Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Help Save Lives by Donating at the MPFD Blood Drive

Monterey Park Fire Department and American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive today, Wednesday, May 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Barnes Park Service Club House at 440 S. McPherrin Ave.

Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer, according to the American Red Cross.

In addition to helping save lives, donors will receive an exclusive Red Cross shirt, while supplies last.

Saturday, the SGV Pride Parade and Festival

The Alhambra Teachers Association, City of Monterey Park, Boys and Girls Club SGV, University of the West, and Keep the Culture Alive are proud to present the 4th Annual Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 1.

The event includes a parade from Mark Keppel High School to Barnes Park as well as a festival featuring music, art, food, resource booths and giveaways. For hours and locations, please visit the city website at the link below.

'Games, Bubbles and Fun' to Kickoff Summer Reading Program at Amphitheater

Starting Saturday, June 1, children ages 0-12, teens 12-18 and adults 18 and older are invited to participate in the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library’s 2024 Community Reads Summer Reading Program.

To celebrate, the library will be holding a kickoff event featuring "games, bubbles and fun" at Barnes Park Amphitheater on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.

Children, teens and adults can track their reading throughout the summer to earn prizes, as well as enjoy special programming, including crafts, performances, film screenings and author talks.

Business Spotlight: Carmichael International Service

With 13 branch offices across the USA, Carmichael is proud to call Monterey Park the home of its corporate headquarters and largest office

While Monterey Park is known for its vibrant small businesses, the city also proves a strategic choice for world-class companies.

Carmichael International Service, a leader in customs brokerage with over 60 years of experience, chose Monterey Park as the home for its corporate headquarters.

Every Thursday, It's the MPK Farmers' Market!

Stop by the weekly Monterey Park Farmers' Market every Thursday for fresh produce, hot foods, vendors and live entertainment from 4 to 8 p.m. at Barnes Park near the tennis/pickleball courts.

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

Drop-in for a Meetup With the Mayor

Community members are invited for casual conversation, to share thoughts, or to just catch up and learn more about the city with the Mayor of Monterey Park. Meetups are free and open to the public and are frequently held at community centers, schools and local businesses. The next meetup will be:

Thursday, June 6, 5-6 p.m.
Northern Cafe, 128 N. Garfield Avenue, Unit B.

Please visit the city website for more information and other dates and times.

Engage in Planning the City's Future, Join a City of Monterey Park Workshop

Save these dates for the next Engagement Workshops designed to provide residents with information on the City’s economic sustainability and discuss modern and equitable revenue measures.

Two convenient virtual sessions on Zoom are available:

Thursday, June 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19, 6-7 p.m.

For more info and meeting links, please visit the city website at the link below.

Online Utility Payment System Transitioning in August

Starting in 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.

Registration for this new online platform will be available soon. At this time, no action is required from customers, we are simply informing the community of this upcoming change.

City of MPK Is Hiring

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

Human Resources Analyst
Water Production Systems Operator
Building Trades Technician
Firefighter/Paramedic
Recreation Leader Part-time
Police Officer Recruit
Police Officer Reserve
Child Care Teacher Part-time
School Crossing Guard
Pool Manager & Assistant Manager Part-time
Senior Lifeguard & Lifeguard Part-time.

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

At the City Council Meeting ...

Here's a selection of items from last week's May 22 Special City Council Meeting:

Item 3-C Establishing the Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee (SPARC).
Item 5-A: Discussion and direction regarding retail theft legislation.
Item 5-B: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.
Meeting adjourned in honor of comedian, actor and Monterey Park resident Rudy Moreno (at the 4 hour, 35 minute mark).

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

SCE Offering Energy Assistance Savings Program

SCE wants the MPK community to know about smart cooling solutions.

Summer is around the corner and SCE's Energy Savings Assistance Program offers free or low-cost energy-efficient appliances to qualified customers.

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.

Go MPK Lets You Easily Report Potholes, Graffiti, Code Compliance Issues and More

With Go MPK, City of Monterey Park information and services are just a few taps away

Use the free Go MPK app to quickly report an issue and submit service requests for items such as graffiti removal, pothole repair, abandoned vehicles and more. Download the app or visit the city website to get connected today.

Go MPK is available in your device’s app store or via a web browser at www.montereypark.ca.gov/gompk.

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.

"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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Bulky Item Collection is FREE After a Quick Phone Call or E-request

Bulky items are ones that are too large to fit in your automated container or dumpster, such as old furniture, mattresses and appliances.

Typical items include sofas, rugs, lamps, stoves, refrigerators, chairs, desks, as well as bundles of cardboard or palm fronds.

Free curbside pickup can be arranged through Athens Services at 888-336-6100 or via their website.

See an Abandoned Shopping Cart? Report It!

If you see abandoned shopping carts in Monterey Park, please report them via:

www.retailsolutionshq.com/get-started or
by calling the 24-hour hotline at 888-992-4778.

Please provide a street address, cross street, city and the number of carts.

Follow City of Monterey Park on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook: @CityofMontereyPark.

Instagram: @cityofmontereypark.

Also connect via Nixle, News Releases, Twitter and More

In addition to social media, you can also stay informed by subscribing to official City of Monterey Park online communications. In particular, Nixle will get you linked up the good guys and gals at the Monterey Park PD, and city news flashes will provide you with official news releases. And, if you like Twitter, we've got that too.

Monterey Park's "Most Wanted"

"MPK's Most Wanted" webpage features photos and other resources to help make the public aware of some of the persons of interest in the city. Visit the city website and view MPK's Most Wanted today.

Monterey Park City Hall Open Monday-Thursday

Monterey Park City Hall is open for in person services during the following hours:

Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed.

Other city facilities such as Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, Langley Senior Center and the police counter will have other operating hours. For more information, please visit the city website or contact the desired department.

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