MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022, 7:30 P.M.
In accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e) and guidance from the California and Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County Health Department, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the City Council made the determination that there would not be a physical meeting location. Members of the public were encouraged to participate in the meeting remotely by viewing on the KGEM channel through their local cable provider or online at www.foothillsmedia.org.
SPECIAL MEETING: Mayor Tom Adams convened the Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., at which all members were present, to discuss CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code §54956.8; Assessor Parcel Nos. 8507-003-907, 8507- 003-908, 8507-003-909; City Negotiator: City Manager; Negotiating Parties: Jara Enterprises, Inc., and Greens Development, Inc.; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. In accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e), the meetings were conducted via video conference. Mayor Adams adjourned the special meeting at 7:29 p.m.
CONVENE: Mayor Adams convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 7:40 p.m. In attendance were City Manager Dylan Feik, Assistant City Manager Lauren Vasquez, and City Clerk Alice D. Atkins. City Attorney Craig A. Steele participated via videoconference.
INVOCATION: Police Chaplain Terrence Brown.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Crudgington led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL: In attendance were Councilmember Alexander C. Blackburn, Becky A. Shevlin, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Crudgington, and Mayor Tom Adams. All members participated via videoconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Craig Steele stated that the City Council met in closed session via teleconference to discuss the items on the posted agenda; all members were present and took no reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
PR-1 Proclaiming February 2022 as “Black History Month”: Councilmember Spicer read the proclamation aloud and presented to Barbara Gholar representing the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association.
PR-2 Recognition of San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District's "2021 Public Health Teacher of the Year" Clifton Middle School Teacher Gina Ayala: Councilmember Shevlin presented the certificate of recognition to Gina Ayala.
PR-3 Recognition of Outgoing Monrovia Old Town Advisory Boardmember Diane Balsamo: Mayor Adams read the recognition plaque aloud and presented to Diane Balsamo.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Student Liaison Angelina Hamilton provided an update on happenings at Monrovia High School.
ORDER OF BUSINESS: Mayor Adams noted the following item would be moved up and heard prior to the CONSENT CALENDAR.
RCM-2 California Department of Public Health Smoke-Free Outdoor Areas Program: Jerry De Vries, Day One Project Coordinator, provided an overview of the smoke-free outdoor areas policy campaign and answered questions of the City Council. It was determined that a study session at a later date was appropriate for further discussion, including review of restrictions in outdoor dining areas and doors/windows.
Public Input:
1. Sashary Zaroyan (via zoom)
2. Gayle Montgomery (via zoom)
3. Primo Castro (via zoom)
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 1, 2022 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Councilmember Shevlin, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. The consent calendar consisted of the following items:
CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the January 18, 2022, Special and Regular Meetings of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted the Minutes of the January 18, 2022, Special and Regular Meetings of the Monrovia City Council.
CC-2 Payroll No. 2 in the Net Amount of $651,203.79, and Warrant Register dated January 24 and January 27, 2022, in the Total Amounts of $585,434.35, and $966,566.67, Respectively: The City Council approved Payroll No. 2 in the net amount of $651,203.79, and Warrant Register dated January 24 and January 27, 2022, in the total amounts of $585,434.35, and $966,566.67, respectively.
CC-3 Agreement with Los Angeles County for the Provision of General Public Paratransit Service to County Residents for the Period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025: The City Council approved an agreement with Los Angeles County for the provision of general public paratransit services to portions of unincorporated Los Angeles County and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-4 2022 Street Count Community Agreement with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count: The City Council approved the 2022 Street Count Community Agreement with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-5 One-Year Time Extension on the Approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 82520 and Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-0016 for the Consolidation of Seven Parcels into One 1.83 Acre Site and the Construction of the 127 Pomona Mixed-Use Residential/Commercial Development Located at 127 West Pomona Avenue, by Adept Development, Applicant; Resolution No. 2022-09: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-09.
CC-6 One-Year Time Extension on the Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82571 and Conditional Use Permit CUP2019-0016 for the Consolidation of Twelve Parcels into one 2.90 Acre Site and the Construction of the Arroyo at Monrovia Station Mixed-Use Development Located at 202-238 (Not Including 230) West Evergreen Avenue; 1551 South Primrose Avenue; and 1610 South Magnolia Avenue, by Evergreen Investment Partners, LLC (Matt Waken); Resolution No. 2022-08: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-08.
PUBLIC INPUT: Public comment was accepted by email to City Clerk Atkins prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The full text of comments were provided to all members of the City Council and posted to the City website.
1. Brian Tindall (via zoom)
PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS: None
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF:
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update: City Manager Dylan Feik reviewed the directives as well as upcoming initiatives and programs.
RCM-2 California Department of Public Health Smoke-Free Outdoor Areas Program: This item was heard out of order preceding CONSENT CALENDAR, above.
RCM-3 Review of Public Outreach and Communication for the Measure K Road Show and Draft Spending Plan Presentation: City Manager Dylan Feik presented an overview of the Measure K Roadshow community feedback and input, and answered questions of the City Council. Staff was directed to schedule a Study Session for a more in depth review and discussion on February 15, 2022.
Public Input:
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 1, 2022 3
1. Janet Wall (via zoom)
2. Tamala Kelly (via zoom)
3. Brenda Trainor (via zoom)
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Mayor Tom Adams
(a) Recent State of the City
(b) History of Piney Woods School
RCC-2 Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Crudgington
(a) Celebrated 3 years cancer-free
RCC-3 Councilmember Alexander C. Blackburn had no report.
RCC-4 Councilmember Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Upcoming candidate information meeting
(b) Regional Housing Trust update
(c) Recruitment for unscheduled vacancy on the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board (MOTAB) (d) Foothill Transit Update
(e) Los Angeles Blue Ribbon Homeless update
(f) Southern California Association of Governments scholarship RCC-5 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
(a) Monrovia Days 2022
(b) New images of damage to Canyon Park
(c) Bone marrow donor drive in Azusa
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
AR-1 Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tree Planting Project: This item was been pulled, to be rescheduled for consideration at a future date.
AR-2 Recommendation from Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board (MOTAB) to Suspend Temporary Outdoor Business Operations (TOBO) Permits:
Tina Cherry, Community Services Director reviewed agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
Public Input:
1. Cindy Nagamura Chen (via zoom)
2. Gayle Montgomery (via zoom)
3. David Robkin (via zoom)
4. Angelica Chavez (via zoom)
5. Rosemary Gavidia (via email)
6. Holly Earle (via email)
7. Gale Baker (via email)
8. Anuj Kapoor (via email)
9. Brittany Stead (via email)
10. Joey Kouchakian (via email)
11. James Boyle (via email)
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer to… The motion died for lack of a second. Following further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Adams, seconded by Councilmember Shevlin, to authorize continued TOBO permits for breweries until the County changes their restrictions to align with restaurant operations, suspend TOBO permits on public property that are under-utilized, address safety concerns in the parking lot and alley at the east side of the Myrtle Avenue 600 block, and re-evaluate TOBO permits again on March 1, 2022. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
PUBLIC INPUT, CONTINUED, IF NEEDED: None
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR, IF NEEDED: None
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 1, 2022 4 SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:46 p.m., Mayor Adams adjourned the meeting of the Monrovia City Council in memory of Victor Manuel Tami, Grandfather of Human Resources Technician Candace Rogers; Michael Richard Blackwell, Father-in-Law of Management Analyst Jason Loya; Dorothy Marie Hall, 77-Year Resident and Mother of Monrovia Arcadia Duarte Town Council President Dave Hall; and Charles Dixon, Longtime Resident and Brother of Retired Neighborhood Services Manager Sheila Spicer Batice.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Tom Adams, Mayor
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Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk