Summary
The city is pushing momentum downtown with a June 18 night market featuring live music and a Mexico game viewing, plus another event June 25. Commissioners credited recent approvals with drawing more business interest to El Monte.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Night markets cost about $137,000 in FY 2026-27, paid from the parking business improvement fund, which generates roughly $180,000 a year.
Residents and downtown businesses benefit from increased foot traffic and activity.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council Meeting - Aug 26, 2026
The city's small business grant program has handed out grants of up to $10,000 to 28 businesses so far this round. Council members Cortez, Ruedas, and Crippen-Thomas volunteered for a new ad hoc committee to find more funding and study how grant money is actually used.
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Jun 17, 2026
Council members praised the turnaround downtown — daily cleaning, no-overnight-parking rules, lighting, and upcoming sewer and water infrastructure work ahead of repaving. The night market program continues with five events planned in 2027, funded by the parking business improvement district.
Planning Commission Meeting - Jun 9, 2026
The city is pushing momentum downtown with a June 18 night market featuring live music and a Mexico game viewing, plus another event June 25. Commissioners credited recent approvals with drawing more business interest to El Monte.
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