MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025, 7:30 P.M.
CONVENE: Mayor Shevlin convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council of Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 7:33 p.m. in City Council chambers in honor of Eloise Mae Loskamp, born January 25, 2025, to Kyle and Megan Loskamp. In attendance were City Manager Dylan Feik, City Attorney Craig A. Steele, and City Clerk Alice Atkins.
INVOCATION: Pastor Joel Larson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Sergio P. Jiménez 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: The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in closed session on Monday, January 27, 2025, to discuss the item on the posted agenda and took no reportable action. All City Councilmembers were present.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
PR-1 Introduction of 2025 New Horizons Club and 2025 Gad-a-bouts Club Board Members: Tiffany Peterson, Recreation Supervisor, assisted the Mayor and City Council in recognizing the 2025 New Horizons Club and Gad-a-Bouts Club Board Members.
PR-2 Proclaiming February 2025 as “Black History Month”: The City Council presented a proclamation to Barbara Gholar, Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Student Liaison Jasmine Rodriguez ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no changes to the order of business CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Jiménez, to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried unanimously. The consent calendar consisted of the following items:
CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting and January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted the Minutes of the January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting and January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council.
CC-2 Payroll No. 3 in the Net Amounts of $911,203.09, and Warrant Registers dated January 23 and January 30, 2025, in the Total Amounts of $959,682.11 and $806,206.19, Respectively: The City Council approved Payroll No. 3 in the net amounts of $911,203.09, and Warrant Registers dated January 23 and January 30, 2025, in the total amounts of $959,682.11 and $806,206.19, Respectively.
CC-3 2023-2024 California Public Library Survey Annual Report: The City Council received and filed the 2023-2024 California Public Library Survey annual report.
CC-4 Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Undisclosable, Inc., dated December 20, 2022, related to the Monrovia Public Library Enhancement Project, to increase total compensation by the Amount of $20,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $129,400.00 and Extend the Term through June 30, 2025: The City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Undisclosable, Inc., dated December 20, 2022, related to the Monrovia Public Library Enhancement Project, to increase total maximum compensation by the amount of $20,000.00 for a total compensation amount not to exceed $129,400.00, extend the term through June 30, 2025, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 2025 2 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. Brenda Trainor, MADIA Tech Launch
2. Vicente Quiroz, Monrovia
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS:
PH-1 Amendment to Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the Monrovia Municipal Code, Amending Regulations Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) in Compliance with California State Law; Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-01 Sherri Bermejo, Community Development Director, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Mayor Shevlin opened and closed the public hearing, as there was nobody present who wished to speak on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Jiménez, Seconded by Councilmember Spicer, to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01. The Motion carried unanimously by a 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.
RCM-2 Monrovia City Council Letter of Concerns Regarding Lario Staging Area: City Manager Feik provided an overview regarding the Lario Staging area related to hazardous waste collection from the Eaton Fire.
The City Council provided direction to include concerns regarding the nearby recreation trail, provide copies to area cities, send a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers objecting to use of the site for Phase II, and provide information for residents who want to email representatives.
RCM-3 Update on Automotive Repair Businesses: Sheri Bermejo, Community Development Director, provided an update on the Automotive Repair Businesses.
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
(a) League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy, January 29-31, 2025; Garden Grove, CA
(b) League of California Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee Update RCC-2 Councilmember Sergio P. Jiménez
(a) League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy, January 29-31, 2025; Garden Grove, CA
(b) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
(a) League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy, January 22-24, 2025; Sacramento, CA
(b) Recent and upcoming community events
(c) Black History Month; Robert Smalls
RCC-4 Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Tamala Kelly
(a) League of California Cities Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee Update MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 2025 3 RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Appointment to Fill the Unscheduled Vacancy on the Community Services Commission for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027
(b) Recent and upcoming community events
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None
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, February 18, 2025, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:42 p.m., Mayor Shevlin adjourned the meeting of the Monrovia City Council in Memory of Patricia Hettling, grandmother of Matt McCarthy, Recreation Coordinator, Community Services, and Sou Ying Thang, grandmother of Amy Ly, Administrative Assistant, Public Works.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Becky A. Shevlin, Mayor
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Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk