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, January 20, 2026, 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.
Community Media of the Foothills (KGEM) shows both live broadcasts and replays of City Council Meetings as follows:
1) Cable T.V. Broadcast on KGEM (Spectrum Channel 99)
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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.
BY ZOOM OR BY PHONE - To provide comments from your computer, laptop, or smartphone, contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected]. Staff will provide the necessary Zoom Meeting ID and password as soon as feasible. Please be advised that responses may be delayed if the request is made after the meeting begins.
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, January 20, 2026
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 Malachi Owen Mitchell, born December 17, 2025, to Fire Engineer Ryan and Melissa Mitchell
INVOCATION Chaplain Steve Martinez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Tamala Kelly
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 Recognition of Retiring Administrative Services Director Buffy Bullis Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
PR-2 Introduction of Newly Promoted Administrative Services Director Rae Bowman Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
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 16, 2025, Regular and Special Meetings of the Monrovia City Council
Staff Reference: Alice Atkins, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt the Minutes of the December 16, 2025, Regular and Special Meetings.
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CC-2 Payroll Nos. 26, 1, and 2 in the Net Amounts of $877,443.82, $857,377.43, and $906,390.73, Respectively, and Warrant Registers dated December 18, December 30, 2025, and January 8, January 15, 2026, in the Total Amounts of $1,383,305.90, $547,534.45, $278,115.56, and $715,184.33, Respectively
Staff Reference: Buffy Bullis, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Approve Payroll Nos. 26, 1, and 2 in the net amounts of $877,443.82, $857,377.43, and $906,390.73, respectively, and Warrant Registers dated December 18, December 30, 2025, and January 8, January 15, 2026, in the total amounts of $1,383,305.90, $547,534.45, $278,115.56, and $715,184.33, respectively.
CC-3 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreements with MADIA Tech Launch, Inc., and Telecom Law Firm Related to Broadband Accessibility Assessment, Extending the Respective Terms through June 30, 2026
Staff Reference: Victoria Rocha, Deputy Public Works Director Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreements with MADIA Tech Launch, Inc., and Telecom Law Firm, extending the respective terms through June 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-4 Award of Contract to Palp Inc., dba Excel Paving in an Amount Not to Exceed $163,231.00 for the Sewer Improvement at Duarte Road and Peck Road Project; Project No. G-1001; Approve a Project Contingency in an Amount Not to Exceed $16,323.00; Approve Task Order No. 126 with Merrell Johnson Engineering for $19,892.00
Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Award a contract to Palp Inc. dba Excel Paving in an amount not to exceed $163,231.00 for the Sewer Improvement at Duarte Road and Peck Road Project; approve the design for the Project; approve a project contingency in an amount not to exceed $16,323.00; approve Task Order No. 126 with Merrell Johnson Engineering for $19,892.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary document in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-5 Award of Contract to Houston & Harris PCS, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $176,837.50 for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Sewer Cleaning Project; Approve a Project Contingency in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,683
Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Award contract to Houston & Harris PCS, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $176,837.50 for the 2025-26 Sewer Cleaning Project; approve a contingency in an amount not to exceed $17,683; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary document in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-6 Acceptance of Work, Filing Notice of Completion, and Release of Retention Funds to Cora Constructors, Inc., for the Well Field Booster Pump # 1-6 Project, Project No. G-957 Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Accept the work of Cora Constructors, Inc., for the Well Field Booster Pump # 1-6 Project, Project No. G-957, 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-7 Award of Contract to Stump Construction and Manufacturing, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $161,054.25 for an Elevated Commercial Ventilation Prop and an Additional Adjustable Prop at Fire Station 102; Approve a Project Contingency in an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 Staff Reference: Jeremy Sanchez, Fire Chief
Recommendation: Award a contract to Stump Construction and Manufacturing, Inc., for an elevated commercial roof ventilation prop and an additional adjustable prop at Fire Station 102 in an amount not to exceed $161,054.25; approve a project contingency in the amount of $10,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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CC-8 Purchase of Advanced Metering Interface Communications Equipment from Zenner USA in an Amount Not to Exceed $78,272.75; and Purchase of Water Meters and Equipment from Western Water Works Supply Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $188,573.12 Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Approve the purchase of Advanced Metering Interface Equipment from Zenner USA in an amount not to exceed $78,272.75, approve the purchase of water meters and equipment from Western Water Works Supply Company in an amount not to exceed $188,573.12, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-9 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 June 30, 2027, in an Amount Not to Exceed $16,000.00 Staff Reference: Victoria Rocha, Deputy Public Works Director Recommendation: Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. for oncall solid waste, recycling, organics, and construction and demolition waste technical assistance and compliance services for the period ending June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monrovia, California, repealing Chapter 15.04.010 of Title 15 of the City of Monrovia Municipal Code and establishing a new Chapter 15.04.010 of Title 15 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 California Fire Code amendments thereto; Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-14 Staff Reference: Greg Boyajian, Building & Safety Div. Manager Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-14.
PH-2 Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Residential Rehabilitation Program Guidelines, Resolution No. 2026-02
Staff Reference: Sheri Bermejo, Community Development Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 and approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program Guidelines.
PH-3 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Mitigation Fee Report and Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Update; and CEQA Exemption Finding; Resolution No. 2026-01
Staff Reference: Sheri Bermejo, Community Development Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01
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REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
RCM-2 One City, One Story Community Reading Project Kickoff Staff Reference: Carey Vance, Library Manager
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 Consideration of Adjustments to Mayor, City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer Compensation
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff
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, February 3, 2026, 7:30 P.M., CityCouncil Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.
ADJOURNMENT
IN MEMORY OF
Mabel Cross, Retired Librarian and Veterans Resource Center Coordinator Sam DiGiovanna, Retired Monrovia Fire Chief
Laverne Grant, Mother of Public Works City Facilities Caretaker Jule Grant Gayle Montgomery, Longtime Resident and Community Advocate 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 16th day of January, 2026.
Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk
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