MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, 7:30 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING: Mayor Becky A. Shevlin convened the Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6:04 p.m to recognize graduates of the Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) Youth and Adult Leadership Academies. Mayor Shevlin adjourned the special meeting at 6:36 p.m.
CONVENE: Mayor Shevlin convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council of Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:31 p.m. in City Council chambers in honor of Riku Hiroyuki Granucci, born October 3, 2024, to Sake Tanabe and Ryan Granucci, Celestino “Auggie” Marquez, born October 22, 2024, to Parents Jade Mushiski and Roger Marquez. In attendance were City Manager Dylan Feik, City Attorney Craig A. Steele, Assistant City Manager Lauren Vasquez, and City Clerk Alice D. Atkins.
INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Tamala Kelly
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Larry J. Spicer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: In attendance were Councilmembers Edward Belden, Sergio P. Jiménez, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Tamala Kelly, and Mayor Becky A Shevlin.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
PR-1 Pasadena Humane Pet of the Month: Kevin McManus, Public Relations & Communications Manager introduced Pumpkin Pie the dog as pet of the month.
PR-2 Make a Difference Day Recap: Macy Gracia, Executive Director at Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley, presented a recap video of Make a Difference Day 2024.
PR-3 Recognition of Community Emergency Response Team, Police Explorers, and Fire Explorers:
The City Council recognized The Community Emergency Response Team, Police Explorers, and Fire Cadets and Explorers for their service to the community with the presentation of a $5,000 donation to each of the groups.
PR-4 Recognition of Retiring Police Chief Alan Sanvictores: City Manager Feik assisted the Mayor and City Council with recognizing Police Chief Alan Sanvictores for 29 years of dedicated service to the community.
PR-5 Introduction of Newly Promoted Police Chief Heath Harvey: City Manager Feik introduced newly Promoted Police Chief Heath Harvey to the City Council and community.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Student Liaison Jasmine Rodriguez was excused.
ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no changes to the order of business CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Shevlin stated she would be abstaining from item CC-7 due to her work relationship with the Applicant. It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried unanimously. The consent calendar consisted of the following items:
CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the October 15, 2024, Regular and Special Meetings, October 31, 2024, Special Meeting, and November 8, 2024, Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted the Minutes of the October 15, 2024, Regular and Special Meetings, October 31, 2024, Special Meeting, and November 8, 2024, Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council.
CC-2 Payroll Nos. 22 and 23 in the Net Amount of $822,933.34 and $835,788.68, Respectively, and Warrant Registers dated October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, and November 14, 2024, in the Total Amounts of $897,686.77, $620,039.29, $452,007.66, $1,400,841.03, and $585,571.68, Respectively:
The City Council approved Payroll Nos. 22 and 23 in the net amount of $822,933.34 and $835,788.68, respectively, and Warrant Registers dated October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, and November 14, MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 2024 2 2024, in the total amounts of $897,686.77, $620,039.29, $452,007.66, $1,400,841.03, and $585,571.68, respectively.
CC-3 Destruction of Certain Departmental Records; Resolution No. 2024-64: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-64.
CC-4 Advisory for Limited City Operations December 23, 2024, through January 3, 2025: No Action is required by City Council.
CC-5 Agreement between City of Monrovia and Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. (dba Santa Anita Park)Related to Temporary and Periodic Use of a Portion of the Racetrack Parking Lot for Driver’s Training for the Period Ending December 31, 2027: The City Council approved the agreement with Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., (dba Santa Anita Park) related to the temporary use of the racetrack parking lot for driver’s training for the period ending December 31, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and authorized the City Manager approved training dates as needed and execute the necessary documents.
CC-6 Updating the Adopted Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Requirements (Baseline and Thresholds of Significance) for the Purposes of Analyzing Transportation Impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Resolution No. 2024-52: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-52.
CC-7 Final Tract Map No. 084341 for Properties Located at 619 and 619 ½ East Walnut Avenue; Richard Piña, Bowden Development, Inc., Applicant: The City Council approved Final Tract Map No. 084341.
CC-8 Award of Contract to Pokrajac Corporation in an Amount not to Exceed $41,850.00 for the Canyon Park Nature Center Facilities Upgrades; Approve a Project Contingency in an Amount not to Exceed $4,185.00; and Find That the Project is Categorically exempt from CEQA Review: The City Council awarded a contract to Pokrajac Corporation for the Canyon Park Nature Center Facilities and Furniture Upgrades Project in an amount not to exceed $41,850.00, authorized the City Manager or designee to approve contract change orders not to exceed $4,185.00, find that the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA review., and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney CC-9 Reviewing and Extending the Proclamations of Local Emergency for the December 13, 2021, Rain Storm Event; and the Rain Storm Event Beginning on January 8, 2023; Resolution No. 2024-66: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-66.
CC-10 Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Fire Inspection Performance Report Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4; Receive and File: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Fire Inspection Performance Report: the City Council received and filed the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Fire Inspection Performance Report.
CC-11 Fifth Amendment to License Agreement dated April 16, 2019, with Monrovia Lime, LLC, related to License of Two Parking Lots on Lime Avenue for the Period Ending November 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $123,000.00: The City Council approved the Fifth Amendment to License Agreement dated April 16, 2019, with Monrovia Lime, LLC, related to license of two parking lots on Lime Avenue for the period ending November 30, 2025, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
PUBLIC INPUT: Public comment was accepted by email prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, provided to City Council, and posted to City website.
Public Input:
1. Amber Martin, Monrovia
2. Glenda Carrillo, Monrovia
3. Rosemary Gavidia, Grow Monrovia
4. Carmen Martinez, Monrovia
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
Historic Landmark HL-169 and Mills Act Contact MA-157 for Property Located at 231 North Ivy Avenue by Property Owners Brian and Diane Tungate; Resolution No. 2024-63; and find that the Project is MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 2024 3 Categorically Exempt from Review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15331
John Mayer, Planning Division Manager, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Mayor Shevlin opened and closed the public hearing, as there was no one present who wished to speak on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-63. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF:
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update: City Manager Feik reviewed the City Council Directives, as well as upcoming initiatives.
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
(a) League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, October 16-18, 2024, Long Beach, CA RCC-2 Councilmember Sergio P. Jiménez
(a) 2024 Art in Public Places Ornament
(b) League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, October 16-18, 2024, Long Beach, CA RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
(a) League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, October 16-18, 2024, Long Beach, CA (b) Recent and upcoming community events
(c) Donation to Monrovia Parks Wilderness and Recreation Foundation from Congresswoman Grace Napolitano in honor of Gloria Crudgington.
RCC-4 Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Tamala Kelly
(a) League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, October 16-18, 2024, Long Beach, CA (b) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, October 16-18, 2024, Long Beach, CA (b) Recent and upcoming community events
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
AR-1 Revisions to the GoMonrovia Service Hours and Lyft Pass Payment Structure, and Agreement with Pro Park, LLC, for the Provision of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant Transportation and Dispatch Services as part of GoMonrovia in an Amount not to Exceed $1,738,884.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2026, with Four (4) One-Year Options to Extend.
Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director and Sophia Sousa, Management Analyst, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Public Input:
1. Mark Harvis, Monrovia
2. Edie Ramirez, Monrovia
3. Michael Kaplan, Monrovia
Following lengthy discussion, staff was directed to look at flat rate options, additional benefit programs for medical or affordability concerns, and an option for just changing the hours of the program, and bring it back to City Council for review, discussion, and possible action at a meeting in December.
AR-2 City Council Discussion Regarding Measure K Sales Tax Revenues and Possible Projects.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 2024 4 City Manager Feik provided an overview of his presentation and brief recap of the Study Session held on July 16, 2024, subsequently. He noted that Councilmember Jimenez had a conflict of interest with the Peck & Myrtle Resurfacing project due to its proximity with real property he owns. As such, the report would be given in two parts. Councilmember Jimenez exited chambers and City Manager Feik proceeded with reviewing the Peck & Myrtle Resurfacing project, answering questions of the City Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Kelly to refer the project to the Measure K Committee as a part of the spending plan. The motion carried 4-0 with a roll call vote.
Councilmember Jimenez returned to chambers, and City Manager Feik continued reviewing the report and answered questions of the City Council.
Public Input:
1. Edie Ramirez, Monrovia
2. Brenda Trainer, Monrovia
3. Rosemary Gavidia, Monrovia
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to refer the remaining six (6) projects, for a total of seven (7) projects totaling $16,019,040, to the Measure K Citizens Advisory Committee and prepare programmatic and financial details/plans for their comment. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
PUBLIC INPUT, CONTINUED, IF NEEDED: None
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR, IF NEEDED: None
SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:50 p.m., Mayor Shevlin adjourned the meeting of the Monrovia City Council.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Becky A. Shevlin, Mayor
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Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk