MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Becky A. Shevlin convened the Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:03 p.m., at which all members were present to discuss 1) Communications Overview and 2) Economic Development, Business Climate in Monrovia. All members were present. Mayor Shevlin adjourned the study session at 6:45 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Shevlin convened the Special Meeting/Closed Session of the Monrovia City Council on June 16, 2026, at 6:45 p.m., to discuss 1) CS-1Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1); One (1) Potential Case: Terms Mayor Becky A Shevlin adjourned the closed session at 7:35 p.m.
CONVENE: Mayor Shevlin convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:44 p.m. in City Council chambers. In attendance were City Manager, Dylan Feik, Assistant City Attorney Chelsea Strause, Assistant City Manager Lauren Vasquez and City Clerk Alice D. Atkins.
INVOCATION: Pastor Roy Tucker led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmembers Larry J. Spicer
ROLL CALL: In attendance were Councilmembers Edward Belden, Dr. Tamala Kelly, Larry J. Spicer, and Mayor Becky A Shevlin. Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Jiménez was excused.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: Assistant City Attorney reported that the City Council met in closed session to discuss the item on the posted agenda and took no reportable action. All members of the City Council were present, with the exception of Councilmember Jiménez, who was excused.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
PR-1 Pasadena Humane Pet of the Month: Kevin McManus, Public Relations & Communications Manager, introduced Bagel the dog as pet of the month.
PR-2 Proclaiming June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day": Councilmember Dr. Kelly read the proclamation aloud.
PR-3 Proclaiming June 19-25, 2026, as "National Mosquito Control Awareness Week": Mayor Shevlin read the proclamation aloud.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: To resume in September ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no further changes to the order of business.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item CC-17 was pulled for discussion, due to receipt of a letter protesting award of the contract. It was moved by Councilmember Belden, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, 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 May 19, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings and the May 21, 2026, Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council: : The City Council adopted the Minutes of the May 19, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings and the May 21, 2026, Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council.
CC-2 Payroll Nos. 11 and 12 in the Net Amounts of $860,793.35 and $945,203.17, and Warrant Registers dated May 21, May 28, June 4 and June 11, 2026, in the Total Amounts of $265,769.45, $433,226.52, $658,304.14, and $$424,242.55, Respectively: The City Council approved Payroll Nos. 11 and 12 in the net amounts of $860,793.35 and $945,203.17, and Warrant Registers dated May 21, May 28, June 4 and June 11, 2026, in the total amounts of $265,769.45, $433,226.52, $658,304.14, and $$424,242.55, respectively.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 16, 2026 2 CC-3 Destruction of Certain Departmental Records; Resolution No. 2026-32: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-32.
CC-4 Five-Year Software Maintenance Agreement Renewal with BlueIris IQ, a division of Konica Minolta, for the Hyland OnBase Electronic Document Management System in an Amount Not to Exceed $163,789.00 for the Period Ending July 31, 2031: The City Council approved the five-year software maintenance agreement renewal with BlueIris IQ, a division of Konica Minolta, for the Hyland OnBase electronic document management system in an amount not to exceed $163,789.00 for the period ending July 31, 2031, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-5 Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant Services Agreement dated August 1, 2023, with the Monrovia Historical Society Related to the Monrovia Legacy 2.0 Project, to Extend the Term Through June 30, 2027, and Add Compensation in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00, for a Total Project Expenditure of $120,000.00: The City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant Services Agreement dated August 1, 2023, with the Monrovia Historical Society related to the Monrovia Legacy 2.0 Project, to extend the term through June 30, 2027, add compensation in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, for a total project expenditure of $120,000.00, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-6 Amendment No. 4 to the Facility Use Agreement dated June 11, 2020, with Volunteer Center of the San Gabriel Valley for Use of Space in the Monrovia Community Center, Extending the Term Through June 30, 2027: The City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Facility Use Agreement dated June 11, 2020, with the Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley for the use of space in the Monrovia Community Center, extending the term through June 30, 2027, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-7 Amendment No. 4 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Foothill Unity Center, Inc., dated June 21, 2022, for Case Management Services Related to the Housing Displacement Response Program, Extending the Term through June 30, 2027, in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000 Annually: The City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Foothill Unity Center, Inc., dated June 21, 2022, for Case Management Services Related to the Housing Displacement Response Program for the Period Ending June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for fiscal year 2026-22, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-8 Amendment No. 6 to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Raw Inspiration, Inc., Dated June 21, 2016, to Operate the Monrovia Friday Night Family Street Fair Event, Extending the Term through June 30, 2027: The City Council approved Amendment No. 6 to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Raw Inspiration, Inc., dated June 21, 2016, to operate the Monrovia Friday Night Family Street Fair Event, extending the term through June 30, 2027, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-9 Application for Grant Funds from the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program for the Hazardous Fuel Reduction and Restoration Project, Resolution No. 2026-31: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-31.
CC-10 Annual Review and Renewal of The Monrovia Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy, in Compliance with Government Code Section 7071(e)(1), Resolution No. 2026-39: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-39.
CC-11 Memorandum of Understanding and Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Monrovia and the City of Sierra Madre Related to Use of the Monrovia Police Department Interior Shooting Range for the Period Ending June 30, 2029, with Two (2) Additional One-Year Options to Extend: The City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding and Hold Harmless Agreement with the City of Sierra Madre related to use of the Monrovia Police Department interior shooting range for the period ending June 30, 2029, 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 JUNE 16, 2026 3 CC-12 Vendor Services Agreement with S.N. Ward & Son for Maintenance of Monrovia Police Department Vehicles in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00 for the Period Ending January 31, 2029, With Two (2) Additional One-Year Options to Extend: The City Council approved a Vendor Services Agreement with S.N. Ward & Son for maintenance of Monrovia Police Department vehicles in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for the period ending January 31, 2029, 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.
CC-13 Acceptance of Work, Filing Notice of Completion, and Release of Retention Funds to Houston & Harris PCS, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Sewer Cleaning Project: The City Council accepted the work of Houston & Harris PCS, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Sewer Cleaning Project, authorized 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-14 Acceptance of Work, Filing Notice of Completion, and Release of Retention Funds to Robert Brkich Construction Corp. for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Valve Replacement Project: The City Council accepted the work of Robert Brkich Construction Corp., for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Valve Replacement Project, 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-15 Amendment No. 2 to the Agreements with MADIA Tech Launch, Inc. and Telecom Law Firm Related to Broadband Accessibility Assessment, Extending the Respective Terms through August 31, 2026: The City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant Services Agreements with MADIA Tech Launch, Inc., and Telecom Law Firm related to Broadband Accessibility Assessment, extending the respective terms through August 31, 2026; and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-16 Consultant Services Agreement with Merrell-Johnson Engineering, Inc. for On-call Engineering Services for the Period Ending June 30, 2029, with Two (2) Additional One-Year Options to Extend; and Continuing Appointment of Brad Merrell, P.E. from Merrell-Johnson Engineering, Inc., as the City Engineer, Resolution No. 2026-27: The City Council approved Consultant Services Agreement with MerrellJohnson Engineering, Inc., for on-call engineering services for the period ending June, 30, 2029, with two (2) additional one-year options to extend, adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-17 Consultant Services Agreement with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC for Janitorial Services at City Facilities in an Amount not to Exceed $1,273,417.10 for the Period Ending June 30, 2029, with Two (2) Additional One-Year Options to Extend: pulled for discussion CC-18 Participation Agreement with Clean Power Alliance of Southern California in the Energized Communities Program for Electric Fleet Transition: The City Council approved the Agreement with Clean Power Alliance of Southern California for participation in the Energized Communities Program and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-19 Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Street Sweeping Services Agreement dated July 1, 2011, with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., DBA Athens Services to Adjust the Curb Mile Rate: The City Council approved Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Street Sweeping Services Agreement dated July 1, 2011, with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., DBA Athens Services, to adjust the curb mile rate, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-20 Agreement with Superior Property Services, Inc., for On-Call Graffiti Removal and Abatement Services in an Annual Amount not to Exceed $38,000.00 per Fiscal Year for the Period Ending June 30, 2029, with Two (2) Additional One-Year Options to Extend: The City Council approved a Consultant Services Agreement with Superior Property Services, Inc., for on-call graffiti removal and abatement in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00 per fiscal year for the period ending June 30, 2029, 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.
CC-21 Consultant Services Agreement with Bridgecom Solutions, LLC for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $153,000.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2027: The City MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 16, 2026 4 Council approved the Consultant Services Agreement with Bridgecom Solutions, LLC in an amount not to exceed $153,000.00 for period ending June 30, 2027, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-22 2026-2027 Gann Appropriations Limit, Resolution No. 2026-36: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-36.
CC-23 Annual License and Software Support Subscription with Tyler Technologies for MUNIS Financial Management Software in an Amount Not to Exceed $112,575.00 for Fiscal Year 2026-27: The City Council approved the annual license and software support subscription with Tyler Technologies for MUNIS Financial Management Software in an amount not to exceed $112,575.00 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
CC-24 Consultant Services Agreement with Fifth Asset, Inc., dba DebtBook, for Software Services related to Debt, Leases, and Subscription Management in an Amount Not to Exceed $44,500.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2029: The City Council approved the Consultant Services Agreement with DebtBook, in an amount not to exceed $44,500 for software services related to debt, lease, and subscription management, for the period ending June 30, 2029, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-25 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 List of Projects Funded By Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; Resolution No. 2026-35: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-35.
CC-26 Consultant Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) for Preparation of Monrovia Objective Design Standards for the SB 79 Transit-Oriented Development Area, in an Amount Not to Exceed $41,500: The City Council approved a Consultant Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., to prepare the Monrovia Objective Design Standards for the SB 79 transit-oriented development area in an amount not to exceed $41,500.00, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
CC-17 Consultant Services Agreement with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC for Janitorial Services at City Facilities in an Amount not to Exceed $1,273,417.10 for the Period Ending June 30, 2029, with Two (2) Additional One-Year Options to Extend:
Public Works Director Alex Tachiki provided an overview of the protest letter and reviewed the RFP process.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to approve the Consultant Service Agreement with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC for Janitorial Services at City facilities in an amount not to exceed $1,273,417.10 for the period ending June 30, 2029, with two (2) additional one-year options to extend, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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. Debbi Huffey, Monrovia
2. David Pinto, Monrovia
3. Karen Suarez, Monrovia
4. Sam Carmichael, Monrovia
5. Selene Lockerbie, Monrovia
6. Sheri Lockner, Monrovia
7. Martha Mack, Monrovia
8. Natalie Yoder, Monrovia
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS:
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 16, 2026 5 PH-1 Historic Landmark HL-172 and Mills Act Contract MA-160 for Property Located at 115 May Avenue by Property Owners Francisco and Rebekah Garcia; Resolution No. 2026- 29; Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from Review Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15331
Jennifer Driver, Community Development Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Mayor Shevlin opened the public hearing.
Public Input:
1. Rebekah Garcia, owner, spoke in support of the item
Mayor Shevlin closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-29. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
PH-2 Historic Landmark HL-173 and Mills Act Contract MA-161 for Property Located at 225 Highland Place by Property Owners Elisa Lau and David Lew; Resolution No. 2026-30; Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from Review Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines John Mayer, Community Development Planning Division 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.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-30. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
Mayor Shevlin declared a conflict of interest regarding PH-3 due to the property owner being a client of her employer and recused herself. Mayor Shevlin exited Council Chambers at 8:51 p.m.
PH-3 Tentative Tract Map No. 85113 (TTM2026-0001) and Minor Exception ME2026-0005 to Subdivide One Lot into 14 Airspace Condominium Units and Allow the Use of Common Recreation Space as a Substitute for Private Recreation Space for the Property Located at 1232 South Mayflower Avenue, Bowden Development, Inc. (Todd Bowden), Applicant; Resolution No. 2026-26.
Austin Arnold, Community Development Assistant Planner, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Councilmember Dr. Kelly opened the public hearing.
Public Input:
1. Todd Bowden, Bowden Development, Applicant, spoke in support of the item Councilmember Dr. Kelly closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-26. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
Assistant City Attorney Straus noted that this action was final. The time to bring legal action to challenge the item is limited by code of civil procedure section 1094.6.
Mayor Shevlin returned to Council Chambers at 8:59 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 16, 2026 6 PH-4 Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, Resolution No. 2026-28.
Brittany Jasso, Public Works Management Analyst, 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.
It was moved by Councilmember Dr. Kelly, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-28. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
PH-5 Confirming the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Citywide Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District; Resolution No. 2026-33.
Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director, 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.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-33. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
PH-6 Confirming the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Park Maintenance District, Resolution No. 2026-34.
Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director, 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.
It was moved by Councilmember Belden, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-34. 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 and gave an overview of the 2026 summer pool program.
RCM-2 Update from Los Angeles County Assessor: Assessor Jeff Prang was unable to attend.
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) Metropolitan Water District tour of State Water Project RCC-2 Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez - excused
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-4 Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) Monrovia High School Pool opening
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 16, 2026 7 (a) Appointments to Boards and Commissions for Terms Beginning July 1, 2026: Mayor Shevlin reappointed Scott Austin and Gary Schaeffler to the Planning Commission; reappointed Michael Falcone and the appointment of Margaret Paige to the Historic Preservation Commission; appointment of Marc Caballero and Ainsley Carreno to the Community Services Commission; and reappointed John Carlson and the appointment of Mary Wahl to the Library Board for three-year terms ending June 30, 2029, and the appointment of Nina Hauge to fill the unexpired term of Shelly Caterino ending June 30, 2028; and reappointed Ricardo Juardo, Gina Ammon, and Linda Hudson to the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board (MOTAB) for two-year terms ending June 30, 2028
(b) Letter of Support for AB 762 (Irwin and Wilson) – Ban on Disposable Vapes (c) Monrovia Fire Department received the Golden Brain Award (d) Recent and upcoming community events
(e) Metropolitan Water District tour of State Water Project ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
AR-1 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Update, Resolution No. 2026-37; Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges, Resolution No. 2026-38; and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Authorized Position Listing Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Dr. Kelly, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-37 and 2026-38, and approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Authorized Position Listing. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
AR-2 Purchase of Two (2) New Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Engines from South Coast Fire Equipment in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,930,000.00; Authorize a Contingency Amount Not to Exceed $293,000.00.
Jeremy Sanchez, Fire Chief, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to adopt the purchase two (2) new Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Engines from South Coast Fire Equipment in an amount not to exceed $2,930,00.00; approve a contingency amount not to exceed $293,000.00; 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.
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, July 7, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:25 p.m, Mayor Shevlin adjourned the meeting of the Monrovia City Council in memory of Joy Jeannine Gross, Grandmother of Administrative Services Accounting Assistance April Olson; Anthony Santilena, Uncle of Deputy City Clerk Sarah Godinez; and Ed Cunningham, Canyon Park Trail Volunteer.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Becky A. Shevlin, Mayor
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Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk