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, December 16, 2025, 7:30 P.M.
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MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 PAGE 2
REGULAR MEETING
of the 77th
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
415 South Ivy Avenue
Tuesday, December 16, 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 $500 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
IN HONOR OF Sofia Rina Juardo, Born December 7, 2025, to Parents Ricardo and Emily Jurado, and Grandparent Ricardo Jurado
INVOCATION Reverend Neil Tadken
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 Ugly Sweater Contest
PR-2 Pasadena Humane Pet of the Month
Staff Reference: Kevin McManus, Public Relations & Communications Manager PR-3 Holiday Home Decorating and Old Town Window Decorating Contest Award Winners Staff Reference: Tiffany Peterson, Recreation Supervisor STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Student Liaison Elyse Vathanadireg
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 December 2, 2025, Regular and Special Meetings of the Monrovia City Council
Staff Reference: Alice Atkins, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt the Minutes of the December 2, 2025, Regular and Special Meetings MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 PAGE 3
CC-2 Payroll No. 25 in the Net Amount of $897,265.67 and Warrant Registers dated December 4, and December 11, 2025, in the Total Amounts of $2,102,687.67 and $549,292.74, Respectively Staff Reference: Buffy Bullis, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Approve Payroll No. 25 in the Net Amount of $897,265.67 and Warrant Registers dated December 4, and December 11, 2025, in the Total Amounts of $2,102,687.67 and $549,292.74, Respectively
CC-3 Destruction of Certain Departmental Records; Resolution No. 2025-68 Staff Reference: Alice D. Atkins, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-68
CC-4 Adopting Zone Change ZA2025-0001 to Amend the Official Zoning Map for the City of Monrovia Set Forth in Monrovia Municipal Code Section 17.04.040 to Change the O/RD/LM (Office/Research and Development/Light Manufacturing) Zone Designation of the Property Located at 701 South Myrtle Avenue (APNs 8516-033-030 and 8516-033-031) to SP (Specific Plan) Zone and to Amend Section 17.04.035 to Add the “701 South Myrtle Specific Plan.”; Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-12 Staff Reference: John Mayer, Planning Division Manager
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-12
CC-5 Amendment to Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.52 (Administration) of the Monrovia Municipal Code Assigning to the Planning Commission the Authority to Modify or Revoke Conditional Use Permits and Establishing Related Process; Finding Adoption of the Ordinance to be Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act; Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-13 Staff Reference: Craig Steele, City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-13
CC-6 Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., in the Amount of $36,500.00 for Production of the 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Recreation Manager
Recommendation: Approve an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., for production of the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show in the amount of $36,500.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney CC-7 Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills Dated January 1, 2024, for Use of the Mary Wilcox Youth Center, Extending the Term Through December 31, 2026, and Increasing the Annual Rent; and Find That Approval of the Lease Extension for a Public Structure without Changing the Use is Categorically Exempt from CEQA Review Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Recreation Manager
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Lease Agreement Dated January 1, 2024, with the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills for use of the Mary Wilcox Youth Center, extending the term through December 31, 2026 and increasing the annual rent, find that approval of the Lease extension is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney CC-8 Consultant Services Agreement with Tony’s California BBQ, Inc., DBA Jake’s Roadhouse to Provide Meals for the Senior Lunch Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2026
Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Recreation Manager
Recommendation: Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Tony’s California BBQ, Inc.,, DBA Jake’s Roadhouse to Provide Meals for the Senior Lunch Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the period ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
CC-9 Reimbursement Agreement with Monrovia Unified School District Related to the Swimming Pool Repair Project at Monrovia High School in the Amount of $210,000.00 Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with Monrovia Unified School District for the Swimming Pool Repair Project at Monrovia High School in the amount of $210,000.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 PAGE 4
CC-10 Consultant Services Agreement with Mark Houston Associates, Inc., Related to As-Built Design, Retrofit Plan, Structural Engineering, and Plan Check Processing for the Anderson House at 215 East Lime Avenue in an Amount Not to Exceed $37,100.00
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Mark Houston Associates, Inc., for the as-built design, retrofit plan, structural engineering, and plan check processing for the Anderson House at 215 East Lime Avenue, not to exceed $37,100, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney CC-11 2025 Update to Title VI Plan for Use of Federal Transportation Funds; Resolution No. 2025-55 Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-55
CC-12 One-Year Time Extension on the Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82571 and Conditional Use Permit CUP2019-0016 for the Consolidation of Thirteen Parcels into One (1) 3.30 Acre Site and the Construction of the Arroyo at Monrovia Station Mixed-Use Development Located at 202-238 West Evergreen Avenue; 1551 South Primrose Avenue; and 1610 South Magnolia Avenue; Resolution No. 2025-66, by Evergreen Investment Partners, LLC (Matt Waken) Staff Reference: Sheri Bermejo, Director
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-66
CC-13 Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Full-Time and Part-Time Classification & Compensation Program Staff Reference: Lauren Vasquez, Assistant City Manager Recommendation: Approve the proposed updated Full-Time and Part-Time Classification & Compensation Programs
CC-14 Community Facilities District Annual Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25; Receive and File
Staff Reference: Buffy Bullis, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Receive and file the report
CC-15 2026 Restated Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the Restated Agreement for Legal Services, effective January 1, 2026, between the City of Monrovia and Richards, Watson & Gershon, and authorize the City Manager to execute it on behalf of the City
CC-16 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Fire Inspection Performance Report Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4; Resolution No. 2025-69
Staff Reference: Jeremy Sanchez, Fire Chief
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-69
CC-17 Annual Investment Policy Update, Resolution No. 2025-65 Staff Reference: Rae Bowman, Deputy Director
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-65
CC-18 Consultant Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., for On-Call Solid Waste, Recycling, Organics, and Construction and Demolition Waste Technical Assistance and Compliance Services for the Period Ending December 31, 2027, with Two (2) Additional One-Year Options to Extend
Staff Reference: Victoria Rocha, Deputy Public Works Director Recommendation: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., for the period ending December 31, 2027, with two (2) additional one-year options to extend, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 PAGE 5
CC-19 Sixth Amendment to License Agreement dated April 16, 2019, with Monrovia Lime, LLC, related to License of Two Parking Lots on Lime Avenue, Extending the Term through November 30, 2025, in an Amount not to Exceed $123,000.00
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: approve the Sixth 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, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
CC-20 Service Order with Spectrum for Dedicated Internet Services at 324 South Myrtle Avenue in an Amount Not to Exceed $41,500.00 for the Period Ending March 2031 Staff Reference: Lauren Vasquez, Assistant City Manager Recommendation: Approve the Service Order with Spectrum for dedicated internet service at 324 South Myrtle Avenue in an amount not to exceed $41,500.00 for the period ending March 2031, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney CC-21 Fiscal Year 2025-2027 Canyon Park Facility Rental Fees and Charges; Resolution 2025-67 Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Recreation Manager
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-67
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
PH-1 Historic Landmark HL-171 and Mills Act Contact MA-159 for Property Located at 218 East Greystone Avenue by Property Owners Domenic and Kathleen Bianco; Resolution No. 2025-56; and Find That the Project is Categorically Exempt from Review Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15331
Staff Reference: Vincent Gillespie, Associate Planner
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-56
PH-2 Historic Landmark HL-170 and Mills Act Contract MA-158 for Property Located at 130 North Encinitas Avenue by Property Owners Kurt and Sonia Luginbuhl; Resolution No. 2025-57; and Find That the Project is Categorically Exempt from Review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15331
Staff Reference: Austin Arnold, Assistant Planner
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-57
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
RCC-2 Councilmember Sergio P. Jiménez
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RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
(a) Appointment as League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division Representative on the Transportation, Communication & Public Works Policy Committee RCC-4 Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Tamala Kelly
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
AR-1 Repeal of Past City Council Resolution Nos. 1638 and 1693 Expressing the Monrovia City Council’s Support for the Unjust Treatment and Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II; Resolution No. 2025-70
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-70
AR-2 Reimbursement Agreement with Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, in the Amount of $20,000 to Submit an Application for Old Town Monrovia to be Considered for the National Register of Historic Places
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: Approve a reimbursement agreement with Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, in the Amount of $20,000 to submit application for Old Town Monrovia to be considered for the National Register of Historic Places, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
AR-3 Amendment to Title 15 of the Monrovia Municipal Code, Repealing Chapter 15.04.010 and Establishing a New Chapter 15.04.010 by Adopting by Reference and Amending the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code Volumes 1 & 2, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Electrical Code, the 2025 California Mechanical Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Energy Code, and the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, with appendices and amendments, and the 2025 California Fire Code amendments thereto; Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-14 Staff Reference: Greg Boyajian, Building & Safety Division Manager Recommendation: Introduce, waive further reading of, and read by title only Ordinance No. 2025-14, and set for Public Hearing on January 20, 2026
AR-4 Power Purchase Agreement with JNG Power Corporation Related to a Solar and Energy Storage Project at the Mountain Avenue Reservoir
Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Approve a Power Purchase Agreement with JNG Power Corporation related to a Solar and Energy Storage Project at the Mountain Avenue Reservoir and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
CONVENE MONROVIA HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING WITHOUT
ADJOURNING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MHA CONVENE Chairman Becky A. Shevlin
MHA ROLL CALL Boardmembers Edward Belden, Sergio P. Jiménez, Larry J. Spicer, Vice Chairman Dr. Tamala Kelly, and Chairman Becky A. Shevlin
MHA CONSENT CALENDAR
MHA CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Monrovia Housing Authority
Staff Reference: Alice Atkins, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes of the May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 PAGE 7
MHA CC-2 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Independent Financial Audit of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund and the 2024-2025 Housing Successor Annual Report Staff Reference: Buffy Bullis, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Receive and file the 2024-2025 Independent Financial Audit of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund and the 2024-2025 Housing Successor Annual Report
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, January , 2025, 7:30 P.M., City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.
ADJOURNMENT
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 12th day of December, 2025.
Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk
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