Monrovia City Manager's Update - March 5, 2021

Monrovia CA

07 March, 2021

6:35 AM

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Press release from the City of Monrovia: March 05, 2021 Hello Monrovians, This update has been prepared to share with you everything that is taking place in Monrovia. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Have a safe and wonderful weekend! Sincerely, Dylan Email: [email protected] Phone: (626) 932-5585 Highlights in this Issue Job Opportunity: Director of Public Works Animal Control Community Meeting Recap JOB OPPPORTUNITY: Director of Public Works The City of Monrovia is looking for a progressive Director of Public Works in the Public Works Department. The selected individual will be a mentor and a team builder who prioritizes people and enhances the needs of the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities and projects, but not limited to the following: Assume full management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and activities including all functions within the Engineering, Water, Sewer, Parks and Streets divisions; Select, train, motivate, mentor, develop and evaluate personnel; Manage the development and implementation of Public Works Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; Direct and manage construction and maintenance of City streets, water, wastewater systems, facilities, and fleet maintenance activities; Oversee and participate in the development and administration of department budget; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary; Manage and administer engineering consulting and construction contracts; review work to ensure compliance with specifications, and related documents; ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, and standards; Provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; and Respond and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be: BA/BS in public administration, business administration or related field and ten (10) years increasingly responsible experience in Public Works, including five (5) years supervisory experience. Master's degree highly desirable. Experience working with diverse groups and ability to exercise cultural sensitivity and awareness is highly desirable. Animal Control Community Meeting Recap The Monrovia Police Department hosted a community meeting via Zoom with the Pasadena Humane Society to discuss animal control issues and incidents within our city. Over the past several months, residents on Norumbega Drive repeatedly found bags of chicken, which some believe to be poisonous. At this time, the Monrovia Police Department will continue to look into these reports. Those who have seen any suspicious activities related to bags of food left on properties are encouraged to contact Sgt. Donchig at (626) 256-8020 or Officer Vanderburg at (626) 256-8036. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some residents have reported that it has been difficult to get their pets to a veterinarian when there is an emergency. The City will be looking into ways for residents to have quicker access to veterinarians in the area. The Pasadena Humane Society hosts various webinars, ranging from Keeping Adult and Senior Cats Active to Coyote Safety. On Wednesday, April 14, at 12:00 p.m., Pasadena Humane Society will speak on the topic of Animal First Aid, where a vet will be present to address poisoning. Those who are interested in attending future meetings can register at pasadenahumane.org. SAVE THE DATE: Virtual Memorial for Betty Sandford Monrovia's ChangeMakers will be hosting a virtual memorial for Betty Sandford on March 24, at 6 p.m., via Zoom and Facebook Live. For more information, please call (626) 827-6732. 2021 Water Conservation Coloring Book Calendars Now Available! Prompted by the rise of safer at home activities, we would like to provide our community with this coloring book calendar for the whole family to enjoy! Make each month uniquely yours with snapshots of our charming city. Please complete the WATER CONSERVATION CALENDAR INTEREST FORM to select your option to obtain a calendar. Frontier Communications Working Through Citywide Upgrades For the next couple of months, Frontier Communications will be working throughout the City to make extensive improvements to their communications network. Work will be taking place on overhead lines and structures as well as underground vaults and work should be expected throughout the entire area of the City. Given the large scope of work, Frontier has contracted with a number of contractors to execute this work on their behalf. As such, the following is a list of contractors that have been hired by Frontier and have permits issues by the City. Line Works Briones Communications Legacy Communications Smartech Communications C-One Communications Allied Plus Low Voltage Trinity Communications Quantum Communications Services Under the Radar.com LV communications Frontier Communications is required to notify property owners and residents 72 hours prior to any work for improvements that might directly impact their property. Please note that some of the overhead facilities may be on lines that run through private backyards. Traffic Signal Improvements Continuing at Intersections along Duarte Road, Adjacent to METRO L Line (formerly GoldLine) The updated software for the traffic signal controller and an improved timing program along with improvements made at Myrtle Avenue and Mountain Avenue are part of an overall enhancement to the Duarte Road corridor as well as L Line intersections. Residents and motorists will notice reduced down time for railroad gates as well as signal priority to the traffic lanes that have been waiting the longest once the train arms go up. The public is encouraged to contact us with any feedback. Staff will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these improvements. Please contact the Public Works Department at (626) 932-5575 or [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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… Clark Macy! Since June 2020, we have received 3,309 reports for abandoned bulky items! Thank you for reporting these items! Cloth Face Coverings When you are leaving your home, carry a face covering with you. A clean face covering should be worn anytime you are in contact with other people who are not a part of your household in public or private spaces. Cloth face coverings increases prevention of spreading respiratory droplets when talking, sneezing, or coughing. If everyone wears a cloth face covering when out in public, such as visiting a business, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 can be reduced for the entire community. In addition to wearing a cloth face covering when you leave your home, be sure to continue to practice physical distancing and wash your hands often. COVID-19 At a Glance Latest Facts & Figures Monrovia - 3,079 confirmed cases | 67 deaths L.A. County – 1,195,913 cases | 21,669 deaths California – 3,488,467 confirmed cases | 53,048 deaths Residential / Non-Residential Settings in Monrovia Glen Park at Monrovia - 29 staff cases, 38 resident cases, 1 death Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center - 3 staff cases, 5 resident cases Wyland House - 10 staff cases, 3 resident case Miracle Works - 14 staff cases 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 Vaccine Distribution in LA County Centers for Disease Control and Prevention California Department of Public Health To keep the community informed, the Los Angeles County provides updates, which can be viewed on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. City of Monrovia Monrovia Strong Monrovia Renewal Construction Updates Work is nearing completion in the Northeast Section of Monrovia! In the coming weeks, Excel Paving Company will complete the final sections of concrete improvements and begin preparing for road reconstruction activities. We appreciate your patience and support while we work to execute these improvements throughout our community! Should you have any questions, please call the Public Works at (626) 932-5575 or email [email protected]. Please see the schedule for the week of March 8, please note that inclement weather may delay work being done. In the event of a weather delay, our contractors will update the "no parking signs" and schedule. Concrete restoration, crack filling, and manholes will be adjusted for the following streets: Streets North of Foothill: Madison Avenue, Encinitas Avenue, Ivy Avenue, Canyon Boulevard, Greystone Avenue, Hill Street, Kirkwood Lane, Beechworth Avenue. Prospect Avenue and Pine Tree Lane. Microsurfacing and Slurry Sealing will take place on the following streets: Thursday, March 11: Grand Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to Pearl Avenue Pine Tree Lane from the cul-de-sac to Prospect Avenue Hill Street from Prospect Avenue to Beechworth Avenue Mountain View Avenue from Mountain Avenue to Shamrock Avenue Pearl Avenue from Grand Avenue to Norumbega Drive Oakleaf Lane from Park Rose Avenue to Wildrose Avenue Park Rose Avenue from cul-de-sac to Lemon Avenue Hacienda Drive from Orange Avenue to Lemon Avenue Primrose Avenue from Walnut Avenue to Chestnut Avenue Sombrero Road from Terrado Drive to Vaquero Road Friday, March 12: Ivy Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to Cedar Avenue Vaquero Road from cul-de-sac to Sombrero Road Orange Avenue from Bradbury Road to Buena Vista Avenue Wildrose Avenue from Mountain Avenue to Oakleaf Lane Grand Avenue from Aspen Drive to Greystone Avenue Beechworth Avenue from Hill Street to Prospect Avenue Hill Street from Prospect Avenue to Greystone Avenue Walnut Avenue from Primrose Avenue to Myrtle Avenue Poinsettia Avenue from cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac Monday, March 15: Ivy Avenue from Cedar Avenue to Greystone Avenue Sombrero Road from Vaquero Road to Lemon Avenue Madeline Drive from Greystone Avenue to Ocean View Avenue Poppy Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to Norumbega Drive Jasmine Avenue from Wildrose Avenue to Lime Avenue Grand Avenue from Sierra Vista Avenue to Aspen Drive Grand Avenue from Pearl Avenue to Sierra Vista Avenue Encinitas Avenue from Cedar Avenue to Foothill Boulevard Poinsettia Avenue from half of Foothill Boulevard to cul-de-sac Tuesday, March 16: Encinitas Avenue from Hillcrest Boulevard to Cedar Avenue Valle Vista Avenue from Sierra Vista Avenue to Greystone Avenue Poinsettia Avenue from half of Foothill Boulevard to cul-de-sac Canyon Boulevard to Foothill Boulevard to Colorado Boulevard Canyon Boulevard to Foothill Boulevard to Greystone Avenue We appreciate your patience and support while we work to execute these improvements throughout the community! If you have any questions regarding Monrovia Renewal, please feel free to contact Public Works at (626) 932-5575 or [email protected]. 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 or Building Monrovia webpages. Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events Monrovia City Council Meeting | March 16 | 7:30 p.m. Ad Hoc Committee on Equity and Inclusion Meeting | March 11 | 6 p.m. Call for Artist: 2021 Art on Box Program | Application due March 25 Call for Artist: Neighborhood Treasure 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 Reserve Library Items for Curbside Pick-up | Monday - Saturday Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia Police Cadet Police Communications Operator (Part-Time) Police Officer (Lateral) 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 312 service events, resulting in 73 investigations. View the Neighborhood Watch Report. This press release was produced by the City of Monrovia. The views expressed are the author's own.