MPK City Council Meeting, Aug. 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

The City of Monterey Park City Council held a meeting on August 5, 2026, which included extensive public discussion on the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, specifically the Flock Safety camera system. The police chief provided an overview of the system's use, data protections, and audit procedures, emphasizing transparency and community engagement with a public forum scheduled for the following week. Numerous residents expressed concerns about privacy, data sharing, and the effectiveness of the Flock system, urging the council not to renew the contract. The council also accepted a $29,510 donation from the Friends of the Seniors Langley Center to support recreational improvements. Additionally, the council approved placing a housing overlay mixed environment (HOME) proposition on the November 2026 ballot to allow for potential housing development in commercial and industrial zones, with discussion on zoning flexibility and community input. The council unanimously approved an amended development agreement for a mixed-use project at 114 East Garvey Avenue, consisting of 169 residential units and approximately 16,300 square feet of commercial space, with plans to start construction in late 2026. Other agenda items included library and recreation program updates, and discussions on traffic and business impacts due to ongoing construction projects. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community events and civic engagement.