MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Becky A. Shevlin convened the Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:03 p.m., at which all members were present to discuss 1) Continued Discussion of Community Center Funding Options. All members were present. Mayor Shevlin adjourned the study session at 7:03 p.m.
CONVENE: Mayor Shevlin convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 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: Pastor Barbara Gholar led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Edward Belden led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: In attendance were Councilmembers Edward Belden, Dr. Tamala Kelly, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Jiménez, and Mayor Becky A Shevlin.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
PR-1 Proclaiming March 2026 as "Red Cross Month": The City Council presented the proclamation to Suzanne Dobson, Preparedness Coordinator.
PR-2 Proclaiming March 2026 as “Women’s History Month": The City Council presented a proclamation to Barbara Gholar representing Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Student Liaison Elyse Vathanadireg provide an update on the happenings of Monrovia High School.
ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no changes to the order of business CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jiménez, 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 23, 2025 Special Meetings and the February 17, 2026 Regular and Special Meetings of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted the Minutes of the December 23, 2025 Special Meetings and the February 17, 2026 Regular and Special Meetings.
CC-2 Payroll No. 5 in the Net Amount of $984,698.30, and Warrant Registers dated February 19 and February 26, 2026, in Total Amounts of $437,870.78 and $668,201.84, Respectively: The City Council approved Payroll No. 5 in the net amount of $984,698.30, and Warrant Registers dated February 19 and February 26, 2026, in total amounts of $437,870.78 and $668,201.84, respectively.
CC-3 General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Period June 30, 2031: The City Council approved the General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the period ending June 30, 2031, and authorized the Mayor to execute all the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-4 Agreement to Provide Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Related to Dispatching to the City of La Verne for the Period Ending December 31, 2026, with Two (2) Additional One-Year Options to Extend: The City Council approved the Agreement to Provide Supplemental Law Enforcement Services related to police dispatching to the City of La Verne for the period ending December 31, 2026, with two (2) additional one-year options to extend, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2026 2 CC-5 Consultant Services Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc., for Forensic Examination Services for the Period Ending March 15, 2027: The City Council approved the Consultant Services Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists for forensic examination services for the Period Ending March 15, 2027, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-6 Consultant Services Agreement with Shield Telehealth and Medical Services for On- Call Police Department Medical Services for the Period Ending March 15, 2027: The City Council approved the Consultant Services Agreement with Shield Telehealth and Medical Services for On-Call Police Department Medical Services for the period ending March 15, 2027, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-7 Task Order No. 127 under the On-Call Consultant Services Agreement Dated June 20, 2023 with Merrell Johnson Engineering, Inc., for Engineering Services Related to the Monrovia Library Interior Renovation Project in an Amount Not To Exceed $69,740.00: The City Council approved Task Order No. 127 under the Consultant Services Agreement with Merrell Johnson Engineering, Inc., dated June 20, 2023, for engineering services related to the Monrovia Library Interior Renovation Project in an amount not to exceed $69,740.00; and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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 Mack, Immigration Resource Center
3. Daphne Sigala Morfin, Southern California Edison
4. Tim Spurrier, Monrovia Chamber of Commerce
5. Alicia Pardo, Monrovia
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS: None
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) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) Clean Power Alliance Report
RCC-2 Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer – No report
RCC-4 Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) 2028 Olympic Games Report
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) Foothill Transit Strategic Planning Event
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2026 3 AR-1 Amendment to Monrovia Municipal Code Section 2.12.030 Related to City Council Compensation Pursuant to SB 329, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, and Elected City Clerk and City Treasurer Compensation, Resolution No. 2026-09
Dyaln Feik, City Manager, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jiménez, to Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-01 and Resolution No. 2026-09. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
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, March 17, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:32 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