MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025, 7:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Becky A. Shevlin convened the Special Meeting/Closed Session of the Monrovia City Council on December 16, 2025, at 6:05 p.m., to discuss 1) CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code §54956.8; Assessor Parcel Numbers 8503-004-021; City Negotiator: City Manager; Negotiating Party: Steven and Corina Pokrajac; Under Negotiation: Terms. 2) CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code §54956.8; Assessor Parcel Numbers 8503-013-004; City Negotiator: City Manager; Negotiating Party: 347 North Highland Place LLC; Under Negotiation: Terms. All members were present. Mayor Shevlin adjourned the closed session at 7:05 p.m.
CONVENE: Mayor Shevlin convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council of Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:35 p.m. in City Council chambers. In attendance were City Manager, Dylan Feik, City Attorney Craig A. Steele, Assistant City Manager Lauren Vasquez and City Clerk Alice D. Atkins.
INVOCATION: Reverend Neil Tadken led the invocation.
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: City Attorney Craig Steele reported that the City Council met in closed session for the items on the posted agenda. Mayor Shevlin declared a conflict of interest regarding CS-2 due to the property owner being client of her employer and recused herself. City Council took no reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
PR-1 Ugly Sweater Contest: The City Council and staff participated in the Annual Ugly Sweater Contest, crowning Councilmember Spicer as this year’s winner, and City Manager Feik as the runner up.
PR-2 Pasadena Humane Pet of the Month: Kevin McManus, Public Relations & Communications Manager introduced Saint the dog as pet of the month
PR-4 Holiday Home Decorating and Old Town Window Decorating Contest Award Winners: Tiffany Peterson, Recreation Supervisor presented the Holiday Decorating Contest Winners of 2025.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Student Liaison Elyse Vathanadireg was excused.
ORDER OF BUSINESS: Mayor Shevlin noted CC-9 was pulled to allow for public comment, and CC-18 was pulled to be rescheduled at a later time.
CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously. The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the December 2, 2025, Regular and Special Meetings of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted the Minutes of the December 2, 2025, Regular and Special Meetings 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: The City Council approved 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: The City Council adopted 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 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 16, 2025 2 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: The City Council adopted 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: The City Council adopted 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: The City Council approved an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., for production of the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show in the amount of $36,500.00, and authorized 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: The City Council approved 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 authorized 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: The City Council approved 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 authorized 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: This item was pulled to be heard following the Consent Calendar.
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: The City Council approved 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 authorized 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:
The City Council adopted 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): The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-66.
CC-13 Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Full-Time and Part-Time Classification & Compensation Program: The City Council approved the proposed updated Full-Time and Part-Time Classification & Compensation Programs.
CC-14 Community Facilities District Annual Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25: The City Council Received and filed the report.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 16, 2025 3 CC-15 2026 Restated Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon: City Attorney Steele recused himself from this item. The City Council approved the Restated Agreement for Legal Services, effective January 1, 2026, between the City of Monrovia and Richards, Watson & Gershon, and authorized 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: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-69.
CC-17 Annual Investment Policy Update, Resolution No. 2025-65: The City Council adopted 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:
This item was pulled from the agenda to be rescheduled at a later time.
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: The City Council approved 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 authorized 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: The City Council approved 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 authorized 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: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-67.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
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 City Manager Feik reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
Public Input
1. Karen DeClue, Monrovia
It was moved by Councilmember Belden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem to 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. The motion carried unanimously.
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. Sheri Lochner, Monrovia
2. Martha Mac, Arcadia
3. Chavis Harris, Monrovia
4. Mr. Nelson
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS:
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 16, 2025 4 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
Vincent Gillespie, Associate Planner, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Mayor Shevlin open the public hearing
1. Domenic Bianco, Property Owner
Mayor Shevlin closed the public hearing
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Jiménez, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-56. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
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
Austin Arnold, Assistant Planner, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council Mayor Shevlin open and closed the public hearing, as there was no one wishing to speak on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-57. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF:
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update: City Manager Dylan Feik reviewed the City Council Directives, as well as upcoming initiatives.
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
(a) Partnership with Monrovia Unified School District
(b) Oak tree at recently approved Historic Landmark
(c) League of California Cities reappointment to Environmental Quality Committee RCC-2 Councilmember Sergio P. Jiménez
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
(a) Current recreation class schedule in Monrovia Today (b) Thanked staff and the community
(c) Recent and upcoming community events
(d) 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
(a) League of California Cities reappointment to Housing and Community Development Committee (b) Olympic Committee
(c) Shop Old Town
(d) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) Foothill Transit Update
(c) Los Angeles County Executive Committee Regional Homeless Alignment (ECRHA) Update (d) Visit to Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 16, 2025 5 (e) Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) Economic Outlook (f) Recent and upcoming community events
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.
Dylan Feik, City Manager, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Jiménez, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, to Adopt Resolution No. 2025-70. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
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.
Dylan Feik, City Manager, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
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
Greg Boyajian, Building & Safety Division Manager, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kelly, seconded by Councilmember Jiménez, to introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2025-14, and set for Public Hearing on January 20, 2026. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
City Attorney Steele read the title of Ordinance No. 2025-14.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, WHICH INCLUDES THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE VOLUMES I AND II (PART 2 OF TITLE 24); THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (PART 8 OF TITLE 24), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (PART 10 OF TITLE 24), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (PART 2.5 OF TITLE 24), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE CHAPTER 4 AND CHAPTER 5 OF MANDATORY MEASURES ONLY (CALGREEN) (PART 11 OF TITLE 24); THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (PART 5 OF TITLE 24), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (PART 4 OF TITLE 24), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (PART 6 OF TITLE 24), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (PART 3 OF TITLE 24), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (PART 9 OF TITLE 24), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE (PART 7 OF TITLE 24); AND READOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2024 UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY AND HYDRONICS AND GEOTHERMAL CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE BUILDING SECURITY CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF
THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 16, 2025 6
VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
AR-4 Power Purchase Agreement with JNG Power Corporation Related to a Solar and Energy Storage Project at the Mountain Avenue Reservoir
Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Jiménez, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to 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. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
CONVENE MONROVIA HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
WITHOUT ADJOURNING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MHA CONVENE: Chairman Shevlin convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia Housing Authority at 9:59 p.m.
MHA ROLL CALL: In attendance were Boardmembers Edward Belden, Sergio Jiménez, Larry J. Spicer, Vice Chairman Dr. Tamala Kelly, and Chairman Becky A. Shevlin.
MHA CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Boardmember Spicer, seconded by Vice Chairman Kelly, to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. The consent calendar consisted of the following items:
MHA CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Monrovia Housing Authority: The Boardmembers adopted the minutes of the May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting.
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: The Boardmembers received and filed the 2024-2025 Independent Financial Audit of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund and the 2024-2025 Housing Successor Annual Report.
MHA ADJOURNMENT: At 10:00 p.m., Chairman Shevlin adjourned the meeting.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Mayor Shevlin reconvened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council.
PUBLIC INPUT, CONTINUED (IF NEEDED): none
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR, IF NEEDED: Heard following Consent Calendar, above.
SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:03 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