MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Becky A. Shevlin convened the Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., at which all members were present to discuss 1) Workshop - SB 707 / Brown Act Options. All members were present. Mayor Shevlin adjourned the study session at 6:00 p.m.
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Shevlin convened the Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., at which all members were present to discuss 1) the 222 E. Cypress Project. All members were present.
Public Input:
1. Joshua Caine, Monrovia
2. Jim Wigton, Monrovia
3. Brenda Trainor, Monrovia
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 17, 2026, at 7:39 p.m. in City Council chambers, in honor of Kelsey Ann Pagliotti, Born March 1, 2026, to Recreation Coordinator Lauren and Eric Pagliotti. In attendance were City Manager, Dylan Feik, City Attorney Craig A.
Steele, Assistant City Manager Lauren Vasquez and City Clerk Alice D. Atkins.
INVOCATION: City Manager Feik led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly 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 Pasadena Humane Pet of the Month: Kevin McManus, Public Relations & Communications Manager introduced Cliffy the dog as pet of the month.
PR-2 Proclaiming March 29, 2026, as "National Vietnam War Veteran's Day": The City Council presented a proclamation to Vietnam Veteran Councilmember Larry Spicer.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Student Liaison Elyse Vathanadireg was excused.
ORDER OF BUSINESS: Item RCC-5(a) was moved up to precede Consent Calendar.
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Los Angeles County Sanitation District Prop 218 Process Overview: Andrew Hall, Financial Management Department Head, provided an overview of the District’s proposed 2026 Wastewater Service Charge Rates and related public input and ballot process.
CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Jiménez, 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 March 3, 2026 Regular and Special Meetings of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted the Minutes of the March 3, 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.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 2026 2 CC-3 Memorandum of Agreement with Monrovia Unified School District and Centre Stage, Inc., Related to Organization and Production of the Annual Monrovia Days Community Festival for the Period Ending June 30, 2028, with One (1) Additional Two-Year Option to Extend: The City Council approved the Memorandum of Agreement with Monrovia Unified School District and Centre Stage, Inc., related to organization and production of the annual Monrovia Days Community Festival for the period ending June 30, 2028, with one (1) additional two-year option to extend, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-4 Purchase of Materials from Ingram Content Group for the Annual Library Collection Development in Fiscal Years 2025-2027 in an Amount not to Exceed $30,000.00 per Fiscal Year: The City Council approved a purchase order with Ingram Content Group for the Annual Library Collection Development in Fiscal Years 2025-2027 in an amount not to exceed $30,000 per fiscal year.
CC-5 Escheatment of Unclaimed Funds: The City Council approved and directed staff to follow policy and transfer the remaining unclaimed checks as of April 19, 2026, to the General Fund.
CC-6 Consultant Services Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group for Annual Administration Services Related to the City’s Assessment Districts, Parcel Taxes, and Community Facilities District Special Taxes in an Amount Not to Exceed $29,295.50 for the Period Ending March 31, 2027: The City Council approved the Consultant Services Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group for administration services related to the City’s assessment districts, parcel taxes, and community facilities districts in an amount not to exceed $29,295.50 for the period ending March 31, 2027, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-7 Initiation of Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the Citywide Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District and the Park Maintenance District; Resolution Nos. 2026-10 and 2026-11: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-10 and 2026-11.
CC-8 Agreements with MS Benefits LLC d/b/a PES Benefits and Clarity LLC d/b/a Clarity Benefit Solutions for Implementation of a Benefit Administration System and COBRA Administration Services for the Period Ending March 1, 2028: The City Council approved the Agreements with MS Benefits LLC d/b/a PES Benefits and Clarity LLC d/b/a Clarity Benefit Solutions dated March 1, 2026, for the period ending March 1, 2028, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-9 Extension of Application Period to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Library Board: The City Council extended the application period for the unscheduled vacancy on the Library Board to May 1, 2026.
CC-10 Fulfillment Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Use of Unprogrammed Surface Transportation Program – Local Funds on the Huntington Drive Improvements Project: The City Council approved the Fulfillment Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for use of unprogrammed Surface Transportation Program – Local Funds on the Huntington Drive Improvements Project and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-11 Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Merrimac Petroleum, Inc., dba Merrimac Energy Group, Dated December 19, 2023, for the Provision of Bulk Fuel Ordering, Increasing Compensation by an Amount Not to Exceed $428,500.00, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,285,500.00, for the Period Ending December 31, 2026: The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreements with Merrimac Petroleum, Inc., dba Merrimac Energy Group, dated December 19, 2023, for the provision of bulk fuel ordering, increasing compensation by an amount not to exceed $428,500.00, for a total amount not to exceed $1,285,500.00, for the period ending December 31, 2026; and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-12 Amendment No. 6 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Pacific Productions dated June 18, 2019, Related to Professional Audio Services for Community Events, Increasing Compensation to an Amount Not to Exceed $95,000.00 per Year for Fiscal Years 2025-2027. The City Council approved Amendment No. 6 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Pacific Productions dated June 18, 2019, related MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 2026 3 to professional audio services for community events increasing compensation to an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 per year for Fiscal Years 2025-2027, and to 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. John Shaw, Monrovia
2. Sheri Lochner, Monrovia
3. Ted Tokgi, 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, including an update regarding a recent incident involving a bear engaging with and injuring a human.
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
(a) Los Angeles Marathon Event
(b) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Bicycle Master Plan Update (c) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-2 Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
(a) Knights of Columbus Event
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer had no report
RCC-4 Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly
(a) Immigration Resource Center
(b) Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board (MOTAB) report
(c) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Los Angeles County Sanitation District Prop 218 Process Overview; Andrew Hall, Financial Management Department Head. This item was moved up to precede Consent Calendar (b) Emergency Centralized Response Center (ECRC)
(c) San Gabriel Valley Public Affairs Network
(d) Recent and upcoming community events
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
AR-1 Annual Report on the Status of the General Plan; Receive and File Sheri Bermejo, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
The City Council received and filed the report.
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, April 7, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 2026 4 ADJOURNMENT: At 9:09 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