MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
City Council Chambers
415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016
77 th CITY COUNCIL
Becky A. Shevlin
Mayor
Dr. Tamala Kelly
Mayor Pro Tem
Edward Belden
Councilmember
Sergio P. Jiménez
Councilmember
Larry J. Spicer
Councilmember
Janet Wall
City Treasurer
Alice D. Atkins
City Clerk
Dylan Feik
City Manager
Craig A. Steele
City Attorney
Welcome to the Monrovia City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 7:30 P.M.
Your participation is welcomed and invited at all City Council meetings. Time is reserved at each regular meeting for those in the audience who wish to address the Council. The City requests that persons addressing the City Council refrain from making personal, slanderous, profane or disruptive remarks. Your attendance at this public meeting may result in the recording and broadcast of your image and/or voice.
MEETINGS: Regular Meetings of the City Council are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. in City Council Chambers. A full City Council agenda packet with all backup information is available at City Hall, the Monrovia Library, and on the City’s website at www.monroviaca.gov.
Documents distributed to a majority of the City Council after the posting of this agenda will be available for review at the Office of the City Clerk, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, and posted online.
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PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE FOLLOWING MEANS:
IN PERSON: where possible, please submit a Speaker’s Information Form to the City Clerk prior to your comments, or simply come to the podium when the Mayor asks for those who wish to speak, and state your name for the record.
BY EMAIL: Public comment will be accepted by email to cityclerk@ monroviaca.gov before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Public comment will not be read aloud; however, the full text will be provided to all members of the City Council and made available on the City’s website prior to the meeting. Public input related to Public Hearings will be accepted by email to cityclerk@ monroviaca.gov prior to the close of the Public Hearing.
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NOTE: Virtual participation is provided only for the convenience of the public and is not required by law. Due to technology limitations with live broadcasting, Zoom participation will include audio only. There will be no video available for Zoom participants. You may simultaneously view the meeting through KGEM as described above. Please mute other devices when it is your turn to speak.
To comment during the public comment portions of the agenda, click the Participants “raise hand” icon or press *9 on your phone at the appropriate time indicated by the Mayor during the meeting, and you will be selected from the meeting queue. Comments will be limited to three minutes and must be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA should be presented within a three (3) minute time frame during the time designated as “PUBLIC INPUT.” Speakers will be heard on a first come, first served basis during the 45-minute period of Public Input. Additional speakers will be accommodated during Public Input, Continued, following public City Business. By State law, the City Council may not discuss or vote on items not on the agenda, and will not consider comments on items that are not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments that disrupt the meeting will not be tolerated.
MATTERS ON THE AGENDA: If you wish to address the City Council on a matter on the agenda, please indicate the Agenda Item Numbers(s) on the Speaker’s Information Form. Your name will be called at the appropriate time and you may proceed with your presentation within the time frame determined by the City for the item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS are items scheduled for which public input is either required or desired. The applicant shall be allowed a ten (10) minute time frame to present project testimony and a five (5) minute time frame to respond following further public testimony. Appellants will be afforded the same opportunities. Other members of the public who wish to speak have a maximum five (5) minute time frame to be heard on the specific issue, with no rebuttal time.
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REGULAR MEETING
of the 77th
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
415 South Ivy Avenue
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Copies of the Agenda Reports or other written documentation relating to each proposed item of business presented for consideration by the City Council on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, any party to a City proceeding must disclose on the record any campaign contributions made to a member of the City Council (or commission) in excess of $250 in the past 12 months. This disclosure requirement incudes contributions by the party’s agent and aggregated contributions from persons or entities related to the party. Please make the disclosure as soon as possible, but not later than the beginning of the proceeding. Agenda Reports indicate when Government Code § 84308 applies to an agenda item.
To comply with recent court decisions, the City of Monrovia has advised persons giving the invocation not to recite sectarian references or prayers.
CONVENE Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
INVOCATION Pastor William Kelly
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
ROLL CALL Councilmembers Edward Belden, Sergio P. Jiménez, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Tamala Kelly, and Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION, IF NEEDED
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
PR-1 Pasadena Humane Pet of the Month
Staff Reference: Kevin McManus, Public Relations & Communications Manager PR-2 Proclaiming April 26, 2025, as "Earth Day and Arbor Day” Staff Reference: Karen Suarez, California Native Plant Society STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Student Liaison Jasmine Rodriguez
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered in its normal sequence. If you would like an item on the Consent Calendar discussed, simply tell the City Clerk or a member of the City Council.
CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the April 1, 2025, Regular and Special Meetings and the April 8, 2025 Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council
Staff Reference: Alice Atkins, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt the Minutes of the April 1, 2025, Regular and Special Meetings and the April 8, 2025 Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council
CC-2 Payroll No. 8 in the Net Amount of $798,022.55, and Warrant Registers dated April 3 and April 10, 2025, in the Total Amounts of $356,733.55 and $1,720,137.07, Respectively Staff Reference: Buffy Bullis, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Approve Payroll No. 8 in the net amount of $798,022.55, and Warrant Registers dated April 3 and April 10, 2025, in the total amounts of $356,733.55 and $1,720,137.07, Respectively MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
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CC-3 Destruction of Certain Departmental Records; Resolution No. 2025-18 Staff Reference: Alice D. Atkins, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-18
CC-4 Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Bradbury Related to the Community Services Officer (CSO) Program for the Period Ending June 30, 2028, with One (1) Two-Year Option to Extend
Staff Reference: John Donchig, Police Captain
Recommendation: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Bradbury related to the Community Services Officer (CSO) Program for the period ending June 30, 2028, with one (1) two-year option to extend, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-5 Acceptance of Work, Filing Notice of Completion, and Release of Retention Funds to Pokrajac Corporation for the Canyon Park Nature Center Facilities Upgrades and Repairs Project Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Accept the work of Pokrajac Corporation for the Canyon Park Nature Center Facilities Upgrades and Repairs Project, authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, and direct staff to release retained funds in accordance with the contract provisions and applicable law.
CC-6 Agreement with California Watershed Engineering for National Pollutant Discharge Eliminations System (NPDES) Industrial/Commercial Facility Storm Water Inspections in an Amount Not to Exceed $68,436.00 for the period ending June 30, 2025
Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement with California Watershed Engineering in an amount not to exceed $68,436.00 for the period ending June 30, 2025, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-7 Vendor Agreement with Golden Lion Transportation, Inc. (DBA Lion Express), for Transportation Services Related to the Active Adult Excursions in an Amount Not to Exceed $36,850.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2025
Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Recreation Manager
Recommendation: Approve an agreement with Golden Lion Transportation, Inc. (DBA Lion Express), for transportation services related to Active Adult Excursions in an amount not to exceed $36,850.00 for the period ending June 30, 2025
CC-8 Consultant Services Agreement with the Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley Related to Enhanced Senior Meal Program Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000 for a Period Ending June 30, 2027
Staff Reference: Tina Cherry, Community Services Director Recommendation: Approve the consultant services agreement with the Volunteer Center of the San Gabriel Valley for Enhanced Senior Meal Program Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000 for a Period Ending June 30, 2027 and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-9 Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Access Control Security dated July 1, 2024, for Security Services Related to City Special Events and Private City Facility Rentals, Increasing Compensation by an additional Amount Not to Exceed $18,000.00 for a Total Amount Not To Exceed $38,000.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2025 Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Recreation Manager
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Access Control Security dated July 1, 2024, for Security Services Related to City Special Events and Private City Facility Rentals in an additional amount not to exceed $18,000 for a total contract amount of $38,000 for the Period Ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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PUBLIC INPUT
Thank you for participating in tonight's meeting. The City Council encourages public participation, and invites you to share your views on City business. Comments should be presented within a three (3) minute time frame. The City requests that persons addressing the City Council refrain from making personal, slanderous, profane or disruptive remarks.
Citizens who wish to speak on any City business item not on the Agenda should approach the podium during this 45-minute period on a first come, first served basis, or follow instructions for remote participation included on the cover sheet of this agenda. By State law, the City Council may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
Those not accommodated during this 45-minute period have an opportunity to speak under PUBLIC INPUT, CONTINUED following public City business.
Please state your name for the record. Comments that disrupt the meeting will not be tolerated.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS – None
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
RCM-2 Citywide Lighting, Landscaping, and Parks Maintenance Assessment Districts Rate Options Staff Reference: Rae Bowman, Deputy Administrative Services Director
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
RCC-2 Councilmember Sergio P. Jiménez
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
RCC-4 Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Tamala Kelly
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
AR-1 Award of Contract to RG General Engineering, Inc., for the Satoru Tsuneishi Park Project, Project # G-1000, in an Amount Not to Exceed $838,042.00, Reject Bid Protest, Approve a Contingency Amount Not to Exceed $83,800.00, Approve Park Design, and Approve Task Order No.121 with Merrell Johnson Engineering, Inc., for Construction Management and Inspection Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $83,655.00
Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Approve the Plans and Specifications for Project #G-1000, award a contract to RG General Engineering, Inc., for the Satoru Tsuneishi Park Project, Project #G-1000, in an amount not to exceed $838,042.00, reject the bid protest, approve a contingency amount not to exceed $83,800, approve Task Order 121 with Merrell Johnson Engineering, Inc., for Engineering and Construction Management in an amount not to exceed $83,655.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
AR-2 Participation in the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (“SGVCOG”) Affordable Housing Incubator Program to Evaluate Options Related to Real Property the City Owns at 222 East Cypress Avenue
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: Accept the proposed “Scope of Work” with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), affirming the City’s participation in the Affordable Housing Incubator Program under the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant, and authorize the City Manager to execute necessary agreement related to participation in the program on forms and agreements approved by the City Attorney.
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AR-3 Amendment to Title 8 (Health and Safety), Chapter 8.04 (Health Code) of the Monrovia Municipal Code to Update the City’s Health Code, Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-05 Staff Reference: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Recommendation: Introduce, waive further reading of, and read by title only Ordinance No. 2025-05.
AR-4 Possible Adoption of Local Campaign Finance Limits Within the Existing State Law Regulatory Structure, Ordinance No. 2025-04
Staff Reference: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Recommendation: City Council’s pleasure
PUBLIC INPUT, CONTINUED, IF NEEDED
At this time citizens who wish to discuss City business items not on the Agenda and who were not accommodated during the 45-minute time period allotted under PUBLIC INPUT above may request to speak before the City Council during this period on a first come, first served basis
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR, IF NEEDED
At this time items pulled from the Consent Calendar above, if any, will be considered.
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
The next Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:30 P.M., City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.
ADJOURNMENT
IN MEMORY OF
United States Army Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Monrovia High School Alumnus (Class of 2018) I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 10th day of April, 2025.
Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk
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