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MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
City Council Chambers
415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016
77 th CITY COUNCIL
Becky A. Shevlin
Mayor
Sergio P. Jiménez
Mayor Pro Tem
Edward Belden
Councilmember
Dr. Tamala Kelly
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, July 7, 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.
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MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA should be presented within a 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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS are items scheduled for which public input is either required or desired.
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REGULAR MEETING
of the 77th
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
415 South Ivy Avenue
Tuesday, July 7, 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
INVOCATION Sonia Luginbuhl
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
ROLL CALL Councilmembers Edward Belden, Dr. Tamala Kelly, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez, and Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION, IF NEEDED
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
PR-1 Recognition Outgoing Community Services Commissioner Genia Mills and Library Board member Betsy Woodford
PR-2 Proclaiming June 2026 as "Parks Make Life Better Month" Staff Reference: Tiffany Peterson, Recreation Supervisor STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Student Liaison to resume in September
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 June 16, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings of the Monrovia City Council
Staff Reference: Alice Atkins, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt the Minutes of the June 16, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings of the Monrovia City Council
CC-2 Payroll Nos. 13 and 14 in the Net Amounts of $972,237.77 and $909,018.39, and Warrant Registers dated June 18, June 25, and July 2, 2026, in the Total Amounts of $708,362.98, $466,964.71, and $1,272,320.50, Respectively
Staff Reference: Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: approve Payroll Nos. 13 and 14 in the net amounts of $972,237.77 and $909,018.39, and Warrant Registers dated June 18, June 25, and July 2, 2026, in the total amounts of $708,362.98, $466,964.71, and $1,272,320.50, respectively
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CC-3 Amendment No. 1 to the Lease and Operating Agreement with Community Media of the Foothills for the Period Ending June 30, 2028, Reducing a One-Time Reimbursement and Extending the Deadline for Completion of Related Work
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Lease and Operating Agreement with Community Media of the Foothills for the period ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-4 Professional Services Agreement with Pasadena Humane Society, dba Pasadena Humane, for Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services in an Amount not to Exceed $1,728,396 for the Period Ending June 30, 2031
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Pasadena Humane Society, doing business as Pasadena Humane, for animal shelter and animal control services in an amount not to exceed $1,728,396 for the period ending June 30, 2031, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-5 Reaffirming the Annual Levy Amount for the Ad Valorem Override Tax, the Direct Assessment Parcel Taxes at Approved Tax Rates, and the Community Facilities District (CFD) Special Taxes for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year; Resolution Nos. 2026-41, 2026-42, 2026-43, 2026-44, 2026-45, and 2026-46.
Staff Reference: Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-41, 2026-42, 2026-43, 2026-44, 2026-45, and 2026-46.
CC-6 Agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc., Related to Cellular Service and Equipment Staff Reference: Lauren Vasquez, Assistant City Manger
Recommendation: Approve the agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc., for cellular service and equipment and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-7 Expenditure of Art in Public Places Funds in an Amount not to Exceed $20,500.00 for the Samson Goes to School Program
Staff Reference: Kerri Zessau, Project Coordinator
Recommendation: Authorize the expenditure of Art in Public Places Funds in an amount not to exceed $20,500.00 for the Samson Goes to School Program
CC-8 License and Maintenance Agreement with Motorola Solutions Related to the Flex Dispatch and Records Management Database System in an Amount Not to Exceed $86,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Staff Reference: John Donchig, Police Captain
Recommendation: Approve the License and Maintenance Agreement with Motorola Solutions related to the Flex Dispatch and Records Management Database System in an amount not to exceed $86,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-9 Award of Construction Contract to General Pump Company for Emergency Repair of the May Avenue Reservoir Booster Pump No. 3-2 in an Amount not to Exceed $82,651.60; and Authorize a Contingency Amount Not to Exceed $8,265.16
Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Dispense with bidding requirements pursuant to Monrovia Municipal Code Section
3.26.080 and award a Construction Contract to General Pump Company for the emergency repair of May Avenue Reservoir Booster Pump No. 3-2 in an amount not to exceed $82,651.60, authorize a contingency amount not to exceed $8,265.16, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney. A 4/5 vote is required.
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CC-10 Award of Construction Contract to CEAG Electric Co., Inc., for Installation of Solar Lighting Fixtures on Huntington Drive Bus Stops in an Amount Not to Exceed $27,400; Authorize a Contingency Amount Not to Exceed $3,572
Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: To award a contract to CEAG Electric Co., Inc., for installation of solar lighting fixtures on Huntington Drive bus stops in an amount not to exceed $27,400.00, authorize a contingency amount not to exceed $3,572.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-11 Acceptance of Work, Filing Notice of Completion, and Release of Retention Funds to Palp Inc., dba Excel Paving for the Sewer Improvement at Duarte Road and Peck Road Project; Project No. G-1001 Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: To accept the work of Palp, Inc., dba Excel Paving for the Sewer Improvement at Duarte Road and Peck Road Project, Project No. G-1001, 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-12 Amendment No. 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding dated April 17, 2018, with Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills Related to the Recreational Based Summer Camp Program Extending the Term through June 30, 2027, with an Additional Compensation Amount not to Exceed $23,100.00 Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Community Services Director Recommendation: To approve Amendment No. 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding dated April 17, 2018, with the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills related to the Recreational Based Summer Camp Program, extending the term through June 30, 2027, with an additional compensation amount not to exceed $23,100.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-13 Consultant Services Agreement with Tony’s California BBQ, Inc., DBA Jake’s Roadhouse to Provide Meals for the Senior Lunch Program in an Amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2027
Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Community Services Director Recommendation: Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Tony’s California BBQ, Inc., DBA Jake’s Roadhouse to Provide Meals for the Senior Lunch Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the period ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-14 Agreement with TLC Luxury LLC (DBA Lion Express), for Transportation Services related to Recreation Program Excursions in an Amount Not to Exceed $41,600.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2027
Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Community Services Director Recommendation: Approve an agreement with TLC Luxury LLC (DBA Lion Express), for transportation services related to Recreation Program Excursions in an amount not to exceed $41,600.00 for the period ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-15 Cooperation Agreement Between County of Los Angeles and the City of Monrovia Related to the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the Period July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030; Resolution No. 2026-48 Staff Reference: Sheri Bermejo, Community Development Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-48.
CC-16 Acceptance of Work, Filing Notice of Completion, and Release of Retention Funds to All American Asphalt for the Peck Road and Mountain Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project, Project # G-969.
Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Accept the work of All American Asphalt for the Peck Road and Mountain Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project, Project # G-969, 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.
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CC-17 Consultant Services Agreement with Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., for Elevator Preventative Maintenance and On-Call Emergency Repair Services for the Period Ending June 30, 2027; in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00
Staff Reference: Alex Tachiki, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., for elevator preventative maintenance and on-call emergency repair services for the period ending June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-18 Task Order No. 7 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Permits and Inspection Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $110,300.00
Staff Reference: Victoria Rocha, Public Works Deputy Director Recommendation: Approve Task Order No. 7 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for permits and inspection services in an amount not to exceed $110,300.00, 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 Tentative Tract Map No. 85208 (TTM2026-0002) to Subdivide One (1) Lot into Six (6) Condominium Units for the Property Located at 1219 South Magnolia Avenue, Feng Xiao Architect, Inc. (Feng Xiao), Applicant; Resolution No. 2026-40
Staff Reference: Austin Arnold, Assistant Planner
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-40
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
RCM-2 “Samson Goes to School” Program Overview
Staff Reference: Kerri Zessau, Project Manager
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
RCC-2 Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
RCC-4 Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
AR-1 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Building and Development Related Fees, Resolution No. 2026-47 Staff Reference: Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-47.
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AR-2 Amendment to Chapter 3.44 (“Transient Occupancy Tax”) of Title 3 (“Revenue and Finance”) of the Monrovia Municipal Code to Clarify Transient Occupancy Tax Administrative Requirements for Hotels and Short-Term Rental Operators and Platforms; Introduction of and First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02
Staff Reference: Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02.
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, July 21, 2026, 7:30 P.M., City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.
ADJOURNMENT
IN MEMORY OF
Armando Burruel, Father of Public Works Senior Maintenance Worker, Carlos Burruel Ed Cunningham, Longtime Canyon Park Trail Volunteer
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 2 nd day of July, 2026.
Sarah Godinez, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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