City Of Monrovia: City Manager's Update | December 10, 2021

Press release from the City of Monrovia:

12/10/2021 9:50 AM

Hello Monrovians, 

How would you spend $6,000,000 per year to make Monrovia better? Between now and the end of the City's Two Year Budget cycle, there is over $15,000,000 available to make Monrovia a better place to live, work or raise your family. Over the past 2 months, I have been speaking with community members about Measure K, the Keep Monrovia Revenues Local Sales Tax Measure. Measure K revenues are collected - and stay - in Monrovia to be reinvested into our community. The City Council wants to hear from you...how do you want to see the money spent? 

We're nearing the end of the suggestions collection period and I encourage every single resident, Monrovia business owner and/or employee to complete a form on the City's website with spending suggestions for Measure K. 

Sincerely, 

Dylan

Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (626) 932-5585

Highlights in this Update  

• Congratulations to 2021 Holiday Parade Winners!
• Information on Rain Event
• Monrovia Today Winter Edition
• Monrovia's Pledge 
• City Council Extends Free EV Charging

Congratulations to our 2021 Holiday Parade Winners! 

The Annual Holiday Parade in Old Town Monrovia took place on Thursday, December 2, and what a wonderful event it was!  There were 80 entries in the parade this year, with many amazing additions for the thousands of participants and spectators watching that evening. Thank you to our Monrovia Old Town Merchants for sponsoring the parade each year!

Parade entries were judged and five were selected for deserving trophy awards those entries include:

• Best Band – Monrovia High School
• Best Float – North Pole Support Team
• Judges Award – Plymouth Elementary School
• Best Dance Squad – Dancing for His Glory
• Best Holiday Spirit – Monroe Elementary School

Thank you to all the entries for participating and congratulations to the winners, we hope your holiday season is filled with extreme joy and laughter!

Information on Rain Event

Monrovia Canyon Park Closed

Due to the rain, Monrovia Canyon Park will be temporarily closed, beginning Thursday, December 9, until further notice. The City will reopen the park when weather permits.

To stay informed on changes to park hours, follow the City of Monrovia on Facebook and Instagram, subscribe to the City Manager's Weekly Update or call the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256-8246.

Preparation for Anticipated Rain

A rain event has also been forecasted to resume the following week beginning on Monday, December 13, and lasting through Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, a powerful storm system will bring periods of heavy rain into the area. Should a Debris and Mudflow Potential Forecast be issued, Monrovia Public Works will coordinate with LA County and share the information as it becomes available.

Gravel Bags Available for Residents 

Gravel, along with gravel bag materials, are available at Recreation Park (620 S Shamrock Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016) in the parking lot off of East Olive Avenue, near the skate park and Barney Glen Baseball Field. Please note that the gravel bags are self-serve. The City will provide the needed bags and gravel, and residents must provide their own shovels, gloves and eye protection. To ensure that there is enough for all of the resident who may use them, please take only what you need.

A limited amount of ready-made gravel bags are available on a first come, first serve basis. 

 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at (626) 932-5575 or email [email protected].

Monrovia's Pledge

Since the Thankful & Grateful Holiday Gathering on November 18, the City is asking residents to join in signing “Monrovia’s Pledge.” We hope this community pledge inspires Monrovians to love, respect and rejoice together. You can read the pledge here and we invite you to visit the Monrovia Community Center to sign the pledge and receive a commemorative bracelet. 

Monrovia Today Winter Edition 

Fitness classes, dance lessons, academic support programs and much more will be offered to residents and community members to participate in during the winter months! All programs are subject to the guidelines as established by the LA County Department of Public Health.

This season, the Monrovia Today will be a digital version so residents can have quick access to all programs scheduled this winter. Residents can contact the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256-8246 for a physical copy or get on our mailing list. In the upcoming week, a postcard will arrive in homes with a QR code to scan, leading to the digital Monrovia Today. Registration is now open for programs, events and classes that will begin in January 2022!

City Council Extends Free EV Charging

The City Council has extended the free charging at the City’s EV charging stations through February 15, 2022re! The City installed 4 public charging stations at 124 E Lemon Avenue in September 2021.

1. Charging your car battery is easy with the Powerflex charging app. Here’s how it works: 
2. Download the Powerflex app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store 
3. Follow these steps to set up your account 

When you arrive at our charging station, launch the Powerflex app and scan the QR code on the station. 

Once you have completed charging, please move your vehicle to a non-charging space so others may utilize the charging stations. Charging sessions are currently limited to three hours, and parking without an active charging session is expressly prohibited. Happy Charging!

For more information about the GoMonrovia EV Charging program, please contact Chris Castruita at (626) 256-8224 or [email protected].

Holiday Safety Tips from Neighborhood & Business Services

HO HO HO, RV tips to know!

Happy Holidays from Neighborhood & Business Services! This week we would like to share information about obtaining RV permits. We know there will be a lot of traveling during the holidays and you may have guests visiting. You can easily get a parking permit for RV parking through the Monrovia Police Department. This video shows step by step how to get the information online. 

• Permits are required for RV’s - $5.00 per day for up to 3 days.
• Application needs to be returned to the Monrovia Police Department.
• Be sure not to obstruct the sidewalk or street so people can get by.
• Park RV’s legally.

Santa Tour 

Santa Claus and his friends will be touring each neighborhood on top of a decorated fire engine, escorted by a police car and a decorated public works sleigh! Everyone is encouraged to come out and wave to Santa and enjoy the holiday carols. 

Please note that due to safety concerns, Santa will not be having passengers ride along on the sleigh.  

A full Santa Tour schedule can be seen at www.cityofmonrovia.org/SantaTour. Santa has many neighborhoods that he has to visit throughout this entire week. So that you don't miss him, we've installed a tracker on his sleigh to let you know his exact whereabouts at all times!

Monrovia Police Officers' Association Toy Drive

Mark your calendars! The Monrovia Police Officers' Association and Detail Union are partnering with the Foothill Unity Center for this year’s Toy Drive on December 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The toy drive will be held at Detail Union at 1311 S. Shamrock Avenue. 

All donations are appreciated, but some of the specific gifts being requested are board games, puzzles, and gift cards.

Measure K Community Meetings

How would you spend $15,000,000 to better Monrovia? The Monrovia City Council wants to hear from you and City staff are holding outreach activities to hear your ideas, thoughts and preferences for how to spend this money. Come join friends, neighbors, business owners and the city manager and staff at a town hall meeting. Below are meetings dates and times.

• December 11, Station Square Park, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.  

If you can’t make it, please submit your ideas at www.cityofmonrovia.org/measurek. 

Measure K Community Meetings with MAP

The Monrovia Area Partnership team is partnering with City Manager, Dylan Feik, to bring MAP leaders the Measure K Roadshow in your very own neighborhood! 

We need your input as MAP leaders on spending suggestions for Measure K! Come learn more about the Measure K Sales Tax Measure and have your voice heard by Dylan Feik himself. This will be the perfect opportunity to ask questions and to share your thoughts. 

There are four different dates, times, and locations to choose from for easy accessibility. The first five attendees at each meeting will receive a limited edition MAP pin and a free meal certificate from a local business (of random).

• Monday, December 13
  • 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Julian Fisher Park 
• Wednesday, December 15
  • 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m, Zoom Meeting ID: 862 1435 6452

Water Conservation Kits Now Available 

The City is continuing to offer FREE water conservation kits to help meet the 15% water conservation goal declared by Governor Newsom. Please submit the following form to request a kit for pick up at the Public Works Yard located at 600 S. Mountain Avenue. Please note, this is for Monrovia residents only and is limited to one kit per household.

Work Around Town 

Power Outage - Southern California Edison (SCE) has planned power outages to take place on December 6 – 7 at  Magnolia Avenue between Cherry and Cypress (9 p.m. – 5 a.m.), and North Lincoln Avenue (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.). All customers who will be impacted by the outage have been notified by SCE.  
Contact: SCE Outage Center, (888) 759-6056

Latest Facts & Figures 

Residential / Non-Residential Settings in Monrovia 

Residential / Non-Residential Settings in Monrovia 

Facilities that have no reported positive COVID-19 cases for 14 days are considered to no longer have an outbreak and removed from the list. Confirmed cases of employees from residential/non-residential settings get counted under their home city.

Additional details on cases and deaths were not provided by the County of Los Angeles. View the Public Health Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Patient Privacy.

Stay Informed  Resources

Development Spotlight

Several significant projects are working their way through the review process and stages of construction here at the City. Among these are the Adaptive Reuse of the Monrovia Market Building (approved on Oct. 1), the Overton Moore Pacific Self Storage Project in the former Verizon Building in Old Town (approved on Nov. 19), 127 Pomona Multi-Family Development with 310 units at Station Square (approved on Jan. 21), the Alexan Multi-Family Development with 436 units at Station Square (approved on Feb. 4), and the Arroyo at Monrovia Station Multi-Family Development with 302 units (Planning Commission approved on Feb. 12). For more details, visit the Development Spotlight webpage.

Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events 

• Santa Tour | December 6 - 10  
• City Council Meeting | December 21 | 7:30 p.m. 
• Join the Bobcat Fire Clean-Up Crew
• Make an Appointment for Passport Services at Monrovia Community Center 
• Monrovia Street Fair & Market | Fridays | 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• E-Waste Drop Off at Monrovia Public Works Yard | Daily
• Subscribe to e-Notifications for Meeting Agendas
• Request a Bulky Item Pick-Up
• Report Abandoned Bulky Item 
• Request your Water Conservation Kit
• Shop the City of Monrovia Official Store

Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

• Maintenance Worker (Part-Time) 
• Recreation Leader (Part-Time)

The City of Monrovia offers interested individuals a chance to keep themselves notified on our job openings through the job interest card. This card will help interested individuals receive notifications about positions that open within the city without having to continuously log on to view our employment opportunities page.

Neighborhood Watch Report 

This report lists the total number of calls for service received over the last seven-day period. View the Neighborhood Watch Report. 

This press release was produced by the City of Monrovia. The views expressed here are the author’s own.