City Manager's Update For Monrovia | May 28, 2021

Press release from the City of Monrovia:

05/28/2021 10:00 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

• Monrovia Area Partnership Wins Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Awards
• Last Day to Submit Public Comment Regarding Monrovia Switching to LA County Workforce Development Board
• City Facilities Closed for Memorial Day
• Caltrans Active Transportation Plan Survey
• Firescaping the Foothills Townhall Meeting

Monrovia Area Partnership Wins Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Awards

The City of Monrovia received two national awards at the Neighborhoods USA annual conference for the Monrovia Area Partnership program. The MAP team attended the virtual conference with Council Member Larry Spicer over the course of three days to learn about innovative programs.

Cities across the country submitted nominations for their community programs in several categories. The Monrovia Area Partnership submitted for two categories: Best Neighborhood Program – Social Revitalization and Newsletter. We are excited and humbled to receive 1st Place for the Newsletter Award and 2nd Place for the Best Neighborhood Program. These awards highlighted the innovative changes the MAP team made to offer the Leadership Academies and other programs virtually during the pandemic.

Throughout this year, MAP has offered many MAP events on Zoom and had revamped the newsletter to help keep residents informed. The MAP team looks forward to continuing to serve the community and finding new ways to engage residents!

Public Comment Period Now Open Regarding Monrovia Switching to LA County Workforce Development Board

At the request of the City of Monrovia, an application was filed to add Monrovia to the Local Workforce Development Area administered by the County of Los Angeles. The filed application serves as a “Notice of Intent” to switch from the Foothill Workforce Development Board to the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, in accordance with the State of California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) Workforce Services Directive WSD20-04 Local Area Modification Process. The County currently provides services to residents of unincorporated Monrovia and other surrounding areas. On August 4, 2020, the Monrovia City Council convened and agreed in favor of the boundary modification request. On April 9, 2021, the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board was advised of Monrovia's request.

Pursuant to WSD20-04 Local Area Modification Process and the Sunshine Provision [WIOA Section 107(e)], the public must receive notice of the request and allow at least 30 days for public comment. The Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board will open the 30-day public comment period from April 27, 2021, to May 28, 2021. Public comments may be sent via email to PIO@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

Corrections: Modifying the public commentary dates from the original April 9 to May 9, 2021, to reflect inclusion of the Local Workforce Development Area Modification Application into the notice body.

City Facilities Closed for Memorial Day

Monrovia City Hall, Public Works Yard, Community Services, and Library will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday, June 1.

Caltrans Active Transportation Plan Survey

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Government is requesting participation by local cities around the 210 corridor to provide input regarding active transportation facility improvements.

Caltrans District 7 is currently developing its Active Transportation Plan, which will identify locations for pedestrian and bicycle improvements, on, across, or parallel to the State Highway System across the Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura, including the 210 corridor. The Plan aims to strengthen and connect local active transportation networks and improve safety and access for all individuals. Social equity, partnerships, and robust engagement efforts are crucial elements throughout the development of the Caltrans District 7 Active Transportation Plan.

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.

Tribute to Veterans and Military Families

The Tribute to Veterans and Military Families is a longstanding Fifth District tradition and provides Supervisor Kathryn Barger the opportunity to thank our service members and their loved ones for their commitment to a lifetime of service. Through this event, veterans, service members, and their families are equipped with access to programs, services, and benefits.

To accommodate COVID-19 safety protocols, the event will take place virtually on Saturday, May 29, at 9 a.m.

GoMonrovia Research Survey for USC

USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is conducting a research study to better understand whether GoMonrovia helps improve Metro rail transit ridership for those living beyond walking distance from the Gold Line (L Line) Station.

The survey asks questions regarding:

• Your overall experience with GoMonrovia, both before the COVID-19 pandemic and today;
• Your travel habits in general, both before the COVID-19 pandemic and today;
• Your personal background.

Your responses will be kept confidential. Take the survey!

Conservation is a Way of Life

After two exceptionally dry winters, California is facing a familiar reality of drought conditions, and we know the importance of acting early to mitigate severe impacts of drought conditions. In an effort to do our part, we are encouraging residents to reduce water use and conserve as often as possible.

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… Betsy Woodford! Since June 2020, we have received 4,104 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 1 | 7:30 p.m.
• Treasures Sale for Anderson House | June 11 - members only | June 12 - public
• Monrovia Street Fair & Market | Fridays | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• E-Waste Drop-off | Daily | Monrovia Public Works Yard
• Subscribe to e-Notifications for Meeting Agendas
• Gravel (Sand) Bags Available for Residents | Self-Serve
• 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

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 340 service events, resulting in 72 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.