Monrovia City Manager's Update For April 22

Monrovia CA

25 April, 2022

4:00 AM

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Press release from the City of Monrovia: April 22, 2022 Hello Monrovians, "Thousands of community members joined us at Recreation Park for the Spring Egg Hunt and Healthy Kids Day! After a few years off, the event was bigger and better than ever. It was a full day of fun and activities for the entire family, including arts and crafts, face painting, wellness activities, toddler activities to teen activities and storytimes. Thank you so much to the entire community for coming out to the event! There are many more planned for the spring time, which are highlighted in this update. Sincerely," Dylan Email: [email protected] Phone: (626) 932-5585 Highlights in this Update Celebrating Earth Day in Monrovia Countertop Compost Bin Giveaway Metro FREE & Discounted Rides Monrovia Community Garden, Compost Workshop Pasadena Humane Society, Coyote Safety Workshop Job Opportunity: Management Analyst Monrovia Association of Fine Arts Artist Alley Reception Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills, Youth of the Year Community Celebration for Arbor Day & Earth Day Happy Earth Day! The Monrovia City Council is proud to proclaim April 22 as Earth Day and April 29 as Arbor Day. We often take for granted the world around us. The clean air, beautiful trees and safe drinking water. On the 52nd anniversary of this Earth Day, be sure to think about investing in our planet and be conscious of the actions you take and their long term effects. 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]. Countertop Compost Bin Giveaway When you think of a global climate crisis, what do you think of? Do you think, "Maybe I should drive less or turn off the lights in my home?" Those could be good ideas, but did you know that reducing your waste can also make a major impact on global greenhouse gas emissions? According the CalRecycle, waste in landfills produces 20% of the state's methane, a pollutant 84 times more potent that carbon dioxide. It makes you think, what did I throw away today? Coffee cup, stirrers, Ziploc bag, plastic utensils, napkins, paper, plastic bags…. The list goes on, and that's not even the tip of the iceberg. But it doesn't have to be this way. One of the biggest misconceptions of helping reduce waste is that you have to do it perfectly or not at all. Let's ditch that thinking! Whether it be ditching the plastic bag for a reusable tote, a one-time use Ziploc for a reusable container, a plastic waste bottle for a reusable water bottle, or ditching the black bin for the compost bin! It starts now and it starts with you, Monrovia! The City of Monrovia wants to kick start our initiative to zero waste and it'll just take two simple steps! Take a photo of yourself or your family taking part in an activity that promotes zero waste. That could be recycling, composting, ditching plastic for something reusable etc., BE CREATIVE! Once you post, use the #CleanMonrovia, on Instagram, by May 4, to be entered into a raffle to win prizes! Winners will be notified by Thursday, May 5. Metro FREE & Discounted Rides Metro will be offering free bus, rail and bike share rides on Earth Day — Friday, April 22 — in recognition of public transit's role in helping improve the environment. Metrolink will provide free rides all day on all Metrolink trains, with no ticket required. Riders can board a Metrolink train at any station throughout the six-county area for transportation wherever Metrolink trains travel. Metro also offers ongoing discounted fares to ride on their transportation services. Discounted fares include: Low income, Students K-12, Seniors 62+, College and Vocational, and persons with disabilities. Monrovia Community Garden, Compost Workshop The Monrovia Community Garden will be hosting a workshop all about composting on Saturday, May 21, at 9:30 a.m. Join the team at the garden for a workshop on how to compost and turn your food scraps into something beneficial! The team will also discuss SB 1383 and our community composting programs. Pasadena Humane Society, Coyote Safety Workshop Concerned about neighborhood coyotes? Interested in learning how to help keep them away? Join the Pasadena Humane Society for the upcoming Coyote Safety Workshops. In this interactive workshop, our expert Wildlife Manager will share information about the urban coyote, demonstrate humane hazing techniques, and get you involved in a variety of activities so that you can peacefully – and safely – coexist with coyotes. Kids and families are welcome! Job Opportunity: Management Analyst We're seeking an individual to join our team as the next Management Analyst. If you're interested in joining the Monrovia team as a Management Analyst, submit your application today! We are looking for someone who can provide analytical support to the City Manager's Office in addition to assisting other City departments. This position is part of the Administration Division which is a team that oversees activities such as public information, economic development, contract management, grant administration, and information technology. And the City of Monrovia is simply a fun, exciting and wonderful place to work with great people too! If you're interested in joining the Monrovia team, submit your application today! Monrovia Association of Fine Arts Artist Alley Reception The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA), in partnership with the City of Monrovia, is proud to present a new installation, featuring art of four of its premier artist members for display and sale. A percentage of art sales proceeds will benefit MAFA's art education programs. On April 24, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., join us for an Artist Alley Reception at the Monrovia Community Center. The event will feature a student art display and competition with cash prizes for students from Clifton Middle School and Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School. This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are suggested. RSVP to [email protected]. Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills, Youth of the Year The Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills is excited to announce the return of the annual Youth of Year celebration, taking place on May 1 at the Monrovia Tennis Club! Join them as they celebrate the Youth of Year candidates, introduce the esteemed 2022 Youth of the Year, and honor Dr. Charlyn Quiec with the Mary Wilcox Youth Advocacy Award. There will be performances by youth, a marketplace featuring unique arts and crafts created by BGCF members, and delicious catering by Bella Sera Trattoria! Register to attend, become a sponsor, or purchase a congratulatory ad at foothillsbgc.org/yoy. All proceeds support scholarships for young people to participate in our fantastic Summer Brain Gain program. 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]. 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 Monrovia Conserves 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 Lane Closure Contact: Monrovia Public Works, (626) 932-5575 Power Outages Power Outage 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 SoCalGas Grant for Businesses | Application due April 30 City Council Meeting | May 3 | 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: Management Analyst 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.