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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monterey Park public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
New public GIS Hub for city information
The city launched an online mapping hub where residents can look up street sweeping schedules, their assigned schools, and every active capital project on an interactive map. Council wants translation tools and social media promotion so more people actually use it.
CDBG and HOME Grant Funding for 2026-27
The city will get about $873,000 in federal grants for housing, public improvements, small business grants, and fair housing services — the council approved the plan sending it to HUD.
Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 Renewal
The annual assessment for street lighting and landscaping was renewed for another year — at the same flat rate set in 1996. It raises about $1 million against $2.4 million in annual costs, so the general fund subsidizes roughly $1.4 million.
Street lighting and landscaping assessment unchanged since 1996
The renewal keeps the assessment flat, but it raises only about $1.02 million against $2.4 million in costs — the general fund subsidizes $1.4 million a year. Council members flagged the 30-year gap as a sustainability issue.