Monrovia City Manager's Update For April 15

Monrovia CA

18 April, 2022

10:46 AM

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Press release from the City of Monrovia: April 15, 2022 Hello Monrovians, "Monrovia Firefighter, Igor Nisis, is originally from Ukraine and upon watching news of the war, he felt compelled to assist those suffering in his home country. With the help of firefighters from Long Beach and Los Angeles, Firefighter Nisis coordinated a regional effort to collect donation items for Ukraine's first responders. These items include equipment and tools for first responders, first aid supplies, and other personal hygiene items. Last week, Igor collected enough items to fill five trucks full of First Aid Kits and baby supplies, totaling 18 pallets! Our Monrovia community is proud of our first responders and when they go above and beyond their normal work to keep us safe, I am overjoyed with pride that comes from public service. Igor, no doubt, is a driving force to ensure that suffering people are getting supplies and assistance directly from our community and others. And since the news story was released, he has worked hard to fill a second plane with supplies on behalf of all Los Angeles area fire departments! Igor, what else can we say but "Молодець" Sincerely," Dylan Email: [email protected] Phone: (626) 932-5585 Highlights in this Update Monrovia City Council Returns to In-Person Meetings 2022 Boards & Commissions Recruitment/Appointment Timeline SoCalGas Grant for Businesses National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Mosquito Awareness Month Foothill L (Gold) Line Extension Update Save the Date: MAP-edu Community Meeting Arbor Day & Earth Day Celebration Monrovia City Council Returns to In-Person Meetings As you may recall, in 2020, the Monrovia City Council Meetings became fully remote as a safety precaution. Beginning on Tuesday, April 19, the Monrovia City Council will return to in-person meetings at the Council Chambers in City Hall. For those wanting to tune into the meetings, they will continue to be broadcasted on KGEM-TV and streamed on YouTube. With the return of in-person meetings, there are some changes to Public Input. The public can now attend all City Council meetings and provide public comments, in-person, in the Council Chambers. Public comments will continue to be accepted via email, but they will no longer be read out loud during the Council Meetings. However, the full text will be provided to all members of the City Council prior to the meetings. Community members can continue to provide public comments using the audio features through Zoom. Due to technical limitations, the video functionality will not be available. Those participating remotely may observe a slight delay in the live-stream. And to provide the best viewing experience, we do ask for Zoom audio participants to mute themselves to prevent feedback. As we return to in-person meetings w/ virtual and television feeds again, we ask for your patience and understanding as we may need to work out a few issues that could arise. For more information on participating in City Council meetings and links to the live meetings, the community is encouraged to visit the City's website. 2022 Boards & Commissions Recruitment/Appointment Timeline Are you looking for ways to be more involved in your community? One way to do so is to serve in an advisory capacity on one of the City's various Commissions, Committees or Boards. From now through May 2, we're accepting applications for positions on the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Community Services Commission, Library Board, and the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board. Boards & Commissions Recruitment/Appointment Timeline May 2: Application Due May 16 - June 15: Interviews June 21: Appointments July 1: Terms Begin SoCalGas Grant for Businesses In partnership with the California Restaurant fund, SoCalGas has announced a $525,000 donation to the California Restaurant Foundations (CRF) Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. Qualifying restaurants are encouraged to apply for a $3,000 grant beginning April 15. The application period closes April 30. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week In 1990 the U.S. Congress passed H.J. Resolution 284 formally making the second week of April "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week." This resolution was introduced to honor the women and men that serve in our 9-1-1 Dispatch Centers. The Monrovia Police Department's Communications Operators work 24/7 to serve the citizens and visitors of Monrovia. Thank you, Communications Operators, for all that you do! Mosquito Awareness Week The Monrovia City Council proclaimed the week of April 18 as California Mosquito Awareness Week. Warm weather allows mosquitoes to breed, bite, and blossom in our neighborhoods. This is when fatal diseases like West Nile virus can be transmitted to humans. Keep mosquitoes and their diseases out of your home with 3 easy tricks. Tip and Toss Stagnant Water Weekly - Did you know that mosquitoes need 7 days in water to grow into biting adults? Scan your yard each week for water-capturing containers and tip them out! Use Repellent - Enjoy your spring festivities without worrying about getting bit outside. There are only 4 repellents recommended by the CDC! Spark Some Spring Inspiration - Create a healthy community for yourself, and your loved ones. Gather your neighbors and join us in Biting mosquitoes Back in your community! Foothill Gold Line Construction Update The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority held a meeting to present an update on the extension project from Glendora to Montclair. Those interested in receiving additional updates can sign up to receive construction alerts at www.foothillgoldline.org. Save the Date: MAP-edu Community Meeting Join the City of Monrovia, Monrovia Area Partnership team at their virtual MAP-edu Community Meeting on Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., as they welcome new residents to the community with the Welcome Wagon. If you are not a new resident and are interested in learning more about the programs and resources you have as a Monrovia resident, join the meeting as they discuss the different MAP programs you can get involved in and the resources that our Code Enforcement team offers in order to keep our neighborhoods properly maintained. Together, MAP and Code Enforcement's mission is to enhance the community by partnering with residents and business alike. Celebrating the Life of Steve Baker To celebrate Steve Baker's life, his family and the Parish of St. Luke the Physician invite you to save the date for a celebration of Steve Baker's life at his home parish of St. Luke's on Saturday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. The service will also be live streamed on Zoom and on the parish Facebook page. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 626 357 7071 Passcode: 818635 Community Celebration for Arbor Day & Earth Day Mark your calendar for the following events and workshops in honor of Arbor Day and Earth Day! Earth Day Celebration - The Monrovia Canyon Park team invites you to Celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 22, at 4 p.m., at Monrovia Library Park! There will be fun activities for all ages, including arts & crafts, information booths, a scavenger hunt and giveaways. Celebrating Earth Day & Arbor Day - April 23 - Presented by Grow Monrovia, this event will again take place on the Maryknoll Sisters Property and is called Ask an Arborist, where residents can ask an experienced arborist questions about their mature trees and attend a workshop on proper planting techniques for new trees. New shade trees will be given to residents for front yards and fruit trees given out for community spaces like churches. Arbor Day Tree Planting - On Friday, April 29, at 4 p.m., the Monrovia Youth Commission and the Teen Advisory Board will plant an Engelman Oak Tree at Recreation Park! Those interested in attending can send an RSVP to Tiffany Peterson [email protected]. Spring Egg Hunt & Healthy Kids Day Don't miss out on one of our favorite annual community events, the Spring Egg Hunt & Healthy Kids Day! This year, the event will be held on Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., with registration for the egg hunt beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event will feature a full day of fun and activities for the entire family! Activities will include: arts and crafts, face painting, wellness activities, toddler activities to teen activities and storytimes! This will be one terrific day filled with music, fun, and a visit from the Spring Bunny! Thank you to our Event Sponsors, Wendy's and Assisted Living & Memory Care Oakmont of Covina Hills. Old Town Monrovia Wine Walk The Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board and the merchant community is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Wine Walk in Old Town Monrovia! This event will take place on Saturday, April 23, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy the charm of Old Town Monrovia as you stroll down the street and explore each business, all while sampling various wine offerings. Registration is required, purchase your tickets today! 12th Annual MAP Neighborhood Conference Come one, come all to the 12th Annual MAP Neighborhood Conference hosted by the Monrovia Area Partnership team! This year's conference is coming out better and stronger, as we come back to an in-person conference after our virtual one last year. The MAP team appreciates our MAP leaders and the support from our entire community, which is why we put this conference together to engage and celebrate with one another. You won't want to miss out, so grab your family, friends, and neighbors and come join us on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Second Baptist Church (925 S. Shamrock Ave). Click here to register for the most anticipated MAP event of the year, which is OPEN and FREE to the ENTIRE community! For more information, contact the MAP staff at [email protected]. Monrovia Conserves Activities such as leaving the faucet on while brushing your teeth or accidentally turning on the sprinklers twice in the same day may not seem like a big deal but can contribute to trillions of gallons of wasted water per year! Without conservation, the effects of the drought would be more swift and severe. Department of Water Resources Director, Karla Nemeth states, "… water conservation will remain our best tools in the face of this ongoing drought and the statewide impacts of a warming climate. All California must focus on conserving water now." When we water less, we are able to store more water for dry times. Since Phase II went into effect in March of 2022, the City as a whole decreased their water consumption by 5% in comparison to usage during the same months in 2020. But we are not yet out of the clear and with summer just around the corner, we ask that Monrovians continue to conserve. As a reminder, Phase II requires that you: Water your lawn every fourth day between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day. Repair leaks within 48 hours of discovery, from indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures. Do not allow run off onto streets, sidewalks, driveways or any hardscapes. Do not use water to wash sidewalks, walkways, or other hard surfaces, unless necessary for sanitation purposes. Do not use water to wash vehicles, boats or any motor vehicle by hose unless used with a shut-off nozzle. Do not use water to clean, fill or maintain decorative fountains ponds, or lakes unless the water is being recirculated. Water Usage Penalty Excess water usage penalties went into effect starting the first billing cycle in March 2022. The City has been expanding educational outreach for many months to ensure all Monrovians are aware of Phase II of the Water Conservation Plan and what that means for your water consumption and your water bill. As a recap, Phase II of the Water Conservation Plan stipulates a 10% mandatory reduction in water consumption from each households same month billing period in 2020. For example, the first billing period in March will compare your usage from February of 2022 to your usage in February of 2020. Tools to Help You Conserve Water Rebates - Save $$ when you save H2O! Check the latest rebates offered by the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. You may qualify for rebates for indoor and outdoor water-saving equipment for your home or business including turf removal or financial incentives for water efficient equipment or improvements! Upper District's Water Smart Home Program offers qualifying residents an opportunity to choose a variety of water conservation items to be installed at their home, free of charge, by EcoTech Services. The Water Conservation Kit is filled with tools, at no charge, to help make conserving water that much easier. The Water Conservation Planner, designed in collaboration with Smitten on Paper and BeWaterWise.com, is filled with native plants and water conservation tips. Work Around Town Lane Closure - On Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22, SoCalGas will be installing a gas main that will result in lane closures along the 1100 block of Norumbega Drive Contact: SoCalGas, (877) 238-0092 Potential Water Service Disruption - On Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22, the City of Monrovia will continue to upgrade the water lines along 1600 block of Magnolia Avenue. Please expect lane closures along Magnolia Avenue, as well as traffic impacts along Genoa Street and Duarte Road. Crews will continue to work to remove existing water lines from the right-of-way and prepare for the replacement of water facilities along Magnolia Avenue. Contact: Monrovia Public Works, (626) 932-5575 Power Outages - Southern California Edison will be replacing fuses on the 400 Block of West Maple Ave that will result in a power outage between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., on Tuesday, April 20 – impacted residents have been notified. On Thursday, April 21, Southern California Edison will be upgrading equipment that will result in a power outage between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., on Hidden Valley Road – impacted residents have been notified. Contact: Southern California Edison, 1(800) 655-4555 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. 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. Upcoming Projects - In-N-Out Burger recently submitted an application to construct a new drive-thru restaurant. Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events City Council Meeting | April 19 | 7:30 p.m. Boards & Commissions Application due May 2 Monrovia Days Parade Participation Application due May 6 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 Shop the City of Monrovia Official Store Jobs with the City of Monrovia The City of Monrovia is now recruiting for the following position: Principal Accountant Police Services Representative YES Intern 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.