitors

    1. Coronavirus Updates
    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
      1. Spirit Bus schedule
    10. Where to Eat
    11. One of the Best Places to Live
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  6. Business

    1. Coronavirus Updates
    2. Business Assistance
      1. Business Licensing
      2. Business Resource Partners
      3. Starting a Business
    3. 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. Coronavirus Updates
    2. Apply For...
      1. Building Permits
      2. Business License
      3. Employment
      4. Library Cards
      5. Residential Rehabilitation
      6. Temporary Use Permits (PDF)
      7. US Passports
    3. Contact...
      1. City Council
      2. City Manager
      3. City Staff
    4. 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
    5. Pay For...
      1. Parking tickets
      2. Utilities
    6. Sign Up For...
      1. Community Emergency Response Team
      2. Emergency Alerts
      3. E-newsletter, Twitter, Nixle, Weibo, etc.
      4. Notifications
      5. Recreation Classes
      6. Vacation House Check
    7. 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. 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)
    9. View...
      1. Coronavirus Updates
      2. City Annual Financial Report
      3. City Budget
      4. City Council Agendas
      5. City Council Meeting Videos
      6. District Elections Info
      7. MPK-TV Gov TV
      8. Municipal Code
      9. Photo Gallery
      10. Public Works Bids
      11. Spirit Bus Schedule
      12. Water Conservation Progress
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Coronavirus Updates
    2. Agenda Center
      1. Documents Prior to 2012
      2. Teleconference Procedures
      3. City Council Meetings Written Communications / Addendums
        1. Written Communications / Addendums 2023
        2. Written Communications / Addendums 2022
        3. Written Communications / Addendums 2021
    3. Airplane Noise
    4. Cascades Newspaper
    5. City Council Meeting Videos
    6. Economic Development
    7. Elected Officials
    8. Local Development Updates
    9. News
    10. Notify Me
    11. Social Media
    12. Spirit Bus
    13. Water Conservation
    14. Water & Sewer Improvement
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