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City Of Monrovia: City Manager's Update | December 17, 2021

On Thursday afternoon, I was able to join staff for a tour of Canyon Park to observe damage from Tuesday's rain storm. It is quite incre ...

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Press release from the City of Monrovia:

12/17/2021 10:31 AM

Hello Monrovians, 

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On Thursday afternoon, I was able to join staff for a tour of Canyon Park to observe damage from Tuesday's rain storm. It is quite incredible to see the power of water and how it impacted our beloved park. There is mud and debris everywhere. Sections of roadway are gone and culverts are filled in. The stream has cut new paths throughout the park and in some areas, 6-12 feet of earth has been eroded away. There are rocks of all sizes, some as large as minivans, scattered throughout the park. We are already preparing our work to: clear out debris; remove silt, sediment and rock from the park, and; begin to repair the damaged infrastructure. Our work will take a long time so we should all expect the park to be closed indefinitely for a period of time. We are preparing photos, aerial footage, and much more information to share with you. Be sure to sign up for the City Manager's Update to stay informed. We could not complete this work without the support of our the community, our Park Naturalists, Trail Crew,  and Volunteers.

As a reminder, Enhanced Street Dining in the 400 Block of Myrtle Avenue will end after today. The Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board has been reviewing the program and receiving feedback from merchants on the block. With the evenings getting cooler and limited restrictions on indoor dining, the street space is being used less. This does not impact the Temporary Outdoor Business Occupancy Permits (TOBO’s) which allow expanded outdoor dining in the sidewalk, parking areas, alleyways, etc. The TOBO’s will be evaluated in January 2022.

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If you haven't done so, please be sure to check out our Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners. This update includes a map of wonderfully decorated homes for you to enjoy. You’ll also find great holiday information including holiday hours for city facilities, tree recycling, public safety tips and much more. 

Sincerely, 

Dylan

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

Highlights in this Update  

  • Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners
  • City Facilities will have Limited Operations December 27 - 30, 2021
  • Christmas Tree Recycling 

2021 Holiday Decorating Contest

Thank you to everyone that participated in this years contest! Below are the winners of the 2021 Holiday Decorating Contest.

  • Best Still Display: 752 Valley View Avenue
  • Best Outdoor Display: 612 W. Palm Avenue
  • Most Effective use of Lighting: 214 S. Alta Vista Avenue 
  • Best Neighborhood Effort: 517 Valmont Place & Valmont Drive 
  • Santa's Workshop Award: 1128 Carmelita Circle
  • Holiday Spirit Award: 826 Ocean View Avenue 
  • Judge's Award: 300 Block of North Alta Vista Avenue 
  • Children's Choice Award: 221 Grand Avenue 

Business Contest Winners

  • Most Creative Display: Mark Houston Associates, Inc. - 517 S. Myrtle Avenue
  • Best Holiday Spirit: Monrovia Floral - 119 E. Olive Avenue
  • Judge's Award: Dream Décor - 505 S. Myrtle Avenue
  • Most Spectacular Display: Civiltec Engineering - 118 W. Lime Avenue 

Please view the map below and enjoy a trip around town to take in all the holiday decorations!

City Facilities will have Limited Operations December 27 - 30, 2021

During this time, City Hall, Public Works, and Fire Department Administration will be closed to the public.

Limited essential services will be available remotely.

The Library and Community Center will be open December 27-30 as follows: 

  • Community Services
    • (626) 256-8226
    • Community Center Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
    • Offering Senior Nutrition Program and other services.
  • Library
    • (626) 256-8274
    • Normal operating hours:
    • Mon./Tues. 10am-8pm; Weds. 10am-8pm; Thurs. 12pm-5pm

NORMAL OPERATING HOURS WILL RESUME ON MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2022

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Christmas Tree Recycling 

To recycle your Christmas Tree, place it curbside on your regular trash collection day. Please remove all ornaments, tinsel, plastic bags, nails, lights, and plastic or metal stands.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at (626) 932-5575.

Holiday Safety Tips from Neighborhood & Business Services

Don’t be a Grinch! Help your neighbors and community!

In this episode of holiday tips by Neighborhood & Business Services, we would like to promote being a Good Neighbor! The City of Monrovia is filled with amazing people who care about the community. It is important to support and respect each other. This week, we would like to promote being a Good Neighbor by:

  • Providing gifts to your neighbors
  • Checking in to make sure they are doing well
  • Communicating with each other - when away on vacation to help take trash cans in
  • Keeping an eye on mailboxes - the Grinch is out there trying to steal mail, personal information, and packages. If you see suspicious activity, call Monrovia Police 626-256-8000
  • Getting involved with the Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) and attending community events. Check out the Monrovia Reads Van that helps provide easier access to books

 

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 

Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

  • 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.

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