MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
CONVENE: Mayor Shevlin convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, April 21, 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 Chaplain Steve Campodonico led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Jiménez 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 Martin the dog as pet of the month.
PR-2 Proclaiming April 22, 2026, as “Earth Day” and April 24, 2026 "Arbor Day": Eugene Suk, Hillside Wilderness Preserve Supervisor, accepted the proclamation.
PR-3 Presentation of Measures A & B Campaign Memorabilia by Cleve Crudgington: Cleve Crudgington presented a framed set of a Measures A & B Campaign mailer for display at The Crudgington Station, in memory of his late wife and City Councilmember Gloria Crudgington.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Student Liaison Elyse Vathanadireg was absent.
ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no changes to the order of business CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously. The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Regular Meeting..
CC-2 Payroll No. 7 in the Net Amount of $892,520.26, and Warrant Registers dated March 19, March 26, and April 2, 2026, in Total Amounts of $538,879.24, $416,722.35 and $1,206,976.40, Respectively: The City Council approved Payroll No. 7 in the net amount of $892,520.26, and Warrant Registers dated March 19, March 26, and April 2, 2026, in total amounts of $538,879.24, $416,722.35 and $1,206,976.40, respectively.
CC-3 Destruction of Certain Departmental Records; Resolution No. 2026-13: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-13.
CC-4 Task Order No. 02 Under the Consultant Services Agreement with CU Technology LLC, dba Acorn Technology Services, dated July 1, 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $47,500.00 for Replacement of Eight (8) Network Switches in Five (5) Locations on the City-Wide Network: The City Council approved Task Order No. 02 under the Consultant Services Agreement with CU Technology, LLC, dba Acorn Technology Services, dated July 1, 2025, switches in an amount not to exceed $47,500.00 for replacement of eight (8) network switches in five (5) locations on the City-wide network and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-5 Task Order No. 03 under the Consultant Services Agreement with CU Technology LLC, dba Acorn Technology Services, dated July 1, 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $184,000.00 for the Police Department Storage Area Network (SAN) Infrastructure Replacement Project; and Authorize a Contingency Amount Not to Exceed $15,000.00: The City Council approved Task Order No. 03 under the Consultant Services Agreement with CU Technology, LLC, dba Acorn Technology Services, dated July 1, 2025, MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 2026 2 in an Amount Not to Exceed $184,000.00 for the Police Department Storage Area Network (SAN) Infrastructure Replacement Project; authorize a contingency amount not to exceed $15,000.00, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-6 Ratification of Expenditures for Emergency Repairs to Booster Pump 1-4 and Tower No. 4 by General Pump Company in an Amount not to Exceed $46,700.00The City Council ratified the expenditures emergency repairs of Booster Pump 1-4 and Tower No. 4 and authorized payment to General Pump Company in an amount not to exceed $46,700.00.
CC-7 Allocation of Additional Funding for the Purchase of AMI Equipment from Zenner USA in Amount of $7,906.88 for a Revised Total Purchase Amount Not to Exceed $85,047.13; Allocation of Additional Funding for the Purchase of Water Meters and Equipment from Western Water Works in the Amount of $692.62 for a Revised Total Purchase Amount Not to Exceed $189,265.74; and Software License and Automated Meter Interface Maintenance Agreement with Zenner USA for Ongoing Maintenance and Support Services in the Amount of $7,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026: The City Council approved the allocation of additional funding for the purchase of Advanced Metering Interface equipment from Zenner USA in an amount of $7,906.88 for a revised total purchase amount not to exceed $85,047.13; allocation of additional funding for the purchase of water meters and equipment from Western Water Works in the amount of $692.62 for a revised total purchase amount not to exceed $189,265.74; approve a Software License and Automated Meter Interface Maintenance Agreement with Zenner USA for ongoing maintenance and support services in the amount of $7,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-8 Acceptance of the Metropolitan Water District Water Savings Incentive Program Grant Funding and Purchase of a Portable Water Recirculation System from Pump Pod USA in an Amount Not to Exceed $120,675.38: The City Council accepted the Metropolitan Water District Water Savings Incentive Program grant funds, approve the purchase of a portable water recirculation system from Pump Pod USA in an amount not to exceed $120,675.38, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-9 Grant Agreement No. 10237 with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) Planning and Design Competitive Grant Program in the Amount of $460,000.00 for the Recreation Park Planning and Design Project: The City Council approved Grant Agreement No. 10237 with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $460,000.00 for the Recreation Park Planning and Design Project, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC INPUT: Public comments were 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. Nicolas Vargas, Monrovia
2. Sheri Lochner, Monrovia
3. Martha Mack, Monrovia
4. Pamela Smith, Monrovia
5. Lisa Russi, Monrovia
6. Jennifer MacDonald, Monrovia
7. Caesar Morales, Monrovia
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS:
PH-1 Annual Recruitment and Vacancy Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 Stephanie Luu, Human Resources Manager, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Mayor Shevlin opened and closed the public hearing, as there was no one present who wished to speak on the matter.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 2026 3 The City Council received and filed the report.
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.
RCM-2 2026 Monrovia Days Update: Rebeca Sandoval, Community Services Director, provided an update on the upcoming Monrovia Days celebration.
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
(a) SB 1135 (California Wildlife Coexistence Act)
RCC-2 Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) visited Plymouth Elementary School in Los Angeles RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer – no report
RCC-4 Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) Community Media of the Foothills (KGEM) Board Meeting report (c) Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board (MOTAB) report
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Recent and upcoming Community events
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None
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, May 5, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:08 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