City Of Monrovia: City Manager's Update | June 11, 2021

Press release from the City of Monrovia:

06/11/2021 9:30 AM

Hello Monrovians,

This update has been prepared to share with you everything that is taking place in Monrovia. Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

Sincerely,
Dylan

Email: dfeik@ci.monrovia.ca.us 
Phone: (626) 932-5585

Highlights in this Issue    

• 4th of July Celebration
• Summer Concerts in the Park
• Movies in the Park
• MAFA Summer Art Walk in Monrovia
• JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Recreation Leader, Park Naturalist 

4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show   

We're excited to announce the return of the 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show! All are invited to celebrate the Nation’s birthday with live music, entertainment, dancing and a fireworks show. Spectators may reserve park space, at Monrovia Library Park, no earlier than the morning of July 4. The concert, featuring Night Owl, will begin at 7 p.m., and the fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. 

For more information on the 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show, please view the FAQ.

4th of July Decorating Contest 

Those looking to show their community pride are invited to enter 4th of July Home Decorating Contest and an Old Town Monrovia Window Decorating Contest. All Monrovians are encouraged to break out their bunting, American Flags, banners and balloons and show they are Monrovia Strong! Judging for the competition will take place from June 30 to July 1, with the winners announced and maps made available on July 2.

Summer Concerts in the Park  

Throughout the weekends in July and August, live musical entertainment will take place at Station Square Park and Monrovia Library Park. From salsa and jazz to country hits and Top 40’s, there is something for everyone!  The entire family can enjoy an evening full of music and dance beginning at 7 p.m. View the full concert line up.  

Movies in the Park

Bring your lawn chair or blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy Movies in the Park! Beginning at sunset, bring the entire family to Recreation Park for a movie night under the stars. 
 
Movie Schedule

• August 21 – Trolls World Tour
• August 28 – Onward

MAFA Summer Art Walks in Monrovia 

Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA) is excited to present Summer Art Walks in Monrovia! Here’s a chance to stroll in the cool evening breeze, listen to musical entertainment, meet up with friends and visit the great shops and restaurants in Old Town Monrovia all while viewing art work from MAFA artists. The Summer Art Walks will take place in Old Town Monrovia on June 26, July 31 and August 28, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Recreation Leader, Park Naturalist

The Community Services Department is now hiring for the position of Recreation Leader and Park Naturalist! 

The Community Services Department consist of the Recreation and Library divisions. Recreation is responsible for a range of services including special events, youth programs and sports, senior programs, passports, facility rentals, Canyon Park, and the Hillside Wilderness Preserve.
 
The City of Monrovia is actively cultivating and promoting employee engagement and internal communication strategies to help build camaraderie between team members. We are focused on building an inclusive workplace for all individuals focusing on advancing social and racial equity, where unique talents and different perspectives are valued, and creative thinking is encouraged. If you're interested in joining the Monrovia team, submit your application today!

Firescaping the Foothills Townhall Meeting

Are you interested in learning about how to protect your house and property in the event of a wildfire? If so, this townhall meeting may be right for you. The City of Monrovia has partnered with the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District to present a townhall meeting on Firescaping the Foothills which helps residents understand tools to develop a landscape design that offers the best defensible, survivable space that also enhances your property.

Conservation is a Way of Life 

Water Conservation is a primary focus for Californians due to the extreme heat and dry conditions.  Historically, summer creates the potential for higher water use. Over the next week, we are expecting extreme heat in Monrovia. We hope all Monrovians keep in mind these tools and tips to use water wisely. 

Report Bulky Items around Town and Be Entered to Win a Gift Card

Have you seen bulky items around town? If you report them into Public Works, you will be entered into a raffle and could win a $50 gift card to a Monrovia Business! If you are out and about around town and see furniture, boxes, or other items in the Right of Way (not on Private Property), please report them to Public Works. In turn, Athens Services will pick these items up within about 48 hours.

How to Report Bulky Items:

• Call Public Works at (626) 932-5575; or
• Email bulkyitem@ci.monrovia.ca.us
• Be sure to provide our name and address to be entered into the raffle.

Raffle tickets will be pulled each Thursday and the winners will be notified by Public Works Staff.

The winner for this week’s drawing is… Erin Sloane! Since June 2020, we have received 4,254 reports for abandoned bulky items!

COVID-19 At a Glance 

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

Monrovia Strong  

Monrovia Strong  

The Monrovia Strong webpage was created to share with the community different resources to help you and your family get through these challenging times. 

Visit Monrovia Strongto explore the many activities and resources. We're in this together, Monrovia! 

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

• Monrovia City Council Meeting | June 15 | 7:30 p.m. 
• Treasures Sale for Anderson House | June 11 - members only | June 12 - public
• Call for Artist: Neighborhood Treasure | application deadline July 1
• Make an Appointment for Passport Services at Monrovia Community Center  
• Monrovia Street Fair & Market
• E-Waste Drop-off | Daily | Monrovia Public Works Yard   
• Take the Caltrans Active Transportation Plan Survey
• Subscribe to e-Notifications for Meeting Agendas
• Submit a Tree Planting Interest Form 
• Request a Bulky Item Pick-Up 
• Request the 2021 Coloring Book Calendar 
• Reserve Library Items for Curbside Pick-up | Monday - Saturday  

Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia

• Recreation Leader 
• Park Naturalist 

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 

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 337 service events, resulting in 74 investigations. View the Neighborhood Watch Report. 

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